Cecilia Varela · Luxury Realty Advisor
Comprehensive, personalized and exclusive service
for the acquisition of luxury realty
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Introduction
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Cecilia Varela: Your Trusted Expert in Luxury Property Investments.
As Cecilia Varela, Luxury Realty Advisor, I offer an exclusive, comprehensive, and personalized service that connects international investors with the finest luxury properties in Madrid. My approach focuses on identifying properties in both highly sought-after and emerging areas, selecting high-quality, high-value homes—from newly constructed properties to renovated residences or those with renovation potential.
I specialize in prime areas of Madrid, including the neighborhoods of Salamanca, Recoletos, Chamberí, Almagro, Justicia, Jerónimos, and El Viso.
With an extensive network of contacts that includes developers, architects, interior designers, notaries, lawyers, and tax advisors, I ensure that all my clients’ needs are met throughout their luxury property investment journey in Madrid.
From the client’s perspective
My clients value the confidence of knowing that the luxury properties in Madrid I select meet their exact needs. I value their time and take care of all the paperwork, offering a detailed and personalized service that optimizes each stage of the process. Listening carefully to my clients is key to understanding and protecting their interests, and finding the property that best fits their expectations.
Because of my experience with investors from Europe and Latin America, and my deep knowledge of the language and culture, I can anticipate their preferences and requirements. This allows each visit to be productive, as I focus on properties that meet the price range, quality, location and value that my clients seek.
From the developer’s perspective
My role is to connect investors with reliable developers who value their portfolios of luxury properties in Madrid. I conduct a thorough analysis of each client to select the properties that best fit their needs. My commitment is to introduce them to an ideal developer who values their product and offers unconditional support, always prioritizing the client’s interests to achieve the best possible deal.
Services
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My service as a Luxury Realty Advisor
I am dedicated to providing personalized attention, guiding clients through the entire purchasing process, and addressing all their concerns. My goal as Cecilia Varela, Luxury Realty Advisor, is to maximize my clients’ investments by facilitating efficient luxury property purchases in Madrid.
Thanks to my Mexican roots and extensive experience in Latin America, I understand the specific preferences and requirements of these investors.
I collaborate with top developers and real estate professionals to carry out construction and renovation projects, transforming properties into high-value assets with unique designs and exceptional quality.
Services Offered:
• Personalized advisory
• Exclusive property proposals
• Project management support
• Financial guidance
• Property acquisition
• Maximization of returns
Personalized advice
Understanding the client and defining their needs, their objectives and their search criteria.
I make my entire network of contacts available: architects, interior designers, art galleries, renovation companies, financial institutions, lawyers, tax specialists, and more.
Property proposal
Finding potential assets that fit the criteria previously established with the client.
I search for properties both in the real estate market and in the private market, as well as off-market options to which I have priority access. I evaluate the options and verify the documentation of each of the properties.
Project management support
Managing all the procedures necessary to carry out the investment.
These include obtaining the Foreigners' Identity Number (NIE), residency if needed, financing the purchase of the property through various banking institutions, and more.
Financial advice
Introduce the client to the best financial intermediaries.
I work with Spanish and Swiss banks to propose the financial strategies that best suit their interests.
Property purchase
Legal advice during all procedures before the Notary.
I support the client from the initial contract to signing the final purchase agreement.
Maximizing profits
I work with the best companies specializing in luxury property rentals.
I manage the transfer of ownership of all public services and coordinating new services such as internet and others.
Product
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High-value assets with unique designs and exceptional quality.
Access an exclusive portfolio of properties in the most desirable areas of Madrid.
About me
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“After 10 years in Madrid, with the last five immersed in the real estate industry, my goal is to continue guiding investors to the door of their dream home. Mexican by birth and Spanish by adoption, with the trust and knowledge of both countries I accompany my clients to successfully and safely complete their dream investment in Madrid.”
Cecilia Varela Thomas
A multicultural entrepreneur with a customer-focused approach, problem-solving expertise, and a solid background in International Trade.
I was born in Mexico and completed my studies in Canada and France. I lived and worked in New York for five years, and now, after more than 10 years in Madrid, I have gained in-depth knowledge of the real estate market and the needs of foreign investors.
My network of contacts and strategic vision allows for my positioning as a trusted advisor in luxury properties.
Since early 2025, I have been part of Spain Sotheby’s International Realty, as a Global External Advisor, granting access to an exclusive global network of properties and investors, and offering unparalleled opportunities to my clients.
Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty Logo are service marks licensed to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC and used with permission. Spain Sotheby’s International Realty fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated. Any services or products provided by independently owned and operated franchisees are not provided by, affiliated with or related to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC nor any of its affiliated companies.
Cecilia Varela in the media
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