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.
Thinking of selling or letting your property? Book a Valuation
Contact us by using the form below for a valuation or just to find out more about how to put your property on the market.