Our Story & Purpose

Rio de Janeiro's Real Estate specialists — rooted in the city, driven by results.

REAL Consultoria Imobiliária RJ has been connecting people with exceptional properties across Rio de Janeiro since our founding. From the sun-soaked beachfront of Barra da Tijuca to the leafy residential streets of Jacarepaguá, we know this city's neighbourhoods the way a local should — street by street, building by building.

Recognised & regulated

🏛️ CRECI-RJ Licensed Brokerage
🔒 LGPD Compliant Data Practices
🤝 COFECI National Registry
🌐 Multilingual Service — PT · ES · EN
Aerial view of Barra da Tijuca coastline, Rio de Janeiro
+15 Years serving
Rio de Janeiro
Who We Are

Built on deep local knowledge and an honest promise to our clients

REAL Consultoria Imobiliária RJ was founded with a straightforward belief: buying, selling, or renting a property in Rio de Janeiro should feel like a guided journey with a trusted friend, not a confusing transaction with a stranger.

"We don't just sell properties — we help people make one of the most significant decisions of their lives, and we take that responsibility seriously." — Founding Principle, REAL Consultoria Imobiliária RJ

Over more than a decade and a half of operation, we have built a portfolio spanning Rio's most sought-after residential and commercial addresses — from luxury penthouses in Ipanema and Leblon to spacious family condominiums in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Barra da Tijuca, Jacarepaguá and beyond. Our brokerage is fully licensed under CRECI-RJ and registered nationally with COFECI, giving clients the legal assurance and professional accountability that this kind of investment demands.

We serve buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants — individual families and institutional investors alike. Whether you are searching for a two-bedroom apartment in Freguesia, a high-standard seafront penthouse in Recreio, or a historic mansion in Cosme Velho, our consultants apply the same meticulous attention to every brief.

What We Stand For

Mission, Vision & Values

Three commitments that shape every property search, every negotiation and every client relationship we hold.

Our Mission

To deliver personalised, transparent real estate consultancy in Rio de Janeiro — matching each client with properties that genuinely fit their life, their budget and their long-term goals. We measure success by the satisfaction clients feel long after the paperwork is signed, not only on the day of the deal.

Our Vision

To be Rio de Janeiro's most trusted and recommended real estate consultancy — recognised not for the volume of transactions we close, but for the quality of relationships we build and the depth of expertise we bring to every client, every time, across every neighbourhood in the city.

Our Values

Transparency in every negotiation. Rigorous market knowledge that goes beyond surface-level listings. Genuine respect for each client's timeline and priorities. A relentless commitment to legal and ethical conduct. And the kind of honest, direct communication that makes a complex process feel manageable.

Where We Operate

Deep roots across Rio's most desirable addresses

Our coverage spans the full breadth of Rio de Janeiro — from the Atlantic-facing avenues of the West Zone to the iconic beachfront neighbourhoods of the South Zone. We maintain an active, curated inventory in each of these areas, with consultants who live and work in the communities they serve.

  • Active inventory of sale and rental properties updated daily across all served neighbourhoods
  • Neighbourhood-specific consultants who understand local pricing, demand cycles and building stock
  • Coverage of both primary-market launches and the richest secondary-market portfolio in each zone
  • Commercial properties, retail spaces and land parcels available alongside residential inventory
  • Holiday-let and short-stay listings managed through our seasonal rentals desk

Barra da Tijuca

Rio's planned West Zone hub — luxury condominiums, gated estates and waterfront towers along one of the city's longest urban beaches.

Recreio dos Bandeirantes

A quieter, family-oriented extension of Barra with spacious ocean-facing apartments and premium duplex penthouses.

Ipanema & Leblon

Rio's most prestigious South Zone addresses — sought-after studios, classic two-bedrooms and coveted rooftop penthouses steps from the sea.

Jacarepaguá & Freguesia

A sprawling residential belt with excellent value, strong community infrastructure and a diverse mix of apartment styles and price points.

Barra Olímpica

A regenerated district with modern infrastructure, new-build developments and strong rental demand from professionals and families.

Taquara & Pechincha

Practical, well-connected West Zone neighbourhoods popular with first-time buyers and investors seeking solid rental yields.

Copacabana & Botafogo

Iconic coastal and bay-front neighbourhoods — high demand, constant liquidity and a broad spectrum of property types from compact flats to grand apartments.

Cosme Velho & Santa Teresa

Charming hillside neighbourhoods of period architecture, historic mansions and characterful homes with sweeping city views.

Why REAL Consultoria

What makes us genuinely different

Any agency can list properties. We go further — with market intelligence, legal rigour and a client-first culture embedded in everything we do.

1,200+

Properties Transacted

A track record of successful sales and rentals across Rio's most competitive market segments, from entry-level apartments to luxury ocean-view estates.

98%

Client Satisfaction Rate

Measured across post-transaction surveys — a number we protect by maintaining honest expectations, responsive communication and thorough follow-through.

3

Languages Served

Portuguese, Spanish and English consultancy available in-house, opening Rio de Janeiro's real estate market to Brazilian and international clients equally.

48h

Average Response Time

Every qualified enquiry receives a detailed, personalised response from a specialist consultant within 48 hours — typically far sooner during business hours.

Our Approach

Four steps from first conversation to signed keys

We have refined our process over years of Rio real estate consultancy into a clear, client-centred journey that removes complexity and keeps you fully informed at every stage.

Discovery & Briefing

We begin with an in-depth consultation — in person, by phone or by video — to understand your goals, preferred neighbourhoods, lifestyle priorities and financial parameters. No generic search filters: a real conversation with a specialist.

Curated Property Selection

Based on your brief, we compile a tailored shortlist drawn from our active inventory and off-market connections. Every property is pre-vetted for legal title status, condominium health and structural condition before we present it.

Accompanied Visits & Analysis

We accompany you on every visit — in person or via high-definition virtual tour — providing honest, comparative market analysis so you can assess each property against its true value, not just the asking price.

Negotiation & Legal Completion

Our consultants lead the negotiation on your behalf and coordinate with lawyers, notaries and financial institutions through to deed signing. We remain available for questions and guidance well after the transaction closes.

Our People

A team of specialists, not generalists

Every consultant at REAL Consultoria holds a valid CRECI-RJ individual licence and operates within a defined area of expertise — whether that is West Zone residential, South Zone luxury, commercial property or investment advisory.

Meet the full team

West Zone Residential

Senior Consultant

Specialist in Barra da Tijuca, Recreio and Barra Olímpica — 10+ years active in the market, deep relationships with building administrators and developers. CRECI-RJ Active

South Zone Luxury

Senior Consultant

Focused exclusively on Ipanema, Leblon, Lagoa and Botafogo — fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English, experienced with international buyer briefs. CRECI-RJ Active

Jacarepaguá & Freguesia

Residential Consultant

Expert in the value-driven residential market of the West Zone interior — trusted by both first-time buyers and landlords expanding their rental portfolios. CRECI-RJ Active

Investment & Commercial

Investment Advisor

Guides investors through rental-yield analysis, acquisition strategy and portfolio growth — covering commercial units, high-standard residential and land opportunities. CRECI-RJ Active
100% of our consultants hold an active
individual CRECI-RJ licence —
no exceptions.

Why professional licensing matters to us

In Brazil, only CRECI-licensed brokers are legally authorised to represent clients in property transactions. At REAL Consultoria, every team member — without exception — holds a valid individual CRECI-RJ credential and completes ongoing professional development through COFECI-accredited training programmes.

This means every piece of advice you receive, every document we help you interpret and every negotiation we lead on your behalf is backed by genuine legal accountability — not just good intentions. We believe our clients deserve nothing less, particularly when the stakes involve Rio de Janeiro's demanding and often intricate real estate market.

Modern Real Estate

Serving clients with contemporary tools and old-fashioned honesty

We invest in the technology that genuinely improves the client experience — high-definition video tours, interactive digital floor plans, real-time listing alerts and a secure client portal — while never losing sight of the human relationship at the heart of every successful property transaction.

  • Full HD property video tours produced in-house for every major listing — search by video directly on our platform
  • Intelligent search with neighbourhood filters, condominium-specific browsing and property code lookup
  • Mortgage simulation tools integrated with Brazil's leading financial institutions for immediate financing estimates
  • Secure client area giving buyers and landlords real-time access to documentation, visit schedules and offer status
  • WhatsApp and phone consultancy available seven days a week during extended hours for time-sensitive enquiries
Premium Rio de Janeiro property with panoramic views
360° Virtual tours
available
Client Voices

What our clients say about working with us

We let our clients tell the story best. These are real experiences from real people who trusted REAL Consultoria with one of the most significant decisions of their lives.

★★★★★

I spent six months searching for the right apartment in Barra da Tijuca on my own and got nowhere. Within three weeks of working with REAL Consultoria, I had visited four perfectly matched properties and closed on a beautiful two-bedroom in the Jardim da Barra condominium. The team's knowledge of the local market is simply unmatched — they knew details about every building's condominium fees, maintenance history and neighbourhood character that no listing website could ever tell you.

Marcela C.

Buyer — Jardim da Barra, Barra da Tijuca

★★★★★

As a foreign national looking to invest in Rio's rental market, I was nervous about navigating the legal and bureaucratic side of things. REAL Consultoria's multilingual service was invaluable — my consultant handled everything in English and guided me through every document with patience. I now have two rental apartments in Recreio generating consistent income and no regrets whatsoever.

David P.

International Investor — Recreio dos Bandeirantes

★★★★★

We needed to sell our apartment in Ipanema quickly without compromising on price. The team at REAL Consultoria priced it correctly from day one based on genuine comparative market data, produced a stunning video tour, and had qualified buyers visiting within the first week. We accepted an offer above our original expectation inside a month. Exceptional service, start to finish.

Roberto & Fernanda

Sellers — Ipanema, South Zone

Ready to Begin?

Your next chapter in Rio de Janeiro starts with one conversation.

Whether you are buying, selling, renting or investing, our consultants are ready to listen — and to get to work. Reach us by phone, WhatsApp or through our contact form. We respond promptly and speak your language.

Get in touch Search all properties

📞 (21) 96625-3131  ·  (21) 3400-7075  ·  Available Mon–Sat, extended hours