"Catherine guided us through every detail of our first home purchase. Her expertise made what felt overwhelming feel completely manageable."
Licensed Broker · Makati
No script. No call center. No hand-offs. One licensed broker in Manila who actually visits the building, checks the documents, and answers the phone on a Sunday.
Four steps from finding your dream home to receiving the keys. No pressure, no rush, no shortcuts.
Every property has been walked, photographed in natural light, and confirmed in person. No "based on developer renderings."
CCT, tax declarations, RDO clearance, association statements. We pull them ourselves. If anything's missing the listing doesn't go up.
Every fee, every clause, every contingency explained. No surprises at signing. You always know what you're agreeing to.
You call Catherine, not a team, not a center. Sunday afternoon, Tuesday morning, doesn't matter. The number's the number.
Each visited, photographed, and vetted in person, across Metro Manila and Luzon.
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See all tools →Stories from clients who found their property with GLRA Realty.
"Catherine guided us through every detail of our first home purchase. Her expertise made what felt overwhelming feel completely manageable."
"Honest, transparent, and genuinely cared about finding the right property, not just closing a deal. Our search took six months and she never once rushed us."
"As an OFW, I needed someone I could trust remotely. Catherine handled everything, from viewings to paperwork, like family."
"Real estate is a relationship business pretending to be a transaction business. I work the other way around: fewer clients, deeper care, the long view."
Ten years brokering Metro Manila: first condos, family houses, legacy estates. PRC-licensed, REBAP-affiliated, BGC-based. Small client list by design.
Every showing is with me. Every document checked twice. The number on this page is mine. And yes, you can call on a Sunday.
Answers to the questions clients ask most often. Don't see yours? Reach out below.
From offer to closing typically takes 30-90 days, depending on whether you're paying cash or financing. Bank financing adds 30-45 days for loan approval and appraisal. Pre-selling units can take longer, since turnover dates vary by developer.
Foreigners cannot own land outright, but they CAN own condominium units (up to 40% of a building's total floor area). Foreigners can also lease land long-term (up to 50 years, renewable). Filipino spouses can hold land titles.
Government ID (passport or driver's license), TIN, proof of income (last 3 months payslips or ITR), and proof of billing. For foreigners, add visa + Bureau of Immigration certification.
Standard buyer-side fees: documentary stamp tax (1.5%), transfer tax (0.5-0.75%), registration fee (~0.25%), notarial fees, and broker's commission (usually paid by the seller). Total closing costs typically run 4-6% of the purchase price. Try our closing fees calculator.
The fastest way is through Messenger (link below) or by calling 0917 177 4572. Most viewings can be arranged within 24-48 hours. Virtual tours and recorded walk-throughs are also available for clients abroad.
No. Brokerage commission is paid by the seller, so our service comes at no cost to you as a buyer. We work for you, with no hidden fees and full transparency on every transaction.
Tell me what you want. Send a message. Within 24 hours I'll come back with three properties worth your time and a frank opinion on each.
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