CIREBA

What CIREBA does

CIREBA (The Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association) is a nonprofit professional real estate association founded in 1987 and headquartered in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. It is the only professional Association of Realtors in the Cayman Islands and operates the territory's primary Multiple Listing System (MLS) through its cireba.com portal. The platform aggregates 1,383+ active property listings across residential, multi-unit, commercial, and land categories across all three Cayman Islands (Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac), with district-level search granularity.

The technical platform is a conventional web-based MLS and property portal with account registration, saved searches/favorites, advanced filters (price, beds, baths, view type, acreage, year built, pet-friendly), virtual property tours, a mortgage calculator, and dedicated buyer, rental, open house, find-an-agent, and find-an-office directories. Supporting sub-products include a separate rental site (cirebarentals.com), a Market Review and educational "Buy & Invest" resource hub covering Cayman tax-free status, stamp duty, legal system, and freehold/leasehold/strata ownership concepts. The system is built on standard web technology with no disclosed APIs, SDKs, mobile apps, or AI/ML components.

CIREBA's business model rests on recurring membership dues from 40 member real estate companies and 285+ certified individual agents, supplemented by indirect commission-based transaction economics. Members include major international brands active in the Cayman Islands (RE/MAX, Sotheby's, ERA, Century 21, Berkshire Hathaway, Keller Williams). The association enforces a Code of Ethics and positions itself as the "Mark of Excellence in Real Estate." End users — property buyers, sellers, renters, and investors — access the portal free of charge and are routed to certified member agents for transactions. Geographic scope is exclusively Cayman Islands with no international expansion signaled.

Name

CIREBA

Legal name

The Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association

Website

https://cireba.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CIREBA is the Cayman Islands' only professional Association of Realtors, founded in 1987, operating a Multiple Listing System that connects property buyers, sellers, and renters with 285 certified agents across 40 member brokerages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate MLS Portal

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes) (BPAJAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Buyer Representation Services (BPAJAAAJ), Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB), Multifamily Brokerage (BPAJABAD)

Keywords

• Real estate portal
• Multiple listing service
• Realtor association
• Property listings
• Real estate marketplace

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Cayman

HQ country

Cayman Islands

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CIREBA generates revenue through membership fees from real estate companies and agents who join the association and gain access to the MLS system and CIREBA branding.
2. Commission-based Transactions: As a professional association of realtors, member agents earn commissions on property transactions facilitated through the MLS. The association publishes commission rates for members.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CIREBA operates the Cayman Islands' largest real estate portal, providing public access to a Multiple Listing System (MLS) database containing thousands of residential, multi-unit, commercial, and land listings. The platform connects individual property buyers with 280+ certified member agents across 40 member brokerages, and members pay recurring dues to participate in the MLS and use CIREBA branding. Additional services include agent and office directories, open house listings, virtual property tours, a mortgage calculator, and Buy & Invest resources covering tax-free status, stamp duty, and Cayman Islands legal/tenure frameworks.

Product overview

CIREBA (Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association) operates a unified real estate portal platform centered on CIREBA.com, which provides the primary interface for property search and transactions. The platform integrates a Multiple Listing System (MLS) connecting users with over 280 member agents across 40 member offices. Supporting sub-products include Open Houses for scheduling viewings, Virtual Property Tours for remote inspection, a Mortgage Calculator for financial planning, and Find An Agent/Office directories. Additional Buy & Invest Resources provide market data and legal/tax guidance for investors. The system covers property types including Residential, Multi Unit, Commercial, and Land listings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CIREBA.com Real Estate Portal The Cayman Islands' largest real estate portal, providing public access to over 280 CIREBA member agents and thousands of properties through the Multiple Listing System (MLS). The portal supports property search, buying, renting, agent/office lookup, and investment research for Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac.
• Multiple Listing System (MLS) A database system maintained by CIREBA that aggregates thousands of property listings across residential, multi-unit, commercial, and land categories, accessible exclusively through CIREBA member companies and agents in the Cayman Islands.
• CIREBA Membership (Agents and Brokerages) Membership program for licensed real estate agents and brokerages in the Cayman Islands. Members gain access to the MLS, the ability to list and search properties, CIREBA branding, Code of Ethics compliance support, and access to approximately 285 listed agents across 40 member offices. Revenue is generated through recurring membership dues.
• Find An Agent Directory Directory service connecting buyers with CIREBA-certified real estate agents across the Cayman Islands, listing 285 agents with contact details and specializations.
• Find An Office Directory Directory of CIREBA member real estate companies and offices, listing 40 certified brokerages across the Cayman Islands where buyers and sellers can engage directly.

Quantifiable outcome

• 280+ certified member agents
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Zillow: Zillow is the largest U.S. residential real estate marketplace. It is comparable to CIREBA as a property portal with MLS-distributed listings, agent directories, and home valuation tools, but operates at vastly larger scale and scope.
• Rightmove: Rightmove is the UK's largest residential property portal. It is comparable to CIREBA as the dominant property portal in a defined geographic market, monetizing agent subscriptions and listings.
• Realtor.com: Realtor.com is the official portal of the National Association of Realtors in the U.S. It is comparable to CIREBA as a property portal tightly integrated with a national realtor association, offering MLS-sourced listings and agent directories.
• Zoopla: Zoopla is a major UK property portal with listings, valuations, and agent tools. It is comparable to CIREBA as a property portal monetizing agent subscriptions and providing home valuation tools.

Regional players

• Bayut: Bayut is a leading real estate portal in the UAE and broader MENA region. It is comparable to CIREBA as a regional property portal serving a defined geographic market with agent directories and detailed listing search.
• Idealista: Idealista is the leading property portal in Spain, Portugal, and Italy. It is comparable to CIREBA as a regional property portal serving multiple European markets with listing search and agent directories.
• 7Days Media (Caribbean): 7Days Media operates property and classified portals in the Caribbean region. It is comparable to CIREBA as a regional classifieds and property operator serving Caribbean real estate markets.

Direct peers

• National Association of Realtors (NAR): NAR is the largest professional association of real estate agents in the United States. It is comparable to CIREBA as a membership-based realtor association that enforces a Code of Ethics, publishes MLS standards, and represents member agents in a designated market.
• PropertyFinder: PropertyFinder operates leading real estate property portals in the Middle East and North Africa. It is comparable to CIREBA as a regional property portal/MLS operator monetizing listings from a network of certified agents in a defined territory.

Emerging players

• Caribbean Listings (Caribbean real estate portal): Caribbean real estate aggregation portals operate alongside CIREBA as aggregators for cross-border Caribbean property buyers. They are comparable as regional portals serving international demand for Caribbean property, partially overlapping with CIREBA's international-buyer audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cireba

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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