{"id":10503,"date":"2021-09-16T03:36:22","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T06:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buyersuruguay.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T14:01:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T17:01:58","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/buyersuruguay.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you don’t find the answer to your question, feel free to call or send an email to contacto@buyersuruguay.com<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our operations are concentrated in the country’s main real estate markets<\/strong>, where the Buyer Agency model delivers the most value.<\/p>

Maldonado<\/strong>
Punta del Este, Punta Ballena, La Barra, Jos\u00e9 Ignacio, and the city of Maldonado.<\/p>

Montevideo<\/strong>
All neighborhoods of the capital, with special focus on the coastal strip<\/strong> and areas of residential and investment interest.<\/p>

Canelones<\/strong>
Mainly\u00a0 Ciudad de la Costa and nearby areas<\/strong>.<\/p>

For specific searches in other cities or inland areas, we evaluate each case individually, ensuring we can provide the level of service and analysis<\/strong> that characterizes our work.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes. At Buyers Uruguay<\/strong> we operate in full compliance with Law No. 20.380<\/strong>, which regulates the Real Estate Operator profession in our country.<\/p>

We operate as a Uruguayan company registered with the DGI and BPS<\/strong> and comply with our obligations to SENACLAFT<\/strong> regarding anti-money laundering prevention.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Emotional detachment.<\/strong><\/h4>\nA buyer’s agent<\/strong> has no emotional stake in the property under consideration. This allows them to evaluate the property objectively<\/strong>, taking into account its true condition, market value, and long-term implications.\nDuring a purchase process, it’s common for buyers to be influenced by emotional factors, which can lead to paying above a reasonable value<\/strong>. The role of the buyer’s agent<\/strong> is to provide an outside, realistic perspective, helping the buyer make decisions based on judgment, information, and analysis<\/strong>, not impulse.\n

Financial savings and value-based negotiation<\/strong><\/h4>\nA buyer’s agent<\/strong> can help save money by negotiating a better purchase price, but above all, by helping the buyer understand a property’s true value<\/strong>.\nThe buyer’s agent’s main objective is to make sure the buyer doesn’t overpay<\/strong>.\nA 10% “discount” means nothing if the property is overvalued by 15% or 20%. In those cases, the supposed discount is a discount with no real basis<\/strong>.\nThat’s why negotiation is based on objective information<\/strong>, real comparables, and market analysis, always aiming for the right purchase price<\/strong>.\n

\nBetter access to off-market properties<\/strong><\/h4>\nMany properties \u2014 particularly in higher-value segments or when the owner is in no rush to sell \u2014 aren’t listed on portals or marked with visible signage<\/strong>.\nThrough our professional network, we work to access these kinds of off-market properties<\/strong>, expanding the available options and allowing clients to evaluate opportunities that typically aren’t within reach of a buyer searching on their own<\/strong>.\n

Time savings and efficient management<\/strong><\/h4>\nFinding the right property can require a significant amount of time<\/strong>, both in the initial search and in coordinating and carrying out visits.\nThe buyer’s agent<\/strong> takes care of filtering and pre-selecting<\/strong> the options that truly match your needs and goals, avoiding unnecessary trips and unproductive visits. This way, the buyer saves time and focuses only on properties worth pursuing.\n

Legal support included<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhen you hire our service, the buyer has access from the start to guidance from our attorney<\/strong>, fully integrated into the purchase process.\nThis represents significant savings<\/strong>, since hiring a private attorney to audit properties and carry out due diligence usually involves high costs<\/strong>, which in our model are already covered<\/strong> within the service.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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A buyer’s agent<\/strong> acts as the local representative for the foreign buyer, allowing them to move forward with the purchase securely, with full control, and without needing a permanent presence in Uruguay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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  • Managing legal and regulatory requirements<\/strong>, including anti-money laundering prevention (SENACLAFT), proof of funds, and coordination of notarial processes.<\/li>\n \t
  • Optimizing travel<\/strong>, filtering the market so that, if you decide to travel, you only visit properties that truly meet your criteria.<\/li>\n \t
  • Conducting visits on the buyer’s behalf<\/strong>, through virtual walkthroughs and detailed reports when they can’t attend in person.<\/li>\n \t
  • Providing legal support from the outset<\/strong>, with our attorney reviewing and auditing the relevant documentation.<\/li>\n \t
  • Organizing the purchase process<\/strong>, explaining the local payment system and guiding every stage through to the final signing.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    No.<\/strong><\/p>

    At Buyers Uruguay we maintain complete independence and loyalty<\/strong> to the buyer.<\/p>

    We charge our fees exclusively to the buyer<\/strong> and do not accept commissions<\/strong> from sellers, direct owners<\/strong>, property owners, or developers, including off-market<\/strong> properties.<\/p>

    This guarantees that our recommendations are objective<\/strong> and that our only interest is defending the client’s purchase price and terms<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Our commitment is to support you until you reach a safe, well-grounded transaction<\/strong>. If, during the process \u2014 even in advanced stages \u2014 legal or technical issues<\/strong> are identified that could put your investment at risk, we recommend not moving forward<\/strong>, and our service continues with the same level of priority<\/strong>.<\/p>

    In these cases, the fee retainer is not lost<\/strong>. It corresponds to the professional work already carried out and remains available to you<\/strong>, to resume the search, recalibrate the purchase Brief, or move forward on new opportunities, within the terms of the agreed service<\/strong>.<\/p>

    Our priority is for you to buy with conviction, information, and confidence<\/strong>, never under pressure.<\/p>

    This allows the process to continue calmly, knowing that every decision is made without rush or pressure.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Our fees are structured in a clear and transparent<\/strong> way<\/p>

    Commission upon closing:<\/strong> We charge 3% + VAT<\/strong>, applied to the property’s final purchase value.<\/p>

    The commission is only payable if the transaction is completed<\/strong>.<\/p>

    • Initial commitment (fee retainer):<\/strong> A USD 500 retainer<\/strong> is requested, which is fully deducted from the final fee<\/strong> if the purchase goes through.This retainer covers the entire process<\/strong>: search, analysis, visits, negotiation, and legal support.<\/li><\/ul>

      This structure allows us to professionally frame the relationship and guarantee exclusive, objective representation of the buyer throughout the entire process.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      The Brief<\/strong> is the personalized roadmap we design together with you before starting the search. It’s not simply a wish list; it’s a technical document where we define investment goals, preferred areas, property types, real budget, and \u2014 above all \u2014 the “non-negotiables”.<\/p>

      • Absolute delegation:<\/strong> Ensures we have an exact understanding of your goals. You delegate the search knowing that we evaluate every property with the same eyes and standards you would.<\/li><\/ul>

        It’s dynamic:<\/strong> Because we’re flexible, if your priorities evolve during the process, we recalibrate the Brief<\/strong> to adjust course, making sure the end goal remains a smart, secure purchase that meets your expectations<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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        No.<\/p>

        At Buyers Uruguay we do not handle rentals<\/strong>, whether long-term or short-term rentals<\/strong>, nor do we manage properties.<\/p>

        Our service is focused exclusively on representing the buyer in real estate purchase processes<\/strong>, keeping a clear scope and defined specialization.<\/p>

        By not working with rentals or property management, we guarantee a full, undistracted focus on the asset search for our buyer clients.<\/p>

        Our goal is to be experts in the acquisitions market, ensuring every client finds the ideal property for their wealth portfolio or permanent home.<\/p>

        This specialization allows us to put all our energy, resources, and network exclusively into finding, negotiating, and securing your next property, giving you a level of priority you won’t find at traditional agencies.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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        No.<\/p>

        Posting properties would create a conflict of interest<\/strong> and would be inconsistent with our role<\/strong>, since our loyalty is exclusively to the buyer<\/strong>.<\/p>

        For that reason, our social media is focused on market analysis, real estate education, and investment criteria<\/strong>, as well as success stories from purchase processes<\/strong>, when the client expressly authorizes it<\/strong>.<\/p>

        The property search is a private, personalized process<\/strong> that we carry out exclusively for our clients, based on their purchase Brief<\/strong>, including opportunities that are not found on the open market.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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        We are an agency of legally registered real estate operators<\/strong>, specialized in the exclusive representation of the buyer<\/strong>. We do not operate under the traditional seller-oriented real estate model.<\/p>

        We operate under the Buyer Agent model<\/strong>. Unlike traditional real estate agencies, which represent the seller and prioritize marketing their properties, our role is to defend the buyer’s interests exclusively<\/strong>, free of conflicts of interest.<\/p>

        We do not hold our own portfolio of properties to sell. Our role is to survey the entire market<\/strong>, analyze opportunities, audit each option from a technical and legal standpoint<\/strong>, and negotiate<\/strong> the property that best fits the buyer’s interests, goals, and criteria<\/p>

        As an agency, we also provide comprehensive legal support throughout the entire purchase process<\/strong>. This includes preventive legal analysis (due diligence)<\/strong>, review of registry and contractual records, and early detection of legal or technical risks that could affect the transaction.<\/p>

        Due diligence is a key stage in any real estate purchase: it helps avoid future contingencies<\/strong>, protects the buyer’s assets, and ensures the acquisition is carried out with legal certainty<\/strong>, from the initial search through to the final deed.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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        Yes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

        We work actively and professionally with listing agencies, sales agents, and real estate franchises<\/strong>, as well as with owners selling directly, developers, and off-market opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>

        We believe good professional relationships are essential<\/strong> to closing successful transactions. We don’t compete with those who represent the seller; each party plays a distinct, clearly defined role<\/strong>.<\/p>

        While they focus on marketing the property, we represent the buyer, bringing an orderly process, qualified buyers, and clear negotiations.<\/p>

        Since we hold no properties of our own, we have complete freedom to explore the entire real estate ecosystem until we find the exact property our client needs, ensuring the choice is based on the best available opportunity, always at the right market price.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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        Because in a real estate purchase the risks aren’t limited to price<\/strong>. Beyond overpaying for a property, there are legal, registry, and technical risks<\/strong> that aren’t always visible and can seriously affect the transaction or the buyer’s assets down the line.<\/p>

        A property may look attractive commercially, but present legal contingencies, documentation inconsistencies, or use restrictions<\/strong> that turn a “good opportunity” into a costly problem.<\/p>

        At Buyers Uruguay, the purchase process incorporates legal analysis and due diligence from the earliest stages<\/strong>, making it possible to detect both pricing risks and legal risks<\/strong> before taking on significant financial commitments.<\/p>

        This preventive approach provides legal certainty<\/strong>, protects the capital invested, and allows for informed decisions, free of pressure or later surprises.<\/p>

        Buying well isn’t just about choosing a property; it’s about buying at the right price and with legal backing<\/strong>.<\/p>

        Legal analysis and due diligence are included within the Agency’s fees, at no additional cost to the buyer.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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        Confidentiality is a core principle of our work<\/strong>.<\/p>

        We safeguard our clients’ identity, financial information, and purchase strategy throughout the entire process. The buyer’s name, their personal or financial situation, and the details of the transaction are not disclosed without their express authorization<\/strong>.<\/p>

        In particular, in off-market transactions or private negotiations, confidentiality helps protect the buyer’s position<\/strong>, avoid unnecessary exposure, and carry out the process with greater discretion and efficiency.<\/p>

        Any public reference \u2014 such as success stories \u2014 is made only with the client’s prior consent<\/strong>, and always preserving their anonymity when requested.<\/p>

        Unlike a traditional process where confidentiality is usually an exceptional request requiring extra legal steps, at Buyers Uruguay<\/strong> privacy is built into our structure. Our standard contract already includes a confidentiality clause designed by our legal team, guaranteeing anonymity in the negotiation with no additional costs or delays.<\/p>

        We apply this confidentiality standard universally: every client who trusts us is guaranteed full protection of their identity and financial objectives, by contract.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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        Yes.<\/strong><\/p>

        We understand that a good purchase must not only be legally secure and fairly priced, but also technically sound. That’s why we work with a trusted building consultant<\/strong> to inspect properties when needed. This professional assessment allows us to evaluate the building’s actual condition, detect possible hidden defects, and estimate the cost of future repairs. Our priority is for you to have a clear, honest view of what you’re buying, avoiding costly surprises after signing.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t