Real estate closings in Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita and Riviera Nayarit
The bilingual legal team that buyers, sellers and the bay's leading agencies trust with their closings. Contracts, escrow, fideicomiso, taxes and the notary signing, handled by one team.
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Trusted by agents at the bay's leading brokerages, including
- BHHS Applegate Realtors
- LPR Luxury
- JPM Real Estate Group
- Interamerican
- Fabris Corp
Grupo NAR is a featured partner in Explore Pacific Mexico, the 2026 magazine by Forbes Global Properties and LPR Luxury.
Read the magazineClosing coordination
Every party in your closing, coordinated by one team
For real estate agents
The closing team the bay's agents rely on
You bring the buyer or the listing. We handle the contracts, escrow, notary and taxes, and keep you posted at every step, so you can get back to selling. Your client stays your client.
- Seller net sheets at several pricesShow your seller what they keep before you set the list price.
- Same-day contractsListings, offers and purchase agreements in English and Spanish.
- One point of contactWe coordinate your client, escrow, notary, trustee and HOA on one timeline.
- You always know the statusLive updates in our client portal, for you and your client.
- Your client's questions, handledWe answer the legal and tax questions in English and Spanish, so you can focus on the sale.
What we do
Everything a property deal in Mexico needs
Closing coordination
We run your closing end to end: purchase agreement, escrow and KYC, fideicomiso, capital gains tax and the closing statement.
Buyer's guideReal estate law
Title review, due diligence and condominium regimes.
Learn moreFideicomiso
Bank trusts for foreign buyers, from setup to termination.
Learn moreTax law
Capital gains, acquisition and property tax.
Learn moreContracts
Listings, purchase agreements and leases in both languages.
Learn moreCorporate law
Mexican companies and foreign investment filings.
Learn moreLitigation
Real estate disputes, estates and asset recovery.
Learn morePowers of attorney
Can't travel for the closing? We draft the power of attorney so you can sign from anywhere.
Talk to usApostilles and US notarizations
US notarizations and apostilles arranged fast, so documents signed abroad are valid in Mexico.
Talk to usTrusts and LLCs
Buying or selling through a US trust or LLC, documented so the Mexican notary accepts it.
Talk to usClosing cost calculator
Know your numbers before you sign
A quick estimate based on recent closings in the bay. For an exact breakdown, send us the deal.
Estimate only, not tax or legal advice. Based on recent notary budgets in the bay. In Nayarit, ISABI is 2% of the higher of the price and the cadastral appraisal. In Puerto Vallarta, ISTP follows the 2026 municipal table and varies with the cadastral value. The notary budget sets the final figures. Assumes MX$18.50 per dollar.
Estimate only, not tax advice. Uses the standard 20/80 land and construction split, 3% yearly depreciation and inflation adjustment; Mexican tax residents and home-sale exemptions are calculated differently. The notary determines the final tax. With planning, sellers often pay less.
How a closing works
From signed offer to keys
When a foreigner is buying or selling, signing usually happens 15 to 30 days after due diligence. The bank trust and permits set the pace.
- 1Days 1 to 5
Purchase agreement
Offer, bilingual purchase agreement and furniture agreement signed.
- 2Within 5 business days
Escrow and KYC
Escrow opened, deposit funded, KYC files for every party.
- 3Usually 10 to 35 days
Due diligence
Title, liens and no-debt letters from the HOA, water and other services.
- 4In parallel
Trustee and notary
Deed draft, fideicomiso and any permits the deal needs.
- 5The week before signing
Taxes and statement
Taxes calculated, closing statement and payment instructions approved.
- 615 to 30 days after due diligence
Signing and keys
Deed signed, funds released, deposits and refunds handled.
Between Mexican parties there is no bank trust, so signing can happen about 15 days after due diligence.
- 1Days 1 to 5
Purchase agreement
Offer and purchase agreement signed, with the deposit and dates agreed.
- 2Within 5 business days
Deposit and KYC
Deposit held in escrow or by the notary, and KYC files for both parties.
- 3Usually 5 to 15 days
Due diligence
Title, liens, cadastral records and no-debt letters for the property.
- 4In parallel
Notary
Notary budget approved and closing costs paid up front, then appraisal, certificates and the deed draft. No bank trust or permits needed.
- 5The week before signing
Final review
Both parties review the deed draft; signing date and payment instructions confirmed.
- 6About 15 days after due diligence
Signing and keys
Deed signed, funds released and the property handed over.
Reviews
What clients and agents say
11 reviews on Google
“My experience working with Stefano Antonelli and his Grupo NAR office has been exceptional. They have demonstrated remarkable efficiency in coordinating closures and have provided effective solutions to our agency.”
LPR Luxury★★★★★
Excellent customer service. These guys are absolute pros - couldn't recommend them highly enough. They understand the intricacies and nuances of many different types of transactions, including those only applicable to foreigners (trusts, LLCs, etc.), are available 24/7 when working with you, and their knowledge is the best in the area, bar none.
Google review★★★★★
Excelente servicio, atentos, rápidos y siempre con una actitud resolutiva. Ampliamente recomendados.
Google review★★★★★
“In my role as a real estate agent, working with Grupo Nar was a game-changer for my foreign client's property purchase in Mexico.”
BHHS Applegate Realtors★★★★★
I can't thank Grupo NAR enough for their exceptional assistance with my foreign real estate purchase in Puerto Vallarta. Their expertise in local laws and regulations made the process seamless. Their personalized approach, clear communication, and fluency in English and Spanish were truly impressive.
Google review★★★★★
Me brindaron la confianza para llevar a cabo un trámite legal para la adquisición de mi casa. 100% recomendable
Google review★★★★★
I recently had the pleasure of working with Grupo NAR, and I must say, their commitment, talent, and expertise in real estate closures are unparalleled in the region. Stefano, Mahonry, and Claudio form a robust team whose proficiency distinctly stands out.
Google review★★★★★
“Working with Mahonry Narvaez and the exceptional team at Grupo NAR was an absolute pleasure.”
Fabris Corp★★★★★
Excelente atención por parte de los abogados, aclararon todas mis dudas, un despacho muy confiable y profesional!
Google review★★★★★
El trato fue excelente, mucha formalidad durante el proceso.
Google review★★★★★
Our team
The people on your closing
Stefano Antonelli
PartnerClosings and tax planning
Mahonry Narvaez
PartnerReal estate closings and due diligence
Claudio Martinez
PartnerNotary procedures and deeds
Miguel Peña
Attorney and closing coordinatorRuns the closing timeline, contracts and powers of attorney
Inés Saracho
Executive assistantYour first point of contact for scheduling, documents and closing logistics
From the blog
Guides for buying and selling in Mexico
Foreign Buyers Need a Bilingual Lawyer in Puerto Vallarta
Why foreign buyers in Puerto Vallarta need a bilingual lawyer to read Spanish contracts, set up the fideicomiso and protect funds before you sign.
Fideicomiso Bank Trust Mexico: A Foreign Buyer’s Guide
Learn how a fideicomiso bank trust lets foreign buyers own coastal property in Mexico’s restricted zone, plus rights, term, taxes and mistakes to avoid.
Selling a property held in a fideicomiso: who your buyer is decides how title moves
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If you hold a home in Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, Punta de Mita or Sayulita through a bank trust, the sale has a s
Mexico’s Property Tax: A Guide for Foreign Buyers
Unlocking Real Estate Investment Opportunities in Mexico
The Role of a Notary Public in Mexican Real Estate Transactions and the Advantages of Using a Closing Coordinator
Navigating Real Estate in Mexico: Understanding the Role of Bank Trusts for Foreigners
Escrow Accounts in Mexican Real Estate: Secure Transactions
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