About Mérida Sold | Certified Mérida Real Estate Agents

Real Estate Agents in Mérida, Mexico

Meet Mérida Sold Real Estate Professionals — a certified, bilingual real estate team helping buyers and sellers navigate the Mérida and Yucatán real estate market with clarity, experience, and trusted local guidance.

Mérida Sold Real Estate Professionals is a certified, bilingual real estate team based in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. We help buyers and sellers navigate the local real estate market with practical guidance, clear communication, professional marketing, and experienced representation.

Our work includes homes in Mérida Centro, properties outside Centro, condominiums, beach properties, lots, land, renovation opportunities, investment properties, and retirement homes throughout Mérida and the surrounding Yucatán area.

With more than 35 years of real estate experience in the United States and extensive local experience in Mérida, we understand how important it is for clients to feel informed, protected, and confident throughout the process. Buying or selling property in Mexico can feel unfamiliar, especially for international clients, and our role is to simplify the steps, explain what to expect, and help you make well-informed decisions.

Why Buyers and Sellers Work With Mérida Sold

We combine professional real estate experience with local Mérida knowledge, bilingual support, and a practical understanding of how property transactions work in Yucatán.

For buyers, we help clarify the search process, compare properties, coordinate showings, evaluate value, and create a focused shortlist based on lifestyle, budget, location, and long-term goals.

For sellers, we provide pricing guidance, professional marketing, listing presentation, buyer qualification, negotiation support, and transaction coordination from listing to closing.

Our goal is simple: to help clients move through the Mérida real estate process with clarity, confidence, and strong representation.

Professional Certifications

We believe professional training and accountability matter. Below are our real estate certifications.

Why Buyers and Sellers Work With Mérida Sold

We combine professional real estate experience with local Mérida knowledge, bilingual support, and a practical understanding of how property transactions work in Yucatán.

For buyers, we help clarify the search process, compare properties, coordinate showings, evaluate value, and create a focused shortlist based on lifestyle, budget, location, and long-term goals.

For sellers, we provide pricing guidance, professional marketing, listing presentation, buyer qualification, negotiation support, and transaction coordination from listing to closing.

Our goal is simple: to help clients move through the Mérida real estate process with clarity, confidence, and strong representation.

About Us

We are Certified Real Estate Consultants

At Merida Sold, creating a positive, seamless experience for our clients is our top priority. Whether you're buying or selling a home, we understand that the process can feel overwhelming. With our expertise and passion for what we do, we’re here to help you navigate the world of real estate in Mexico and guide you every step of the way. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to simplifying the complexities of real estate transactions so that you feel confident and informed throughout the journey.

We are happy to share how our experience and expertise in the local market provides unparalleled insights and service to our clients. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, trust Merida Sold Real Estate Professionals to guide you with firsthand knowledge and a commitment to excellence in every transaction. With us by your side, you can relax and make well-informed decisions.

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Our Journey to Mérida

Our adventure began with a simple fascination: watching International House Hunters. Little did we know, this would spark our journey to the vibrant city of Mérida, Mexico. Eager to learn more, we dove into researching every aspect of life here—from the cost of living and healthcare to safety and beyond. After several trips and receiving reassuring answers to all of our concerns, we decided to take the plunge.

We purchased a property that was more of a "ruin" than a house—a place that needed everything. It came without a roof, inhabited by oversized iguanas, and featured a massive tree growing right through the exterior wall and into the house itself.

Despite the challenges, we were determined to make it our dream home. We found an incredible architect who not only provided detailed plans but also guided us through the process of obtaining INHA approval and supervised the entire construction. His expertise was invaluable, especially since we weren't always living in Mérida during the build.

Today, we're thrilled with the results. Our new home in Mérida has become everything we envisioned—and more.

We understand that moving to Mexico can raise many questions. Whether you're thinking about purchasing, building, or living in Mérida, we’re familiar with the process. We’ve embraced everything from exploring the vegan lifestyle to enjoying late-night carriage rides through the city.

If you have any questions or are curious about life in Mérida, don’t hesitate to reach out. We're here to help!

Warm regards,
Rob and Linda

Meet the Team:

Robert Rhett

Email: robrhett62@gmail.com

Phone: MX cell & WhatsApp: (999) 381-6321

Certified Real Estate Agent-Certificate Number: D0021224

In 2003, after eight years in the luxury automotive industry with Mercedes-Benz, Rob Rhett made the transition into real estate, bringing with him a strong background in relationship building, client service, and sales.

After earning his real estate broker’s license, Rob joined The Linda O’Donnell Team, one of Chicago’s established real estate teams. In one of the country’s most competitive real estate markets, Rob developed a reputation for professionalism, persistence, and attentive service. Since 2003, Rob and Linda have been involved in more than 2,200 closed real estate transactions.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Rob was a competitive track athlete in high school and later served as captain of the University of Kansas track team. He continues to bring that same focus, discipline, and determination to his work with clients.

Rob and Linda have now called Mérida home for nine years. They quickly fell in love with the city’s culture, architecture, diversity, and welcoming community, and are grateful to live and work in Yucatán.

Today, Rob enjoys helping buyers and sellers navigate Mérida real estate with clear communication, personal attention, and the benefit of decades of combined real estate experience. His goal is to make the buying or selling process as informed, organized, and straightforward as possible.

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Linda O'Donnell

Email: linda@meridasold.com

Phone: MX Cell & WhatsApp: (999) 380-8031

Certified Real Estate Agent-Certification Number: D0021221

With more than 35 years of real estate experience, Linda O’Donnell has built a career defined by exceptional sales performance, strong negotiation skills, and a deep commitment to client service.

During her career in Chicago, Linda consistently ranked among the top 1% of the Chicago Association of Realtors. Her accomplishments include receiving the RE/MAX Chairman Award from 2001 through 2014, the prestigious RE/MAX Circle of Legends Award in 2013, and being named Broker Owner of the Year by RE/MAX Northern Illinois in both 2006 and 2013.

Linda was also the founder of RE/MAX Signature, where she led a 48-member office and helped build one of Chicago’s most successful real estate organizations. Under her leadership, RE/MAX Signature was recognized as the #1 Chicago RE/MAX office from 2008 through 2012.

Throughout her career, Linda has remained focused on what matters most: understanding her clients’ goals, providing clear and practical guidance, negotiating effectively, and helping people make confident real estate decisions.

Linda and her husband, Rob, have now called Mérida home for nine years. They were originally drawn to the city’s remarkable architecture, culture, diversity, and welcoming community, and today they are proud to live and work in Yucatán.

Linda now brings decades of real estate experience to buyers and sellers in Mérida, combining the professionalism and negotiating expertise developed over a long career with an in-depth understanding of the local market. Her goal is to make every transaction as informed, organized, and straightforward as possible while providing the personal attention each client deserves.

Victoria and Armando Martinez

Email : VAM97540@gmail.com

Phone: MX cell & WhatsApp: (999) 802-1150

Fluent in Spanish and English

ENGLISH

Merida and Izamal are great places to live, which is why Armando and Victoria chose to call the Yucatan home. Being Yucateco on his father's side, Armando decided he wanted to move from Portland, Oregon, to Yucatán, Mexico, to get back to his roots , and in 2021 he did just that. Victoria supported that decision and never looked back. Their Yucatan adventure began in Merida, where they bought a lovely colonial in Centro, enjoying all that city life offers—walkability, a large variety of restaurants, and entertainment galore.

As Geocachers, Armando and Victoria enjoy hiking to little-known places, and discovering those places can be some of the most beautiful. Discovering that there are not many Geocaches placed here in the area, they will be placing some of their own in hopes of growing the Geocaching community. Yucatan has so many wonderful places to discover with its ruins, cenotes and many smaller towns with their own specialties, such as shoe making, Guayabera shirts, ceramics, etc. While adventuring to many of these small towns, they discovered the magical town of Izamal, known for its yellow-painted buildings. The relaxed and mellow vibe called them, and now they are in the process of building their new home there.

In the states, Victoria co-owned a construction business specializing in remodels. Besides running the office, she enjoyed getting her hands dirty in the actual work of demolition and the building process. When she met Armando, he was in the middle of flipping a home, so she jumped right in to help. They found they worked together very well and continued on to flip several more homes together. They understand the process of buying, selling and constructing homes.

For both Victoria and Armando, client satisfaction is of the utmost importance. “We feel that having a positive experience when buying or selling your home is a very important part of a brand-new life adventure and should be something you look back on and smile at. We will do our best to give you that experience.”

SPANISH

Mérida e Izamal son excelentes lugares para vivir, razón por la cual Armando y Victoria eligieron llamar hogar a Yucatán. Siendo yucateco por parte de su padre, Armando decidió que quería mudarse de Portland Oregon a Yucatán, México, para volver a sus raíces, y en 2021 hizo exactamente eso. Victoria apoyó esa decisión y nunca miró hacia atrás. Su aventura en Yucatán comenzó en Mérida, donde compraron una encantadora casa colonial en el Centro de Merida y disfrutaron de todo lo que ofrece la vida de la ciudad... accesibilidad para peatones, una gran variedad de restaurantes y entretenimiento en abundancia.

Como Geocachers, Armando y Victoria disfrutan de caminatas a lugares poco conocidos y descubrir esos lugares puede ser una experiencia muy satisfactoria. Al descubrir que no hay muchos Geocachés ubicados aquí en el área, colocarán algunos propios con la esperanza de hacer crecer la comunidad de Geocaching. Yucatán tiene tantos lugares maravillosos para descubrir con sus ruinas, cenotes y muchos pueblos pequeños con sus propias especialidades como la fabricación de zapatos, camisas, Guayabera, cerámica, etc. Mientras se aventuraban a muchos de estos pequeños pueblos, descubrieron el pueblo mágico de Izamal, conocido por sus edificios pintados de amarillo. El ambiente relajado y apacible los llamó y ahora están en el proceso de construir su nuevo hogar allí.

En los Estados Unidos, Victoria era copropietaria de una empresa de construcción especializada en remodelaciones. Además de dirigir la oficina, disfrutaba ensuciarse las manos en el trabajo real de demolición y el proceso de construcción. Cuando conoció a Armando, él estaba en medio de remodelar una casa, así que saltó directamente para ayudar. Descubrieron que trabajaban muy bien juntos y continuaron construyendo varias casas más juntos. Entienden el proceso de compra, venta y construcción de viviendas.

Tanto para Victoria como para Armando, la satisfacción del cliente es de suma importancia. “Creemos que tener una experiencia positiva al comprar o vender su casa es una parte muy importante, cundo se comienza una nueva aventura de vida y debe ser algo que le haga sonreír. Haremos todo lo posible para brindarle esa experiencia”.