Colleen & Clyde Showalter moved to Portugal during the Pandemic from Oregon. Crossing the United States in an RV with Colleen's Dad and Dutch the Newfiedoodle they moved to Alcobaça, Portugal on the beautiful Silver Coast.
Now after years of settling in and starting a business in Portugal they are as content and excited as ever about the future. They love the fact that with each new client they serve they get to discover Portugal all over again.
Our Client Service Team Manager and anchor for the office. He is the center of operations and keeps the team and clients happy and organized. He tackles each challenge with intelligence and creativity and a great sense of humor.
Part of our welcome stage and Ajuda services team, José brings enthusiasm and focus to the tasks he tackles. Problem solving and getting the job done on time is his goal. Friendly and funny he is dedicated to making your transition to Portugal as smooth as possible.
Client Services Specialist, Raiven has gone through the relocation process herself and understands the complexities of moving abroad. She is your first point of contact at Portugal The Place and works with clients as they start the journey to Portugal.
Marília works directly with Colleen supporting the real estate purchase process and finding the right home for our clients.
Part of our welcome stage and Ajuda services team, Pedro focuses on utilities, deliveries and coordinating your arrival in Portugal. Friendly and detail oriented he will help you understand and navigate the process of setting up your home in Portugal.
Our social media and marketing manager, Fiona is from the United States and is the daughter of the founders. She brings life, energy and enthusiasm to her role. Sharing Portugal The Place's journey with the public and helping to get our message out is challenging but rewarding and one she does with style.
We have a team of scouting consultants located across Portugal. Each with experience and an understanding of what our clients are looking for when evaluating an area to live, needing a long-term rental or considering purchasing a home.
We work for you, we are not real estate agents, we are consultants helping you consider all the elements of your move and how to make the best choices possible.