The new Real Estate Brokerage Services Law aims to professionalize real estate agents and offer greater legal certainty in real estate transactions in Durango.
The recent approval of the Real Estate Brokerage Services Law in the state of Durango marks a significant change for the real estate sector. The law, promoted by the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI), seeks to regulate the activities of real estate agents, guarantee their ongoing training, and provide greater certainty to the public in real estate transactions.
Ángel Esaú Morones Galván, president of AMPI in the Gómez Palacio-Lerdo chapter, explained that the law was introduced in September 2025 and, after an initial failed attempt, was approved this year. It is scheduled to take effect in 2027, upon publication in the Official Gazette.
“Most agents are not yet fully aware of the law, but it is an instrument that will regulate our operations and require us to constantly update our knowledge,” he stated.
One of the key points is the creation of an operating license for real estate agents, a requirement that will allow clients to identify a qualified and certified professional.
“The certainty that the end client knows they have a qualified agent is fundamental. The license will provide guarantees and security in every transaction,” added Morones Galván.
The law will not only impact agents, but also organizations linked to the sector, such as the National Chamber of the Housing Development and Promotion Industry (Canadevi), the Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry (CMIC), the College of Notaries, and the College of Appraisers. Furthermore, the Ministry of Economic Development and the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) will play a key role in regulating and supervising the activity.
The head of AMPI highlighted that Durango joins more than 20 states that already have legislation on the matter, while in Coahuila the process is still under discussion. This poses a challenge for agents operating in the Comarca Lagunera region, as they will have to comply with the regulations of each state.
“Real estate agents from Torreón who come to Durango will need to be licensed, and when Coahuila approves its law, we will also have to comply,” he explained.
The new legislation is complemented by Mexican Official Standard 247, which protects consumer rights in real estate transactions. At the same time, new areas of professional development are opening up, such as bachelor’s and master’s degrees in real estate, which strengthen the sector’s academic training.
AMPI announced that it will conduct a public awareness campaign to inform citizens about the tools offered by the law and reinforce confidence in real estate transactions.
“We want the end customer to know that they are not alone and that they now have protection mechanisms and professional advice,” Morones Galván concluded.
Source: elsiglodetorreon
