PUERTO VALLARTA VILLAS

What PUERTO VALLARTA VILLAS does

Puerto Vallarta Villas is a privately held luxury real estate brokerage and vacation rental agency headquartered in the Zona Romántica of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. Founded in 1994 by Michael Holland and Ray Carême, the company has operated continuously for over 30 years in the Puerto Vallarta / Banderas Bay / Mexican Pacific Coast market, serving discerning international and domestic clients seeking luxury condominiums, villas, and townhouses. The firm runs a three-pronged business: commission-based property sales (assisting buyers and sellers through the full transaction process, including Fideicomiso setup for foreign buyers in restricted zones), vacation rental property management (with accounting, concierge, and bellman services for owners), and real estate investment consultancy.

The company's technology footprint is modest: a WordPress-based website at puertovallartavillas.com serves as the primary listing and marketing surface, supplemented by Facebook and Instagram organic social channels and a FlexMLS IDX integration that distributes inventory across the Vallarta/Nayarit regional MLS. Pricing is quote-based and transaction-tied, with closing costs to buyers typically running 3-5% of purchase price. Distribution combines a direct-to-consumer model (in-person consultations, property showings at the headquarters office), a self-serve website funnel, and channel partnerships including an exclusive marketing relationship with Pinnacle Resorts covering Signature by Pinnacle, Residences by Pinnacle, and Chic by Pinnacle condominium developments. A sister entity, Holland Travel, LLC, holds Virtuoso membership (since 2005) and provides a luxury-travel-advisor channel that funnels international high-net-worth travelers into real estate inquiries.

The firm employs 5 people and operates without external funding, M&A activity, or public-market exposure. Core competitive positioning rests on brand longevity (Puerto Vallarta Villas® is a registered trademark), multilingual capabilities (English, Spanish, French), the top-30-selling-agent recognition of co-founder Michael Holland by A.M.P.I. and MLS/FLEX in 2019, and the Pinnacle Resorts exclusive relationship. There are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no native mobile application, no public API, and no documented expansion beyond the single regional market.

Name

PUERTO VALLARTA VILLAS

Legal name

Puerto Vallarta Villas

Website

https://puertovallartavillas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Puerto Vallarta Villas is a privately held luxury real estate brokerage and vacation rental agency serving international clients in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay, Mexico since 1994.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Rental and Leasing Services (532), Lessors of Real Estate (5311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAIAE

Resort & Branded Residence Vacation Rental Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Vacation & Short-Term Rental Management

SECONDARYTHAMAEAJ

Luxury Villa Property Management & Concierge Services

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Luxury Villas & Premium Rentals

SECONDARYTHAMACAJ

Mixed-use / residential-hotel serviced apartments (condo-hotel style)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Serviced Apartments & Aparthotels

Keywords

• Luxury real estate brokerage
• Vacation property rentals
• Property management services
• Real estate consultancy
• Residential property sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Puerto Vallarta

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Sales: Commission-based revenue from buying and selling luxury real estate properties in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay region. Services include assisting buyers and sellers throughout the transaction process.
2. Property Rentals: Manages vacation rental properties for owners, including professional resort management with accounting, concierge, and bellman services. Also helps clients find rental properties.
3. Real Estate Consultancy: Expert advice on property investments and market trends, helping clients make informed decisions about buying property in Mexico.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Puerto Vallarta Villas is a luxury real estate brokerage and property rental agency serving the Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay region of Mexico. The firm assists clients with buying and selling residential properties, manages vacation rental properties for owners (including concierge, accounting, and bellman services), and provides real estate investment consultancy for international buyers navigating the Mexican market.

Product overview

Puerto Vallarta Villas is a real estate and property rental agency offering a unified portfolio of services centered on luxury property sales, rentals, and consultancy for the Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay region. The company's core offerings include Property Sales, Property Rentals, and Real Estate Consultancy, supported by MLS Vallarta access and a Featured Properties portfolio. The Townhouse Collection showcases luxury townhouse properties including Andrew Christian-branded units at Pinnacle Resorts developments. All services are delivered through an experienced multilingual team (English, Spanish, French) serving discerning international clients since 1994.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Sales
• Property Rentals
• Real Estate Consultancy

Quantifiable outcome

• One of Banderas Bay's top producing real estate agencies

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VirtuosocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2005Member of Virtuoso, the leading global network of luxury travel advisors. Provides access to in-the-know expertise, travel perks, and superior experiences for clients. Connected through parent company Holland Travel, LLC.
• Cruise Line International Association (CLIA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliation with cruise industry association, part of the company's travel industry heritage.
• International Airline Travel Agent Network (IATAN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational travel agent network affiliation from company's travel industry roots.
• Asociación de profesionales inmobiliariosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal real estate professional association affiliation for Mexican market presence.
• American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel industry association affiliation from company's origin story.
• National Association of Realtors (NAR)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerU.S. real estate association affiliation supporting international client base.
• International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational real estate federation membership for global network presence.
• Pinnacle ResortscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive marketing partner for Pinnacle Resorts properties including Signature by Pinnacle, Residences by Pinnacle, and Chic by Pinnacle developments. Handles sales and rental management for these luxury condominiums.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PuertoVallartaVillasPropertie
• Instagraminstagram.com/puertovallartavillas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/puerto-vallarta-villas

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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