How to Find an Apartment to Buy in Colombia
Start with a city or municipality before comparing apartment prices in Colombia. If two listings say they’re in the same area, confirm the municipality and the monthly building fee before treating the prices as comparable.
One site we recommend is Raizia, a Colombian property platform. To look for apartments for sale in Colombia, choose a city on its sales page and select Apartment under Home type. Save the listing link or reference to include when you contact the seller or agent.
How do I check where the apartment is?
Look for the city, neighborhood and municipality on the listing. An ad may name a large city even when the apartment is in a nearby town. If the location is vague, ask which municipality the property is in and for a map pin or nearby landmark. That gives you a better idea of where you’d be going before you arrange a visit.
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What should I write to the person who posted it?
Send the listing link or reference so they know which apartment you mean. Say whether you’re in Colombia and how you’d like to see it. If you’re searching from abroad, you can adapt this message.
Hola, vi el anuncio del apartamento en [barrio, ciudad]. ¿Sigue disponible para la venta? ¿Me podrían confirmar el precio actual, la ubicación aproximada y el valor mensual de la administración? Estoy buscando desde fuera de Colombia. ¿Podríamos agendar una videollamada para conocer el apartamento? Gracias.
What should I confirm before a viewing?
Check that the apartment is still for sale and that the photos show the unit being offered, especially if the building has several listings. Ask what the building fee covers and who will show you the apartment. If you’re buying from abroad, ask for a live video tour and propose two times in Colombia’s local time. Keep the listing open during the call so you can ask to see anything missing from the photos.
If you’ll only have a few days in town, confirm the address and appointment before making the trip. You can also use Raizia to find a real estate agent in Colombia if you’d like help lining up several viewings. Give the agent your dates, the city you’re looking in and the links to any listings you’ve already saved.
