Introduction

Buying property in Marbella from abroad is a significant decision, and the agency you choose directly shapes how straightforward or complicated that process becomes. Most international buyers are navigating an unfamiliar legal system, a market they don't know from the inside, and a purchase they cannot always oversee in person.

This article compares 5 of the real estate companies best positioned to support international buyers in Marbella, covering what each one offers and who each one suits best.

Key Takeaway

• Best company depends on what you plan to do after purchasing

• Language capability, local knowledge, and post-sale support vary significantly

• In-house legal and project management matters most for remote buyers

• Most agencies focus on sales only, fewer help you grow the property's value

• Helios Homes combines sales, renovation, legal support, and fixed pricing under one roof

Quick Comparison

1. Helios Homes

Helios Homes is a full-service company covering property sales, renovation, and project management across Marbella and the Costa del Sol. The portfolio currently includes over 50 curated listings ranging from €390,000 to €9.5 million, covering apartments, penthouses, townhouses, villas, and frontline beach and golf properties across Marbella, Benahavís, Estepona, and Sotogrande.

• 50+ active listings from €390k to €9.5m across all property types

• 12+ years of developing and renovating on the Costa del Sol

• In-house architect and lawyer

• Fixed quotation model, the agreed price never changes

• Weekly updates and site videos for clients who are not in Spain

What makes Helios genuinely different for international buyers is what happens after the purchase. Many of the clients who come to Helios Homes are buying a property they plan to renovate, either to resell at a higher value or to generate rental income.

Having the agency that helped them find the property also manage the renovation under one roof, with a fixed price and a dedicated team on the ground, removes the coordination risk and uncertainty that typically comes from managing multiple providers across borders.

Pros

• Buys and sells property and manages the renovation in one place

• Fixed-price model gives international buyers budget certainty

• In-house legal and architecture team speeds up the process

• Specifically built for clients who are not based in Spain

Cons

• Smaller team than the largest agencies on this list

• Focus is on Marbella and the Costa del Sol rather than multiple regions of Spain

2. Panorama Properties

Panorama Properties is Marbella's longest-established international real estate agency, founded in 1970. The team includes over 30 multilingual professionals speaking 13 languages, and the company is regulated by RICS, one of very few agencies in Spain with this accreditation.

• Founded 1970, 55+ years operating in Marbella

• 30+ multilingual professionals, 13 languages spoken

• RICS regulated, one of the highest professional standards in international real estate

• 3-time winner of the 5-star Best Real Estate Agency in Spain from the International Property Awards

• Offices at Puente Romano and opposite the Marbella Club Hotel

• Has sold properties to clients from over 40 countries

A dedicated client service department assists buyers with every aspect of their purchase, from renovations and interior design to arranging mortgages and other essential services. This support is referral-based rather than in-house, but Panorama's network is extensive.

Pros

• Longest track record of any agency in Marbella by a wide margin

• RICS regulated, rare in the Spanish market

• Exceptionally strong brand recognition internationally

Cons

• No in-house renovation or project management

• Legal support is through external lawyers, not in-house

• Premium positioning may not suit all budgets

3. DM Properties / Knight Frank

Diana Morales Properties is the exclusive representative of Knight Frank for Marbella, Estepona and Benahavís, and is one of Marbella's most trusted real estate agencies specialising in luxury homes since 1989.

• 35+ years of market presence

• Exclusive Knight Frank representative for the Costa del Sol since 2015

• Multilingual team across Spanish, English, Russian, German, French, Italian, Swedish, Polish and Portuguese

• Founding member of the European Real Estate Network

• Publishes annual Marbella market reports with detailed pricing data

DM Properties is a focused sales and advisory business. It does not offer renovation or project management, but its global reach through the Knight Frank network is a genuine advantage for buyers comparing Marbella with other luxury markets.

Pros

• 35+ years in Marbella, deep market knowledge

• Global reach through Knight Frank and EREN networks

• Strong in the highest price points of the market

Cons

• No renovation or project management services

• No in-house legal support

• Boutique size means a more selective, curated portfolio

4. Homerun Brokers

Homerun Brokers was founded in 2020 by Eric Ebbing and Rickard Delér, two Swedish entrepreneurs who relocated to Marbella and quickly saw an opportunity to reshape the local real estate landscape.

• Founded 2020, offices in Marbella, Málaga, and Palma de Mallorca

• Team speaking up to 10 languages across sales, marketing, and rentals

• Turned over €89 million in a recent year

• 100+ exclusively managed properties in the portfolio

• Won Best Real Estate Agency in Spain 2025-2026

• Has a developments arm covering project and development work

Homerun Brokers is the youngest company on this list but has grown quickly and built strong brand visibility. Their Scandinavian roots give them a natural connection to Swedish, Norwegian, and Finnish buyers, one of the fastest-growing buyer nationalities in Marbella.

Pros

• Fast growth and strong marketing, high-profile visibility

• Developments arm offers some post-sale project capability

• Strong connection to Scandinavian buyer base

Cons

• 5 years in the market, the least established company on this list

• No in-house legal support

• Renovation and development are separate from core sales

5. Solvilla

Solvilla is one of the larger agencies in Marbella, operating across the Golden Mile, Nueva Andalucía, La Quinta, and the wider Costa del Sol. It has a large collaborative agent network and operates an in-house project management and renovation arm alongside its sales and development business.

• Large collaborative agent network across Marbella's prime areas

• In-house project management division available alongside sales

• Focuses primarily on the Golden Mile, Nueva Andalucía, and La Quinta

• One of the largest portfolios of any agency in the market

• Works with a broad range of buyer nationalities

Solvilla is relevant for international buyers who want scale, a very large listing volume, and access to development-stage opportunities in Marbella's most established prime zones.

Pros

• Large agent network and significant listing volume

• In-house project management available alongside sales

• Strong focus on prime areas with consistent demand

Cons

• No in-house legal support

• Large scale means less personal continuity with a single advisor

• Primary focus on higher-budget prime zones may not suit all buyers

Conclusion

For international buyers who simply want to find and purchase a property, most agencies on this list will serve that need well. The decision becomes more meaningful when you consider what happens after the purchase. Buyers who plan to renovate, reposition, or manage a property from abroad need more than just a selling agent. They need a team that understands the full journey, from finding the right property to delivering the finished result.

Helios Homes is the only company on this list that covers that full journey under one roof, from a curated portfolio of over 50 listings to in-house renovation management, legal support, and a fixed-price model designed for clients who are not based in Spain.