Selling Your House
with Marcela Real Estate
Dealing with the sale a property in a foreign country can be frightening, especially when a strong language barrier exists, but once terms and procedures are explained, we will realise that, fortunately, things are not as complicated as they seemed.
Required Documents
In order to promote your property and verify all necessary information, we are required by law to have copies of the following documents:
- Land Registration Document (Certidao Predial);
- Tax Registration Document (Caderneta Predial);
- Habitation Licence
- Habitation Licence (Licença de Habitação ou Utilização);
- House Plans/Project Plans;
- Energy Certificate (Certificado Energético);
- Passport or Other I.D. document;
- Portuguese Tax Identification Document (Cartão de Contribuinte).
If you don’t have or can’t find all the documents, don’t worry, we will help you find or apply for them.
Key Steps for Sellers
In order to promote your property and verify all necessary information, we are required by law to have copies of the following documents:
- Ensure all municipal rates, taxes, and condominium fees are up to date.
- Settle all utility bills or transfer them to the new owner.
- Engage a licensed Real Estate Agency and a legal representative for smooth transactions.
- Complete essential contracts: Promissory Contract and Transfer Deed.
- Address Capital Gains Tax, if applicable.
- Obtain an energy certificate for the property.
- Following these steps ensures a smooth and efficient property sale in Portugal.
Why Choose Marcela Real Estate?
- A fully licensed Real Estate Agent operating successfully in the Algarve for more than 25 years;
- Promotion through more than 20 International property portals and 132 agency partnerships worldwide;
- Access to a database of over 32,000 clients from numerous nationalities;
- Prior qualification of all potential buyers before viewing;
- A team of 21 experienced sales professionals speaking 10 languages;
- Valuation advice based on professional training and market experience.
Terms and Conditions
Contract Scheme
We work to provide you with a complete and personalized service in order to promote and maximize the possibility of selling your property. Our services adapt to your needs and you can choose one of the following options:
- Exclusivity Regime: We recommend this option to all our customers as it is the service most likely to maximizes and enhances the sale of your property. Exclusivity implies that only Marcela Properties has the right to promote the property during its period of validity. Talk to us to know more about the advantages of having your property marketed Exclusively by Marcela Properties
- Non-Exclusive Regime: As an alternative to the previous option, if you wish to work with more than one real estate agency or you simply do not intend to work on an exclusive basis, you can choose a non-exclusive regime.
Contract Duration: The duration of the mediation agreement with Marcela Property has a standard term of 12 months. However, the duration can be adjusted according to your needs.
Agreements may also be terminated by both parties subject to specified prior notification. Contact us for more information and to present a personalized proposal.
Testimonials
” We used Marcela Properties in Aljezur to sell our house and the sale couldn’t have been better. We got personal attention and they actively marketed our house and avoided those people who were not serious potential buyers. The process was clear and they were helpful and efficient. Well done Graeme and Helen. Many thanks. “
” I have only good experiences with your role when I bought my property in Aljezur. Everything was working perfect with no problems. For me it will be easy to recommend your services for my friends, or other people. “
” If you are looking for an estate agent to sell your property in the Algarve I would highly recommend you contact Helen at marcela properties. I found the service I received to be professional and honest and I had every confidence that Helen would strive to sell my property, which of course she did ! If you need to sell you need to see Hel.”
” We purchased our house in Vale da Telha through Helen Sands at Marcela Propriedades in Aljezur. We were delighted with the service above and beyond the duty of an Estate Agent – nothing was too much trouble – the purchase process went smoothly thanks to Helen’s professionalism and we became proud owners of our house within weeks.”
” Gostámos muito da casa alugada. Correu tudo de acordo com as nossas melhores expetativas e tivemos muita sorte com o tempo. “
” Thank you for transferring back the deposit.
We had a very nice stay in Sagres, weather was as perfect as the house. We hope to come back next year for a longer stay. “
” We’ve had a lovely time thanks Jorge – couldn’t have been better, except maybe a few degrees warmer – a bit cold for Australians to want to swim!! We’d definitely recommend sagres and the house to others and will visit again if we get the opportunity
Kind regards”
” Hi Anja & Isabel, Thank you for your email and the assistance given by both yourself and Isabel; the sale was very quick and relatively painless(these things are never easy)- that must be one of the fastest sales that you have had I would think!
Thanks again, Kind regards, Steve and Denise Phelps “
” Chere anja, cordialement nous avons la chance de vous rencontrer lorsque nous prospections en algarve votre ecoute et votre professionnalisme a permis de bien cibler le type de bien que nous recherchions et ainsi de trouver de facon extremement rapide. Votre accompagnement lors de l’achat et durant les demarches administratives a ete un atout indeniable. Par ailleurs vos conseils et les rencontres que vous avez permis faciliteront notre arrivee sur place christophe boge encore merci “
” Thank you, Anja, and Marcela for all the support and opportunities you have allowed us.
We have now bought 3 properties and your professionalism has been outstanding.
We will highly recommend you to our family and friends.
All the best. “
” Anja Scheck did a great job in selling my property
Thanks “
” We are writing you to commend one of your employees Monica Rio.
We’ve contacted her by email in several occasions to help us find an apartment in Lagos and in all the occasions she provided us immediate assistance, she’s being really helpful, quick in response and very effective. We’ve been really impressed by the great job she did for us and we thought you might like to know that you have a very valuable employee in your team. “
” Anja helped us through quite a complicated property purchase in Lagos, and we could not have done it without her! From finding a good range of properties, through to managing the offer and purchase process, and even recommending an architect, Marcela properties did a great job. “
” Thank you Andriy.
The service that you provided was efficient, professional and excellent at all stages of the sales process, in particular your knowledge of the local market and liaising with the purchasers.
Thank you for your hard work.
Regards “
” I used Marcela Properties to buy a villa in Carrapateira, due to COVID I was not able to go to Portugal during the purchase.
Helen managed the whole process perfectly, she was always prompt to reply and helped us with detailed digital records of the property. “
” For the sale of our house in Praia da Luz, we called on the Marcela agency.
Our contact, Andriy, accompanied us during the three months of finding a buyer.
Although not speaking French, Andriy has always corresponded with us in our language. “
” I found Andriy to be extremely helpful and efficient in guiding me through the process of purchasing my property.
I would not hesitate to recommend his services at Marcela Properties in Praia da Luz. “
” Mrs. Scheck took care of us perfectly and is a valuable contact person even after the purchase.
We are absolutely satisfied with her work, especially since we don’t always make it easy for her.
Very good work, Anja “
” Andriy, thank you for being an utmost professional throughout this whole process and staying on top of the situation with excellent communications. “
” Whether you are buying or selling a property, Marcelaproperties offers a professional and attentive service.
I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Best wishes “
” Very professional, fast, down to every detail and personal service by Anja Scheck.
Highly recommended “
” We were both very pleased with Marcela Properties and in particular Anja Scheck, who was efficient, trustworthy and gave excellent communication throughout making the buying process a painless experience.
Regards, “
” Good afternoon Mr. Andriy, It is with pleasure that we will recommend your services.
From the beginning of the process until the last day, you have shown to us with commitment, organization and interest in the whole process in the purchase of our house, facilitating all the bureaucratic work and the like. “
” We were very well looked after, advised and accompanied from the very beginning….
Even beyond the sale, we always had a great German-speaking contact person with Anja….
Thank you very much.
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