Buyer's agent · Riviera Maya

We help North Americans relocate and invest in the Riviera Maya.

Most agents here work for the seller. I work only for you, the buyer, and help you relocate at no extra cost.

Lev MakievskyYour agent,
not the seller's
13+ years in the regionCanadian · Mexican permanent residenteXp Realty
Lev Makievsky, buyer's agent in Playa del Carmen
Client stories

What buyers say after working with Lev

Real words from real clients who bought, invested or moved here.

★★★★★

“Great experience working with Lev for my Tulum purchases! He made what could have been a daunting task, a seamless process. He’s communicative, informative, and has the full network of individuals (lawyers, accountants, designers, etc) needed to buy in Mexico. Highly recommend.”

APAkhil P.
Tulum buyer · Google review
★★★★★

“Once we told him we were coming to Mexico, he sent us a whole portfolio of the properties he was going to take us to look at and showed us all the stats for comparable properties. He helped us find a lawyer, property manager, designer and even helped us find a local bank… Couldn’t have found this perfect villa without Lev!”

AHAggie H.
Villa buyer · Google review
★★★★★

“From start to finish Lev was always available to answer every question I had. He also set me up with a lawyer and property management company. He also picked us up twice when we came to visit. As a realtor myself I’d highly recommend him.”

JWJeff W.
Buyer & fellow realtor · Google review
What is a buyer's agent?

At home you'd never buy without your own agent. Here, most people do.

In the Riviera Maya there's no single MLS and no public sold-price database. Most agents you'll meet are listing agents or developer reps, paid by the seller to sell the property in front of you. A buyer's agent is paid to protect you.

01

On your side of the table

I represent you, not a building or a developer. That means pulling real comparables, negotiating price, deposit and delivery penalties, and telling you when to walk away.

02

The whole market, vetted

Resale, pre-construction and off-market, across every brokerage. Before you commit, I check the developer's track record, permits, land title and the HOA's finances.

03

Relocation help, included

Notaries, bank trusts, residency facilitators, schools, utilities and property managers. In most purchases the seller pays the commission, so it typically costs you nothing extra. I always confirm how I'm paid upfront.

Featured properties

A few homes on my radar right now

Pulled live from my listings. Every property gets the same diligence, whoever lists it.

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The Riviera Maya Playbook, 2026 edition, cover
Free download

The Riviera Maya Playbook

The 44-page buyer's guide I wish every client had read before their first showing. Plain English, real 2026 numbers, no developer spin.

  • Six towns compared, honestly
  • How the bank trust (fideicomiso) works
  • Closing costs: budget about 5 to 8%
  • 2026 short-term rental rules
  • Pre-construction vetting checklist
  • Residency, healthcare and taxes

I'll email the guide and occasional market notes. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

It's yours.

Download it now, and look for a copy in your inbox. Questions while you read? Message me on WhatsApp with "Playbook".

VIP Access

The insider's phone book, without the guesswork

For people serious about a move or a purchase in the next 12 months. Everything I'd give a close friend relocating here.

  • Vetted professional directory. Lawyers, notaries, property managers, insurance and residency facilitators.
  • Monthly live Q&A calls with Lev.
  • Private WhatsApp community of buyers and new residents.
  • Off-market deal alerts before they're public.
  • Video course library from ownership to residency.
Start with a conversation

Thirty minutes. Your goals, your budget, my honest take.

I'm Canadian, a Mexican permanent resident, and I've lived and worked here for more than 13 years. Tell me what you're planning and I'll tell you whether the Riviera Maya, and which part of it, fits.