FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Engel & Völkers Opens First Shop in Ottawa
International premium real estate firm continues Canadian expansion
with its first location in the nation’s capital
OTTAWA, Canada (September 27, 2016) – European-based premium real estate firm Engel & Völkers officially launched its newest premium brokerage in Ottawa, marking the occasion with a grand opening celebration held at their shop located at 1433 Wellington Street West, #113, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2X4. Following the signature ribbon cutting at 4:00 p.m., guests are invited to attend the reception at Beckta Restaurant located at 150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The event will be led by the new shop’s owner, and Broker of Record, John King and top Engel & Völkers representatives with brief speeches by CEO of Engel & Völkers North America, Anthony Hitt and Mayor Jim Watson. “John and his team have established themselves as the leading providers of premium real estate service in Ottawa and share the same commitment to quality and expertise that our brand is known for worldwide,” said Anthony Hitt.
“Ottawa is increasingly attracting international buyers and sellers. As Engel & Völkers Ottawa Central, our local expertise and reputation will be enhanced with unmatched international reach,” said King. The Engel & Völkers brand aligns with the image of our existing office and team. Most importantly, Engel & Völkers allows us to differentiate ourselves with a high-end, international brand in a highly saturated market.”
With shops in Toronto, Markham, King City, Collingwood, Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Mont Tremblant, Montreal, and now Ottawa; and, in the U.S. with Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Beverly Hills, Lake Tahoe, Houston, St. George, South Charlotte, Minneapolis and New York City, Engel & Völkers continues to strengthen its presence in premium real estate markets across North America. Additionally, Engel & Völkers continues to expand throughout Canada with planned openings in several new markets.
About Engel & Völkers
Since its beginning in 1977 as a specialty boutique providing exclusive, high-end real estate services in Hamburg, Germany, Engel & Völkers has become one of the world’s leading companies specializing in the sale and lease of premium residential and commercial property, yachts and private aviation. Engel & Völkers currently operates a global network of over 8,000 real estate advisors in more than 700 brokerages spanning 37 countries across five continents, offering both private and institutional clients a professionally tailored range of luxury services. It established its North America corporate headquarters in 2007 and opened its first brokerage in the same year. Committed to exceptional service, Engel & Völkers supports its advisors with an array of premium quality business services; marketing programs and tools; multiple platforms for mobile, social and web; as well as access to its global network of real estate professionals, property listings, and market data. Each brokerage is independently owned and operated.
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