Meet the team

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Our Adventure...To back up a little bit, just like everyone else looking for a change, we began watching International House Hunters which started our journey of traveling to the beautiful city of Merida, Mexico. We were eager to learn as much as we could about the area and researched the cost of living, health care, safety and absolutely everything else we could think of. After receiving positive results for all of our potential concerns and several trips later, we decided to purchase a ruin that literally needed everything. It came with no roof, several oversized iguanas and a gigantic tree growing through the side of the exterior wall and into our house. 

We successfully chose an architect that not only provided architectural drawings but also assisted us with obtaining INHA approval and hands on supervision throughout the entire process. The architect and his team were of the utmost importance to us because we did not live in Mexico for most of the time during construction. We are very pleased with the results and are very happy with our new home in Merida.

We know that there are many concerns and questions that people have regarding a move to Mexico. We are familiar with purchasing, building, living in Merida and everything from Vegan life to late night carriage rides.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Email: robrhett62@gmail.com

Phone:  MX cell & WhatsApp:  999.381.6321 

In 2003, after 8 years in the luxury car business, Rob Rhett left Mercedes Benz for a new challenge and greater opportunity in the Real Estate sector. After getting his broker’s license, Rob brought his relationship building experience and superior customer service skills and joined ranks with one of Chicago’s Real Estate Industry leaders-The Linda O’Donnell Team. The Chicago Real Estate market is a highly competitive industry where only the most driven brokers truly succeed. As a testament to his work ethic, the Rob and Linda team closed over 2200 properties since he started in 2003. 

An avid sports fan, Rob is a former high school track runner and was team captain of the University of Kansas track team. He believes being focused and working hard will take you a long way in achieving your goals. Linda and I are new to the Yucatan but instantly fell in love with the city, the culture, the diversity, the people and the colonial architecture. 

Linda and I are very grateful that we live in the beautiful city of Merida. We look forward to assisting you in accomplishing your real estate goals and to smoothly navigate through the process of buying and selling real estate in Merida.

Email: linda@meridasold.com

Phone: MX cell & WhatsApp: 999.380.8031 

As a top producing agent for over 35 years, Linda O’Donnell was historically ranked in the upper 1% of the Chicago Association of Realtors. Linda has consistently achieved top sales and listings and has been awarded the RE/MAX Chairman Award from 2001 to 2014 and the RE/MAX Circle of Legends Award in 2013. She is a member of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing. Her professionalism and dedication to service has given Linda a reputation of being one of the top brokers. Always attentive to their unique needs, Linda’s clients know they are working with a skilled negotiator. While achieving her own success, Linda’s passion for real estate led her to open RE/MAX Signature, where she inspired her brokers to fully realize their own potential. Under her leadership, 11 brokers at RE/MAX Signature’s 48 member office achieved membership in the RE/MAX 100% Club. RE/MAX Signature achieved the #1 Chicago Office Award for 2008, 2009,2010, 2011 and 2012. Linda’s ardent dedication to her brokers is evident in her verifiable track record for increasing performance and sales through dynamic, unparalleled direction and leadership. 

Linda received awards for Broker Owner of the Year in 2006 and 2013  by RE/MAX Northern Illinois. Linda O’Donnell is a motivational presence in the world of real estate-spirited, energetic and industrious, inspiring all who knew her to achieve their personal best. Linda’s success comes from her sense of fulfillment in serving others. 

Rob and I instantly fell in love with the city, the culture, the diversity, the people and the fabulous colonial architecture here in Merida.  We look forward to assisting you in accomplishing your real estate goals and to smoothly navigate through the process of buying and selling real estate here in Merida.

Email: carlos.cortesgmz@gmail.com

Phone: MX cell & WhatsApp: 999.106.3577

I am a Mexican Lawyer fluent in English and Spanish with more than 20 years of experience working alongside Corporate and Real Estate Developers in México City. I decided to move to and live in Mérida because it's one of the safest and most vibrant cities in the country with rich culture, stunning architecture and enormous business opportunities. I have always had a passion for Real Estate and have made a decision to change my career path to become a real estate agent.                                    

As your agent, I pledge to utilize my knowledge and professional skills to provide you with the ultimate real estate experience.  

Phone : +1-202-210-1015 WhatsApp

MX cell: 999.498.6740

anajoaz@gmail.com

ENGLISH

Hola, I'm Ana de Los Angeles Joa Zayas.  Ready to help happy you with all of your real estate dreams and needs here in beautiful, cultural, historic and [yes] peaceful Merida - Yucatan!


Allow me to tell you a little bit about me.   I'm a proud native of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba!  I consider myself blessed to have first visited Merida in late 2004, and fallen in love immediately.  I've owned my home in the historic Santa Lucia neighborhood since then, and I live here most of the year.  So I've learned a lot about Merida, the Yucatan, and have a network of relationships that I can share with you.

I've got a wonderful family, including grandchildren, that I adore!  Interior Design, the Visual Arts and Cultural Travel are my hobbies.

Merida offers you many neighborhoods and lifestyles to choose from.  So don't be rushed, take your time, there's a lot to know and enjoy!

I speak both Spanish and English.  But if you don't speak either of them don't worry, we will figure it out between us :-)

SPANISH

Hola, soy Ana de Los Ángeles Joa Zayas. ¡Listo para ayudarlo a sentirse feliz con todos sus sueños y necesidades inmobiliarias aquí en la hermosa, cultural, histórica y [sí] pacífica Mérida - Yucatán!

Permíteme contarte un poco sobre mí. ¡Soy un orgulloso nativo de Santiago de Cuba, Cuba! Me considero bendecido de haber visitado Mérida por primera vez a fines de 2004 y de haberme enamorado de inmediato. He tenido mi casa en el histórico barrio de Santa Lucía desde entonces, y vivo aquí la mayor parte del año. Así que aprendí mucho sobre Mérida, Yucatán, y tengo una red de relaciones que puedo compartir contigo.

Tengo una familia maravillosa, ¡incluso nietos, que adoro! El diseño de interiores, las artes visuales y los viajes culturales son mis pasatiempos.

Mérida le ofrece muchos barrios y estilos de vida para elegir. Así que no te apresures, tómate tu tiempo, ¡hay mucho que saber y disfrutar!

Hablo español e ingles Pero si no habla ninguno de los dos, no se preocupe, lo resolveremos entre nosotros :-)