CALM, CLEAR and CREATIVE, Hal’s desire is to be a DIFFERENT kind of Real Estate Agent and to build lasting relationships with INTEGRITY.

With 15 plus years of living in Mexico, Mexican home renovation and the Lake Chapala real estate market, Hal understands the needs and goals of his clients.

His design background perfectly suits showcasing and selling your unique home.

Hal operated a successful home renovation company North of the Border. His background in corporate staging with heavy hitters like Home Depot and Kohler along with a keen design esthetic helped transform many an ugly duckling house into a stylish swan.

A Canadian by birth, Hal spent time in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, numerous Caribbean Islands, and Italy before settling here in Mexico. “The joy in this corner of Mexico is almost palpable and unlike any place I have ever found”.

Hal and his longtime partner Thomas divide their time between their primary residence in Ajijic and a home on the nearby Pacific Coast.

Hal’s believes, "Step one is helping you decide if Lake Chapala is your place. Then what corner of our community best suits you. Once those decisions have been made, your perfect home will call to you. My job is to help you find it and listen."

TESTIMONIALS

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“We’ve known Hal for upwards of 12 years & had always been impressed by his business acumen & integrity. When he joined the impressive team at Lake Chapala Real Estate & we were selling our two Lakeside homes, it was a “no brainer” as to which realtor to select to execute those sales! Not only did Hal pick the right price point, but also his professional marketing strategy, enabled us to sell both homes quickly &, in the case of one, over the asking price. Backed by the superb administrative team of LCRE, the whole process was effortless & stress free! Another job well done!” _ Elaine Kellaway & Luis Bermudez (DOUBLE Sellers Feb 2023)

"I was fortunate to meet and engage Hal as my Realtor. Hal was a delight to work with, honest, helpful and efficient. I got more for my home than I would have expected and could not have navigated the sale of my house without him” – Dana Praitis  (Seller July 2022)

"Hal Forsyth was able to sell our property quickly. He worked with us every step of the way, and All questions were answered. Because of his professionalism, knowledge and honesty the entire process was a positive and successful experience."- MaryEllen McCann (Sellers June 2022)

"Buying real estate in Mexico is a daunting experience.  Hal alleviated our stress thru sharing his deep knowledge about Lakeside, by demonstrating enormous patience with our whims and endless questions, and by providing us with simple and understandable explanations of the buying process. We have worked with many realtors over our lifetime, just wish everyone one of them had been like Hal. He is simply the best person and realtor we have had the pleasure to work with.  - Colleen Murphy and Chrisan Herrod (Buyers May 2022)

“Hal began creating a strong relationship from the beginning by introducing us to a variety of neighborhoods for consideration. Once we identified our preferred property, Hal helped us navigate the unfamiliar Mexican purchasing process with integrity and transparency. He has effective listening skills and unassailable integrity. We highly recommend working with Hal and are encouraging friends considering the same move to do the same.” – Jill and Jay Farschmen (Buyers January 2022)

"Hal actually listened to what we were looking for. He found the perfect fit for us, worked on our timeline and our budget and made the whole process fun. We nicknamed him the “energizer bunny” always on the go and on top of new listings" - James Coyle & Kim Walker (Buyers November 2021)

Hal impressed us immediately by his enthusiasm and professionalism. He inspires trust through his comprehensive knowledge of local real estate and wide experience. We are truly excited to be working with such an engaging and knowledgeable realtor! - Bill Crowder & John Boothby (SELLERS - September 2021)

Hal is EVERYTHING one could ask for in a Real Estate Agent, PLUS just a WONDERFUL human being! - Mark Harper & Brian Fackler (Buyers - August 2021)