Naples, Fl (April 28, 2007) - Engel & Voelkers Florida, one of the world’s most respected names in upscale international real estate, announces the summer opening of a Naples office that will serve as statewide headquarters for a new master franchise operation.
The 3,000-square-
The opening of this new Southwest Florida headquarters site signals the addition of a new region to the Engel & Völkers Group’s growing portfolio of global locations that includes the Hamptons, England, Ireland, Italy, Chile, Spain, Switzerland and South Africa. The Hamburg, Germany-based Engel & Völkers Group represents a worldwide brand with operations in 24 countries and four continents. Currently, a new franchise opens somewhere in the world every 100 hours.
“Our goal is to open 240 offices within Florida over the next eight to 10 years – all independently owned by our franchisees. We see great potential in Florida and believe the timing is perfect. Both the euro and the pound are strong and Engel & Voelkers is the only company in the market that provides upscale residential real estate locally, as well as worldwide,” said Timo Khammash, managing partner and head of franchise distribution for the Engel & Voelkers Florida headquarters office.
The first franchise-owned shops will be located the Southwest and West Coast regions. The first to open is in Punta Gorda; future sites include Cape Coral, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Naples, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Celebration, Miami and Tampa Bay.
Franchisees are immediately aligned with a strong, upscale brand that is prominent throughout major cities and distinguishes itself with highly personalized service. Specially designed training and sales systems, access to a prestigious international property market that offers 24/7 contact worldwide and a standardized, distinctive “shop concept” define and differentiate this prestigious real estate company.
For nearly 30 years, the Engel & Völkers Group has held not only a leading position in the European market but also a prominent position in the global, luxury real estate market representing both buyers and sellers for commercial and residential real estate transactions.
“This high quality worldwide estate-selling network literally opens Naples up to a truly global market, unlike any other existing agency in this area,” said Maury Dailey, broker and franchisee of the soon-to-open Engel & Voelkers Naples real estate office.
“We are committed to opening Naples and Southwest Florida to the international market. We know that it’s a market on par with some of the finest addresses in the world.”
For information about franchise opportunities, contact Timo Khammash at (941) 544-2829, Timo.Khammash@
The Engel & Völkers Group
The Engel & Völkers Group provides real estate brokerage services for both buyers and sellers, focusing on upscale residential and commercial properties in top locations worldwide. Engel & Völkers provides a proprietary buyer and seller system, advanced technology that connects property shops throughout the world and an academy that offers extensive training and support for their franchises.
Engel & Völkers Group also publishes its own lifestyle and real estate magazine, known as GG Global Guide to Lifestyle, People & Real Estate. The glossy, quarterly publication focuses on luxury living, exclusive destinations and famous artists, designers and business leaders plus features magnificent Engel & Völkers listings from around the world.
Engel & Voelkers Florida serves as the master franchise headquarters for Florida, providing statewide support to franchisees to ensure they have all of the necessary tools and services they require to develop, manage and grow successful real estate agencies within a clearly defined sub-market.
Florida-based franchise opportunities are now available! For information, go to:
www.engelvoelkers.com/
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