Having built our dream home in the Cabo area, it was time to part with our beloved condo at Villa La Estancia, which we had owned since 2015. We had thoroughly enjoyed our time at Villa La Estancia and benefited from significant rental income when we weren't using the unit, which made the decision to sell quite difficult. We finally listed the unit with Giovanni, expecting it to take about a year to receive a decent offer. To our surprise and delight, Giovanni called us just two weeks later with an acceptable offer. Every aspect of the sale has gone smoothly, and we commend Giovanni for making the process so quick and easy in Selling and Renting.
Having built our dream home in the Cabo area, it was time to part with our beloved condo at Villa La Estancia, which we had owned since 2015. We had thoroughly enjoyed our time at Villa La Estancia and benefited from significant rental income when we weren't using the unit, which made the decision to sell quite difficult. We finally listed the unit with Giovanni, expecting it to take about a year to receive a decent offer. To our surprise and delight, Giovanni called us just two weeks later with an acceptable offer. Every aspect of the sale has gone smoothly, and we commend Giovanni for making the process so quick and easy in Selling and Renting.
Susan & Alan T.
Giovanni Giammarco and his team at The Agency Los Cabos listed our Condo for us in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, at Villa La Estancia. We would recommend Giovanni & his team to represent you throughout the entire process of selling your home; at every showing and walk-through, they were there to protect us and our interests, even though they represented both seller and buyer. He and his expert team did an excellent job listing our condo and getting it quickly on the market. We were able to get an offer within a short amount of time, and they helped usher it through the Mexican real estate process, which is very confusing. Giovanni is very personable, easy to talk to, and can be reached at any time. He went above and beyond to obtain answers to every one of our questions and was reassuring and calming if any fears arose. If you are looking for a real estate agent or rental company, we can recommend Giovanni Giammarco without hesitation.
Giovanni Giammarco and his team at The Agency Los Cabos listed our Condo for us in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, at Villa La Estancia. We would recommend Giovanni & his team to represent you throughout the entire process of selling your home; at every showing and walk-through, they were there to protect us and our interests, even though they represented both seller and buyer. He and his expert team did an excellent job listing our condo and getting it quickly on the market. We were able to get an offer within a short amount of time, and they helped usher it through the Mexican real estate process, which is very confusing. Giovanni is very personable, easy to talk to, and can be reached at any time. He went above and beyond to obtain answers to every one of our questions and was reassuring and calming if any fears arose. If you are looking for a real estate agent or rental company, we can recommend Giovanni Giammarco without hesitation.
Mary V.
After years of visiting, we became owners of multiple units. My family has been traveling to Cabo for vacations for the last 8 years. Almost every time we booked a room at Estancia, we used Giovanni and his team. Each stay was spectacular, hence the reason we kept coming back year after year. When we were here on vacation earlier this year with our two little boys, Giovanni put us in a ground-floor unit for the first time. It was absolutely amazing for having little kids, and it just so happened there was a 3-bedroom ground-floor unit for sale. After telling Giovanni how much we loved Estancia and how much we loved the ground floor unit, we immediately began talking about the unit for sale. My wife and I were torn between a 2-bedroom and a 3-bedroom unit. We made extra trips down to Cabo so Giovanni could show us more units to make sure we were getting the best one for the family to enjoy, and also as an investment. After all the deliberating, Giovanni helped us purchase two units that we absolutely love—one 3-bedroom unit and one 2-bedroom unit. I myself am an engineer with a very critical attention to detail. I had an enormous amount of questions going into this process from an ownership perspective and an investment perspective. I probably pinged Giovanni with hundreds of questions over the 1-2 months we were going through the process, and he was able to promptly answer every single one, or point me in the direction of where I could find the answer. Giovanni was also the architect of a soft close design that we used on each property so we could take possession prior to finalizing all the trust documents (which takes several months). This allowed us to start using and renting the properties in time for the busy holiday season, which was awesome! From an investment perspective, Giovanni's help with the Agency Los Cabos was invaluable. No one is more familiar with the Villas at La Estancia than he is, especially when it comes to the rates each room can achieve throughout the year, percentage occupancy, etc. What's even better is Giovanni's site draws the most traffic of any website for Cabo vacations and he was able to help us start renting our properties immediately. It has been four weeks since we soft-closed on our first property and only two weeks since soft-closing on the second property, and Giovanni has already helped us book more than half a dozen rentals over the next several months. He has a great team that has been working with him for a long time (Samantha, Val, Dan, etc.), and they all work seamlessly together through the booking process. There is no doubt in my mind that I would not have made these two investments if I didn't have a solid understanding of the fundamental economics of each property. And Giovanni is the only person who was able to help me understand that. I did my diligence and reached out to several other brokers as well, and it was clearly evident after conversations that Giovanni was the real deal and had the most knowledge about Estancia. I highly, highly recommend him to anyone looking at La Estancia for anything, whether it be vacationing, purchasing a second home, or an investment property. No one has more knowledge and foresight than Giovanni and his team, and you will never regret using them for whatever endeavors you would like to pursue at Estancia! Couldn't be happier!
After years of visiting, we became owners of multiple units. My family has been traveling to Cabo for vacations for the last 8 years. Almost every time we booked a room at Estancia, we used Giovanni and his team. Each stay was spectacular, hence the reason we kept coming back year after year. When we were here on vacation earlier this year with our two little boys, Giovanni put us in a ground-floor unit for the first time. It was absolutely amazing for having little kids, and it just so happened there was a 3-bedroom ground-floor unit for sale. After telling Giovanni how much we loved Estancia and how much we loved the ground floor unit, we immediately began talking about the unit for sale. My wife and I were torn between a 2-bedroom and a 3-bedroom unit. We made extra trips down to Cabo so Giovanni could show us more units to make sure we were getting the best one for the family to enjoy, and also as an investment. After all the deliberating, Giovanni helped us purchase two units that we absolutely love—one 3-bedroom unit and one 2-bedroom unit. I myself am an engineer with a very critical attention to detail. I had an enormous amount of questions going into this process from an ownership perspective and an investment perspective. I probably pinged Giovanni with hundreds of questions over the 1-2 months we were going through the process, and he was able to promptly answer every single one, or point me in the direction of where I could find the answer. Giovanni was also the architect of a soft close design that we used on each property so we could take possession prior to finalizing all the trust documents (which takes several months). This allowed us to start using and renting the properties in time for the busy holiday season, which was awesome! From an investment perspective, Giovanni's help with the Agency Los Cabos was invaluable. No one is more familiar with the Villas at La Estancia than he is, especially when it comes to the rates each room can achieve throughout the year, percentage occupancy, etc. What's even better is Giovanni's site draws the most traffic of any website for Cabo vacations and he was able to help us start renting our properties immediately. It has been four weeks since we soft-closed on our first property and only two weeks since soft-closing on the second property, and Giovanni has already helped us book more than half a dozen rentals over the next several months. He has a great team that has been working with him for a long time (Samantha, Val, Dan, etc.), and they all work seamlessly together through the booking process. There is no doubt in my mind that I would not have made these two investments if I didn't have a solid understanding of the fundamental economics of each property. And Giovanni is the only person who was able to help me understand that. I did my diligence and reached out to several other brokers as well, and it was clearly evident after conversations that Giovanni was the real deal and had the most knowledge about Estancia. I highly, highly recommend him to anyone looking at La Estancia for anything, whether it be vacationing, purchasing a second home, or an investment property. No one has more knowledge and foresight than Giovanni and his team, and you will never regret using them for whatever endeavors you would like to pursue at Estancia! Couldn't be happier!
Matt & Alyson
The ultimate professional! After going to Cabo for the first time, my wife and I fell in love with not only the Sea of Cortez, fine dining, and friendly people but also with the Villa la Estancia. Those who have experienced the spa, five-star restaurants, pools, and private beach realize the absolute relaxation and tranquility that the resort holds. Before we even boarded our plane to return to Montana, we had contacted Giovanni and his team regarding potential ownership of a unit. My wife and I are very detail-oriented and began to ask more questions (e.g., regarding Mexican law, HOA bylaws, renting out the space, etc.) than most agents would be willing to field, yet Giovanni spent countless time researching each and every question and supplying us with as much information as we needed. He was also our rock as we traversed through the ambiguity of buying in Mexico and provided reassurance to two very anxious buyers as the process went through. Giovanni’s team went out of their way to assist us in understanding the nuances of ownership and introduced us to our co-owners, the HOA administrators, and gave us helpful tips for living in Cabo. After several months of navigating the purchase of the property with Giovanni’s critical guidance, it is complete, and we are now owners! I can’t say enough about his professionalism and ability to meet the unique needs of his clients! When you fall in love with Cabo like we did, don’t think twice and call Giovanni to get started securing your own place at Villa la Estancia!
The ultimate professional! After going to Cabo for the first time, my wife and I fell in love with not only the Sea of Cortez, fine dining, and friendly people but also with the Villa la Estancia. Those who have experienced the spa, five-star restaurants, pools, and private beach realize the absolute relaxation and tranquility that the resort holds. Before we even boarded our plane to return to Montana, we had contacted Giovanni and his team regarding potential ownership of a unit. My wife and I are very detail-oriented and began to ask more questions (e.g., regarding Mexican law, HOA bylaws, renting out the space, etc.) than most agents would be willing to field, yet Giovanni spent countless time researching each and every question and supplying us with as much information as we needed. He was also our rock as we traversed through the ambiguity of buying in Mexico and provided reassurance to two very anxious buyers as the process went through. Giovanni’s team went out of their way to assist us in understanding the nuances of ownership and introduced us to our co-owners, the HOA administrators, and gave us helpful tips for living in Cabo. After several months of navigating the purchase of the property with Giovanni’s critical guidance, it is complete, and we are now owners! I can’t say enough about his professionalism and ability to meet the unique needs of his clients! When you fall in love with Cabo like we did, don’t think twice and call Giovanni to get started securing your own place at Villa la Estancia!
Bowman & Christa S.
Seller's Remorse. I am writing as a former owner of an Oceanfront Penthouse Villa (3401) within the Villa La Estancia (VLE) development located on Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas. At present, my wife Cheryl and I are managing through seller’s remorse as we were the owners from 2004 up until late spring 2022. During this time, we experienced too many to count memorable family vacations while establishing lifetime friendships in Cabo. Our continued ownership and ultimate property management of the villa was made possible by Giovanni Giammarco of “The Agency Los Cabos”. Giovanni proved to be a very talented, knowledgeable, and trustworthy and ethical real estate professional. Accordingly, we placed great trust in him and his team as they were retained for nearly ten years, overseeing our property management activities with discretion. In fact, I often provided Gio with my proxy to attend and vote on HOA matters on our behalf. Gio’s on-property grounds team, led by private concierge Samantha, proved exceptional in managing our clients. Suffice it to say, Gio and his team made it possible for my wife and me to be comfortable enough to rent our villa to other families for over a decade. This was a big net revenue generator. Of course, when it came time for us to sell our villa, we leaned heavily on Gio as our listing agent to source a qualified buyer within his network. He delivered on this promise by securing a fair financial offer, and represented both us as the seller and the buyer as well! Of all the realtors I have worked with, I can confidently say, “Gio understands as well as anyone. Price is only an issue in the absence of value “. Importantly, Gio professionally managed the sale process (details associated with the Purchase Agreement, Title Company, fideicomiso (escrow), VLE HOA, et.al.). The bottom line is this: I would recommend Gio to any friends and or family looking to purchase or sell their dream home in Cabo San Lucas or Los Angeles, for that matter!
Seller's Remorse. I am writing as a former owner of an Oceanfront Penthouse Villa (3401) within the Villa La Estancia (VLE) development located on Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas. At present, my wife Cheryl and I are managing through seller’s remorse as we were the owners from 2004 up until late spring 2022. During this time, we experienced too many to count memorable family vacations while establishing lifetime friendships in Cabo. Our continued ownership and ultimate property management of the villa was made possible by Giovanni Giammarco of “The Agency Los Cabos”. Giovanni proved to be a very talented, knowledgeable, and trustworthy and ethical real estate professional. Accordingly, we placed great trust in him and his team as they were retained for nearly ten years, overseeing our property management activities with discretion. In fact, I often provided Gio with my proxy to attend and vote on HOA matters on our behalf. Gio’s on-property grounds team, led by private concierge Samantha, proved exceptional in managing our clients. Suffice it to say, Gio and his team made it possible for my wife and me to be comfortable enough to rent our villa to other families for over a decade. This was a big net revenue generator. Of course, when it came time for us to sell our villa, we leaned heavily on Gio as our listing agent to source a qualified buyer within his network. He delivered on this promise by securing a fair financial offer, and represented both us as the seller and the buyer as well! Of all the realtors I have worked with, I can confidently say, “Gio understands as well as anyone. Price is only an issue in the absence of value “. Importantly, Gio professionally managed the sale process (details associated with the Purchase Agreement, Title Company, fideicomiso (escrow), VLE HOA, et.al.). The bottom line is this: I would recommend Gio to any friends and or family looking to purchase or sell their dream home in Cabo San Lucas or Los Angeles, for that matter!
Mike & Cheryl M.
An easy decision for us. After having previously purchased one-fourth fractional ownership in Villa 1301, it was an easy decision for us to purchase a second one-fourth ownership when Giovanni presented the opportunity to us recently. Giovanni and his team made this second purchase even easier than the first, and the Title Company was terrific to work with, too. Giovanni not only represented the buyer and seller, but he and his rental team continue to secure rentals with the same consistent professionalism and timely communication we have always enjoyed. We look forward to many years of friendship and future business with Giovanni and his team.
An easy decision for us. After having previously purchased one-fourth fractional ownership in Villa 1301, it was an easy decision for us to purchase a second one-fourth ownership when Giovanni presented the opportunity to us recently. Giovanni and his team made this second purchase even easier than the first, and the Title Company was terrific to work with, too. Giovanni not only represented the buyer and seller, but he and his rental team continue to secure rentals with the same consistent professionalism and timely communication we have always enjoyed. We look forward to many years of friendship and future business with Giovanni and his team.
Michael N.
K and Marge love you! Once we decided that a Mexico Real Estate purchase was right for us, finding the right realtor whom we could trust became paramount. Giovanni Giammarco’s name was continually mentioned by those we asked. We heard great things about him and his extensive experience in the local real estate market, and the great reviews we read online helped earn our trust. Being a Villa owner himself, Giovanni has firsthand knowledge of the market, the resort, and the unique rules and real estate customs in the area, which provided us with a great deal of confidence in our choice of realtor. Giovanni is responsive. He dedicated a great deal of time to our real estate search, answering our questions and assisting us at every turn. His high level of personal service made us feel as though we were his exclusive clients. We recommend Giovanni to anyone seriously considering purchasing a property in Mexico or anywhere else he conducts business.
K and Marge love you! Once we decided that a Mexico Real Estate purchase was right for us, finding the right realtor whom we could trust became paramount. Giovanni Giammarco’s name was continually mentioned by those we asked. We heard great things about him and his extensive experience in the local real estate market, and the great reviews we read online helped earn our trust. Being a Villa owner himself, Giovanni has firsthand knowledge of the market, the resort, and the unique rules and real estate customs in the area, which provided us with a great deal of confidence in our choice of realtor. Giovanni is responsive. He dedicated a great deal of time to our real estate search, answering our questions and assisting us at every turn. His high level of personal service made us feel as though we were his exclusive clients. We recommend Giovanni to anyone seriously considering purchasing a property in Mexico or anywhere else he conducts business.
Kevin & Margie H.
It was invaluable to have Gio on our side. My husband, Ralph, and I met Giovanni Giammarco in 2007 when we first bought our quarter share of unit 3201. We have known him throughout the time we have owned our unit, and when it came time for us to consider selling our share, we immediately thought of speaking to him about the process. We approached him during the annual homeowners meeting in January 2019 and decided to engage his services as our realtor. He took the bull by the horns and immediately began the process. We are very fortunate in that one of our partners was interested in purchasing our quarter share. From the beginning, Gio kept us very well informed. Despite the fact that the buyers and sellers (my husband and I) agreed on a price and the terms very quickly, the process was not as rapid as we are used to in the United States. Apparently, there are money laundering laws in Mexico that must be complied with, and the requirements can change on a daily basis. After beginning the process in January 2019, we are thrilled to say that the closing took place today, August 14, 2019. It was invaluable to have Gio on our side, not only keeping us informed but following up very regularly with the key individuals in Mexico. Having gained this experience only makes Gio more valuable as a relator who can be helpful to anyone considering buying or selling property in Mexico. Ralph and I would highly recommend Giovanni Giammarco.
It was invaluable to have Gio on our side. My husband, Ralph, and I met Giovanni Giammarco in 2007 when we first bought our quarter share of unit 3201. We have known him throughout the time we have owned our unit, and when it came time for us to consider selling our share, we immediately thought of speaking to him about the process. We approached him during the annual homeowners meeting in January 2019 and decided to engage his services as our realtor. He took the bull by the horns and immediately began the process. We are very fortunate in that one of our partners was interested in purchasing our quarter share. From the beginning, Gio kept us very well informed. Despite the fact that the buyers and sellers (my husband and I) agreed on a price and the terms very quickly, the process was not as rapid as we are used to in the United States. Apparently, there are money laundering laws in Mexico that must be complied with, and the requirements can change on a daily basis. After beginning the process in January 2019, we are thrilled to say that the closing took place today, August 14, 2019. It was invaluable to have Gio on our side, not only keeping us informed but following up very regularly with the key individuals in Mexico. Having gained this experience only makes Gio more valuable as a relator who can be helpful to anyone considering buying or selling property in Mexico. Ralph and I would highly recommend Giovanni Giammarco.
Ralph H. & Laura C.
Thanks, Gio! Having bought the Clinards’ share of villa 3201, I agree with both Gio and the Clinards' that the purchase process was much more complex than it was when we bought our original quarter share. The rules and information required by Mexican authorities and the banks were far more extensive than years ago (and seemed to increase every few months). Clearly, sales still can be completed, but patience is needed, as is the help of somebody who has been through the process. Gio was great in keeping us informed, coordinating all the parties in the US and Mexico, and constantly moving the process forward. I don’t think the sale would have gone through without him. Thanks, Gio.
Thanks, Gio! Having bought the Clinards’ share of villa 3201, I agree with both Gio and the Clinards' that the purchase process was much more complex than it was when we bought our original quarter share. The rules and information required by Mexican authorities and the banks were far more extensive than years ago (and seemed to increase every few months). Clearly, sales still can be completed, but patience is needed, as is the help of somebody who has been through the process. Gio was great in keeping us informed, coordinating all the parties in the US and Mexico, and constantly moving the process forward. I don’t think the sale would have gone through without him. Thanks, Gio.
Michael A. & Susan W.
