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Exclusive Premier
Portugal Buyer's Agents
Your Compass to Safe and Secure Real Estate Ventures
Streamlined Home Buying, Ultimate Value, Full Support
We recognize the frustration of navigating repetitive and unclear online property listings. As your exclusive Portugal buyer’s agents, we eliminate this hassle by meticulously filtering through the clutter, identifying the finest properties, and partnering only with the most reputable seller agents. Our comprehensive services include making calls, visiting properties, conducting video tours, and more, ensuring a seamless and sophisticated property acquisition experience. Discover the full benefits of our elite EBA package, designed for discerning clients who value both exceptional service and intelligent savings.
Do you have these concerns?
- Navigating the Foreign Market with Precision: Understanding the intricacies of the Portuguese real estate market can be complex, but with our expert guidance, you will navigate local laws, regulations, and market trends with ease.
- Legal and Financial Security: Your investment’s legal soundness and financial security are our top priorities. We provide comprehensive legal assistance and robust financial services to protect your assets, ensuring every aspect of your investment is secure.
- Overcoming Language Barriers: Language should never impede your progress. Our bilingual team guarantees clear communication and understanding throughout the entire process, ensuring you are always well-informed and confident in your decisions.
- Transparency and Hidden Costs: Concerned about hidden expenses? Our transparent fee structure eliminates surprises, offering an all-inclusive package at a one-time cost. This comprehensive service covers everything you need, leveraging our expertise, streamlined processes, and extensive network to maximize your savings and investment value.
Experience unparalleled service and confidence with our premier offerings, designed to make your property acquisition in Portugal seamless and rewarding.
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Premier Property Acquisition Package:
Navigating the complexities of purchasing property in Portugal can be challenging, but with our expert guidance, your experience will be seamless and rewarding.
Our premier all-inclusive package, offered at a one-time investment, ensures complete transparency and eliminates unexpected charges while maximizing your savings. This comprehensive package includes meticulous document research and title surveys, contract drafting and revision by top-tier lawyers, thorough structural inspections by certified third-party experts, and dual appraisals (both independent and bank). We also manage mortgage coordination, including submissions to multiple banks, and provide virtual tours, property videos, on-site visits, and in-depth market analysis.
Our elite services extend to expert negotiation, tax payment guidance, communication and translation services, on-site support for closing and contract signing, as well as power of attorney services and authentications.
With us, you receive a sophisticated, all-encompassing package designed to make your property acquisition journey in Portugal smooth, stress-free, and exceptionally rewarding.
Elevate Your Investment Experience
At Brint, as your Exclusive Portugal Buyer’s Agents, we cater to discerning clients who value both savings and superior service. Our mission is to optimize your investment by leveraging our expertise and exclusive strategies. We secure advantageous bank pre-approvals and leverage cash offers to place you at the forefront of negotiations, ensuring you receive the best possible terms.
Our efficiency and meticulous attention to detail set us apart. Seller agents recognize our dedication to working with serious buyers, which not only streamlines the buying process but also enhances our esteemed reputation for reliability and excellence.
Our nationwide network is a cornerstone of our success. With exclusive access to off-market properties, we offer you opportunities beyond the reach of the general public. Our extensive connections enable us to identify and collaborate with the best partners for each unique scenario, whether it requires aggressive negotiation or swift deal closures. This, combined with our trusted reputation, empowers us to present you with the finest options and negotiate from a position of unmatched strength.
Experience the difference with Exclusive Portugal Buyer’s Agents—where premium service meets exceptional value.
Brint had the privilege to help Michael and his family to buy their house here, as their exclusive Portugal buyer's agent.
We asked him to share his experience as a seasoned real estate investor in the US, buying in Portugal. Here is his testimonial:
Complete Real Estate Process explained by our clients Malika and Nihil
Malika and Nikhil watched our videos on youtube, researched our site, and contacted our team in December 2021. By April 2022 they had their keys, and the entire process was by proxy!
OUR EXCLUSIVE ‘EBA PACKAGE’ & BUYING PROCESS
“you completely filtered all the stress for us!” – Nikhil and Malika
Most services below are included in our EBA package.
1. Initial Meeting
Complimentary Buyer Consultation Following Qualification:: During our planning session, we determine your homebuying goals and establish a customized timeline to suit your needs.
2. Local Documentation
Facilitating NIF (Social Security Number for Fiscal Needs), fiscal representation and remote bank account opening - Takes approximetely 1 week for NIF and 4 weeks for Bank Openning.
Comprehensive assistance in the loan process (when needed), loan interview to calculate your Debt to Income ratio, a Loan Dossier, & the submission of applications to multiple banks for pre-approval.
4. Property Search
Actively scouring listings, databases, and partners to identify properties that align with your criteria and providing access to off-market properties when available.
5. Property Showings
Coordinating property viewings, which may include video recordings and live video tours, and accompanying you to viewings to offer insights and advice.
6. Market Analysis
Performing a comprehensive market analysis of the local real estate market, which includes offering valuable insights into recent sales, market trends, and pricing.
7. Price Assessment
Conducting a property internal price assessment, which involves evaluating the property's history, comparing it to similar sales, and determining the price per square meter.
8. independent appraisal
Obtaining an independent appraisal by a certified agent to assess the property's condition, value, and potential, as well as identify any potential issues or concerns.
9. property inspection
Guidance on potential issues that may arise, all done by a third party inspection company before making an offer to leverage negotiations effectively.
10. Offer & Negotiation
Negotiating with sellers or their representatives on your behalf to secure the most favorable deal, all while ensuring protection through contingencies.
11. Docs Initial Check
Conducting an initial check of property documents to ensure alignment with the actual floor plan, local regulations, and Title Survey.
12. Contract Draft & Sign:
Reviewing and translating the CPCV contract and associated docs through lawyers, and signing on your behalf with a Power of Attorney when needed.
13. Closing Scheduling
Coordinating with multiple parties (lawyers, notaries, seller agents, property owners, etc.), issuing tax guides and assisting with their payment
14. Insurances
Coordinating and connecting you with a trusted insurance broker for your protection, with the goal of securing better rates and a lower APR/TAEG.
15. Final Docs Check
Conducting a final check on documents and title to ensure compliance, and ensuring accurate and timely completion of all necessary paperwork.
16. Closing Support
guiding and translating for you throughout the closing process, and facilitating the signing of the deed with a Power of Attorney when necessary.
17. Money Transfers
Facilitating money transfer by referring you to a trusted partner for smoother transactions and real savings on currency exchange.
18. Post Care
Real Assistance with home-related services, such as utility connections and deep cleaning when necessary.
19. Property Management
For investment purchases, we partner and coordinate rental agents to provide exceptional property management services.
SECURITY
We prioritize your privacy and security, ensuring the strictest confidentiality when it comes to handling your personal and financial information.
Investors Concierge
We provide comprehensive support, from business setup to interior design, connecting you with necessary parties for a seamless investment process.
As your one-stop solution, we assist with relocation, offering visa support through legal professionals, and addressing various other essential requirements.
EDUCATION
We provide expert guidance on the real estate market, neighborhoods, and home-buying strategies, along with essential information on the legal and financial aspects of home buying.
CUSTOMIZATION
Our services are tailored to your unique needs and preferences, adapting to changing circumstances throughout your homebuying journey.
Main Differences between Exclusive Portugal Buyer's Agents
and Traditional Real Estate Agents
- As your Exclusive Portugal Buyers agents, we significantly expedite the property buying process through our targeted property searches, tailored specifically to your needs, and our in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market. We streamline the entire process, from initial searching to closing, by efficiently coordinating with various parties and utilizing our expert negotiation skills to secure the best deals. Our ability to identify and address potential issues in properties or contracts early on prevents time-consuming complications later. Furthermore, our personalized advice and support throughout the buying journey facilitate quicker decision-making and minimize the time you spend on research and dealing with uncertainties, making the entire experience more efficient and less time-consuming for you.
- Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents (EBAs): EBAs provide an all-encompassing service that includes coordination of the mortgage process, conducting title surveys, thorough documents research, and ensuring legal protection with contract drafts reviewed by lawyers. We also manage property inspections, arrange for dual appraisals (internal and external), assist in acquiring insurance, and engage in bank bidding to secure better mortgage terms. This comprehensive approach ensures a smooth, end-to-end process for the buyer.
- In Portugal’s real estate market, the absence of a centralized MLS creates unique challenges with its multitude of listings varying in details. As Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents, we bridge this gap by blending a comprehensive nationwide overview with the nuanced understanding of local premium agents in different regions. This dual approach unites the best of both worlds, allowing us to efficiently sift through the diverse property options. We collaborate effectively with reputable seller agents across the country, forming valuable partnerships in every transaction. Our robust nationwide network and quality connections open doors to exclusive off-market properties, expanding the spectrum of investment opportunities for our clients. Our operations span key areas including the Madeira and Azores Islands, Algarve, Alentejo, Lisbon, Silver Coast, Porto, and the North region. This wide coverage, combined with local expertise, ensures that we not only find the best properties but also match them to the ideal locations that align with our clients’ unique lifestyle or investment goals.
- AS YOUR EXCLUSIVE PORTUGAL BUYERS AGENTS, we provide access to unlimited inventory, presenting all available options in the market, regardless of who has the listing. We also offer exclusive entry to hundreds of off-market properties through our national partners. This ensures you have an unparalleled selection of options at your fingertips and are exposed to the widest possible range of properties that fit your criteria.
- Traditional real estate agents, while adhering to ethical standards, naturally focus on promoting properties listed by their agency first. This practice is a standard approach worldwide; as seller’s agents, they have a commitment to prioritize the properties entrusted to them by owners. Their primary aim is to sell these listings, and therefore, they often show their own and their colleagues’ listings before exploring options from other agencies. This inherent focus on their listings can sometimes restrict the initial variety of choices presented to buyers, contrasting with Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents who offer a wide array of properties from various sources right from the beginning.
As Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents, our negotiation strategy is entirely focused on advancing the buyer’s interests. We operate without any conflict of interest, as we never represent sellers. This singular focus allows us to adopt an aggressive stance in negotiations, ensuring that we pursue the most favorable terms and conditions exclusively for our clients. Our commitment is to secure the best possible deal, whether that involves lower prices, better terms, or advantageous contingencies. Our role is to be advocates for our buyers, using every piece of information and market insight to their advantage.
Our fiduciary duty as Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents is unequivocally aligned with the buyer. This commitment encompasses loyalty, confidentiality, diligence, and obedience exclusively towards our client’s interests. We are obligated to provide unbiased and honest advice, prioritize the buyer’s financial interests, and maintain absolute discretion in all dealings. Our actions and recommendations are driven solely by what is most beneficial for the buyer, ensuring that their objectives are met.
Our expertise as Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents is rooted in a deep understanding of the real estate market from a buyer’s perspective. We specialize in identifying factors that are crucial for buyers, such as the potential for future resale value, the growth prospects of different neighborhoods, and the long-term benefits of specific property features. Our goal is to equip you with all the information you need to make a well-informed decision, ensuring that your purchase is not only suitable for your current needs but also a valuable asset in the future.
- Traditional real estate agents, while knowledgeable about the market, often have a broader focus that includes both buying and selling properties. Their insights are frequently aligned with selling strategies, such as understanding what features are most attractive to potential buyers or how to price a property for a quick sale. This perspective is valuable, but it can differ from the in-depth knowledge a buyer needs when making a purchasing decision. For instance, they might emphasize the appeal of a property in the current market without the same concentration on the property’s long-term growth potential or how changes in the neighborhood could affect future value. This difference in focus means that buyers might not get the full spectrum of information needed for a purchase that’s not just satisfactory now but also a wise investment for the future. Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents fill this gap by providing buyer-centric market insights and guidance.
As Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents, our sole commitment is to the buyer, which places us in a unique position free of conflicts of interest. This singular focus means that every piece of advice we give, every property we suggest, and every negotiation strategy we employ is tailored specifically to benefit the buyer. We don’t have listings to sell or sellers to appease, so our recommendations are unbiased and purely in the interest of finding the best possible outcome for our clients. This clarity of purpose ensures that buyers receive dedicated attention and guidance that is 100% aligned with their needs and goals. The absence of divided loyalties means we can fully concentrate on securing the most advantageous deal for our clients, both in terms of price and contract terms.
- Traditional real estate agents, committed to professionalism and integrity, often operate in dual representation roles, serving both sellers and buyers. This position, aimed at achieving satisfactory results for both parties, can lead to inherent conflicts of interest. Balancing the seller’s desire for a high sale price with the buyer’s preference for a lower price may impact their capacity to fully represent the buyer’s interests. In contrast, Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents focus exclusively on the buyer, ensuring that their clients’ needs and objectives are always the primary concern, free from the complexities of dual representation.
As Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents, our sole commitment is to the buyer, which places us in a unique position free of conflicts of interest. This singular focus means that every piece of advice we give, every property we suggest, and every negotiation strategy we employ is tailored specifically to benefit the buyer. We don’t have listings to sell or sellers to appease, so our recommendations are unbiased and purely in the interest of finding the best possible outcome for our clients. This clarity of purpose ensures that buyers receive dedicated attention and guidance that is 100% aligned with their needs and goals. The absence of divided loyalties means we can fully concentrate on securing the most advantageous deal for our clients, both in terms of price and contract terms.
- Traditional real estate agents, acting with good intentions and in good faith, generally aim to create outcomes beneficial for both sellers and buyers. However, when it comes to leveraging financial strategies in negotiations, they may not exhibit the same level of assertiveness as Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents. Their guidance through the pre-approval process is often part of a broader strategy to serve both parties’ interests, leading to a more generalized approach in negotiations. This dual representation can result in less aggressive use of financial tools like pre-approvals and cash offers, which are key tactics employed by Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents.
In our role as Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents, we place a high priority on the legal and contractual aspects of property purchases. Recognizing the complexities of real estate transactions, we ensure that our buyers receive robust legal protection. This involves a thorough review of all contracts and legal documents by experienced lawyers specializing in real estate. Our aim is to identify and address any potential legal issues before they become problems. This includes clarifying terms, ensuring compliance with real estate laws, and safeguarding against any clauses that could be detrimental to the buyer’s interests. We also check if every part of the house has been legally registered to avoid potential headaches. Our approach is proactive – we don’t just react to legal challenges; we anticipate and manage them to provide a secure and legally sound transaction for our clients through lawyers and notaries.
- Traditional real estate agents may not provide the same level of detailed legal and contractual scrutiny. For instance, they might not verify whether every room in a property is properly registered or if there are any registration issues with a pool. They may also not check environmental factors such as high humidity or potential legal complications in the paperwork. While they assist in the general transaction process with good faith, their service may not extend to the in-depth legal analysis and personalized advice that is a cornerstone of our approach as Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents. This difference in service levels can be crucial, as it impacts the degree of protection and assurance a buyer receives in their property purchase.
In our role as Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents, we place significant emphasis on property inspections and appraisals. Understanding the crucial role these elements play, we conduct comprehensive inspections to uncover any potential issues with a property that could affect its value or suitability for the buyer. Additionally, we utilize dual appraisals — both our internal assessment and independent professional evaluations — to gain a well-rounded understanding of the property’s true market value. This dual appraisal approach provides a solid basis for informed negotiations, allowing us to advocate effectively for our clients. By identifying any discrepancies between the listed price and the appraised value, we are equipped to negotiate the price and terms more effectively, ensuring our clients pay a fair price and understand the investment they are making.
- Traditional Real Estate Agents, committed to professional integrity and focused on achieving balanced outcomes for all parties, can encounter constraints in their dual role. This balancing act often restricts their ability to concentrate on uncovering property flaws or negotiating lower prices, as it could counter their responsibility to the seller. As a result, buyers collaborating with these agents might not receive detailed insights into a property’s true condition and market value, which can influence their negotiating power. Specifically, this limitation may affect the buyer’s opportunity to secure terms more favorable than those of the seller, as the agent’s role involves equitably managing both parties’ interests.
At Brint, as uoir Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents, we provide highly personalized services, tailoring property searches and process flows to individual buyer needs, whether they are investors seeking ROI or expats looking for a smooth relocation. Offer comprehensive coordination and stress management by liaising with various service providers nationally, ensuring each buyer’s unique requirements are met effectively.
- Traditional Real Estate Agents, while dedicated to professional ethics and focused on creating balanced outcomes for both sellers and buyers, typically adopt a more uniform approach to service. This methodology may not always account for the varied needs of distinct buyer groups like investors and expats. Consequently, they might not provide the same degree of customized coordination and tailored process adaptation that aligns with the specific objectives of different buyers.
If you are thinking about buying residential property in Portugal for relocation, for retirement, as a vacation property, or as an investment opportunity, BRINT can serve as your exclusive Portugal buyer’s agent. With years of combined experience in the Portuguese real estate market, we can help you find the best properties, navigate the negotiation process, and help you get the best price possible.
We specialize in finding the best potential properties, gathering all the essential information you need about the surrounding neighborhood and schools, arranging for property inspections, and even negotiating with the seller as your representative so you can get the lowest price.
When people from the US, the UK, Canada and elsewhere buy property in Portugal, they quickly realize that the process can be a lot different than it is in their home country. Negotiating a real estate purchase where you live is hard enough, but when the property is hundreds or even thousands of miles away in a foreign country where you may not even speak the language, it can be next to impossible without somebody right there on the ground looking out for your best interests.
The Portuguese home buying process can be extremely stressful and time-consuming. While it may be tempting to rely on the listing agent when inquiring about a seemingly perfect house online, it’s important to remember that the listing agent is acting on the seller’s behalf, not yours. Instead, you need to rely on BRINT Portugal to be your local advocate.
In Portugal the real estate laws are different. Buying Real Estate without an Exclusive Portugal Buyer's Agent can be a major challenge
As your Exclusive Portugal Buyer's Agents, Brint will make sure that you’re buying a property that’s fairly priced and doesn’t have any legal or planning board or zoning issues.
At BRINT Portugal, we have one job: Getting you the best property at the lowest possible price.
The duties of a traditional real estate agent in Portugal are the same as anywhere: Listing, showing, and ultimately selling property at the highest possible price on the behalf of its owner. After all, when the sale price is higher, so is the commission received by the realtor. BRINT Portugal acts as your representative, making sure you get the best property at the best value.
It is nothing new that real estate agents worldwide work for the seller of the property and are encouraged to reach the highest price for their clients.
It works the same in Portugal: Traditional brokers are paid directly by the seller and are therefore motivated to sell properties for the best price so they can get the highest possible commission. But in the Portuguese real estate market, it gets even more complex and dynamic. Because of the language barrier and the foreign buyer’s lack of local market knowledge, it is essential to have somebody right there providing impartial advice without a conflict of interest.
If something goes wrong before the closing, the seller’s broker may protect the sale even if it is not in your best interests as a buyer.
For example, let’s say the appraisal comes in lower than the sales price. In this instance, the seller’s broker has a huge conflict of interest: To make the highest sales commission, it’s in their best interest to protect the sale at the higher price!
Schedule a real estate planning session with BRINT Portugal. Our real estate representatives on the ground will be in your corner every step of the way towards your dream of living / investing in Europe.
We will ensure you will have the latest market intelligence data to make an informed decision.
Many of our agents are also ex-pats themselves, so they know what it’s like to buy a property in Portugal as a foreigner.
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