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About Mission, principles and governance structure. Board Who leads the association, on video. Governance The five bodies, what each decides and their limits. APMLS and Sync MLS Who sets the rules and who runs the platform.

Governance

Statutes The full text approved by the General Assembly. Code of Ethics and Conduct The ten articles every member commits to. General Assembly Notices, minutes and voting rules. Competition How we cooperate without restricting competition.

Transparency

Report and Accounts Accounts, budget and transparency commitments. Public Positions What we advocate with the regulator.

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Code of Ethics and Conduct

Ten binding articles and three levels of sanction — this is what separates an association from a club.

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Careers

Job Board

Vacancies posted by member companies and agents, and what it takes to start in real-estate brokerage in Portugal.

Member companies and agents with fees paid · Free to post · 60 days per vacancy, renewable · APMLS does not broker hiring

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No vacancies posted yet. Vacancies from member companies and agents appear here once fee status is confirmed.

Getting started in brokerage

1 · Legal requirements

No individual licence is required: consultants work under the company's AMI licence.

2 · Choosing a company

Compare initial training, marketing support, commission splits, fixed costs and whether the company is accredited.

3 · Initial training

The company that hires you provides initial training. If it is an APMLS member, you have access to the Entry path.

4 · The first 12 months

Income is variable and irregular. Plan reserves for at least six months and set activity targets, not revenue targets.

Roles in the sector

Sales

Real-estate consultant

Listing, buyer representation, negotiation and closing.

Management

Broker / Branch manager

Responsible for the licence, the team and regulatory compliance.

Support

Back office and transactions

Documentation, CPCV, deeds, relations with banks and notaries.

Marketing

Property marketing

Photography, virtual tours, campaigns and portal management.

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