Real Estate Broker for Alves and Howell Realty is Brazilian native Renato Alves, whose work ethic follows in the footsteps of his diligent parents.
Alves, from São Paulo, earned degrees in civil engineering and mathematics in Brazil where he worked in the construction and banking industries and later as a professor of mathematics at a renowned school in Vila Mariana in São Paulo until 2009, when his desire to live in another country and learn about other cultures drew him to the United States.
In 2013, he graduated with honors from the International Academy of Design and Technology in Tampa with a bachelor’s degree in interior architecture. While in college in the United States, he began writing a blog, “A Brazilian Land of Uncle Sam,” which led him to do renovation and decorating work for numerous Brazilians. The blog, which has received recognition worldwide, brought Alves to the forefront of the Orlando real estate industry where he began working after graduation, when a colleague’s husband invited him to work as a real estate agent.
His passion for construction, architecture, and interior decorating led him to dual careers while he earned his real estate license in 2013.
Since then, he has worked as a realtor and an interior designer in Orlando where he has sold, renovated, and/or decorated more than 60 properties for his clients—most of whom are Brazilians acquiring vacation and rental properties, as well as families purchasing homes and immigrating to the United States.
In 2014, Alves opened his own design décor company called Studio R Design (now Alves and Howell Design). Three years later, he took out his broker’s license and founded Uno Realty Group, now rebranded as Alves and Howell Realty.
Alves is known for his work ethic, transparency, integrity, and constant search for excellence as he seeks to help fellow Brazilians accomplish the same dream he had when he moved to the United States: home ownership.
His clients can feel at ease knowing they are under the guidance of someone who not only knows the real estate process from start to finish, but who also strives to achieve excellence in a personal, thoughtful way. Many of Alves’ clients have become his friends.
Today, Alves works with both Brazilian and American clients at Alves and Howell Realty, where he—together with his professional, resolute staff—guides clients in making the American dream of home ownership come true.
Home Types:
House, Condo, Lot/Land, Townhouse, Co-op
Languages Spoken:
English, Italian, Portuguese
Years of Experience:
23
Education:
International Academy of Design and Technology in Tampa
