About Engel & Völkers

Engel & Völkers Office

Overview & Mission

Standards. Raised.

Every individual who is part of Engel & Völkers, at every level and in every location, embodies an ethos of leadership. It’s this mindset that upholds the highest standards expected by our clients and our communities. At Engel & Völkers success is achieved and decisions are made with one key factor in mind: our people. We are a force of many, not simply a few.

Our History

How an Idea Became a Global Brand

The Beginning

Dirk C. Engel established Engel & Cie in December 1977. Shortly after, Christian Völkers joined this venture marking the beginning of Engel & Völkers’ success story.

A European Foothold

In 1990 Engel & Völkers established its first shop outside of Germany, in Mallorca, Spain — one of Germany’s leading feeder markets. In the late 1990s Engel & Völkers launched its franchise offerings.

Americas Expansion

In 2013, Engel & Völkers began franchising in the US. Through unrivaled brand consistency, sophisticated systems and innovations, we’ve done what no other European real estate company has been able to do — successfully establish itself in the Americas.

Development Services

To satisfy the distinct needs of builders, developers and investors, Development Services was established in 2019. This division consists of experts on five continents representing over 500 projects from townhome communities to mixed-use high-rises.

A Brand Refined

In celebration of our heritage and with our sight set on the future, Engel & Völkers underwent a global brand refinement in 2023 — adapting our iconic brand to the needs of today’s real estate professionals and customers.

Our Mission

We link together the aspirations of people around the world. With total passion.

Private Office: An Exclusive Global Network

Engel & Völkers Private Office is a highly selective global network of advisors who specialize in representing distinctive and high-value properties.

Fewer than 300 advisors worldwide — representing roughly the top 2% of the Engel & Völkers network — hold the Private Office designation.

Richard Deacon is proud to be a member of Engel & Völkers Private Office, connecting his clients to a trusted group of advisors across key luxury markets around the world.

Members collaborate directly with one another to introduce exceptional properties to qualified buyers and to share opportunities across international markets. This advisor-to-advisor network allows properties to be presented to a curated global audience while maintaining the highest level of discretion and professionalism.

Learn more about Engel & Völkers Private Office here: https://www.engelvoelkers.com/de/en/company/private-office

Equity & Inclusion

At Engel & Völkers, we strive to create a world that promotes acceptance, inclusion, and understanding, as these values are essential to achieve progress and foster unity. We encourage collaboration and respect amongst individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and advocate for fair housing for all. We support a world of real estate where every individual’s unique story is celebrated, and every dream has a place to call home.

Our Commitment

Environmental Responsibility

From our investors, leaders and partners to our local shops and advisors, we are committed to making the world around us a better place for today and tomorrow. Globally, Engel & Völkers continuously seeks and adapts environmentally responsible practices to drive future prosperity.

Giving Back

Engel & Völkers is a proud champion of Special Olympics and their mission to use the power of sports to create more inclusive communities and empower people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics athletes contribute to our story. From them we learn, we think differently and realize what we can accomplish as individuals, as local brokerages, and together across time zones and borders—it’s a common good that unites us. We believe that in order to lead, we must empower others to do the same.