Brazil, located in South America, is the largest country in the continent occupying nearly half of the landmass available, and compared to many places in Europe and North America, luxury real estate in Brazil tends to be more affordable.
Brazil is so large that the country provides a range of environments from beaches style living, to rainforests, and large, often world-renowned cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Florianópolis, Bahia, and São Paulo generate a good deal of interest.
The real estate options reflect the countries diverse landscape, and range from luxury sea view homes and villas, to mountain view chalets and apartments, and can attract international buyers and investors across the world looking to purchase, rent or both.
Popular areas of Brazil with International Buyers - investment or personal use, listed by owner, for sale by real estate agent and for rent:
Leading or top agents often have extensive experience in local market trends, pricing, neighborhoods, and where to find investment real estate that fits the buyers financial goals.
A good real estate agent will be responsive, know how to negotiate, and keep the buyer and seller informed of the status of the deal at all times.
Who has the best reviews can be helpful, but word-of-mouth from happy clients, or friends and family, is usually the safest way to hire an agent.
Depending on your needs, you might want an agent who specializes in a specific market, like luxury homes, investment properties, or first-time home buyers.
The best agents in Brazil often have a wide network of contractors, inspectors, and mortgage brokers, which can make the buying and selling process smoother.