Cuervo Far East

What Cuervo Far East does

Cuervo Far East, Inc. (CFEI) is a 100% Filipino-owned private real estate solutions provider founded in Manila in October 1993 and headquartered in the Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The firm serves corporate and individual property clients across the Philippines through three integrated service lines: Advisory/Research (research and market intelligence, highest-and-best-use studies, development consultancy, valuation and investment advisory, and corporate location strategy); Agency/Brokerage (office, residential, retail, and industrial property acquisition, disposition, brokerage, documentation, negotiation, and tenant strategy); and Asset/Property Management (property, project, and facilities management, plus allied services). The business is delivered through a direct, relationship-driven sales motion anchored in its Manila headquarters and a regional branch in the Cebu Business Park established in 2019.

There is no proprietary technology platform underpinning the offering; service delivery is people-led and grounded in human expertise, market relationships, and local market knowledge accumulated over 25+ years. The firm monetizes through three distinct mechanics: professional services fees on advisory and research engagements (project- or retainer-based), transaction commissions on brokerage mandates, and recurring managed-services contracts for property, project, and facilities management. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is tailored to client scope. Distribution is exclusively direct via the two offices, with department heads for Advisory/Research, Agency/Brokerage, and Asset/Property Management acting as named client contacts.

Cuervo Far East benefits from historical international-standard exposure via prior strategic associations with Richard Ellis (1996–1999) and Cushman & Wakefield (2000–2012), and from a continuing sister-company relationship with Cuervo Appraisers, a 30+ year leading Philippine valuation firm that effectively extends Cuervo Far East's integrated service menu. The company is closely held and founder-operated, with majority stockholder Josemari Cuervo serving as President and CEO and providing hands-on management, and the firm has not raised external funding, executed M&A, or disclosed revenue. Its competitive set is best characterized as a relationship-driven mid-market Philippine CRE services boutique competing against both large global firms and local independents.

Name

Cuervo Far East

Legal name

Cuervo Far East, Inc.

Website

https://cuervo.com.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cuervo Far East, Inc. is a 100% Filipino-owned private real estate solutions provider founded in 1993, offering advisory, brokerage, and property management services to corporate and individual clients through offices in Pasig City and Cebu.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210), Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Other Activities Related to Real Estate (531390)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Market Research & Economic Advisory (Demand/Supply, Location Analytics) (BPAJANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office Brokerage (BPAJABAA), Mixed-Use Property Management (BPAJAGAE), Real Estate Development & Feasibility Advisory (Highest-and-Best-Use, Entitlements Support) (BPAJANAC), Multifamily Brokerage (BPAJABAD), Industrial Land & Build-to-Suit Site Brokerage (BPAJACAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate
• Property management services
• Real estate brokerage
• Property valuation advisory
• Facilities management

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasig

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advisory and Consulting Services: Research and market intelligence, highest and best use studies, development consultancy, valuation and investment advisory, and corporate location strategy services billed on a project or retainer basis.
2. Agency and Brokerage Services: Office, residential, retail, and industrial agency services including property acquisition, disposition, brokerage, documentation, and negotiation services. Revenue generated through commissions on completed transactions.
3. Asset and Property Management Services: Property management, project management, facilities management, and allied services provided on an ongoing contractual basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cuervo Far East, Inc. is a comprehensive real estate solutions provider in the Philippines operating across three integrated service lines: Advisory/Research (market intelligence, highest and best use studies, development consultancy, valuation and investment advisory, corporate location strategy); Agency/Brokerage (acquisition, disposition, brokerage, documentation, negotiation, and tenant strategies for office, residential, retail, and industrial properties); and Asset/Property Management (property management, project management, facilities management, and allied services). Services are delivered to corporate and individual clients across all major property types via direct engagement at its Manila and Cebu offices.

Product overview

Cuervo Far East is a comprehensive real estate solutions provider offering three integrated service lines: Advisory/Research (research, market intelligence, valuation, development consultancy, investment advisory, and corporate location strategy), Agency/Brokerage (office, residential, retail, and industrial property transactions including acquisition, disposition, brokerage, documentation, and negotiation), and Asset/Property Management (property, project, and facilities management). The company operates as a unified suite of real estate services rather than separate modular products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advisory/Research Services Research and market intelligence, Highest and Best Use studies, development consultancy, valuation and investment advisory, and corporate location strategy services for property clients.
• Agency/Brokerage Services Office, residential, retail, and industrial property agency services including property acquisition and disposition, brokerage, documentation, negotiation services, and tenant strategies and solutions.
• Asset/Property Management Services Comprehensive property management, project management, facilities management, and allied services provided on an ongoing contractual basis for real estate assets.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cushman and WakefieldminorOthers · 1 January 2000Previous association with Cushman and Wakefield from 2000 to 2012, one of the world's leading commercial real estate services firms. This partnership enhanced the company's international standards and market positioning before concluding.
• Richard EllisminorOthers · 1 January 1996Previous strategic association with Richard Ellis from 1996 to 1999, prior to their acquisition by CBRE. This association provided international exposure and best practices in real estate advisory services before the relationship ended.
• Cuervo AppraiserscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company of Cuervo Appraisers, a leading valuation company in the Philippines for more than 30 years. This affiliated relationship provides integrated service capabilities, enabling Cuervo Far East to offer comprehensive valuation and advisory services as part of its real estate solutions portfolio.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cushman & Wakefield Philippines: Philippine office of global CRE services firm, with which CFEI previously had a strategic association (2000-2012). Competes directly for office leasing, tenant representation, and investment advisory mandates in Metro Manila.
• CBRE Philippines: Philippine arm of CBRE, the world's largest CRE services firm, offering brokerage, valuation, and property management. Direct competitor for enterprise and multinational mandates where CFEI's prior Richard Ellis association once provided brand leverage.
• JLL Philippines: Philippine operations of JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle), a global CRE services and investment management firm. Competes with CFEI across office leasing, capital markets, and property management for top-tier corporate clients.
• Colliers Philippines: Philippine arm of global CRE services firm Colliers, offering brokerage, advisory, and project management. Competes with CFEI for large enterprise and cross-border mandates while offering a broader international platform.

Direct peers

• KMC Savills: Philippine commercial real estate services firm partnered with Savills, providing office leasing, investment sales, and property management across Metro Manila. Comparable to CFEI in serving the same enterprise client base for office brokerage and advisory.
• Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC): Philippine commercial real estate advisory and brokerage firm focused primarily on office leasing and tenant representation in Metro Manila. Directly comparable in client segment (corporate occupiers) and core service line (agency/brokerage).
• Santos Knight Frank: Philippine full-service real estate advisory and property management firm affiliated with global brand Knight Frank. Directly comparable to CFEI in offering advisory, brokerage, and property management services to Philippine corporates and landowners.

Emerging players

• Cuervo Appraisers, Inc. Sister company of CFEI and a leading Philippine real estate valuation firm for over 30 years. Closely related through shared ownership and integrated service capabilities, providing the valuation backbone that CFEI's advisory and brokerage offerings rely on.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Cuervofareast
• Facebookfacebook.com/cuervofareast
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cuervo-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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