A resale villa lets you inspect an existing home, its outdoor spaces and its surroundings. To compare properties fairly, keep the same checklist for every viewing and separate confirmed information from items still to be checked.
Before you visit
Confirm the current asking price, currency, availability, living area, lot size and whether furnishings are included. Ask which measurements are documented and which are approximate. Share any essential requirements with your agent so that the viewing list stays relevant.
During the viewing
- Look at the roof, drainage, visible moisture, windows and general maintenance.
- Ask about the age and maintenance of pool equipment, air conditioners and other major systems.
- Check water storage, supply arrangements and backup electricity.
- Observe access, parking, privacy and neighbouring activity.
- Ask what furniture, appliances and equipment would remain.
A viewing helps identify questions; a qualified independent inspection provides a more detailed assessment of condition.
Compare recurring expenses
Request the current community fee and inclusions, along with available utility and maintenance information. Build a budget for insurance, pool care, gardening and repairs. Historic bills describe previous use and may differ from your own costs.
Have the documents reviewed
Engage an independent Dominican real estate lawyer before signing or paying a deposit. Ask counsel to check title, survey and property identification, outstanding obligations, permitted use and the purchase contract. Obtain a written inventory of included items. For a property in a managed community, request its current rules and fee information.
If you plan to rent
Obtain written confirmation of rental permissions, management requirements and fees. If income figures are supplied, ask for their period, occupancy, expenses and supporting records. An asking price or projected rental income does not establish a future return.
Bring the comparison back to your goals
Record what you like, what needs work and what remains unverified after each visit. Our team can help you narrow the shortlist and coordinate the next questions.
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Prepared by RE/MAX Ocean Side Team, led by Joanne Hammond, MBA, REALTOR®. Updated November 8, 2026. Legal background: Guzman Ariza: Buying Real Estate in the Dominican Republic. This checklist supports property comparisons; your lawyer and inspector should advise on the particular purchase.