SANTO DOMINGO – “Family isn’t a challenge, it’s our greatest competitive advantage,” say Manuel and Miguel Vásquez, brothers and co-founders of RE/MAX Capital. With nine years of combined experience in the real estate sector, they have consolidated a business model that connects developers, investors, and agents with a long-term vision.
Both began their professional careers working on various projects in the sector. In 2023, they decided to found a company that would allow them to consolidate their experience and build a results-oriented structure. “We have spent nine years building our careers together in the real estate sector and two years driving a project that was born with the vision of becoming the meeting point between developers, investors, and agents who seek to do business with purpose,” they explain.
Defined roles, shared vision
The brothers' working relationship is based on respect, communication, and trust. "We know when to talk like brothers and when to act like businesspeople," they say. This dynamic has allowed them to maintain a professional environment within the company, without family ties interfering with performance.
Manuel Vásquez is in charge of the commercial and expansion area. His role focuses on establishing strategic alliances, boosting sales, and positioning projects in the market. "He's the one on the ground, making things happen, building relationships, closing deals, and keeping the fire of growth burning," they say.
Miguel Vásquez leads the administrative, financial, and operational side. His responsibility is to organize internal processes, manage resources, and ensure the company's financial stability. "He's the one who transforms ideas into structure, who brings balance to the speed, and who keeps the helm steady so the company moves forward with vision and strength," they explain.
They both agree that the key to their success has been recognizing their differences as strengths. “Miguel is more strategic, detail-oriented, and structured; Manuel is more dynamic, visionary, and results-driven,” they say. This complementarity has been fundamental to their company's sustained growth.
“We don’t compete, we complement each other,” they say. This phrase sums up the philosophy behind their work model. The division of roles allows them to move forward with clarity, avoiding conflicts and maximizing their individual capabilities.
The family as a business driver
“We don’t compete, we complement each other,” the Vásquez brothers state. (External source).
Family is central to their lives. “Family is our starting point and our destination. Everything we do has a purpose that goes beyond business: to leave a legacy,” they explain. In their experience, family values directly influence how they manage their company.
From their perspective, family ties bring benefits to business growth. “Family ties bring trust, commitment, and a long-term vision. When you work with someone you’ve known forever, there’s no room for doubt: only for moving forward,” they explain.
For those who want to start a family business, they recommend doing so with a structured approach. “They should be bold, but they should do it with a structured approach. Working as a family isn't easy, but when there are defined roles, respect, and communication, the results are powerful,” they advise.
The Vásquez brothers' experience demonstrates how a family relationship can be integrated into the business world through management based on clear roles, mutual respect, and a shared vision. "Everything we do has a purpose that goes beyond business: to leave a legacy," they conclude.
