Engel & Völkers opened the 500th Engel & Völkers office in the district of “Diagonal Mar i Front Marítim del Poblenou” in Barcelona this January.
The estate agency is now represented in 36 countries, five continents and 556 residential shops, making the agency an international brand that lives by the philosophy ‘Think global, act local’.
Good economic growth and a superb infrastructure make Barcelona an attractive location for both residents and investors, says the agency.
The demand for high-end property as a preferred means of capital investment continues unabated around the world.
Revenues generated from Engel & Völkers brand commission from both residential and commercial shops increased by 19.4 percent to 206.4 million Euros.
According to franchise direct, Engel & Völkers is ranked as one of the top 100 franchises in the world for 2011 competing against all the top American fast food restaurants.
“We are driven by excellence, outstanding service, high quality and transparent marketing,” says Craig Hutchison chief executive of Engel & Vö lkers Southern Africa.
He adds that their values include exclusivity, passion and competence and this is what sets the brand apart from all others.