how it all started

Co-Founded by Husband & Wife, Gabriel & Kim

Real Estate Agents & Members of AMPI (MX) & NAR (USA)

Featured on House Hunters International & Mexico Life

From Colorado Attorney to Real Estate Agent in Mexico

The whole story will have to happen over a few margaritas someday, but here’s the (kind of) abbreviated version: I (Kim) fell in love with Puerto Morelos at first sight, two decades ago. I was obsessed.  Then I saw that the bookstore on the square was for sale.  Sure that this was a sign from God, my mom and I decided to buy the bookstore, pack up our lives and move here. Well, we did that, but when we got here, very shortly after 9/11, our deal for the book store fell through.  I ended up going back to Colorado and my law practice.  But my amazing, artistic genius mom?  She stayed another ten years, and built an amazing life.  Then cancer changed all that.  

My mom passed away, and in early 2012, I came back to Puerto Morelos to plan her celebration of life.  During that time, I met with a real estate agent about potentially selling my mom's house.  In a completely unexpected turn of events, the agent floated the idea that I should stay in town and sell real estate with her.  What?!  I had zero sales experience, wasn't in a great financial position. and certainly wasn't in a position to semi-retire, which is kind of what it sounded sales would be like. But I was at a crossroads - I had closed my law practice to care for my mom and had zero desire to go back, my son had just left for college, there was snow on the ground in Colorado and I had a place to live in Puerto Morelos…I realized that this was it…this was my time to try something new. So stay & sell homes I did.

Best decision ever.  I loved it, and all my fear of switching careers later in life vanished.  As it turned out, I didn't need to "sell", I needed to listen and use the other skills I already had to bring a critical eye to the legal transaction.  So what came next, you ask?

When Fate Made Run Away Realty

4 years later in 2016, the stars aligned and I met Gabriel—a busy high-end restaurant manager. Sparks flew and our shared love of all things Star Wars, 80’s music, and Veuve Clicquot helped seal the deal.

The next thing we knew, we had fallen in love, decided to become business partners (!!), founded Run Away Realty, filmed a bunch of episodes of Mexico Life, adopted another dog, and got married.  From single to living & working together 24/7, all within a little over a year.  Talk about taking risks! 

As a Mexico native, Gabriel was integral to the start-up process. A fellow real estate agent, he also manages the day-to-day business operations and serves as the company’s talented in-house photographer. He wears a lot of hats, but he really shines with his heart of service - Gabriel does nothing halfway and is always looking for ways to make our client’s experiences even better.

Why We Keep at It

This is the most soul satisfying work we’ve ever done.  There's just no better feeling than helping people make something they thought they would only ever dream about, come true.  It's not always pain-free - some deals are more difficult than others, and with an unfamiliar process there can be stress.  But we've learned that even at the end of what may have felt like a difficult road, when we are finally at the closing table - magic happens.  Everyone is happy.  A new chapter is beginning for both buyers and sellers. 

 There is nothing we love more than the friendships that form over contracts and a cup of coffee or a margarita.  We work hard to make sure all of our clients feel like they have a trusted local expert and friend, and that doesn't end at the closing table.  We are neighbors now, and we are going to help you settle into your new home, your new community and your new life in Mexico.