About Us

Marcelo Buril has called Athens, GA home since 1999 — long enough to watch it grow into that rare blend of small-town roots and big-city amenities, with the infrastructure to match. He came from Recife, Brazil, with a Civil Engineering degree, planning to return home after studying English at UGA — instead, he stayed, and after nearly two decades in corporate operations, moved into work that put relationships first: real estate.

Today, Marcelo is a Realtor with Greater Athens Properties and a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator. He works with clients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Outside of work, he volunteers with Casa de Amistad, an Athens nonprofit offering free ESL and GED classes, and plays guitar in a local blues band that hosts a monthly jam at Athentic Brewing Co.

Marcelo’s approach to every transaction comes down to three things: understanding your real situation, knowing the true cost, and moving forward only once you feel confident. Clarity before you commit.