Ecuador: You Know You Want to Be Here!!
We offer a complete array of real estate services for our clients including purchases, sales, rentals, property area tours, management of properties, real estate consultations, as well as project oversight for small remodels or outfitting.
Ecuador Realty serves our Ecuadorian neighbors as well as the broad ex-pat community. Our services and real estate emphasis are on beachfront, ocean view coastal properties in the Province of Santa Elena (particularly Salinas) and extending north through towns such as Ballenita, Ayangue, Manglaralto, Dos Mangas, Montanita and Olón. We also service the northern coastal region of Ecuador in the Province of Manabí with properties in the beautiful beach towns such as Puerto Lopez, Puerto Cayo, Crucita, San Jacinto, San Clemente and Canoa. We also have a satellite presence in the small magical Andes Mountain town of Cotacachi, located just 1.5 hours north of the nation’s capital of Quito.
What makes Ecuador Realty different can be summed up in three words: experience, reliability, and trust. We spend time to listen to our clients so we can fully understand your needs. Most importantly, we communicate realistic expectations. We have the abilities and contacts to help you navigate through the sales process or make Ecuador your new home.
Amy Prisco ~ Founder
Amy Prisco is a well-known figure in the local community amongst Ecuadorian and Expats alike, having boots on the ground experience in-country for almost twenty years. The native New Yorker made the full-time move to Ecuador in 2007 after having traveled solo around the country in 2006.
Amy has an MBA in Financial Management as well as a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Spanish. She is fluent in English and Spanish and provides services in both languages to her Ecuadorian as well as international clients.
Amy is the Broker/Owner of Ecuador Realty and started her Ecuadorian real estate career in 2008 managing private residences as well as several Salinas condominium buildings. She was the first foreigner to obtain the Ecuadorian real estate license (#166-G) and continues to be an active member of the Guayaquil Real Estate Association. Her commitment to integrity and transparency, coupled with her perseverance and skills, have afforded her a stellar reputation as a top expert in the local Salinas area real estate market as well as other niche areas throughout Ecuador.
Amy was awarded her Ecuadorian citizenship in October of 2020 and owns properties in Salinas, including her primary residence. A big lover of cats, you will often hear her speak about Mikka, her Siamese rescue: a spoiled brat-cat with larger-than-life personality. Amy travels on average once per month to her favorite highland destination, Cotacachi, where she enjoys the change of pace, visiting with friends, and helping clients find their perfect place
The Ecuador Realty A-Team: It is not just about Amy
Ecuador Realty has in-house consultants who are available to assist our clients in finding their perfect place. With our Agency, clients also have access to many national and international accredited Agents with whom we have spent many years collaborating and building trust and rapport.
We see ourselves as educators of both buyers and sellers as to the differences between other country’s methods and requirements for real estate transactions, and those of Ecuador. We often act in Dual-Agency capacity since enforcement of existing real estate laws is almost non-existent and very informal here in Ecuador. We frequently encounter people who are unlicensed, inexperienced and unscrupulous, so oftentimes we feel compelled to represent both parties in a transaction. We pride ourselves on being able to maintain impartiality in negotiations, allowing a fair and transparent transaction for both buyer and seller. As buyer’s agents, we listen to our buyers and offer listings of other Agencies when our in-house selections are not sufficient. As listing agents, we strive to assist property owners with most realistic valuations based on current market conditions.
Over the years, our agency has built a nice network of collaborators, affiliates, and viable service providers alike. We work closely with an agency-approved list of contacts with whom we have spent time vetting out, based on personal first-hand experiences and client recommendations. Part of the benefit of working with our Agency is the access and ease of contact with these connections, saving our clients valuable time and energy.
We consider ourselves a full-service Agency and know that our clients oftentimes need assistance above-and-beyond the real estate process. For our Agency clients, we are happy to assist with initial consultations to point you in the right direction. Whether it is remodeling a home, or the relocation process after purchasing, Ecuador Realty has people for that.
Behind the scenes, Ecuador Realty has a great team of collaborators who keep us looking good, and in all the right places. From web-designers to social media gurus to proofreaders and beyond, at Ecuador Realty, the A Team is truly more than just Amy.