We are excited to go to a place that will probably be our home for years to come. We can’t wait to explore a corner of Mindanao where we have never set foot before.
The realtor who is selling this plot agreed to show it to us. There are several other options besides this land that we will be able to see. We just have to pay her a thousand pesos to meet us at the highway and drive us around.
After half an hour we arrived at the place. Or rather, to the place from where we have to go to the land, because transportation can’t get there. I clarified this on the phone yesterday, so it was no surprise to us.
But the longer we walked in the direction of the lot, the farther away it got. At first the realtor said it might take half an hour, not 20 minutes, and then the time increased to one hour.
It’s a bit frustrating, but it’s comforting to know that we’ll be shown other options.
We were brought to the foot of the mountain. It’s more expensive, but it’s right along the road. You just have to climb it somehow.
There is a very nice view of the bay.
We can’t get to the top of the site. We have to get through the tropical thickets to get there. Our drone came to the rescue. It turned out that the site is a steep mountainside on the left side of the mountain. There’s not a single horizontal spot. The panorama from above is really amazing. But the question arises as to how to use this place. It’s much more expensive to build something on a slope than on a flat area. All the materials will have to be brought in by hand. There will be additional costs for ladders, retaining walls.
Planting a slope with fruit trees is also a questionable idea. We noticed the grass and shrubs on this slope look shriveled. Probably because this is the south side of the mountain and the sun almost always shines here at right angles.
We walked down to the road and were told that the site ends somewhere down there. We asked to be shown the approximate boundaries and were led along the road. The area is large, almost 3 hectares. The public road runs through the plot and as if cuts it into 2 parts. It turns out that on one side is an impregnable mountain and on the other side is a cliff.
We asked a few questions about what barangay this land belongs to, about documents, transportation that goes here and were about to go to the next plot, but it turned out that the realtor had no other offers. Strange, because we were promised to be shown several plots.
Boria and I asked if there was a shortcut from here to the sea and they offered to show us the nearest beach.
On the way back we took another look at the rocky slope. No, this was not the site my husband and I had in mind after all.
We were dropped off by the freeway. We paid the realtor a thousand pesos as originally agreed, got on the bus and headed home. The day didn’t go as we expected. We were only shown one plot, and not the one Boris and I wanted to see.
But that wasn’t the end of the story. A couple days later, the realtor sent us a text message asking us to give her more money. According to her we should pay for the local guides who accompanied us and for the fact that they fed us on the beach.
Interesting statement. The day before the trip we specifically called the realtor. She claimed to be a local and the land belonged to her uncle. It turned out that she is not from this barangay and is not familiar with the area. The realtor did not warn us in advance and invited the locals to show us where the land is and now she is demanding money. She says the locals fed us at the beach but Boris and I only ate two bananas and a couple slices of sea cucumber because we also had food that we brought with us. And we also gave them some of our food. In total, we were there for no more than 3 hours and we think 1000 pesos was enough.
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Be careful of what you putting yourselves into there are so many scammers everywhere.
DEFINITELY A NO, NO. IT'S A SCAM.
omg do not go there!! i feel like parang naisahan kayo! just an advice, better to go to the places that you are near sa mga basic needs nyo. especially na you are new to the place. God bless and hope you find your dream place.
be very careful , ask some advice from locals municipalities or anybody there , make sure it's legit 🙏
Also, make sure the land you want to buy can be legally documented and has no problem from the source otherwise you'll be a victim of a scam
That was dangerous moved on your part guys. You should never meet anyone in the middle of nowhere , let alone going into the jungle. This is just my opinion. Please don't just trust what you see online.
Yes that happened to us, it's been 20 years no papers.
Please don't buy land there.
It's a good view but, it's not good far away. From the road.
Their summer.
Darlene and Boris please be careful
She is a fake realtor ..
i would suggest you look for a place near hospitals and school and stores for your future place, also no need to pay any amount for tripping of properties by realtors. Ingat kayo so many scammers. Also check documents diligently. Goodluck!
Sad she is not professional realtor mag ingat kayo especially your not familiar with that place thats remote area incase of emergency wala kayong matatakbuhan , kilalanin maigi ang mga tao na ka deal nyo , they thought you have lots of money thats why they ask you additional payment , be careful always , in your hometown much better God blessed
You should reply to the text that you should be reimbursed. They wasted your time and money by selling you lies.
You don’t need that place
If you're looking for a land where you can do farming, try to find in Central Luzon like Bungabon, Sto Domingo, Muñoz, and other towns of Nueva Ecija. Your husband is good in wood crafts, he can also start a furniture business.
You've been conned and must file a report to the authorities immediately before they demand more payment.
Don’t give any money to that so called realtor . She is a scammer, be careful with these unscrupulous people.
Don’t buy a land that you don’t check to the government there’s a lot of scammer..😢Please..Your smart girl ..
Don’t give any money..
Careful with scammers . This one is crazy , very clear as scammers – report them to the police right away !
Ay grabe parang mga scammer yang mga natagpuan nyo..pls lang pkinggan nyo ang mga comment ng mga nanonood sa inyo..not worth it ang mga place na pinapakita nila sa inyo kung gusto nyo mgpatayo ng bahay.
Nkakatakot…hanap kyo ng iba…
Importante yong accesible kyo sa lahat..example market..hospital school…kc pag may anak na kyo kailangan nya school..pag mgkasakit kyo may hospital..gusto nyo mamili may palengke…mga importante yan..kya tignan nyo lahat pra dkayo mgsisi sa bandang huli…
You ask Inday garnet mom. She is a realtor and sell lot in Davao.
Darlene hindi nagpapabayad ang mga nagbebenta kapag nagtritrip kayo sa mga lugar na ibinebenta. Be very careful my dear..
If you buying land in Davao de Oro
Number 1. Road access
2. Access to electricity ⚡️
3. Access to water 🚿 how deep the water 🚿 in the
ground.
4. Internet 🛜 signal except if you are using satellite
📡.signal.
5. Find the Brgy. Captain 🧑✈️ official speak 🗣️ to him
Or her. Ask the official what’s their opinion if you
live to there baryo you are from Luzon your
husband is from Russia 🇷🇺 very important you
need you know the official in the brgy.
6. Clean 🧼 land title.
Hi Guys, suggest to buy property na hindi bahain or bagyuhin, why not Luzon , here in South.
Again very important speak 🗣️ to a brgy. Official tell them what you guys intention. Subscriber from Luzon and Visayas all of them are clueless about Mindanao or Davao province.
Probably a Facebook realtor. You almost got scammed.
If you’ll consider living near metro manila. Near Tagaytay city to be specific. Let me know. I can assist you looking for a best place to live. Cool breeze and nature. 😊
Buy land along the road location location location convenience
Please don't buy a land which is not in a national highway. You need to consider your safety, ease and convenience.
You both are too trusting.Dont forget that no two people are the same. I am from Mindanao but i wont do what you did.Pls be very cautious.
I pray u could look for a peaceful land to settle. Through your channel, I see the beauty of Mindanao. I'm from Pangasinan like u Darlene .. why not look for a place here in Pangasinan?
Don't believe any person were asking about anything if you buy a land you ask the atty. Para hindi masayang Ang Pera nyo be waist of that person like making trouble with your life ok
please dont deal with any local there. ask your close neighbor to deal this scammer or to the police. never ask help or ask regarding land. scammer yan Darlene.
Be careful guys any realtor who dont want to show their face on your vlog are suspicious you guys might get ripoff or kidnap.
Be careful!!❤ That sounds like a scam! As I watched your video, I started to get worried for your safety! Baka ma kidnap kayo for ransom! Dahil foreigner ang hubby mo! ❤❤❤
I think that they are not real realtor. They are scammers. So please don't transact with these kind of people. Thay so not be asking for money coz it's their job. So please be aware with these kind of people.
beware of buying lands…..bugos sellers are rampant nowadays….
Becareful when walking in bushes and under trees,.you dont wanna get bitten by pit vipers and cobra's..