MANILA – Filipinohomes welcomed a fresh batch of aspiring real estate professionals with a New Agents Starter Kit session held at its Metro Manila office on May 6, 2026. The training is a standard part of the network’s onboarding process, designed to equip recruits with the fundamental tools, systems, and knowledge required for accreditation and a successful career launch.

The session covered accreditation requirements with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), how to access Filipinohomes’ national property database, and the use of digital marketing tools for prospecting and client management. New agents also learned how to tap into the network’s mentorship program, which pairs beginners with experienced unit managers.

Recent Filipinohomes momentum in Metro Manila

The Starter Kit session follows a series of Filipinohomes activities in the capital region over the past two weeks. On April 21, Team Direct Brokers and its agents signed contracts at the network’s Manila office, adding a dedicated brokerage team to the local roster. On May 6, the same day as the Starter Kit session, Team VIP Luzon held its contract signing, further expanding the network’s presence in Metro Manila. These back‑to‑back events underscore Filipinohomes’ commitment to building a strong, professionally accredited sales force in the country’s largest real estate market.

Why Metro Manila remains a 2026 real estate anchor

Metro Manila continues to be the country’s primary real estate engine, with residential demand showing early signs of recovery. Leechiu Property Consultants reported a 19 percent year‑on‑year increase in residential condo sales in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 7,732 units, driven largely by end‑user buyers and developer incentives.

Colliers Philippines noted that while 30,000 residential units remain unsold and ready‑for‑occupancy in the capital, developers are offering attractive promotions, extended payment terms, and rent‑to‑own schemes to capture mid‑income buyers. The C5 Corridor and Katipunan areas are seeing peak demand, with select projects achieving up to 100 percent take‑up, driven by proximity to schools, universities, and business districts like Ortigas and Makati.

Infrastructure catalysts and buyer priorities

Infrastructure development is expected to play a “critical catalyst” role in Metro Manila’s property growth in 2026. Key projects such as the Cavite‑Laguna Expressway (CALAX), C5 South Link Expressway, and the NLEx‑SLEx Connector Road are expected to support property sector growth by improving connectivity across the capital and surrounding provinces.

At the same time, a shift in buyer priorities is reshaping demand patterns. Homebuyers are increasingly prioritizing practicality, accessibility, and long‑term value over prestige. South Metro Manila’s Sucat district in Parañaque is emerging as a residential hub, benefiting from direct access to major road networks such as the South Luzon Expressway and the Skyway, as well as ongoing infrastructure projects including the LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension.

Affordable housing and 4PH expansion

The national government’s Expanded 4PH Program continues to be a major driver of affordable housing in the capital and surrounding regions. The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) reported that more than 423,000 housing units have been built or financed since 2022. Pag‑IBIG Fund offers a subsidized 3 percent home loan rate for qualified socialized housing buyers, with OFWs exempted from the monthly salary cap and placed among priority beneficiaries.

Recent milestones include the turnover of the first horizontal socialized housing units under 4PH, delivering 415 house‑and‑lot packages in Occidental Mindoro. In Metro Manila itself, projects worth ₱700 million are being implemented in San Juan, Manila, and Navotas as part of the government’s resettlement program for informal settler families.

Building a stronger sales force in the capital

For the new agents who completed the Starter Kit session, the next steps include completing DHSUD accreditation, setting up their personal agent websites, and being paired with a unit manager for hands‑on field training. The Metro Manila office, which also hosted the recent Team VIP Luzon contract signing, provides a central base for agents serving the capital region and nearby provinces.

With Metro Manila’s residential market showing early demand recovery, infrastructure projects advancing, and the Expanded 4PH Program expanding affordable housing options, the May 6 Starter Kit session positions a fresh batch of agents to help meet the needs of homebuyers and investors in the country’s largest real estate market, backed by the full resources of Filipinohomes, the Philippines’ largest real estate network.