Engel & Völkers Welcomes Top Producing Team Zak Freedman and Nicole Truszkowski. Former Sotheby's International Realty team affiliates with Engel & Völkers brand. .
NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Engel & Völkers today announced the addition of Zak Freedman and Nicole Truszkowski, marking a significant expansion of the group's luxury presence on California's Monterey Peninsula. The leading luxury real estate team behind Truszkowski Freedman & Associates further strengthens the brand's representation in the region.
"Zak and Nicole represent exactly the caliber of leadership we seek to align with at Engel & Völkers," said Paul Benson, license partner of more than 40 existing Engel & Völkers affiliated locations across California, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Washington. "Their track record, discretion, and client-first approach strengthen our position in one of the most nuanced luxury markets in the country and reflect the long-term vision we have for Carmel."
With more than $1 billion in closed sales and 48 years of combined experience, Freedman and Truszkowski are widely recognized for precision, discretion, and white glove representation at the highest levels of the market. Their portfolio includes record-setting transactions across Carmel, Pebble Beach, and Big Sur, including the highest sale in Carmel's history at $40 million, completed off-market, as well as representation of landmark legacy properties such as the Betty White Estate, Bien Sur, Casa Luna, and the Dragon House.
"The Engel & Völkers brand provides the global reach and sophistication this market demands while preserving the autonomy required to serve clients at the highest level," said Freedman.
Truszkowski shared, "This affiliation allows us to elevate our service offering without compromising the values of trust, advocacy, and long-term stewardship that define our work."
Freedman and Truszkowski will deliver a refined luxury brokerage experience to the Monterey Peninsula, combining deep local expertise with Engel & Völkers' global referral network, elevated marketing capabilities, and boutique service model. Their addition enhances the brand's ability to serve sophisticated homebuyers and home sellers seeking discreet, globally connected representation in a highly supply-constrained market.
About Engel & Völkers
Engel & Völkers is a global luxury real estate brand. Founded in Hamburg, Germany, in 1977, Engel & Völkers draws on its rich European history to deliver a fresh approach to luxury real estate in the Americas with a focus on creating a personalized client experience at every stage of the home buying or selling process for today's savvy homeowner. The Engel & Völkers Network currently operates approximately 300 shop locations with approximately 6,000 real estate advisors in the Americas, contributing to the global network of over 16,000 real estate professionals in more than 30 countries, offering both private and institutional clients a professionally tailored range of luxury services, including real estate and yachting. Committed to exceptional service, Engel & Völkers supports its network of advisors with an array of premium quality business services; marketing programs and platforms; as well as access to its global network of real estate professionals, property listings, and market data. Each brokerage is independently owned and operated. For more information, visit www.evrealestate.com.
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