Our Story

More Than Three Decades Building Trust in Belo Horizonte

Silvio Ximenes Imóveis Ltda has been a reference in Belo Horizonte's real estate market for over 30 years — a company built on relationships, deep neighbourhood knowledge, and the conviction that finding the right property is one of life's most meaningful decisions. This is who we are.

Where It Began

A Local Name That Became a Belo Horizonte Institution

Silvio Ximenes Imóveis was founded with a clear purpose: to make buying, selling, and renting property in Belo Horizonte a transparent, human, and genuinely helpful experience. From a single office serving the city's Savassi and Funcionários neighbourhoods, the company steadily grew into one of BH's most trusted independent agencies — without ever losing the personal touch that set it apart from the beginning.

The company's founder understood early on that real estate is not simply a transaction. It is the backdrop of people's lives — where families grow, careers begin, and retirement unfolds. Every property in the portfolio is therefore treated with the same care as if it were the advisor's own, and every client receives guidance grounded in honest market knowledge rather than sales pressure.

Today, with more than 2,000 active listings across Belo Horizonte's most sought-after addresses and a team of experienced consultants covering the full spectrum of residential and commercial real estate, Silvio Ximenes Imóveis continues to earn the same reputation that built it: the agency you know, and trust.

"A imobiliária que você conhece e confia" — the agency you know and trust. That phrase has never been marketing copy. It has always been our standard."

— Company guiding principle, in place since founding

Headquartered in BH's privileged Centro-Sul zone, we operate across every neighbourhood that matters to our clients — from the prestigious hillside streets of Savassi and Funcionários to the wide avenues of Coração Eucarístico and beyond.

— Serving the full city, with unrivalled depth in Centro-Sul

With over 2,000 listings managed simultaneously, we have the scale of a major agency and the responsiveness of a boutique firm. Our clients rarely need to look elsewhere.

— Portfolio scope, 2024
The Journey

Three Decades of Consistent Growth

Measured not in awards but in clients who came back a second time — and sent their children and colleagues. Our trajectory has been shaped by loyalty, adaptation, and the steady accumulation of genuine market expertise.

1990s

Foundation & First Footprint

Silvio Ximenes Imóveis opens its doors in the heart of Belo Horizonte, initially specialising in residential lettings across Savassi and Funcionários — two of the city's most dynamic and in-demand neighbourhoods.

2000s

Expanding into Sales & Commercial

The portfolio broadens to include residential sales and commercial properties. The company formalises its market appraisal service, giving buyers and sellers independent, data-led valuations at a time when few local agencies offered this.

2010s

Digital Presence & Portfolio Scale

Silvio Ximenes embraces digital channels to reach a new generation of buyers and renters while maintaining its personal-service ethos. The active listing base grows to well above 1,500 properties across all property types and price bands.

Today

2,000+ Listings, Same Values

Now managing more than 2,000 properties and serving clients across the full spectrum — from first-time renters to high-value residential purchasers — the company remains independently owned and locally focused, with no plans to change either.

Mission, Vision & Values

What Guides Every Decision We Make

Our principles are not framed on a boardroom wall — they are tested daily in negotiations, property visits, and client conversations. Three ideas have remained constant since the company was founded.

Mission

To simplify and humanise every stage of the real estate journey for buyers, sellers, and tenants in Belo Horizonte — providing clear counsel, honest pricing, and end-to-end support from first enquiry to key handover, so that clients feel genuinely guided rather than merely processed.

Vision

To remain Belo Horizonte's most trusted independent real estate agency — the first name that residents recommend to a friend, a name synonymous with local expertise, professional integrity, and genuine care for the communities we serve across every corner of the city.

Values

Transparency in every price and process. Respect for the time, budget, and ambitions of each individual client. Long-term thinking over short-term commissions. Accountability — if something does not go as planned, we say so immediately and find a solution. These are the principles our team is hired, trained, and evaluated against.

Why Silvio Ximenes

What Sets an Independent Expert Apart From the Rest

Deep Centro-Sul Knowledge

Our advisors have worked the Savassi, Funcionários, Belvedere, Santo Agostinho, and Coração Eucarístico markets for years. We know which streets hold value, which buildings are well-managed, and where overlooked opportunities lie.

Full-Cycle Support

From initial consultation and property search through negotiation, legal documentation, and key handover, we remain your single point of contact. No hand-offs, no dropped balls, no uncertainty about who to call.

Independent Market Appraisals

We offer honest, data-grounded property valuations whether you are selling, buying, refinancing, or simply need to understand what your asset is worth in today's market. Our appraisal methodology is rigorous and impartial.

Portfolio Breadth

Over 2,000 active listings span studios, one-bedroom flats, and large family apartments right up to commercial suites and entire floors. We match clients' real circumstances — not an available slot in an undersized inventory.

Finance & FGTS Guidance

Many of our listings are approved for FGTS (Severance Fund) drawdown and traditional mortgage financing. Our team helps clients understand their financing options clearly, without jargon or unnecessary complexity.

Verified Owner Network

Every property in our rental and sales portfolio is managed with signed owner authorisation. Tenants and buyers can proceed with confidence that they are dealing with a properly mandated agent at every step.

Our Promise to Property Owners

When you list with Silvio Ximenes, your property receives professional presentation, honest pricing advice, and active promotion to a ready pool of qualified buyers and tenants. We do not simply add your listing to a database and wait — we match proactively and communicate regularly. Your asset is our responsibility.

30+
Years active in the BH market
2K+
Properties in active portfolio
100%
Independent & locally owned
BH
Exclusively focused on Belo Horizonte

Direct Lines

(31) 3247-1000

(31) 95347-8386

Our People

A Team Hired for Character, Trained for Excellence

Every consultant who joins Silvio Ximenes Imóveis arrives with one prerequisite that no training programme can teach: a genuine interest in people. Technical knowledge of the market, legal process, and property valuation is something we invest in continuously — but curiosity about a client's actual life, their plans, their constraints, and their aspirations is something we look for first.

Our advisors are not incentivised to push the highest-priced property. They are evaluated on client satisfaction, on whether searches result in the right outcome rather than simply a closed deal, and on the long-term relationship they build with each household and business they serve.

The result is a team that clients come back to — not because they have to, but because the experience was genuinely different. Many of our most loyal clients have used us for both a first rental and a subsequent purchase. Several have referred three or four family members. That pattern of trust-based repeat business is the metric we value most.

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Local Expertise, Not Generic Advice

Every advisor specialises in specific neighbourhoods, building relationships with owners, building managers, and residents that surface off-market opportunities and insider knowledge no portal can replicate.

H
Honest Counsel, Even When Inconvenient

We will tell a seller if their asking price is unrealistic. We will advise a buyer if a property has hidden issues. Straight talk, delivered with respect, is what protects our clients and our reputation equally.

R
Responsive Across Every Channel

Phone, WhatsApp, or email — our team maintains response times that reflect the urgency the property market demands. We do not make clients wait days for a callback on something that needs to be decided today.

C
Continuous Professional Development

Market regulations, financing products, and valuation benchmarks shift constantly. Our team participates in ongoing professional training to ensure the advice we give is always current, accurate, and compliant.

E
Ethical Practice as Standard

We operate with full transparency on fees, timelines, and legal obligations. Clients are never presented with surprise charges or hidden conditions. Our documentation is clear, our processes are explained, and our conduct is above reproach.

Where We Operate

Deep Roots Across Belo Horizonte's Most Coveted Addresses

Our focus is the city of Belo Horizonte, with particular concentration in the Centro-Sul zone — the area that consistently draws the highest demand from both buyers seeking quality residential locations and tenants prioritising lifestyle and convenience.

Flagship Zone

Savassi & Funcionários

BH's most dynamic and prestigious address — a walkable, vibrant district of boutiques, restaurants, and beautifully maintained residential buildings. Our deepest expertise and longest-running owner relationships are concentrated here.

High Demand

Centro-Sul Region

The broader Centro-Sul zone encompasses neighbourhoods from Belvedere to Santo Agostinho, offering an exceptional quality of life at a range of price points. Consistently our most-requested search area for both lettings and purchases.

Growing

Coração Eucarístico

Home to universities, medical institutions, and established residential fabric, this neighbourhood draws young professionals and academics in search of well-connected, characterful apartments — many of which feature substantial private areas and modernisation potential.

Citywide

All of Belo Horizonte

While our concentration is in the south and centre, our portfolio spans the entire city. Wherever your ideal property sits within BH, we have the network, the listings, and the relationships to find it — or to sell yours efficiently.

Client Voices

Heard from the People Who Matter Most

Trust is built over time and confirmed in what clients say when the transaction is complete. A selection of the genuine feedback our team has received.

"

From the very first call to the day I collected the keys, the process was smooth and completely stress-free. The advisor knew the Savassi market inside out and found me exactly what I needed within two weeks.

Sara C. Residential Tenant — Savassi
"

I had been trying to sell my apartment for months with another agency. Silvio Ximenes assessed it honestly, priced it correctly, and closed the deal in six weeks. The difference was remarkable — and I trusted them completely throughout.

Matheus G. Vendor — Funcionários
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They helped us navigate FGTS financing for our first purchase and never made us feel like we were asking too many questions. Patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely on our side throughout the whole process.

Iolanda G. First-time Buyer — Centro-Sul
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I have used Silvio Ximenes three times now — twice for rentals and once for a purchase. Each time the experience has been personal, honest, and efficient. I would not go anywhere else in BH.

Sarah R. Repeat Client — Belo Horizonte
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As a property owner listing with them, I was impressed by how proactively they communicated — regular updates, qualified prospects only, and the deal was closed at a price I was very happy with. Professional from start to finish.

Naiara P. Property Owner — Coração Eucarístico
"

The team's knowledge of the Funcionários neighbourhood is extraordinary — they advised me on which floors and exposures to prioritise, helped me understand the building's management quality, and made me feel genuinely informed before I committed.

Patrícia G. Buyer — Funcionários

How We Work With You

Whether you are buying, selling, or renting, our process is structured to remove uncertainty and keep you informed at every stage. Here is what you can expect when you engage Silvio Ximenes Imóveis.

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Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
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(31) 3247-1000
(31) 95347-8386
01
Initial Consultation — Understanding You

We begin not with a property list but with a conversation. What are your real priorities — location, budget, lifestyle, timeline? What are your non-negotiables? What can flex? This clarity shapes a search or a sales strategy that is genuinely tailored to your situation.

02
Curated Selection — Not Volume, But Relevance

Rather than flooding you with every listing that loosely matches your criteria, we present a curated shortlist of properties that genuinely fit. Each recommendation comes with our honest assessment of its merits, its drawbacks, and its market positioning.

03
Accompanied Visits — Informed Viewings

A Silvio Ximenes advisor accompanies you on every visit. We point out what the listing photography does not show, discuss the building's management, and answer questions on the spot. You leave each viewing with a clearer picture, not more confusion.

04
Negotiation — Representing Your Interests

When you find the right property, we negotiate on your behalf with the authority and market knowledge that only a long-established local agency can bring. For sellers, we protect your asking price against undervalued offers while keeping deals alive through professional mediation.

05
Documentation & Legal Support

We coordinate all necessary documentation — purchase agreements, rental contracts, FGTS applications, and registration requirements — working alongside trusted legal and notarial professionals to ensure the process is clean, compliant, and on schedule.

06
Key Handover & Beyond

The relationship does not end at signature. For rental clients, we remain your point of contact with the landlord throughout the tenancy. For buyers and sellers, we are available for any question that arises after completion. Long-term relationships are what built this company, and they are what sustain it.

Ready to Start Your Property Journey?

Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or rent in Belo Horizonte, our team is ready to listen first and advise second. Get in touch by phone or email — there is no obligation, only straightforward conversation.