Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Palazzo Estate, founded by Marina Rizzotto Yakovleva, is part of the Berkshire Hathaway network, dedicated to providing an exceptional home buying and selling experience in Italy, defined by heritage, expertise, and timeless Italian charm.
Founded by the legendary American philanthropist Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway has become one of America’s most dynamic real estate networks, with over 55,000 agents and nearly 1,600 offices worldwide in 2025. The network operates across Europe, including Lake Como, Milan, the Tuscany Coast, Rome, London, Lisbon, and other key locations. Recognised as the “Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year” and “Most Trusted Real Estate Brand” in the 2020 Harris Poll EquiTrend Study, it also ranked fifth in Fortune’s “10 Most Admired Companies in
the World” in 2025.
With more than 15 years of experience in high-end luxury properties, villas, and flats across Italy, BHHS Palazzo Estate provides professional consultancy, offering tailored strategies with the utmost discretion. Operating from offices and showrooms in Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Milan, the Tuscany Coast, and Turin-Piedmont, the firm delivers a full suite of services for buyers and sellers, always with a touch of Italian charm and sophistication. This includes legal and technical guidance, property valuation, home staging, professional photography, translation, and international marketing. Additional services include concierge support, property management, renovation oversight, and post-purchase assistance.
The BHHS Palazzo Estate website engages an international audience from over 80 nationalities, while the globally recognised Berkshire Hathaway network receives beyond 16 million visits annually.
BHHS Palazzo Estate is committed to helping each client secure their ideal home and a sound investment. By combining deep local expertise with the internationally renowned Berkshire Hathaway network, the firm delivers a real estate experience defined by discretion, professionalism, and the elegance and allure of Italy’s most sought-after destinations and timeless lifestyle appeal.
