Real Estate Escrow & Title Services

Secure, transparent, and professional real estate transactions in Brazil

Navigate Brazilian property purchases with confidence. Our comprehensive escrow and title services protect your investment from start to finish.

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Why Choose Our Real Estate Services?

Complete Protection

Your funds are held securely and released only when all conditions are verified and title is clear.

Thorough Title Research

We conduct comprehensive searches at the Registro de Imóveis to ensure clean, marketable title with no hidden liens or disputes.

International Standards

Bridge the gap between international expectations and Brazilian legal requirements with bilingual support.

Investment Security

BACEN registration, PTAX coordination, and proper documentation for foreign investment in Brazilian real estate.

Comprehensive Real Estate Solutions

Residential & Commercial Property Transactions
Luxury Property & Investment Portfolios
New Construction & Development Projects
Vacation Home & Rental Property Purchases
Land Acquisition & Rural Properties
Condominium & Multi-Unit Transactions
Seller Carry & Creative Financing Structures
Investor Visa (Golden Visa) Documentation Support

Complex Real Estate Transactions Need Expert Handling

Language barriers & unfamiliar legal systems

Distance & time zones delay closings

Currency conversion risk (PTAX fluctuations)

Regulatory complexity (CPF, Central Bank filings, cartórios)

Fraud risk & unclear payment flows

We Make It Simple, Secure, Compliant — For Everyone

Bilingual title, escrow, and coordination in PT/EN

All reps are bilingual (English & Portuguese) for clear, precise communication

Remote closings coordination (notarial escrow compatibility)

Fund safeguarding with condition-based releases

Central Bank (BACEN) compliant foreign exchange workflows

Title verification & lien searches (Registro de Imóveis)

Clear timeline, status portal, and audit-ready documentation

Brasil Escrow Guide

How It Works

Clear 5-step timeline for real estate transactions

Day 0

Open Escrow

Start online; we issue checklist & timeline

Days 1–7

Title Diligence

Full registry, lien, condo, tax, and matricula checks

Days 3–10

Funds Deposit

Secure escrow deposit; FX coordination using PTAX; schedule confirmed

Days 7–15

Sign & Register

Notarial execution; deed registration initiated; RDE-IED docs if applicable

Days 10–20

Close & Transfer

Funds released; title transferred; all parties receive complete closing package

With vs. Without Professional Escrow

See the difference professional escrow services make

Feature

With Brazil Escrow & Title

Without Escrow Protection

FINANCIAL SECURITY

Fund Protection

Title Verification

Complete

Limited or None

Fraud Protection

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

BACEN Compliance

Not Guaranteed

AML/KYC Verification

Professional

Manual

Attorney Support

TRANSACTION PROCESS

Closing Coordination

Professionally Managed

You Manage

Document Review

Legal Expert

Self-Review

Bilingual Support

POST-CLOSING

Registration Assistance

Dispute Resolution

Support Included

On Your Own

Insurance/Guarantee

Available

Deliver Your Services Like a Pro

Comprehensive escrow and title services designed for the Brazilian market with international standards

Title Services

Brazil-Grade + International-Standard

Complete ownership verification and legal documentation review to ensure clear title transfer.

Key Features

Ownership & chain-of-title review (matrícula)
Lien/encumbrance searches
Condominium & tax status checks
Coastal/federal land screening
Registry coordination (SREI/e-notary)

Trust & Security

Every transaction protected by institutional-grade security

The Crisis That Escrow Can Solve

Litigation statistics reveal a massive need for preventive title and escrow services in Brazil

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New Court Cases
Filed annually in Brazil
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Real Estate Disputes
Property rights & title conflicts yearly
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Inheritance Cases
In Rio Grande do Sul alone per year
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Pending Cases
Total backlog across all courts

Specialists in Creative Finance Solutions

Beyond traditional sales: secure escrow for innovative real estate agreements

We specialize in protecting all parties in creative financing arrangements that are growing in popularity across Brazil's evolving real estate market.

Rent-to-Own / Lease-Option

Secure option deposits, monthly rent credits, and milestone-based purchase execution. Track lease payments and manage conversion conditions.

  • Option deposit protection
  • Rent credit accounting
  • Clear conversion terms
  • Timeline management

Seller Carry / Owner Financing

Third-party escrow for installment payments, lien recording coordination, and payment tracking. Protect both buyer equity and seller security interest.

  • Payment processing
  • Lien perfection
  • Default protection
  • Principal/interest tracking

Contract-for-Deed / Installment Sales

Hold title in escrow until final payment. Manage payment schedules, verify tax/condo compliance, and coordinate deed transfer at completion.

  • Title protection
  • Payment milestones
  • Tax verification
  • Deed delivery coordination

Rental Property & Luxury Leases

Secure escrow for high-value security deposits, first/last month rent, and long-term lease arrangements. Protect landlord and tenant interests.

  • Deposit safeguarding
  • Condition documentation
  • Dispute resolution
  • Multi-property management

Why Choose Us for Creative Finance?

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Experience with Brazilian legal frameworks for alternative financing

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Neutral third-party protection for innovative deal structures

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Milestone-based payment releases reduce risk for all parties

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Full documentation and audit trails for compliance

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Bilingual coordination between investors, sellers, and tenants

Nationwide Coverage

From Rio to São Paulo, Florianópolis to Brasília

Our Ironclad Guarantees

Your protection is our promise. Every transaction backed by comprehensive warranties.

Brasil Escrow Professional

Escrow Release Guarantee

We only release funds when contractually documented conditions are verified.

Title Workmanship Commitment

If our title report misses a recorded lien or encumbrance that should have been identified based on documents obtained from the competent registry at the time of search, we will re-perform the search and coordinate remediation steps at no additional service fee.

Compliance Promise

We align workflows with current BACEN AML/KYC rules and notarial/registry protocols—process updates are included in your engagement.

On-Time Closing Credit

If documented delays are caused solely by our internal process (not third parties or government), apply a service credit at closing.

Additional Protection Features

Institutional-Grade Security

All escrow funds held in segregated, FDIC-insured accounts with tier-1 Brazilian banking institutions.

Professional Liability Insurance

Our team carries comprehensive errors & omissions insurance protecting your transaction.

Neutral Third-Party Oversight

Complete independence—we serve all parties fairly with no conflicts of interest.

Clear Documentation Trail

Every transaction fully documented with audit-ready records and bilingual reporting.

Our Completion Commitment

We pledge to see every transaction through to successful completion. From initial engagement to final fund release and asset transfer, our team remains fully committed to coordinating all parties, resolving obstacles, and ensuring your transaction closes properly.

Your transaction is not just a file number—it's a commitment we honor until every obligation is met and all funds and assets are properly released and transferred.

Our trusted staff of real estate professionals, legal professionals, and attorneys coordinate every closing. Serving domestic and international clients alike. No closing too complex for our review and expertise.

Service Area

Nationwide Coordination

We operate digitally with local notaries/registries and partners in major metros across Brazil.

São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
Brasília
Salvador
Fortaleza
Belo Horizonte
Curitiba
Recife
Porto Alegre
Florianópolis

🇧🇷 Full coverage across all Brazilian states

Frequently Asked Questions

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Brasil Escrow& Title Services

International-standard title & escrow services for the Brazilian real estate market

Research & Citations

¹ Lei 6.015/73 (Lei de Registros Públicos) — Property registration law
² CNJ Provimento nº 197/2025 — Notarial escrow account regulation
³ BACEN Circular 3.978/2020 — AML/KYC requirements
⁴ Receita Federal — CPF requirements for foreign buyers
⁵ BACEN RDE-IED & PTAX — Foreign capital registration and exchange rate reference
⁶ RN 36/2018 — Investor (Golden) visa requirements
⁷ SPU — Terrenos de marinha (coastal federal lands) information
⁸ Market commentary on title insurance availability in Brazil

Brasil Escrow & Title is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Always consult qualified legal counsel for your transaction.

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