Real Estate in Santo Domingo

62 listings · Real Estate in Santo Domingo, listed for English-speaking expats

62 real estate businesses are listed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Highest Google rating among them: Inmobiliaria REMAX Home Group Oficina Plaza Central (5 from 155 reviews).

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Buying, selling or renting real estate in Santo Domingo is a different game from the beach towns. The capital runs on apartment towers in Piantini and Naco, gated homes in Arroyo Hondo, and restored houses in the Zona Colonial. Foreigners can own property here outright under Law 16-95, and deals succeed or fail on title checks, so the professional you choose matters more than the listing.

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Visanto Properties Management
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Visanto Properties Management

📍 Santo Domingo
★ 4.4 (8)

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Xeliter Vacation Rentals

📍 Santo Domingo
★ 3 (4)

This listing is best for expats seeking rental properties in Santo Domingo.

Hosted Property Management
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Hosted Property Management

📍 Santo Domingo

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Ainda Invest SRL

📍 Santo Domingo
★ 4.7 (35)

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Porta Properties SRL | Real estate agency Santo Domingo.

📍 Santo Domingo
★ 5 (27)

This listing is best for expats needing property management or rental assistance in Santo Domingo.

Aptown Property Management Group
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Aptown Property Management Group

📍 Santo Domingo
★ 5 (10)

This listing is best for expats needing professional property management services.

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IN Colonial Real Estate

📍 Santo Domingo
★ 4.1 (7)

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Christie’s International Real Estate Dominican Republic

📍 Santo Domingo

This listing is best for expats seeking real estate services in the Dominican Republic.

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Blue Caribbean Properties (Santo Domingo)

📍 Santo Domingo

This listing is best for expats seeking real estate services in the Dominican Republic.

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RE/MAX Republica Dominicana

📍 Santo Domingo

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Keller Williams Dominicana

📍 Santo Domingo

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Coldwell Banker Prime Realty

📍 Santo Domingo

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Domirental

📍 Santo Domingo

This listing is best for expats who own rental properties in Santo Domingo.

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Calisto & Co.

📍 Santo Domingo

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Real Estate in Santo Domingo: common questions

Which neighbourhoods are best for buying an apartment in Santo Domingo?
Piantini and Naco are the classic choices, with modern apartment towers, restaurants, offices and shopping within walking distance. They suit professionals, investors targeting long-term tenants, and buyers who want city convenience with strong resale appeal. Nearby areas like Serralles and Evaristo Morales offer similar living at different price points. Visit at rush hour to judge traffic and noise for yourself.
Can foreigners buy a character home in the Zona Colonial?
Yes, foreigners can own property anywhere in the country, including the Zona Colonial's historic homes. The extra consideration is heritage: the district is a UNESCO World Heritage site, so renovations are regulated and restoration can be a serious undertaking. Buyers who do it well end up with genuinely unique properties. Work with an architect experienced in colonial restoration before committing.
How does title registration work in Santo Domingo?
The Dominican Republic runs a Torrens-style title registry system, and the main registry institutions and the country's largest law firms are based in Santo Domingo. Your lawyer verifies the seller's title certificate, checks for liens and encumbrances, then registers the transfer in your name after closing. Being in the capital often makes this process more straightforward than in remote areas.
How is buying in Santo Domingo different from buying in a beach town?
Santo Domingo is a city market driven by local demand: professionals, families and long-term tenants rather than tourists. Prices reflect location, building quality and commute rather than beach proximity, and rental income comes from annual leases instead of holiday bookings. That tends to mean steadier occupancy and less seasonality, but without the vacation-rental upside beach towns chase.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy in Santo Domingo?
Agents are useful but unregulated: the Dominican Republic has no agent licensing system and no official MLS, so anyone can call themselves a broker. In Santo Domingo, listings are spread across agencies, portals and word of mouth. Work with an established agency with a real office and track record, and rely on your own independent lawyer for every legal check.

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