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Philippines is one of the most popular investment destinations in Asia at the moment. Here, many foreigners mainly buy property in Manila, thanks to its rapidly growing economy and quickly developing infrastructure.
Fortunately, you’ll be able to find plenty of international franchised agents, as well as local agents, who help foreigners to buy real estate on a daily basis.
Yet, it’s not easy to find summarized information about the top agents and what properties and services they offer.
Therefore, I’ve written this article where I present some of the most popular real estate agencies in the Philippines. Let’s have a look.
KMC Savills, Inc. (KMC MAG Group)
KMC MAG Group was founded in 2009 and an associate of one of the biggest real estate agencies in the world, Savills.
The company employs around 100 professionals and targets mainly foreign buyers. The founder, Gregory Kittelson, has run a number of companies and lived and worked in the Philippines for over a decade.
Michael McCullough currently serves as the company’s Managing Director. He first went to the Philippines in 2007 and has over 6 years experience in the real estate industry. Michael previously worked in Silicon Valley and represents a number of big clients, for example:
- Canon
- Huawei
- ANZ
- E-Bay
The company has won a number of awards over the years, where some include:
- The 2016-2017 International Property Awards – 5-Star Best Real Estate Agency for Marketing in the Philippines
- The 2014 International Property Awards – 5-Star Best Real Estate Website in the Philippines
Property types
Include both residential and commercial properties, for example:
- Condos and apartments
- Houses
- Land
- Office space
- Retail properties
Services offered
- Tenant Representation
- Project Marketing
- Capital Markets
- Consulting and Research
- Offshoring Corporate Services
- Asset Management Services
- Residential Services
- Serviced Offices
- Hotels & Leisure
Office address
11th Floor, Sun Life Centre, 5th Avenue corner Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City 1634, Philippines
Colliers International Philippines
Colliers International has around 15,400 employees in 69 different countries, hence it’s one of the biggest real estate agencies in the world. The company was founded in the United States and is headquartered in Seattle.
David A. Young acts as the company’s COO (Chief Operating Officer) and has almost 30 years experience in the real estate industry in both Europe and Asia. He previously lived in Hong Kong and Singapore and serves many well-known clients.
Richard Raymundo serves as the company’s Managing Director and has more than 15 years of experience in research and consultancy. Richard manages clients like Sumitomo Mitsui Bank, Ashmore Investment, United Nations (UNDP), Lotte Hotel, Caesar’s Palace, SITA Far Eastern Group Taiwan Ascendas.
Colliers International Philippines has won a number of awards, for example:
- Euromoney 2016 – Best Overall Advisor & Consultant Award in Philippines
- Euromoney 2014 – Best Overall Advisor & Consultant Award in Philippines
- International Property Awards Asia Pacific 2012-2013 – Philippines : Highly Commended Property Consultancy Award
Property types
Include both residential and commercial properties, for example:
- Condos and apartments
- Villas
- Land
- Retail properties
- Office space
Services offered
- Landlord representation
- Investment services
- Valuation and advisory services
- Sales and leasing
- Project management
- Others
Office address
Colliers International | Manila, 11F Frabelle Business Center, 111 Rada Street Legaspi Village, Makati City 1229 Philippines
Colliers International | Cebu, Unit 703A FLB Corporate Center, Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
JLL Philippines
JLL is one of the biggest and most reputable real estate agencies in the world. Founded in the US, the company has more than 50 years of experience in Asia Pacific and over 32,000 professionals working in 83 countries.
Christophe Vicic is heading the operations in the Philippines, he has worked for JLL since 2007 and previously earned an MBA from London School of Economics.
The company has won a number of awards over the years, some examples are:
- The Asia Pacific Property Awards 2011 in association with Bloomberg Television
- Asia Retail Congress – International Property Consultancy of the Year for Excellence in Retail 2011
Property types
According to JLL’s website, they focus mainly on office leasing.
Services offered
The company offers a number of services, for example:
- Tenant representation
- Leasing
- Consulting
- Valuation and advisory
- Investment sales and acquisitions
Office address
Equitable Bank Tower, 8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati, 1200 Metro Manila, Philippines
Santos Knight Frank
Santos Knight Frank established when CBRE Santos decided to partner together with Knight Frank. Both CBRE and Knight Frank are two of the biggest and most reputable real estate agencies in the world.
Rick Santos (thereby the company’s name) headed CBRE’s operations in the Philippines and started their first local office in 1994. He studied at Oxford University, London School of Economics and serves as the first Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce.
Knight Frank has around 1,200 professionals that serve most parts of the Philippines and has won a number of awards in the region.
Property types
Include both commercial and residential properties, for example:
- Villas
- Apartments
- Hotels
- Land
- Office space
- Others
Services offered
- Tenant Representation & Office Agency
- Research & Consultancy; Valuations
- Investments & Capital Markets
- Facilities Management
- Technical Services
- Property Management
- Project Management
- Asset Management
- Residential Services and Group Business Services
Office address
10F Ayala Tower One Exchange Plaza, Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, 1226, Philippines
RE/MAX Philippines
RE/MAX is one of the biggest franchised real estate networks in the world, it was originally founded in 1973 in the United States. The company currently has more than 110,000 professionals working in over 100 countries.
RE/MAX Philippines was established in 2012 and currently has around 20 offices with 200 professionals working in different cities. Elizabeth Duenas is the president of RE/MAX Philippines, she’s been in the industry for two decades and managed to build up a good track record and won a number of awards, for example:
- Member, National Association of Realtors
- Past President, Guam Association of Realtors 2012
- REMAX Hall of Fame Award
- REMAX Platinum Awards
- REMAX 100% Club Awards
Property types
Include both mostly residential properties, such as:
- Condos
- Apartments
- Villas
- Land
- Townhouses
- Others
Services offered
Sales, leasing and renting.
Office address
25/F Citibank Tower, 8741 Paseo de Roxas St. Makati City, Philippines
Sotheby’s International Realty Philippines
Sotheby’s first started as an auction house in 1744 and currently has more than 13,000 professionals working world wide. Sotheby’s opened it’s first Philippines branch in 2013, the company only deals with luxury real estate.
Darius Tenerife is the current COO of the company and previously held a number of senior management positions in different companies.
Property types
Include mostly luxury residential properties like apartments, condos, penthouses and villas.
Services offered
Sales and procurement of luxury properties.
Office address
Unit 802, EcoTower, 32nd Street corner 9th Avenue, BGC, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila, Philippines
CBRE Philippines
CBRE is one of the biggest and most reputable real estate agencies in the world and was originally founded in the US. The company employs around 80,000 professionals worldwide and one of the biggest real estate agents in the world.
Rick Santos started CBRE Santos that later merged to become Santos Knight Frank, as explained above. Rick has decades of experience in the real estate industry and has an impressive track record (see above).
Property types
Include both commercial and residential properties, for example, apartments, condos, office space, retail properties and more.
Services offered
- Relocation management
- Business and capital planning
- Due diligence
- Sales and leasing
- Others
Office address
Unit 1002 To 1005, 10/F Ayala Tower 1 And Exchange Plaza, Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila
Phil. Property Expert
Phil Property Expert, Inc. is a well-established real estate agency that first started as a listing website in 2012.
The company was founded by Joanne Almaden and incorporated in 2015. It currently has around five employees, many with a long experience in the real estate industry.
In 2016, the National Consumers Affairs Foundation voted Phil. Property Expert as the “Most Trusted Brand by Consumers”.
You’ll also find much valuable content on their website, they claim to always educate and put their clients needs first.
Property types
Includes both commercial and residential properties in the whole of Philippines, for example:
- Condos
- Apartments
- House with lots
- Land
Services offered
Phil Property Expert offers a wide range of services, including juridical ones:
- Sales and leasing
- Property management
- Real estate titling
- Loan application assistance
- Appraisal services
Office address
10-01 One Global Place, 5th Ave cor 25th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila
How much do I need to pay my real estate agent in commission in the Philippines?
Commission rates differ depending on if you hire a broker or an agent. Brokers usually pocket a commission of 3% – 6% while agents pocket 2% – 3%.
Should I hire a Solicitor in the Philippines?
Philippines is a developing country and it’s recommended to hire a solicitor, at least if you deal with large transactions. Solicitors often have a deep knowledge about what regulations that apply to foreigners. They charge a fixed fee upfront, which reduces the risks of getting “tricked” into deals that you won’t benefit from.
In addition, they can guide through important steps in the conveyancing process, communicate with your seller, and help you with a number of services, for example, registering the property in your name.
If you find a solicitor, you can check the State office of Court Administration’s website, they can help you to confirm whether the Solicitor is credible and provide information about his or her experience.
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I would like to buy or to rent an apartment in Metro Manila
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Hi Marcus, do you sell land in Siargao? If so, please let me know your email address please. Thanks!
We are not involved in land sales in Siargao.
I would like to sale my unit, located in One Eastwood Avenue Tower 2. I will be in Eastwood on next Monday & Tuesday. 05/08/2019 & 06/08/2019.
Hi Caren,
Please send us an email.
Hi, I have a property in Southridge estate Tagaytay
I’m looking for an agent to find me a buyer.
Thanks
Can you recommend a real estate agent that can handle my property whilst I am overseas?
Hi Chris, please send us an email with more details then we will have a look.
Hi Chris,
I have a lot of land in San Vicente, Palawan and I want to sell them..it’s about more than 100 hectares.. and it’ an overlooking area. I am looking for a real state agent to sell all my area. Maybe, you are interested to sell. Thank you.
Hi marcus,
I was wondering if you can help me sell or rent my condo in Mckinley hill,Taguig. It’s a one bedroom brand new condo fully furnished 46sqm
Thank you!
Please send us an email with this request then we will have a look!
Hello my new Real Estate Broker, I have 7000 Sq Ft. Villa 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. There is also a rice field attach 1 1/2, Hector, an additional 1/2 hector land not framed currently. The house sits within a compound wall 12 ft. tall. There is a 1/8 driveway with a gate from the main Highway. I am an American High Tech Engineer from Californa and design this house myself almost 20 years ago. The upkeep and maintenance have always been consistent and up to date in appearance and repairs. I would like to mention there is also a 2 car garage attached with a second-floor rice storage area. This property is located in Banaga South Catttobato Philippines, 30 minutes from the new plan AirPort in Marble Philippines. I will be in the area for the month of Feb. 2020
Can you send us an email with this info, then we will have a look. Thanks!
hi was wondering if you could help me sell our 9 bedroom resort house with 21,121sqm lot with beach front in abra de ilog, occidental mindoro?
Can you send us an email with this info, then we will have a look. Thanks!
Hi Marcus,
If I want to sell property in the Philippines who is the best agent or broker that you would suggest?
Many thanks,
Antonio
Hi Antonio, you can send us a message via the form above then we can help.
Good morning, How can we post our lot for sale or rent? Our properties are located in Lapu-Lapu City. Please contact me through 0933-629-7523 or email me to [email protected] for feedback. Thank you.
We currently don’t offer listing services, but can help you to promote your properties via our advertising services.
Hi, I am looking to buy a condo in Phillipines for investment. I would like to be connected with local agents to have a better understanding of the market etc. Thanks!
Hi Cynthia, please send your message via the form below and with the details. We will come back to you shortly.
Hi Marcus,
I know someone selling their properties here in batangas philippines maybe you can help them find them a buyer.
Greetings,
I am Josh Mubarake from Istanbul Turkey working with Delorbis Pharmaceuticals company on a contract appointment as the production manager
I was in Philippines last year on research and seminar of a herbal seed we use for production of animal vaccines.
I have a business request i would like to discuss with you so you can advise me properly hence you are from Philippines
I will await to hear from you as soon as possible
Thanks
Mubarake
I would like to buy a Unit here in BGC in Metro Manila. Can anyone help me find a good real estate company that can help me process the procedure.
Hi Diana, please send us a message with your details through the form above, then we will help!
Hi,
I was looking to sell my house in boracay and was wondering what your fee was?
I live in australia so please contact via email.