The New Location Becomes the Global Brokerage's Fifth Office in Spain, Further Driving its Continued Growth Across Europe
LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its new office in Madrid, Spain. The Agency Madrid will be led by accomplished industry veterans Sara Becnel, who will serve as Managing Partner, Glen Stegemann, who will serve as Regional Director, and Daniel Brian Garcia Padilla, who will serve as Managing Director. This is the brokerage's fifth office in Spain, including Marbella, Costa Blanca North, Mallorca, and Barcelona. Sara Becnel is also the Managing Partner for The Agency Sandestin.
"With several thriving offices now established in key markets across Spain, expanding into Madrid is a natural next step as we continue introducing The Agency brand to prominent destinations throughout Europe," said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and Founder of The Agency. "We're proud to build on our momentum in Spain in collaboration with Sara Becnel, and excited to partner with Glen Stegemann and Daniel Brian Garcia Padilla to introduce The Agency brand to this vibrant and dynamic capital city."
The Agency's strategic positioning as an industry leader shines through its commitment to expanding into prominent markets with significant growth potential and like-minded partners. The Agency has rapidly increased its presence across the globe throughout the past year, making it one of the fastest-growing luxury boutique brokerages in the world. The Agency launched 30 new offices in 2024 and expanded into seven new markets in Q1 of this year.
"Madrid stands out as a culturally rich and dynamic city, offering an exceptional lifestyle that perfectly aligns with The Agency's brand and clientele," said James Ramsay, EVP of The Agency's Franchise Division. "Building on our strong track record in Spain, we're excited to grow our footprint even further by entering this energetic and highly sought-after market."
The Agency has grown to more than 130 corporately owned and franchise offices across 13 countries, and counting. Poised for further expansion with like-minded partners in strategic markets, The Agency is noted by The Financial Times as one of America's Fastest Growing Companies and has ranked among Inc. 5000's list of fastest-growing private companies in the country for seven consecutive years. Recently, The Agency ranked 13th on the 2025 RealTrends 500 list, and ranked as the second largest privately held independent brokerage in the nation by sales volume. In 2022, Inman named The Agency Luxury Brokerage of the year, and the firm was nominated consecutively in 2023 and 2024. The Agency's CEO and Founder, Mauricio Umansky ranked #33 on The Swanepoel Power 200's list of most powerful and influential people in real estate. The Agency's President, Rainy Hake Austin was also named on the Swanepoel Power 200 Watchlist, recognizing 50 up-and-coming leaders shaping the future of residential real estate. The Agency has a renowned brand that is featured on international television shows including "Buying Beverly Hills," which aired on Netflix for two seasons.
"Expanding into Madrid is a powerful next move as we continue to elevate The Agency's presence across Spain," said Sara Becnel. "I'm proud to help drive the brand's growth and excited to once again introduce The Agency to another premier destination, bringing our unique approach to a market that's full of opportunity."
The Agency Madrid will be located at Calle Velázquez, 34, 7th floor, 28001 Madrid, Spain. For more information on The Agency, please visit www.theagencyre.com.
About The Agency
The Agency is an agent-first, tech-driven boutique luxury global brokerage representing clients worldwide in a broad spectrum of classes, including residential, new development, resort real estate, luxury leasing and vacation rentals. Breaking away from the traditional brokerage model, The Agency takes a collaborative approach to the business, fostering a culture of partnership in which all clients and listings are represented in a collaborative environment. Agents and clients benefit from the shared resources and networks of the entire global team, including in-house creative, public relations and cutting-edge technology divisions. The Agency has closed more than $88 billion real estate transactions since 2011, comprising over 130 offices in 13 countries, and counting, as one of the fastest-growing boutique, luxury real estate brands in the world.
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Isabel Goldstein, The Agency, 1 2019234092, [email protected], www.theagencyre.com
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