Português
English
Nederlands
Français
Deutsch
中国
Pусский
The team
Areke De Hoop
Property Manager - Algarve West
Speaks:
English, Dutch, PortugueseEmail:
info@westmark.pt
Areke de Hoop is a Property Manager for Westmark’s Algarve West portfolio, overseeing the daily management of a selection of properties in the region. She is the main point of contact for tenants and holiday guests, ensuring smooth check-ins and check-outs and providing support throughout their stay. Areke also maintains close communication with property owners, delivering updates and promptly addressing any operational issues that arise.
El-Mehdi Belouq
Multimedia Visual Content Manager
Speaks:
Arabic, EnglishEmail:
mehdi@westmark.pt
Mehdi brings years of experience in cinematic photography and a strong background in real estate marketing. He is responsible for capturing and producing high-quality property visuals, including photography, video, and full property presentations that bring each listing to life. Beyond his creative expertise, Mehdi also manages Westmark’s social media channels, ensuring every piece of content reflects the brand identity. Known for his positive energy and approachable personality, he connects easily with people and brings a great spirit to the team every day.
Gerdien Versluis
Real Estate Agent
Speaks:
German, English, Italian, DutchEmail:
gerdien@westmark.pt
Gerdien loves helping people. For her, real estate is not just about houses, but especially about the people behind them: their stories, wishes and future plans. She therefore does not see the guidance in finding your dream home as a transaction, but as a personal and valuable process.
Henrica Vanderaa
Operations Property Management
Speaks:
English, Dutch, PortugueseEmail:
henrica@westmark.pt
Henrica is the Operational Manager of Westmark’s Property Management division and serves as the primary contact for property owners and local property managers. She oversees the onboarding of new rental properties, ensuring each listing is properly set up and managed online with accuracy and efficiency. Henrica also handles communication with local authorities, making sure all processes are compliant and well-coordinated. With her structured approach and reliability, she plays a key role in keeping daily operations running smoothly and professionally.
Jacqueline Sneekes
Real Estate Specialist
Speaks:
English, Dutch, PortugueseEmail:
jacqueline@westmark.pt
Jacqueline brings over six years of experience in the Portuguese real estate market. Known for her ability to truly understand her clients’ perspectives, she is dedicated to finding the right property for buyers and the ideal purchaser for sellers.
Krissy Janssen
Property Manager - Algarve Central
Speaks:
English, DutchEmail:
krissy@westmark.pt
Krissy Janssen is a Property Manager for Westmark’s Central Algarve portfolio, responsible for the daily management and smooth operation of a selection of properties in the region. She is the primary contact for guests, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience throughout their stay, including check-ins, check-outs, and ongoing support. With a strong background in the hospitality industry, Krissy brings valuable experience in guest relations and service excellence, making her exceptionally well-suited to working closely with holidaymakers. Originally from the Netherlands and now based in the Algarve for several years, she combines international experience with local knowledge to deliver reliable and attentive property management.
Laura Blankenstein
Real Estate Agent
Speaks:
German, English, DutchEmail:
laura@westmark.pt
Laura is a real people person: accessible, involved and pleasant to go out with. At the same time, she is extremely professional when it comes to negotiating and closing the deal. She pays attention to every detail, always looks for the best match and ensures the best possible conditions.
Margarida Silva
Property Manager - Central Algarve
Speaks:
English, PortugueseEmail:
margarida@westmark.pt
Margarida is a Property Manager for Westmark’s Central Algarve portfolio, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of a wide range of properties. She acts as the main point of contact for tenants and holiday guests, ensuring smooth check-ins and check-outs and delivering a welcoming, professional experience throughout their stay. Margarida also communicates regularly with property owners, providing clear updates and promptly reporting any issues that arise. Born in the Algarve and with many years of experience in property management.
Mark van Griensven
Partner | Property Management
Speaks:
German, English, DutchEmail:
mark@westmarkportugal.com
Mark is a trusted Property Manager in the Algarve since 2020 and he manages a steady portfolio of amazing properties for year.
All his clients, both seller and buyers praise Mark for his good communication skills and flexibility. And this is completely true hence the astonishing 4.9 star rate on Airbnb! WESTMARK is the only company in the Algarve who can show a client satisfaction number this high.
Wouter Westelaken
Partner | Estate Agency
Speaks:
German, English, Dutch, PortugueseEmail:
wouter@westmark.pt
Wouter brings over many years of experience in the Dutch and Portuguese real estate industry. His vision is to create a company that genuinely prioritizes the needs of both sellers and buyers, ensuring they receive the attention and service they deserve.
“At WESTMARK, we believe there is a better way. We are proud to introduce a groundbreaking approach that prioritizes transparency, fairness, and client satisfaction above all else. Our business model, centered around fixed-price service packages, ensures that every client receives the same high level of service, regardless of the property's asking price. This approach eliminates the conflict of interest inherent in commission-based structures, where agents may be tempted to push for higher prices or quicker sales at the expense of the client's true needs.”