Guest: Kadia Harris — Realtor-Associate & Transformational Strategist (Gourzong Realty Group / Montego Bay, Jamaica).

Jamaica real estate for buyers and sellers — learn how to verify a realtor-associate, set realistic timelines, and avoid costly surprises while moving from interest to keys. We cover trust checks, process expectations, and two featured properties to help you plan with confidence.

In this episode, host Roberto Williams sits down with realtor-associate Kadia Harris to talk through the real-world path of purchasing or selling in Jamaica — from first contact to closing. Kadia shares her entry into the field after navigating her own purchase, the mindset shifts first-time buyers need, and a clear trust checklist to protect yourself before any viewing. You’ll also hear practical timing guidance (why a property sale can take 9–12 months in normal conditions) and what costs pop up beyond the headline price.

Kadia walks us through two live listings: a well-kept Stonebrook Vista rental (gated, quiet, owner responsive) and a spacious unit at Selena Arms, Belcour Lodge in the cool hills near Irish Town. Along the way, she breaks down how she prioritizes clients based on motive and urgency, and why setting expectations early keeps everyone aligned.

You’ll learn

• Verify credibility — check the Real Estate Board register, confirm the dealer/broker association, and call the office to match names.
• Set timelines — why sales can run 9–12 months and the common factors that extend a deal.
• Plan the first call — define motive, urgency, and timeline so your search criteria stay tight.
• Budget smart — prepare for related costs beyond price (professional fees, reports, and more).
• Work the team — valuators, land surveyors, and attorneys that support a clean transfer.
• Assess rentals — safety, community rules, owner responsiveness, and medium/long-term fit.
• Evaluate listings — space, layout, bathrooms/bedrooms, and neighborhood trade-offs.
• Communicate clearly — how weekly updates reduce friction for both buyers and sellers.

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Featured properties referenced: Stonebrook Vista; Selena Arms at Belcour Lodge (Irish Town area).