Meet Maria Isabel Santiago, Esq.
Always with a smile and a great spirit, María Isabel is passionate about partnering with her clients to achieve successful outcomes in every transaction she handles.
As a seasoned corporate lawyer, licensed real estate broker, and communications professional, she offers strategic guidance rooted in over a decade of experience. Her clients benefit from her dual perspective—legal and transactional—which allows her to anticipate challenges and deliver efficient, secure closings.
She develops tailored market analysis to empower buyers and sellers to make confident, data-driven decisions. Her legal training, combined with an unwavering commitment to client service, brings peace of mind to everyone she represents.
María Isabel holds a B.A. in Communications and a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico, and earned a Postgraduate Degree in International and European Law from the University of Antwerp in Belgium. She began her legal career working in corporate and transactional law, supporting real estate developers in complex financing projects under private and federal programs like HUD’s LIHTC initiative. This led to her passion for real estate—and her transition to licensed brokerage in 2016.
She is the founder of Reserve Real Estate and Reserve Law Firm, two independent entities designed to serve clients based on their unique needs. While both businesses operate separately, her expertise as a lawyer enhances the service experience at every step. Reserve Real Estate is known for its personalized approach and integrity-driven transactions, supported by in-house legal insight when needed.
María Isabel is known for her warm professionalism, negotiation skills, and long-term vision. Long after a property closes, her clients continue to rely on her for vetted referrals, strategic advice, and genuine support.
