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Tom and Diane Barroll, the co-owners of RE/MAX First Choice Realty have been full-time residents of San Carlos Sonora Mexico since 2000, after moving from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Arizona-Sonora Commission. Tom and Diane are licensed real estate agents in Sonora, Mexico, and have earned the Realtor designation.

Tom spent nearly 20 years in the offshore oil industry working internationally. He is fluent in Spanish and, with his renovation and construction experience, has developed good relationships with local contractors and construction personnel. In addition to taking care of the maintenance and renovation aspects of the business, he is also a member of AMPI and has completed the real estate course required by Sonora.

Diane has many years of operations management experience and 3 degrees, including an MBA. Diane handles office management and real estate listings, real estate showings and marketing for RE/MAX First Choice Realty.

Tom and Diane are actively involved in community service projects in San Carlos that include services such as:

Treasury, San Carlos Rescue
Former Treasury, Country Club Residents' Association
Board Member, Solimar Condominium Residents Association and Marinaterra Residents Association.
Participating in the International Ladies Fishing Tournament, the San Carlos Yacht Club and the San Carlos Rescue Fishing Tournament, the International Marlin Tournament and the Labor Day Fishing Invitational Tournament.

Office contact information

In person

Our San Carlos Mexico Real Estate office is located on Beltrones Boulevard in the heart of San Carlos, just behind the ARCO gas station in the Plaza Arrecifes unit # 5.

Telephono

1-800-587-2830 Toll Free (US & Canada)
770-6177 (Calgary)
602-288-9102 (Phoenix)
520-225-0120 Tucson)
622-226-1800 (Mexico)
226-1800 (San Carlos)

Email

dianebarroll@remax.net

Our Agents

Testimonials

Of course, I would be pleased to be a reference for First Choice's integrity and professionalism. When we built our house we transferred a large amount of money to their accounts to pay the builder as the work progressed. In retrospect, anyone with less integrity could have used this as an opportunity for personal gain. Our account was handled professionally and all records were transparent and forward looking. We continue to use First Choice to care for our home in San Carlos and Luisa and the rest of the staff are pleasant and easy to work with. I don't believe there are any concerns with integrity or professionalism. If other agencies are willing to do your job for less, I believe you get what you pay for and the service they would receive might be less than what First Choice would provide for similar work. We look forward to a continued relationship with Tom, Diane and the rest of the staff at First Choice Property Management.

Ken & Deb Geisler

I really appreciated doing real estate business with you and Tom, excellent, reliable and responsible people. This is especially important when you consider that our business was done in a foreign country with people we never met. We also look forward to meeting you someday. Please feel free to use me as a reference.

Joel Coughlan

The Armstrong family has lived in San Carlos for over thirty years. When our mother Betty recently passed away, we decided to sell her home. We live in the United States and need a San Carlos real estate agent we can trust and a professional with experience in the San Carlos market. Diane and Tom Barroll and Sheila Olson of RE/MAX First Choice Realty were highly recommended to our family by local San Carlos friends. RE/MAX First Choice Realty TEAM did a professional appraisal of our property. They staged the house so it was ready to show to prospective buyers. Their professional support helped us sell the house quickly at a good price. RE/MAX First Choice Realty handled all aspects of the selling process in Mexico and all the details related to the paperwork. Diane and Tom Barroll and Sheila Olson of RE/MAX First Choice Realty and their entire team are great. They will help you find a wonderful home or sell an existing property. They are very professional and fun. We appreciate their expertise and appreciate their guidance throughout the process by phone and email. If you live outside of Mexico and want exceptional real estate support in San Carlos, RE/MAX First Choice Realty will exceed your expectations.

Rex Armstrong

Diane and Tom helped us buy our house in San Carlos 10 years ago and everything went perfectly. It was easier to buy it in Canada than to buy a house IN Canada, Diane's knowledge of the business and her connections to local resources are invaluable! They recently helped us again when we (unfortunately) sold our house. Diane was patient and helpful, and they hire the BEST photographer in town. Tom helped us find people to do projects in preparation for the listing. The house sold at asking price within two months and Diane again was invaluable in helping us navigate the process (although, to be honest, she did all the work!) I can't recommend these two enough!

Micheila Cameron

I met Diane through a series of Arizona-Sonora real estate conferences and then the Arizona Mexico Commission. I find Diane to be very knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate, especially helping foreign investors work through the real estate transaction in Mexico. She is a person of integrity and a leader in her community and the industry. She actively promotes education and professionalism in the real estate industry in Mexico.

Doug Groppenbacher

I am very pleased with the service provided by RE/MAX. Georgina and Diane are very professional and dedicated to the highest levels of customer satisfaction. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone buying or selling property in the San Carlos area.

David Orozco, J.D.
Florida State University

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