Off-Market Real Estate Investment
MERKAO connects verified investors with exclusive off-market opportunities, from real estate to private business deals, across Europe and beyond.

Lisbon, Portugal
€14,000,000
Lisbon, Portugal
€18,000,000
Kedungu, Tabanan, Bali
€1,500,000
Lisbon, Portugal
€9,000,000
Fernando de la Mora, Asunción, Paraguay
€60,000,000
San Bernardino, Cordillera, Paraguay
€1,675,000
Caapucú, Paraguarí, Paraguay
€27,000,000
Lisbon, Portugal
€30,000,000
Lisbon, Portugal
€42,000,000
Sintra, Portugal
€2,000,000
Porto, Portugal
€8,500,000
Tumbak Bayuh, Canggu, Bali
€6,800,000The highest-value assets, whether real estate, land, or private business deals, rarely appear on public platforms. They move through closed networks and relationships built over decades.

A streamlined journey through curated access, market intelligence, and full transaction support.
Tell us your criteria. Every listing is verified, every investor qualified. Our matching engine surfaces only opportunities that meet institutional-grade standards — no noise, no public exposure.
Explore Listings →Both parties are KYC-verified within 48 hours. NDAs are executed digitally, confidential data rooms open, and proprietary analytics give you an edge before the deal goes public.
Get Verified →From LOI to close — advisory support, deal structuring, due diligence coordination, and transaction management. Everything built into the platform so you can focus on the investment decision.
Our Services →Access pre-vetted off-market deals matched to your investment thesis. From single assets to portfolio acquisitions.
Institutional funds, family offices, and private investorsSell discreetly to qualified buyers without public exposure. Full confidentiality from listing to close.
Developers, asset holders, and estate managersExpand your deal flow with verified off-market inventory. Co-broker with confidence across borders.
Licensed brokers, boutique firms, and global networksSupport your clients with market intelligence, deal structuring, and transaction advisory.
Legal counsel, tax advisors, and wealth managersEverything you need to know about off-market real estate investing with MERKAO.
Off-market real estate is property sold privately without public advertising or online listings. These transactions happen between pre-qualified buyers and sellers through trusted intermediaries like MERKAO. Off-market deals represent a significant share of premium transactions globally, offering buyers reduced competition and often more favourable pricing.
Sellers choose off-market for confidentiality, speed, and control. Public listings can devalue assets by signalling distress, unsettling tenants, or alerting competitors. Off-market transactions ensure only serious, pre-qualified buyers access the opportunity — protecting the interests of both parties.
MERKAO operates across 4+ markets spanning Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia. Each market is supported by local partners with deep regulatory and commercial expertise.
Join a verified network of investors, owners, and agencies operating at the highest level of the market.
Our verification includes identity confirmation, proof of funds, and an investment criteria assessment. The process takes 24-48 hours. Once verified, you receive curated deal flow matched to your specific investment thesis, with full NDA protection on all confidential materials.
We specialise in commercial real estate, hotel and hospitality assets, development projects, and operating businesses. Our portfolio spans off-market acquisitions, value-add conversions, and turnkey investments across multiple asset classes and geographies.
Yes. Through our established partner network in each market, MERKAO coordinates the full ecosystem: legal counsel, banking and finance, accounting and tax advisory, architecture, project management, and construction oversight. We manage everything so you can focus on the investment decision.
From initial introduction to closing, off-market transactions typically take 60-90 days. Our structured process includes pre-screening (48h), due diligence (2-4 weeks), negotiation (1-2 weeks), and closing (2-4 weeks). Timelines vary by jurisdiction and deal complexity.
Absolutely. We work with international investors across all our markets. Each jurisdiction has different ownership rules, tax frameworks, and structuring requirements — our local partners handle all regulatory and legal formalities so you can invest with confidence regardless of your nationality.