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Appraisals & Market Analysis
Econometric valuations that tell you what your property is worth today, and what it could be worth tomorrow. Numbers that hold up at the negotiating table.
S&C REALTY CORP · MANTA, ECUADOR
The Pacific in view.
The numbers in order.
I represent a select group of properties along Manta’s coast — new builds, prime locations, clean titles. I am an economist by training; every recommendation starts with the numbers.
Accredited broker · ACBIR #149◆A fully dollarized economy◆Verified titles, no exceptions◆Service in English & Spanish◆Versión en español →
ACBIR #149
Accredited real estate broker · Manabí chapter
USD
Dollarized economy since 2000
100%
Listings with verified title
EN · ES
Bilingual representation, end to end
SERVICES
Full-service advisory, from valuation to closing
Whether you are buying, selling, or relocating, the method does not change: analysis before opinion, documentation before promises.
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360 Property Management
Complete marketing and management: strategy, listings, showings, paperwork, closing. You make the decisions; I handle the rest.
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Expat Relocation
International buyers purchase with confidence: search, negotiation, and closing in English, with the due diligence standards you would expect back home.
THE FIRM
The economist behind S&C Realty
I am Ricardo Santos — an economist trained at the University of Rochester and an accredited broker, ACBIR #149. I began my career as a financial analyst on Wall Street and have run S&C Realty Corp since 2017. Since 2021 I have been part of the development team behind Vista al Mar — from the approved master plan to its go-to-market strategy.
The firm’s premise is simple: this coast offers real opportunities to build wealth in tangible assets, as long as the legal side is clean and the entry price is right. Finding those properties is my job.
FEATURED DEVELOPMENT · EXCLUSIVE LISTING
Vista al Mar · Santa Marianita
A boutique project in Manta’s emerging south. Its stepped terraces facing the Pacific guarantee something few ocean views can: no one will ever build in front of you.
Master plan
PPEU approved by the Municipality of Manta
Phase 1
Suites, apartments, and ocean-view lots
Reservations
From USD 2,500
INVESTMENT CALCULATOR
Before the view, the numbers
A first approximation of what a property on this coast could return. The assumptions are yours; the arithmetic is straightforward. When you are ready, I will pressure-test them against real comparables.
Gross annual rental yield
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Projected property value
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Estimated total return
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For illustration only. Results reflect your own assumptions and are neither a guarantee of performance nor financial advice. Every property I represent comes with its own comparables and scenario analysis.
FOR OWNERS
Thinking of selling?
A well-priced property sells faster and for more. Request a professional valuation and find out what your property is worth in today’s Manta market — and how to position it for the best price.
HOW I WORK
A different way of doing brokerage
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Analysis first
Comparables, rental scenarios, and exit options before we talk finishes. If the numbers do not hold, I will tell you, and we keep looking.
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Impeccable paperwork
Verified titles and permits are the price of admission to my portfolio, not a closing-day detail. The legal side is reviewed before you fall in love with the view.
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The broker himself
From first showing to the notary's office, you deal directly with me. No rotating teams, no second-hand versions, one line of accountability.
«On this coast, appreciation is not a promise: it rests on fundamentals.»
Deep-water port · Airport · A dollarized economy — Manta, Manabí
COVERAGE
Where I work
Manta, Barbasquillo, Santa Marianita, the Spondylus corridor, and Montecristi — the stretch of Manabí where appreciation rests on fundamentals.
01MantaThe commercial hub — port, airport, and the most liquid resale market02BarbasquilloThe established oceanfront corridor of towers and gated communities03Santa MarianitaThe emerging south — kitesurfing beach. Home of Vista al Mar04Vía SpondylusThe coastal route south — priced ahead of the infrastructure to come05MontecristiA heritage hill town minutes inland, with golf and gated communities
QUESTIONS
What international buyers ask first
Can foreigners own property in Ecuador?+
Yes. Ecuador grants foreign buyers the same fee-simple ownership rights as citizens, with limited exceptions near national borders that do not apply in Manabí. You need a valid passport; residency is not required. Title is recorded in your name in the public property registry.
What are the closing costs?+
Buyer-side costs typically include the municipal transfer tax (alcabala), registration, and notary fees — as a working figure, plan for roughly 2 to 4 percent of the purchase price. Before you sign anything, I prepare a line-item estimate for the specific property.
How safe is it to invest in Manta?+
No market is risk-free, so I will not tell you otherwise. What Manta offers is a dollarized economy — no currency risk for a USD buyer — full fee-simple ownership recorded in a public registry, and an entry price that still reflects an early market. My role is to manage the controllable risks: title, permits, and the price you pay at entry.
What is ACBIR?+
ACBIR is Ecuador's professional association of real estate brokers (Asociación de Corredores de Bienes Raíces). Accreditation requires formal training and binds the broker to a code of ethics. I hold credential #149 — verifiable, like everything else on this site.
Can I buy without traveling to Ecuador?+
Yes. With a power of attorney — executed at an Ecuadorian consulate or apostilled in your country — the entire transaction can close without you setting foot in Manta. I handle video walkthroughs, document review, and coordination with the notary. The process is routine for international purchases.
What return can I expect?+
I do not quote a single number, because returns depend on the asset, the zone, and your horizon. For each property I prepare comparables, rental scenarios, and exit options so you can judge the range yourself. If a broker guarantees you a yield, ask to see his assumptions.
FREE RESOURCE · 2026 EDITION
The Foreign Buyer's Guide to Ecuador
What an international buyer should understand before investing on this coast: the legal process, the real costs, and how to buy remotely with confidence.
- The purchase process, step by step: notary and property registry
- Closing costs and taxes, with reference figures
- Buying remotely: consular power of attorney and apostille
- The mistakes an economist's review catches in time
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