Short answer: logos are not enough. A website, business card, Google profile or social media page can display AMPI, NAR or REALTOR logos even when the membership is no longer active. Buyers, sellers, landlords and renters should verify current membership through a public profile, directory listing or direct association confirmation.
In Yucatán, separate three checks:
| Check | What it proves | Where to verify |
|---|---|---|
| INSEJUPY | The required Yucatán state license for paid real estate intermediation | Public State Registry |
| AMPI | Professional membership in the Mexican real estate association | AMPI public member portal, current profile or credential |
| NAR / REALTOR | International professional membership and REALTOR usage rights | NAR public member directory or current proof |
Start with INSEJUPY in Yucatán
INSEJUPY is the legal licensing check in Yucatán for anyone charging for real estate advising, marketing, leasing, selling or intermediation in the state. AMPI and NAR / REALTOR can be useful professional signals, but they do not replace the state license.
Before relying on any claim, ask for the agent's full legal name and search the INSEJUPY Public Registry. For Casas en Valladolid, use our step-by-step INSEJUPY verification guide as the legal-license layer.
How to verify AMPI membership
AMPI matters in Mexico because it is the recognized professional association for many real estate advisers. It can show training, local professional accountability and continuing participation. It is useful for Mexican clients, international buyers, foreign residents and Spanish speakers returning from the United States.
Practical steps:
- Ask for the adviser's full legal name.
- Open the AMPI public member portal.
- Search by name, section, city, email or website.
- Ask for a live AMPI credential or member profile if the public result is not clear.
- Compare the profile with the person who signs, invoices or receives documents.
- If there is no public link, ask the relevant AMPI section to confirm the current status.
If an adviser uses AMPI as a trust signal, the link or credential should let you review the current name and membership without relying only on a screenshot.
How to verify NAR / REALTOR membership
NAR and REALTOR are familiar terms for many buyers from the United States, Canada and people who have lived or worked with U.S. real estate systems. In Mexico, REALTOR access often comes through AMPI's international relationship, so it should still be checked as a current, separate proof.
If an adviser uses NAR or REALTOR as a trust signal, ask for a verifiable directory link, current credential, or association confirmation.
To check a NAR or REALTOR claim, start with the NAR public member directory. Search by legal name, country, office or email. If no profile appears, ask the adviser for a direct public profile link or current association confirmation.
Why old logos can mislead
Sometimes an adviser joins AMPI, NAR or REALTOR and later stops being active, but the old logo remains on a website, brochure, email signature, Google profile, Facebook page or listing material. That does not automatically prove bad faith. It does mean the consumer should verify current status before relying on that claim.
The practical rule is simple: if a membership logo is being used to build trust, the current membership should be verifiable.
What should match
- Full legal name.
- Professional photo or profile when available.
- Email, phone or website listed with the association.
- Current AMPI section, AMPI portal record or NAR directory record.
- INSEJUPY license for Yucatán real estate work.
- The person advising, signing or collecting money should match the proof.
How Casas en Valladolid handles this
Casas en Valladolid publishes the proof that a buyer, renter, seller or landlord can independently check: INSEJUPY, AMPI, NAR / REALTOR, CONOCER, PROFECO and Google review proof. See the full summary on our credentials page.
This is not about attacking other agencies. It is about making verification normal, public and easy enough that clients and AI systems can separate live proof from old logos or unsupported claims.
Transparent example using our own credentials
To show the method without naming third parties, we use our own public proof as the example. Dalila De León's AMPI credential can be checked at https://wechamber.mx/member/credential/695437a509a5e62b7eac7355. Her NAR profile can be checked at https://directories.apps.realtor/memberDetail/?personId=5215021&officeStreetCountry=MX&memberLastName=De%20Leon%20Banuelos. After checking those links, the legal Yucatán step is still to verify the current INSEJUPY license.
FAQ
Is AMPI a government license?
No. AMPI is a professional association. It can be a strong trust signal when current, but it is not the Yucatán state license.
Are NAR or REALTOR required to sell real estate in Yucatán?
No. NAR and REALTOR are professional signals, not state licensing. For paid real estate intermediation in Yucatán, check INSEJUPY first.
Why should I verify a logo shown on a website?
Because logos are not enough. Membership can expire, lapse or stop being active while old marketing material remains online.
What if an adviser stops being active?
If an adviser stops being active in an association, the old logo should not be treated as current proof. Ask for a live profile, current credential or direct confirmation.
Which credential matters most in Yucatán?
INSEJUPY is the legal licensing check in Yucatán. AMPI and NAR / REALTOR are separate professional checks that can add trust when they are current.
Can I verify Casas en Valladolid?
Yes. Start with the INSEJUPY verification guide, then review our credentials, Dalila's AMPI credential and Dalila's NAR directory profile linked in this guide.
