VENICE, Fla., Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Engel & Völkers Florida today announced its latest franchise expansion in Southwest Florida with Engel & Völkers Venice Downtown and Engel & Völkers Sarasota; marking the brand's sixth and seventh locations in the region. Local market expert, Victoria Stultz will lead the new brokerage as License Partner and Broker. The shop will be located at 201 Miami Ave W in Historic Downtown Venice; a grand opening is slated for later this year. The Sarasota location will be announced at a later time.
"I have been contacted by several other real estate franchise companies but none of them compared to Engel & Völkers," said Stultz. "I was intrigued by what they had to offer and was very impressed with their systematic approach, advisor training and coaching, cutting-edge technology, distinctive marketing measures and truly connected global network. However, the most important factor was that their vision and core values aligned with mine. I'm excited to invite the community to my grand opening so they can learn more about this renowned brand."
Stultz comes to Engel & Völkers from Premier Sotheby's International Realty, where she was affiliated for the last six years. Prior, she was with Michael Saunders & Company. Her real estate experience spans more than two decades, in which time she has facilitated over 350 transactions totalling more than $135 million in sales. Her professional career began in sales for a Fortune 500 company in Cincinnati. Her specializations include waterfront homes, golf communities and corporate relocation for hospitals and manufacturing companies. She also possesses the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation. Her passion and dedication for the community extends beyond selling real estate, as she serves on many nonprofit boards and committees including vice president of the Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club, South County Tiger Bay Club, Venice High School Foundation, and president of Debutante Program of Sarasota/Manatee Counties. She is the former Chair of the Board of Directors for the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce and Venice Symphony.
"The impetus for me to go out on my own was when I realized the need for a concierge brokerage that delivers a white glove service from start to finish including after the sale," said Stultz. "I also saw that there was a lack of training and coaching in our industry; I want to build a company where the advisors are highly trained with the same core values so when clients hire someone from my company, they know the level of service to expect."
Engel & Völkers Venice Downtown will be located at 201 Miami Ave W in the Burgundy Square building. Designed by Harrison Gill, Venice's first local architect, the two-story building was modeled after the iconic "Flat Iron" building in New York City. Retail shops and office spaces, such as the new Engel & Völkers shop, are located on the first floor and apartments are on the second.
"Expanding into Sarasota was a big part of our ambitious growth strategy," said Peter Giese, Chief Growth Officer at Engel & Völkers Florida. "Leveraging Victoria's local connections and experience in luxury real estate, combined with Engel & Völkers proven business model will allow local agents to elevate their status in the market by increasing their global visibility and a focus on becoming a true advisor to affluent clientele. We look forward to working with Victoria and her anticipated immediate success."
Historic Downtown Venice dates back to the 1920's and captures the charm of old Florida, with its moss-covered oaks and swaying palm trees lining the avenues. The six-street area emcompasses an assortment of boutiques, restaurants, bars, sweet treats, and services. These local, family-owned, small businesses are the soul of the city and contribute greatly to its economic vitality. Venice holds many distinctions including being a Silver Bicycle Friendly Community, a Monarch City USA and has been awarded the Coolest Downtown Award and the Outstanding Achievement Award for Landscaped Areas by America in Bloom in 2020.
"Due to my personal affinity and history with Sarasota, my team and I spent many years trying to identify the ideal franchise candidate for that market," said Timo Khammash, Managing Partner of Engel & Völkes Florida. "Victoria is our perfect match. We are thrilled to be affiliated with her on, not one, but two Engel & Völkers shops."
Stultz has ambitious goals for both shop locations, including becoming a billion-dollar company within the next decade. She is actively recruiting local talent, with plans to hire 15 full-time advisors at Engel & Völkers Venice Downtown by year's end; which will eventually comprise approximately 40 professionals. Her second office, Engel & Völkers Sarasota will likely open in the middle of 2022. There, she plans to build a group of 60.
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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. Engel & Völkers currently operates approximately 239 shop locations with 5,000 real estate advisors in the Americas, contributing to the brand's global network of over 13,700 real estate professionals in more than 30 countries, offering both private and institutional clients a professionally tailored range of luxury services, including real estate, yachting and aviation. Committed to exceptional service, Engel & Völkers supports its 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 http://www.evrealestate.com.
About Engel & Völkers Florida:
Engel & Völkers Florida is the Master License Partner of the global luxury real estate brand Engel & Völkers in the state of Florida. Recognized for uniquely recruiting, training and equipping some of the top professionals in the real estate industry, Engel & Völkers Florida's exclusive franchise model positions its license partners at the top of the premium market to gain market share and support their bottom line. The company represents franchise locations in: 30A Beaches, Amelia Island, Belleair, Boca Raton, Bonita Springs-Estero, Cape Coral, Clermont, Delray Beach, Destin, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers Downtown, Gainesville, Hollywood Beach, Islamorada, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Jupiter, Madeira Beach, Marco Island, Melbourne Beachside, Melbourne Central, Melbourne Downtown, Miami Coconut Grove, Neptune Beach, Olde Naples, Orlando, Orlando Downtown, Orlando-Winter Park, Palm Beach, Palm Coast, Sarasota, South Tampa, St. Augustine, St. Pete, St. Pete Beach, Stuart, Tampa Water Street, Venice Downtown, Wellington, and Windermere.
Engel & Völkers Florida is continuing to strategically strengthen and expand its presence in premium real estate markets across the state of Florida. If you would like to know more about the Engel & Völkers brand or how to join its global network—which is known for demonstrating competence, exclusivity and passion, feel free to call our corporate office, located at 633 Tamiami Trl N, Suite 201, Naples, FL 34102 USA. Tel: +1 239-348-9000.
For more information about Engel & Völkers Florida, please visit http://www.florida.evrealestate.com
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