Realis Immo

What Realis Immo does

Realis Immo is a Belgian real estate investment advisory and brokerage firm founded in 1999 by Peter Vanmaldeghem. Operating under the legal name Realis Belgium sa and headquartered in Antwerp at Desguinlei 100, the company positions itself as a "Private Real Estate Investment Agent" that curates and distributes residential investment properties across Belgium. Its customer base spans novice investors (with entry points from €50,000), experienced investors seeking leveraged returns, institutional or group buyers such as Covimmo SA, and end-users; service is delivered through a consultative sales model led by dedicated Real Estate Investment Advisors and Personal Agents, supported by a free advisory phone line (0800 92 000).

The firm's core offering is the curation of investment-grade projects in four specialized niches: hotel suites (The National Hotel in Sterrebeek, Urban Yard sold out in Brussels), student housing (Urban YETI in Jette), rental apartments (Novia in Namur, The Golden Quarter in Diegem), and care residences operated by Senior Assist. All projects are screened through the proprietary RIS-label (Realis Investment Selection) quality certification, which evaluates location, value appreciation potential, demonstrable yield, price-quality ratio, and quality aspects. Revenue is generated primarily through transaction commissions on sales (3.63%–12.1% incl. VAT) and rental brokerage (10.07%–12.10% incl. VAT), supplemented by a €1,500-value referral program and group-buying services.

Realis operates under BIV real estate broker license #502039 and works through strategic partnerships with developers (Thomas & Piron in Wallonia, Gands for the YUST concept), property operators (Senior Assist for care, Everland for hotels), and distribution allies (CENTURY 21 Benelux, Van Breda Immo Consult). The company employs 11–50 staff and is active across Flanders, Brussels, and an expanding Wallonia presence. Go-to-market relies on direct advisory sales, info sessions and REALIS Academy education, newsletters, content marketing, and referral programs rather than third-party intermediaries.

Name

Realis Immo

Legal name

Realis Belgium sa

Website

https://realis.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Realis Immo is a Belgian real estate investment advisory and brokerage firm, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Antwerp, that curates and sells residential investment properties across hotel suites, student housing, rental apartments, and care niches to individual and institutional investors across Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Investment Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Investment Property Brokerage (SFR/Small Multifamily) (BPAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Purpose & Alternative Asset Brokerage (BPAJABAH)

Keywords

• Real estate brokerage
• Property investment advisory
• Residential real estate
• Investment consulting
• Rental apartments

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerpen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Sales Brokerage: Commission on sale of real estate projects to investors and end-users. Fees range from 3.63% to 12.1% (incl. VAT) depending on transaction conditions.
2. Real Estate Rental Brokerage: Commission on rental transactions. Fees range from 10.07% to 12.10% (incl. VAT) for rental terms less than or more than one year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Realis Immo is a Belgian Private Real Estate Investment Advisor that brokers and screens residential real estate investment projects — including hotel suites, student housing, rental apartments, and care residences — for individual investors. Every project is vetted through the proprietary RIS-label (Realis Investment Selection) quality screening on location, yield, value appreciation, and price-quality ratio. The firm matches investor profiles and budgets to curated projects and arranges guaranteed rental income and professional property management with operator partners.

Product overview

Realis Immo is a Belgian real estate investment company founded in 1999, operating as a 'Private Real Estate Investment Agent' that specializes in all-in investment formulas for residential real estate. The company offers a portfolio of property investment products across several niches: hotel suites (The National Hotel, Urban Yard), student housing (Urban YETI), rental apartments (Novia, The Golden Quarter), and care properties. All projects are screened through the proprietary RIS-label (REALIS Investment Selection) quality certification, which ensures compliance with strict criteria for location, value appreciation, yield, price-quality ratio, and quality. The company provides complete investment advisory services including guaranteed rental income, professional property management, and personalized investment guidance through experienced Personal Agents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RIS-label (Realis Investment Selection): A quality label developed by REALIS to screen all projects on location, value appreciation, returns, price-quality ratio, and quality aspects.

Products and services

• Urban YETI

Quantifiable outcome

• Net yields of 3.28% to 8% depending on project type and financing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CENTURY 21 BeneluxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with CENTURY 21 Benelux leveraging their network of real estate professionals to reach more investors. CENTURY 21 Benelux selected Realis as a partner for their expertise in investment properties.
• Van Breda Immo ConsultminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive partnership with Van Breda Immo Consult, a professional real estate consultancy, to expand reach among potential investors seeking reliable property investments.
• Thomas & Piron (Developer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the largest developer in Wallonia for the Novia project in Namur. Thomas & Piron brings development expertise while Realis provides investment sales and customer acquisition.
• Gands (Developer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Gands developer for the YUST (Young Urban Style) project in Antwerp. Joint development of innovative urban living concept with 97 citylofts, smart services, and shared spaces.
• Everland (Hotel Operator)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional hotel operator for Yadoya hotel investment projects. Everland manages day-to-day operations, rental collection, and maintenance. Operator has similar projects in London and Bruges.
• Senior Assist (Care Facility Operator)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional care facility operator for healthcare real estate investments (e.g., GOODLIFE Borsbeek, Moutershof). Provides guaranteed rental income and professional resident care management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dewaele Vastgoed: Established Belgian full-service real estate brokerage with residential, commercial and investment offerings. Comparable to REALIS on Belgian residential-investment brokerage with a wider office footprint and broader service catalogue.
• Sotheby's International Realty Belgium: International luxury real estate brand with Belgian affiliate offices. Comparable as a brokerage serving HNW and investment-property buyers in the same premium Belgian residential segments.
• RE/MAX Belgium: Global real estate franchise active in Belgium through franchisee brokers. Comparable as a residential investment-property intermediary operating through licensed agent networks across the same Belgian geography.
• Engel & Völkers Belgium: International premium real estate franchise with Belgian offices serving residential and investment clientele. Comparable premium-tier brokerage targeting similar HNW and investment-property segments in Belgium.

Emerging players

• Homefin: Belgian real estate investment advisory firm focused on residential buy-to-let opportunities. Comparable in investor-targeting pitch (stable rental income, professional management) although operating with a smaller project footprint than REALIS.

Regional players

• Trevi Group: Belgian real estate services group active in brokerage, syndicates and property management. Comparable in scope of services (brokerage + management) and in Belgian residential-investment focus.
• Immo Pas: Belgian real estate advisory firm focused on investment properties and new-build sales. Comparable in product mix (new-build investment units) and Belgian-residential mid-market positioning.
• Lannoo Vastgoed: Belgian real estate broker active in new-build sales and investment properties in Flanders. Comparable regional broker with similar new-build investment and residential brokerage offering.

Direct peers

• CENTURY 21 Benelux: International real estate brokerage franchise operating across Belgium with a network of local agents. Directly comparable as both a transactional broker and an active GTM partner of REALIS for investment-property distribution.
• We Invest: Belgian residential real estate broker with multiple regional offices. Directly comparable mid-sized Belgian brokerage competing for similar residential sale and rental mandates, including investment-property sellers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/realisimmo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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