Fernando Berdichevsky was born in México City in 1949. He received his Bachelor Degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from Mexico’s National Autonomous University, in 1971. He got a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, in 1974.

He worked for many years in the academic environment, in the area of Biomedical Engineering. He gradually moved his work activities to computers and telecommunications. As an entrepreneur, he was the founder and owner of a few commercial businesses in computer technology. In 1992 he got the opportunity of becoming the Regional Director of Consorcio Red Uno which, along the years, became the main Telecommunications Company, in the Southeastern region of México. A restructuring of the Company, in 2005, made him look for new challenges, as a freelance entrepreneur.

He has been living in Mérida since 1981. He and his wife fell in love with the city in 1979 and made up their minds to move down, when they decided to have children. His two sons, Martín and Diego, where born in Mérida, where they had the opportunity to enjoy their childhood and adolescence with lots of freedom and proximity to the sea and nature.

He has traveled extensively and has had the opportunity to live in many different places and expose himself to different cultures. Apart from Spanish, he is fluent in English and Hebrew.  He enjoys practicing Yoga, going to the cinema and attending, on a regular basis, different cultural activities, such as theater performances, concerts and conferences. His wife, Silvia, is a well known theater actress and Tango singer, in Mérida.

CARTA DE REFERENCIA:

I am writing to thank your Mexico international team, and in particular, Fernando Berdichevsky, for all the efforts which enabled my partner and I to purchase a home in Mérida. I also wanted to share my experience for others contemplating the same.

I first came to Mérida 35 years ago on an ADO bus from Puebla, where I was an exchange student. Captivated by the city, I didn’t want to leave, but college beckoned in New York, and a 30-year career ensued.  I retained the dream of having a home in México someday, and was pretty sure Mérida was the place. But to be sure, I checked out Costa Rica, Panama, Uruguay, Argentina and a few other places too.

After getting my partner and best friend to visit Mérida for their opinions, I decided to contact Mexico International to arrange to see a few properties.  With our small budget of $75,000 USD and a dream check list, I was a little apprehensive as to whether they’d be able and willing to help.

My doubt quickly abated, and I was amazingly surprised by the attention, knowledge, guidance, and results of working together with them. The dream became a reality.

First, I met Mitch Keenan who shared his general knowledge, experience, recommendations and hospitality over dinner. He then introduced me to Fernando Berdichevsky.

Fernando was the most amicable, patient, knowledgeable, and pro-active colleague I could have asked for to guide me through the process of owning a home in Mérida.  He took the dream checklist and converted it into over a dozen property listings for us to check out.  With engineering, real estate, and local knowledge, he was able to provide the right guidance and a critical eye. For added measure, he arranged for two architects to assess conditions of properties that were of interest.  We decided on a modest, semi-updated colonial home in Santiago that enabled us to move in, but had the possibilities of adding the things we envisioned for the future within our budget. Fernando expertly negotiated the transaction, which was easier than any real estate purchase in the US.

Fernando introduced me to Lic. Enna Baqueiro R., the best notario one could have sought.  It took six months of research and diligence with the property registry in order to establish a fedeicomiso.  Asi pasa. Fernando and Enna were there every step of the way to make it happen, and patiently explain what was going on.

Ultimately, we had the closing the week before Christmas, December 2009.  It would not have happened without the dedication and tenacity of Fernando. He is the best agent I have ever worked with.

I am genuinely appreciative of all the efforts extended by the staff of Mexico International which made this a reality for us.  Truly, a professional and dedicated team who earned my complete trust and confidence.  I could not have asked for a better experience, and have never had any regrets.  Please do not hesitate to include me as a enthusiastic reference for any potential clients.

Best regards,

Pete DuBois
San Francisco, CA

Ivan was born in Minatitlan, Veracruz.  He has lived in Merida for over 20-years. He studied as a computer tech systems engineer at the Technology School of Merida.

He has been working as Lic Eric Partney’s assistant for the last 3-years.

“There are many aspects about Merida I like but the architecture – I love!”

Joel was born and raised in Merida. Graduated in Computer Science on 1999, he complemented his education with studies in Business and Administration. He became a real estate agent in 2005.
With deep knowledge of the Historic Center, he has helped many clients to find their perfect home, always based on their needs and requirements.
With over 17 years of experience selling real estate in Merida, he will guide you through the buying process and put you in touch with the best professionals at law, construction, management, etc., making your transition a pleasant experience in every possible way.
Contact him and he will find the perfect home for you.

Kybor is a dynamic entrepreneur with a global perspective and a proven track record in leading multimillion-dollar businesses in the Real Estate, Moving and Construction sectors. His adept representation and meticulous attention to detail ensure that his clients’ interests are powerfully negotiated with the utmost skill in English, French, or Spanish.

Educated for six years in the Yucatan, Kybor’s fluency in Spanish and his command of the local dialect give him an edge in regional negotiations, providing his clients with an exceptional advantage in the marketplace.

Leroy Osmon (B.S., M.M., D.M.A) is an internationally-known composer/conductor/educator and businessman who is presently living in Merida, Yucatan where he has had a home for over 18 years.

After working for 31 years as a distinguished teacher/professor, Osmon now devotes his time to helping people find their dream home in Merida, Yucatan while he continues to compose symphonic music. Leroy was a consultant to the Governor of Yucatan for the Institute of Culture for the State of Yucatan where he was instrumental in the creation of the Orquesta Sinfonica de Yucatan. He has also worked for many years in the Merida community—as a consultant to the University of Yucatan (UADY) Orquesta de Camara, to help bring North Americans to Merida for health services; and for the past year turning his attention to help people find their dream home, retirement home, vacation home, beach retreat – or just a place to get away – in beautiful Merida, Yucatan.

Dr. Osmon has received many awards, including three Grammy List Nominations. In 2004, Osmon received two Grammy List Nominations (“Best Classical Performance” by a small ensemble and “Best Classical Album”) and in 2008 “The Music of Leroy Osmon, Vol. IV” received a Grammy List Nomination for “Best Classical Album”.

The greatest honor was in January 2008 when Leroy Osmon was nominated for both a Pulitzer Prize and the University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition.

Leroy has owned several properties (houses, beach front and land) in both the states of Yucatan and Veracruz, Mexico. Merida is where he has called his permanent home for the past 14 years and simply could not imagine living in any other part of the world!

His vast experience at organizing travel needs, sales, owning a corporation in Yucatan and his first-hand knowledge of buying and selling personal property in Mexico has given Osmon the kind of background and confidence that will put you at ease when buying or selling. Osmon’s personal motto has always been: the customer is always right. “When my client – no matter in music, retail or real estate – is happy, I’m happy!”

Miguel Canche is a native of the city of Merida, who helps in the administration of our offices.

There is nothing more to ask for this young Yucatecan who can guide you in information about the properties and the city. Since being raised in the city, he knows Mérida like the back of his hand. If you have any questions do n’t think twice before asking for her help.