CHORD Real Estate has announced the third annual Invest Panama Summit, set to take place January 14-17, 2027, in Panama City, Panama. The four-day guided experience is designed to give prospective buyers and investors direct access to Panama's real estate market, moving beyond remote research to immersive, on-site evaluation.

The summit builds on the second annual event held in May 2026, which drew twelve participants from across North America. The upcoming edition is expected to attract a larger group, reflecting growing interest in Panama as a destination for real estate investment. That interest is tied to factors frequently cited by international buyers, including Panama's use of the U.S. dollar alongside the local balboa, its residency programs linked to property investment, and its position as a hub connecting North and South America.

The program opens with a welcome reception on Thursday evening, giving attendees the opportunity to meet CHORD's principals and fellow participants before the property tours begin. Friday and Saturday are devoted to visits across Panama City's primary development zones, including established urban districts, waterfront communities, and master-planned residential projects. On Saturday, the tour extends to Panama's Pacific coast, covering the Chame District and Playa Caracol, where major resort and residential brands are currently under construction. Sunday offers leisure time in the city before departure.

Participants will meet directly with developers, walk active construction sites, and tour the areas and projects they have been researching remotely. Feedback from previous summits has been consistent: attendees describe the on-the-ground experience as categorically different from anything research alone can produce, and several have entered negotiations on properties during the summit itself. This emphasis on in-person due diligence reflects a broader principle in international property buying, where site condition, construction progress, and neighborhood context can be difficult to verify remotely.

"Every market has its nuances," said Steve Luther, founder of CHORD Real Estate. "The best way to understand what you are actually buying is to see it yourself, meet the people behind it, and ask your questions in person. That is what the summit is built around."

Panama's real estate market varies significantly by zone, and each area on the itinerary carries its own characteristics, price points, and considerations. The summit format is designed to give participants the context needed to evaluate which opportunities align with their specific goals, whether that is a second home, a rental property, or a residency-linked purchase. As the third iteration of the event, the summit also offers prospective attendees the chance to draw on the experiences of previous participants when weighing whether an immersive, guided format suits their approach to evaluating a foreign market.

Registration is now open at chordrealestate.com/investpanamasummit. Spots are limited and allocated on a first-come basis, and prospective participants are encouraged to reach out early to discuss the program and reserve their place. For more information, visit chordrealestate.com/investpanamasummit or contact CHORD Real Estate at info@chordrealestate.com or (615) 988-1001.

The summit underscores the importance of firsthand experience in international real estate transactions, where nuances can significantly affect investment decisions. By facilitating direct interaction with developers and active construction sites, CHORD aims to bridge the gap between remote research and informed purchasing.