About
Benjamín Valdivia Barros
STRATEGIC REAL ESTATE ADVISOR · LISBON
I am Benjamín Valdivia Barros, your private real estate agent. Backed by an Executive MBA from the University of Lisbon, I bring five years of experience in banking and investments, combined with another five years specializing in the Portuguese real estate market. As part of Coldwell Banker — one of the world's most extensive real estate networks — and alongside a trusted local network of credit brokers, FX specialists, renovation companies, architects, interior designers, and legal and tax experts, I deliver a bespoke, 360-degree service. I am dedicated to seamlessly guiding local and international clients through their most important decisions within Portugal's dynamic and complex real estate market.
My Path
How I got here
I began my career at Chile's largest bank, where I managed the value proposition for more than 500,000 SMEs in one of South America's most competitive banking sectors. From there, I moved to Lisbon to pursue my Executive MBA.
In Portugal I worked for a residency-by-investment firm, guiding international clients through their investment and relocation process. There I saw firsthand how the lack of professional training among many local agents turned what should have been an exciting journey into a source of frustration — for clients and partners alike. That became my turning point: a personal mission to make sure that for everyone who chooses to bet on this country, the real estate process is clear, efficient, and held to the highest international standards.
After completing my MBA I joined Coldwell Banker Seed — one of the most international teams in the industry, with 16 nationalities and more than 8 languages spoken, all driven by a shared commitment to excellence.
What sets me apart is the combination of a strong financial background, the personal experience of having navigated the relocation process myself, and a refusal to accept the status quo of the local market. That is what allows me to offer comprehensive guidance to anyone looking to move or invest in Portugal, and to make the transition as smooth as possible — welcoming clients into the community we are building around our agency.
MBA · ISEG – University of Lisbon
Postgraduate business education with a focus on strategy and finance.
Banking & Investment background
Years of experience analyzing markets and structuring financial decisions.
Spanish · Portuguese · English
Fluent, direct communication with clients from three continents.
Strategic partner: Coldwell Banker Seed
Backed by a global network with local market expertise.
Strategic Partner: Coldwell Banker Seed
Behind your private agent stands a full team and one of the world's most important real estate networks — so every complementary service you may need is already solved.
Mortgage Brokers
Relocation & Visa Lawyers
FX Partners
Renting & Property Management
Real Estate Lawyers
Tax Lawyers
Interior Design
Renovation & Construction
Architects
Investment Software
From visas and residence permits to tax and property management — one strategic partner, every solution.
My approach
Relationship over transaction
I don't sell properties. I build client relationships that continue after the deed is signed.
Strategy over improvisation
Every property has a specific buyer. Every buyer has a specific journey. Both require thought, not chance.
Long-term over short-term
My best clients come back for their second, third, and fourth transactions.