Local management · Tulum

Sell Your Tulum Property with Real Market Economics

In a premium market like Tulum, rent and sale can both make sense. We give you the real numbers — no push, just clarity.

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Sell or Keep Renting?

The honest question

PlayaStays manages rentals and advises on sales. We give you the honest picture based on current Tulum market data — no sales agenda.

Consider selling if: You need to redeploy capital, the property has significantly appreciated, or your investment horizon has concluded.

Consider keeping if: Your Tulum property earns around $3,000–$9,500 monthly and you don't need the capital. Appreciation and rental income can make holding compelling.

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Tulum Market Prices

What's selling right now

Tulum has the highest nightly rates in Quintana Roo. Eco-luxury positioning, the new international airport, and global media attention make it a premium rental market. Management fees are offset by 30–40% higher nightly rates versus self-managed listings.

Studio / 1BR
2-Bedroom Condo
3BR+ / Villa
Penthouse
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Local coverage

We operate across Tulum

Our team operates throughout Tulum. Contact us for specific neighborhood coverage.

Chris, PlayaStays founder

Hi, I'm Chris — founder of PlayaStays.

When the right move is selling, the right move is selling. We don't push a deal you shouldn't make — I'd rather give you an honest read on rent vs. sale and earn your trust over the next decade than win this one transaction. If you're weighing an exit on your Quintana Roo property, talk to me first.

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FAQ

About this service in Tulum

Tulum has appreciated significantly over the last decade — owners with property bought pre-2018 often have substantial equity. Whether to sell depends on your investment horizon, capital needs, and what current rental income looks like. We give a no-pressure read using current Tulum comparable sales and rental performance, with no hidden brokerage agenda.
Aldea Zama and La Veleta condos are the most active resale segments — international buyers, predictable demand, walkable density. Tulum Beach villa sales are slower and more discretionary; pricing depends heavily on beachfront positioning and finish quality. We pull current market context for your specific property type.
Foreign sellers face capital gains tax (ISR), notary fees, brokerage commissions (typically 4–6% in Tulum), and fideicomiso cancellation if applicable. The exact tax position depends on whether you held the property as primary residence, your nationality, and tax-treaty status. We coordinate with qualified Mexican tax counsel — we don't provide tax advice ourselves.
Tulum has a smaller resale market than PDC, so time-on-market varies — well-positioned condos in Aldea Zama can move in 3–6 months; specialized Tulum Beach villas can take 12+ months. Pricing realistically and presenting cleanly are the two largest accelerators. We give honest market context, not optimism.
Tulum buyers value design-forward finishes — pre-sale staging or targeted renovations (bathroom updates, kitchen refresh, outdoor design) can significantly accelerate sale and lift price. Generic upgrades usually don't pay back in Tulum. We can recommend whether improvements make sense for your specific property and target buyer.
Yes — and many owners do, both to maintain cash flow during the listing period and to demonstrate rental performance to investor buyers. Coordination matters: showings need to flex around guest stays, and you need clear language in any lease about owner termination if the sale closes.

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Beyond the basics

Property Enhancement Services

Optional packages that lift revenue in Tulum, elevate guest experience, and protect your property — added on top of the base Property Promise.

Smart Home Upgrades

Make your property smarter, safer, and more guest-friendly.

  • ●Smart locks & keyless entry
  • ●Security cameras (exterior)
  • ●Wi-Fi optimization & mesh network
  • ●Streaming TV & entertainment setup
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Pool & Hot Tub Care

Properties with water features need specialized attention.

  • ●Weekly chemical balance & cleaning
  • ●Equipment monitoring & maintenance
  • ●Pre-arrival temperature & cleanliness checks
  • ●Off-season covers & winterization
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Hurricane Prep & Backup Power

Quintana Roo’s storm season is real. Be ready before the forecast goes red.

  • ●Battery backup & generator install
  • ●Storm shutter inspection & deployment
  • ●Pre-storm property securing
  • ●Post-storm assessment & cleanup
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Interior Styling & Staging

Lift ADR and review scores with curated furniture, soft goods, and decor.

  • ●Style audit + design plan
  • ●Furniture sourcing (local + imported)
  • ●Soft goods, art, and accessories
  • ●Photo-ready final styling pass
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How we operate

Mangrove humidity, jungle reclamation, off-grid systems — Tulum properties need documentation other markets don't.

Tulum's jungle-edge properties fight humidity, mold, septic systems, palapa thatch, and solar inverter cycles that Playa and Cancun rentals never deal with. Every system gets logged: pre-rainy-season seals, mold inspections in every closet, septic pump-out dates, palapa restoration cycles. You see it all.

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Tulum · Ready when you are

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