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Structure and mandates
The supreme and sovereign body: elects officers, approves the statutes, regulations, dues and accounts, and decides expulsions. Meets twice a year.
The executive body, eight members — Chair, five regional Vice-Chairs, Treasurer and Member. Admits members and applies reprimands and suspensions.
Three members who audit the Board’s administrative and financial acts and report on the accounts.
A Chair and eight members. Investigates and examines cases, and adopts reasoned proposals for sanctions.
Three to five members who oversee observance of the Code of Ethics, receive reports and supervise elections.
Sets the training path and accreditation requirements, and certifies the trainers recognised by the association.
Carries the public voice of APMLS and its dealings with regulators, sister associations and the press.
A regional network of members who represent APMLS on the ground, welcome new members and report to the Board.
APMLS's mission is to regulate, audit and ensure best practice within the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, setting clear, standardised rules to unify the real estate market in Portugal. By fostering collaboration between professionals and increasing transparency in transactions, APMLS seeks to create an ecosystem where agents, buyers and sellers can trust the reliability of the data and the integrity of their interactions. APMLS aims to promote high ethical standards, drawing on international MLS models adapted to the needs of the Portuguese market.
APMLS aims to become the cornerstone of the Portuguese real estate sector, leading the way in information sharing, trust and transparency. We aspire to shape a real estate landscape where data-driven decisions and ethical practice empower every professional in the sector, establishing the MLS as the essential tool for efficient, fair and collaborative property transactions in Portugal.
Core values
01 Transparency −
We are committed to providing clear, accurate and up-to-date information to all stakeholders, promoting an open environment where trust is the foundation of every transaction.
02 Collaboration +
We promote structured cooperation between real estate professionals, creating a unified community that benefits from shared knowledge and resources.
03 Integrity +
We uphold the highest ethical standards in every aspect of the MLS system, ensuring fairness and equal opportunity for all participants.
04 Innovation +
We adopt cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, to modernise the real estate industry and streamline processes.
05 Trust +
We build trust in the real estate sector through reliable data and compliance with established rules, creating a safer environment for agents, buyers and sellers.
06 Accountability +
We encourage accountability for actions and decisions within the MLS system. We ensure that all parties follow the rules, regulations and ethical standards, and are held responsible for their conduct within the system.
07 Fairness +
We promote fair treatment and equal opportunity for all real estate professionals, regardless of the size of their office or brand, ensuring that every member has a fair voice and the opportunity to contribute to decision-making within APMLS.
08 Adaptability +
Recognising the dynamic nature of the real estate market and the ever-changing needs of professionals, APMLS stays flexible, continually adjusting to new challenges, technologies and market conditions, and staying ahead of industry change.
09 Education +
We are committed to educating and empowering real estate professionals on the benefits of the MLS, best practice, legal requirements and technological advances, so that they can use the platform effectively and ethically.
10 Security +
We promote a secure environment for data storage and transaction management, ensuring that personal and business information is protected in line with the GDPR and other privacy standards.
11 Professionalism and Trust (APMLS Accreditation) +
APMLS awards APMLS Accreditation and its Seal to real estate agents who meet the association's ethical and professional standards. This accreditation assures the public that agents operating within the MLS system are trustworthy, competent and committed to the highest standards, addressing the lack of formal licensing for agents in Portugal.
Accountability
An independent non-profit association. We set the rules of real-estate cooperation in Portugal and publicly verify who follows them.