The constant expansion of DS PRIVATE has stood out in the luxury real estate market in Portugal . Some of the secrets to the success of our stores include excellent service and a comprehensive and differentiated approach.
In this article, we delve into the story of two DS PRIVATE store directors: Paulo Vieira, Director of DS PRIVATE Braga and Rute Azevedo, Director of DS PRIVATE Foz do Douro. Find out what it’s like to work at DS PRIVATE , learn about their journeys and be inspired by these success stories.
What is the background of the DS PRIVATE store directors?
Paulo Vieira, before becoming store director at DS PRIVATE in Braga, had a multifaceted professional career . He worked for 9 years in banking , at a prestigious institution. Afterwards, he was CFO and administrator of a multinational economic group and also worked in a company linked to the fuel sector.
Paulo Vieira believes that it is necessary to look for “people who bring together some innate characteristics, such as entrepreneurship , focus, determination and resilience. ”
Rute Azevedo, current director of DS PRIVATE Foz do Douro, started working outside Portugal, as an investor . Her activity involved buying and selling land and properties abroad.
When he moved to Portugal, he continued to work in this type of investments. About a year ago, a friend introduced her to DS PRIVATE and Rute accepted this new challenge.
In short, DS PRIVATE employs motivated, ambitious professionals from very diverse sectors.
What features of DS PRIVATE most attract store managers?
What most captivated these two store directors about the way they operate in the luxury real estate market were precisely the distinctive points of DS PRIVATE:
- A differentiated approach in the sector;
- The scope of the services we offer;
- The range of solutions we provide.
The director of the DS PRIVATE Foz do Douro store highlights that she liked “The full match for the customer. Whether to help with buying or selling, reconstruction or rehabilitation.” In her opinion, DS PRIVATE “is different from a real estate agency that only sells the house and that’s it.”
Rute Azevedo highlights that DS PRIVATE can anticipate the possible desires of clients, especially foreign investors : “There are many people who do not have the necessary information. People miss someone who gives this support, not just when buying a house.”
Paulo Vieira , store director at DS PRIVATE in Braga, adds: “We are prepared to respond to a turnkey project . If a client wants a house or other property in a specific location, we identify the land, carry out the architectural design, construction and even have partnerships with interior designers.”
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What makes DS PRIVATE a brand of excellence?
Store director Rute Azevedo mentions the fact that DS PRIVATE has solid partnerships with insurance companies, banking institutions, construction and architecture companies. “This can be used to help customers!” she says.
These factors end up being very motivating, both for potential employees and DS PRIVATE customers. Ensuring a comprehensive service and an above-average level of service rigor is one of the characteristics that elevates DS PRIVATE quality .
What characteristics distinguish a DS PRIVATE store?
In the case of the DS PRIVATE Braga store , Paulo states that it was important to identify a space where the store was visible, which is why they chose a central location.
He highlights that the fact that it is “an area with a lot of vehicle and pedestrian traffic” is crucial and that “this visibility has been useful, because it has led to almost everyone in Braga recognizing the existence of the agency.”
At DS PRIVATE Foz do Douro , Rute Azevedo highlights “the incredible view of the store”, the fact that it is located “in a rehabilitation area and a lot of investment in the Porto area” and that it is the result of “a project by a renowned architect with fabulous decor.”
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How do you predict the future of the national real estate market?
The truth is that the real estate market in Portugal has grown. Despite all the circumstances having raised doubts, the national real estate market remains strong and has a promising future.
Paulo Vieira recognizes the value of Portugal, in the present and in the future, as a destination for real estate investment by foreigners, both for the purchase of holiday homes and for living in the country.
This store director states: “I feel some stagnation, which I believe is momentary, because economic agents will react, but I foresee continued growth in the real estate sector in Portugal and in the sector and target segment of DS PRIVATE in particular.”
Rute Azevedo agrees with this opinion and reveals a very positive future perspective: “Regardless of Euribor, crises and what is said (…) I see it with optimism. We have a motivated team and it will continue to be so.”
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