The Engel & Völkers Story

Engel & Völkers was founded in 1977. We began as a specialty boutique agency providing high-end real estate services to European investors in search of assistance from experts who were highly professional and discreet. We proved our competence and passion for this business early on and quickly earned a reputation for our unparalleled level of service, highly valued network and strong leadership in the market. Though the Engel & Völkers firm has grown beyond a small boutique agency, you can still rely on us for these qualities.

Wherever an Engel & Völkers office has opened, whether in Europe, Africa, Asia, or the Americas, the worldwide recognition of our brand follows. For the homes we represent, including yours, this means greater worldwide exposure enhanced by the confidence of our brand. This has been the strategy that has enabled us to successfully reach qualified buyers for the homes that we represent.

Today, as an international brand serving the needs of many thousands of home sellers and buyers around the world, we continue to value our ‘boutique’ style of business. We will hold our relationship with you closely and give back to the communities we share. We know the unique features of your city and neighborhoods because we understand that these offer priceless value that will positively affect how we market your property.

Though we belong to an international network, we are a local shop and all of our advisors are local experts. We have grown up in the neighborhood and have a network of clients who are also our friends. What we all have in common is the ability to reach buyers and markets locally, nationally and around the world.

• Since 1977
• More than 800 shops
• With over 12,000 real estate advisors worldwide
• Operational in five continents
• Print media in the Wall Street Journal, Globe & Mail and Vancouver Sun