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Originally from Canada
Spoken Languages: English, French, Spanish

If you stumbled upon Paradise Listings, chances are something inside you is whispering:

There has to be more than this.

More sunshine.
More freedom.
More intention.
More life.

I know that feeling because I once stood exactly where you are.

From Canada to the Caribbean

I was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. I built a career in psychology and high-ticket sales. On paper, everything looked successful. But deep down, I knew I wasn’t meant to build my life in grey winters and from behind a computer screen all day.

I first came to Mexico on vacation to help a friend find an Airbnb investment property in Playa del Carmen.

And something happened.

From the moment I stepped off the plane, I felt it: warmth in the air, warmth in the people, warmth in the way life moved. I didn’t just enjoy Mexico. I felt at home.

By 2021, I made the move.

And that decision changed everything.

I’m Not Just a Real Estate Advisor. I’m a Real Estate Investor

Today, I’m the Founder and Managing Director of Paradise Listings, a boutique real estate agency in the Riviera Maya that I built alongside my husband, Javier, who runs a successful law firm specializing in real estate law.

But beyond advising clients, I am also a real estate investor myself.

I’ve purchased property here.
I’ve renovated.
I’ve evaluated rental returns.
I’ve navigated due diligence.
I’ve made investment decisions with my own capital.

That perspective changes how I guide you.

Because I don’t just ask, “Will this sell?”
I ask, “Would I buy this?”

When we analyze a property together, I’m looking at it through two lenses:

Lifestyle.
And numbers.

If it doesn’t make sense from one of those angles, we talk about it openly.

Read more about my investment journey: “**Buying Property in Mexico as a Canadian: A Guide from Someone Who Bought Here**”

Building a Life, Not Just Buying Property

Buying property in Mexico is rarely just about square meters or ROI.

It’s about:

Seeking to improve the quality of your life
Retiring somewhere that feels lighter
Creating a winter home that feels like summer year-round
Building generational wealth
Giving your children a different lifestyle
Owning an asset in a high-growth market

I understand both the emotional and the financial side of that decision.

Because I’ve lived it personally.

Why Clients Work With Me

There are thousands of agents in the Riviera Maya.

Here’s what makes working with me different.

1. I Understand What It Feels Like to Be a Foreign Buyer

I’ve asked the same questions you’re probably asking:

Is this safe?
How does ownership really work?
What if something goes wrong?
Can I trust the process?
Is this too good to be true?

Because I was the Canadian trying to understand Mexican real estate.

That empathy matters.

You won’t get pressure.
You won’t get vague answers.
You won’t get “just trust me.”

You’ll get education, structure, and clarity.
You’ll get expert guidance from someone’s who has done what you are planning to do.

2. I Know the Riviera Maya — Professionally and Personally

I don’t just operate in this market. I’ve built my life here.

The Riviera Maya isn’t a temporary chapter for me. It’s home.

I got married here.
I bought my first home here.
My husband and I are planning to start our family here.
My parents are preparing for their retirement here.
My in-laws have relocated here.

This is where our future is.

And that matters.

Because I will be here long after your transaction is complete.

I’m not someone passing through. I’m not testing the market. I’m not selling from a distance.

I have planted roots.

Over the years, I’ve explored the Riviera Maya and Mexico deeply, not just as a professional, but as someone fully immersed in the lifestyle, the communities, the culture, and the evolution of this region.

I understand how Playa del Carmen feels different from Tulum beyond branding.
I know which neighborhoods are genuinely family-oriented.
Which developments are structured for serious investors.
Which areas are appreciating because of infrastructure, not speculation.
Which communities quietly offer exceptional quality of life.

This insight doesn’t come from brochures.

It comes from living here.

Every listing on Paradise Listings is personally uploaded and reviewed by me.
Most of the blog articles are written by me.
I continuously educate myself on market shifts, development pipelines, legal changes, and investment strategy.

Because I don’t just want to participate in this market.

I intend to grow with it.

I’ve built an extraordinary life in Mexico.

And when clients work with me, my goal isn’t simply to help them buy property.

It’s to make sure they have the clarity, network, knowledge, and confidence to build something meaningful here too.

My guidance comes from expertise.

But more importantly, it comes from lived experience and long-term commitment.

3. Real Estate + Legal = Peace of Mind

My husband, Javier, runs Lighthouse Legal, and our work is integrated.

That means when you work with us, you’re not just getting an agent. You’re getting a system:

Due diligence
Contract review
Tax guidance
Fideicomiso structuring
Proper closing support

In a market where misinformation is common, legal clarity is essential.

Our philosophy is simple: If we wouldn’t invest in it ourselves, we won’t recommend it to you.

4. I Understand the Buying a Property Here is About So Much More Than the Real Estate

It’s a lifestyle shift.

But it’s also something deeper.

It’s choosing to live differently.

Moving to Mexico or investing here is usually a life changing decision.

It’s often a conscious decision to design a life that feels more aligned.

And that’s why I approach my work the way I do.

What You Can Expect Working With Me

If we work together, you can expect:

Honest conversations — even when the answer isn’t what you hoped to hear
Strategic thinking, not emotional selling
Clear next steps
Education before decisions
A long-term relationship, not a one-time transaction
Multi-lingual support in English, French, or Spanish

Some clients become investors.
Some become full-time residents.
Some start with one condo and build a portfolio.
Some simply buy a vacation home and spend winters here.
Others relocate their entire family here.

There is no single path.
There is only the one that fits you.

My role is to help you see clearly and move confidently.

If You’re Feeling the Pull

If you’ve been thinking about making the Riviera Maya part of your life — whether as a second home, an investment, or a full relocation — I understand that feeling.

It’s often the beginning of something bigger.

And if you’re ready to explore what that next chapter could look like, I would be honored to guide you.

Not just to buy property.

But to build a life you love and invest in it wisely.

Feel free to reach out to me directly to start the conversation:

Email: sarah@paradiselistings.mx
Or fill out our property search form to start exploring your options.

Meet Sarah Rose: Managing Owner of Paradise Listings