“Engel & Völkers reputation as a provider of premium offerings and unique services is well-regarded internationally, so it is critical that our first partnership in Montreal aligns with a team who shares the same philosophy for exceptional client service,” says Anthony Hitt, CEO of Engel & Völkers North America. “McGill’s reputation for providing top-tier service in the Montreal marketplace is unmatched, and we are confident that the team’s knowledge and expertise will combine seamlessly with our global network to elevate the area’s comprehensive real estate needs.”
The shop will bring a new level of real estate experience to Montreal buyers and sellers and further solidify the firm’s presence in the North American marketplace. Engel & Völkers Montreal will bring 42 real estate advisors to the brand with premium, international expertise in Montreal’s most desirable neighborhoods.
“I was struck by the similarities between the Engel & Völkers brand both in the design and its commitment to quality service and premium properties,” says Groleau. “As McGill, we have always been selective in the agents we approached and understand the importance and value of the selectivity so well known in the Engel & Völkers approach in expanding its network.”
Montreal was named second in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s list of Best Places to Live in 2015 and is one of only three cities to be named a City of Design by UNESCO. Montreal is also consistently ranked highly as an international convention destination and as a location for university students.
“Montreal is the Paris of North America,” explains Doktorczyk. “The city has a legacy of interesting architecture and a bilingual culture and is a major hub of modern commerce and industry. It offers a variety of new housing, a diverse population and a vibrant nightlife,” she added, “Many Europeans are flocking to Montreal a new, dynamic place to live.”
The shop opens on the heels of other notable Engel & Völkers locations including Austin, Dallas, Beverly Hills, and Concord in the United States, and Victoria, Calgary, Toronto and York shops in Canada. With each shop launch, Engel & Völkers continues to strengthen its presence in the premium real estate market across North America and plans upcoming openings over the next several months.
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