Turn your languages and international network into a career in one of Portugal's most sought-after property markets — with training, marketing and legal support behind you.
★ 4.6 on Google · 200+ reviews · Since 2004 · 4,800+ families served
Cascais & Estoril are among Portugal's most international places to live. Families relocate here for the coastline, international schools, safety and quality of life, just 30 km from Lisbon and around 30 minutes from the airport.
That demand creates a market where languages and international networks matter:
For multilingual professionals, this is where local knowledge and an international network become a real business advantage.
Since 2004, we've helped real estate professionals build independent businesses in this international market, with a team that works with clients in Portuguese, English, Spanish and French.
Training & Mentoring
Practical training, ongoing coaching and experienced mentors to help you develop your business from day one.
Legal & Credit Support
In-house legal expertise, mortgage support and operational guidance, so you can focus on clients and business development.
Marketing & Leads
Digital marketing, content and lead-generation initiatives to help build your visibility and pipeline.
AI & Business Tools
Practical AI training and workflows, social media and video templates, plus buyer, seller and local area guides.
30+ professionals · 4,800+ families served
Independent business. Professional support. Local experience since 2004.
Not necessarily. English and other languages are valuable in Cascais and Estoril, although Portuguese is a strong advantage when working with local owners, documents and service providers.
You do not need to hold the agency’s mediation licence yourself when working through a licensed real estate mediation company. RE/MAX Cidadela operates under AMI licence no. 6100
Yes, provided they are legally allowed to work independently in Portugal and meet the applicable tax and social-security requirements. This may include a NIF, activity registration as a self-employed professional — often invoiced through recibos verdes — and the appropriate residence or work status where required. Individual situations should be confirmed with a qualified accountant or legal adviser.
No. Previous real estate or sales experience can help, but it is not essential. Professionals from sales, banking, hospitality, marketing, retail, customer service or entrepreneurship often bring valuable transferable skills.
No. RE/MAX Cidadela consultants are independent professionals who build their own real estate business and are remunerated through commissions on completed transactions. There is no fixed salary or guaranteed income.
Income is commission-based and therefore variable. Earnings depend on factors such as transaction values, completed deals, activity level, consistency and the commercial conditions of your collaboration. Exact commission structures are explained transparently during the recruitment conversation.
You follow a structured 30-day start plan with practical training, role-play, accompanied viewings, prospecting, lead follow-up and real-time feedback, so you start with a clear plan and never on your own.
Yes. Onboarding, coaching and day-to-day support are available in English. Some legal documents and official processes are in Portuguese, and our team helps you understand and navigate them
There may be costs associated with operating as an independent real estate consultant. The exact fees, tools, services and commercial conditions are explained clearly during the first conversation.
Yes, provided you meet the legal requirements to work independently in Portugal. Local market knowledge, processes and client expectations can then be developed through training, practical experience and ongoing support.
No. An existing network can help, but a real estate business is also built through prospecting, referrals, marketing, follow-up and consistent local activity.
Yes. The first step is a confidential 10–15 minute conversation with no commitment, simply to understand how RE/MAX Cidadela works and whether there could be a good fit.
Yes. RE/MAX Cidadela operates across Cascais, Estoril, Carcavelos, Parede, Oeiras, Lisbon and Sintra. Consultants are not limited to one neighbourhood, although developing strong local knowledge in a specific area can be a significant commercial advantage.
