Engel & Völkers

Europe’s Premier Real Estate Franchise
has Arrived in America!

Founded in Hamburg, Germany over thirty years ago, Engel &Völkers, an established leader in the European high-end real estate market and one of the most prominent names in global luxury real estate, has now arrived in America.  The Engel & Völkers brand is known for serving exclusive property buyers and sellers with a worldwide-standardized system that is, frankly, several steps above anything being used in the United States today.  Engel & Völkers now operates in 25 countries across five continents and opens up a brand new boutique-style shop somewhere in the world every 75 hours.

Today’s high-end real estate market is no longer just a local business.  Recent fluctuations in currency valuation have made this even more apparent and have made the United States extremely attractive to foreign investors.  Unlike any other real estate franchise, Engel & Völkers has created a premium international model that is consistent worldwide.  Our brand, from our beautiful European style storefronts in high-end locations to our “GG” magazine printed in four languages to our representatives’ consistent professionalism, stands well above the competition in providing our customers the best in both local and international service.

How have we made this happen?  We’ve done it by following our founder, Christian Völker’s mandate of “Leading instead of following”.  Christian believed from the very beginning that to serve high-end clientele, it was critical to set a standard of excellence previously unseen in the real estate industry.  Every Engel & Völkers shop must reflect our core values for service and excellence and must be located where discriminating buyers and sellers shop, dine, and do business.  As a result, our classically designed property shops are our face to the community, offering a local presence with global access.

The core components of our franchise are:

• Our Brand - from our shop design, website, magazine, and world-class marketing materials to our most unique company culture.

• Our Network - an international team of exceptional professionals with the shared value of providing the absolute finest buyer and seller service.

• Our Training - done exclusively through an international academy that is second-to-none.

• Our Standardization - we are the only real estate franchise that maintains our brand from top to bottom wherever it may be – worldwide.

• Our Technology - the bridge to connecting to our license partners to their buyers and sellers around the globe.

Engel & Völkers has begun its US development in California, Florida, New York, and New England, and, while offices of many other real estate brands across the country are closing, we are expanding rapidly and have already taken on over 40 license partners in these regions.  If you have an interest in a specific area within these regions and would like to receive more information, please contact us through the online form below.