Christie's International Real Estate Strengthens Presence in Central America with Addition of Belize-based Affiliate

Belize City, Belize – Christie's International Real Estate, the world's leading luxury real estate network and a subsidiary of Christie’s auction house, awarded Affiliate status to SanCas Realty, a burgeoning real estate brokerage in Belize.

Led by President Gil Castillo, SanCas Realty—the newest addition to the successful, Belize-based Santiago Castillo Limited group of companies— is comprised of qualified and self-motivated real estate agents who, in fostering a collaborative culture, provide superior offerings in their focus to lead the rentals and sales of exclusive properties across the nation. With an extensive network, the company, established in August of 2014, presents high-quality real estate services to area buyers and sellers seeking to transact business in the emerging luxury market of Belize.

SanCas Realty, whose leaders are members of the Association of Real Estate Brokers of Belize (AREBB) and the International REALTOR® organization, will exclusively represent the Christie’s brand in Belize.

Wholly owned by Christie's, the world's leading art business, Christie's International Real Estate is represented in 46 countries. SanCas Realty joins this carefully selected organization of brokerages, all of which boast proven records of success in both high-end property sales and exemplary client service.

“With high standards of professionalism, integrity and customer service in line with those of Christie’s International Real Estate, it is with great pride that I welcome SanCas Realty to our network of exclusive Affiliates,” said Rick Moeser, Senior Vice President, Southeast Region Manager of Christie’s International Real Estate.

“With extensive knowledge and a keen understanding of the local market, we strive to superbly serve our clients while maintaining the fine reputation of the Santiago Castillo group of companies,” added Gil Castillo, president of SanCas Realty. “We look forward to the opportunity to extend our reach globally and build awareness of the emerging luxury real estate market of Belize through this prestigious affiliation with Christie’s International Real Estate.”

SanCas Realty’s parent company, Santiago Castillo Limited, was established by Santiago Castillo in 1926 and has for the past 16 years been managed by a Board of Directors comprised of his wife, Addy, and their four children—Santiago Jr., Addy, Gil, and Lorena, who serves as CEO. Throughout its 89-year history, the company has grown to become the exclusive distributor in Belize for a wide variety of globally renowned food companies, including Unilever, Kraft Foods, Campbell Soup Company, The Hershey Company, and PepsiCo. The Santiago Group also includes supermarkets, duty free stores, and companies in the office and school supply, business machinery and printing realms, as well as various real estate holdings throughout the country.

For additional information about Christie’s International Real Estate, please visit www.christiesrealestate.com. For further information on SanCas Realty, visit SanCasRealty.com.

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About Christie’s International Real Estate
Christie’s International Real Estate is an invitation-only affiliate network composed of the world’s most proven and qualified real estate specialists in the luxury residential sector. The company has offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, Beverly Hills, and Palm Beach, and 140 global affiliates with 32,000 real estate professionals in 46 countries. For additional information about Christie’s International Real Estate, please visit www.christiesrealestate.com.

About SanCas Realty, Ltd.
SanCas Realty is the official Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate for Belize. A division of Santiago Castillo, Ltd. founded in 1926, SanCas Realty specializes in exclusive residential properties appealing to the world’s most discerning real estate investors and buyers in the emerging luxury market of Belize. For more information on SanCas Realty, please visit www.sancasrealty.com