Engel & Völkers Florida, the master franchisor for the Engel & Völkers brand in the state of Florida, today announced a recent influx of brokerages into the company's Development Services division; empowering Engel & Völkers shops with the resources and support needed to represent developers and their projects throughout the state. With a high demand for both new homes and commercial spaces, Florida's construction industry is currently booming, and now Engel & Völkers shops are poised to meet this demand.

"We're thrilled to see an impressive 40-percent of shops across Florida now actively participating in our Development Services program," said Peter Giese, CEO of Engel & Völkers Florida. "This remarkable response is a testament to the forward-looking spirit of our franchisees and the undeniable potential of the Florida market. With the state experiencing an unprecedented construction boom, our collective efforts are poised to redefine the landscape of real estate development. Together, we're shaping the future of Florida's real estate industry, leveraging innovation and collaboration to bring exceptional opportunities to developers and buyers alike."

The shops now offering development services in Florida are:
Amelia Island, Belleair, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Madeira Beach, Melbourne Beachside, Melbourne Central, Melbourne Downtown, Miami, Miami Coconut Grove, Neptune Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, San Marco, Sarasota, South Tampa, St. Pete, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Downtown, and Venice Downtown.

Participating Engel & Völkers shops not only gain access to a branded identity but also benefit from resources for crafting pitches and collaborating with developers, access to global project portfolios and data, a dedicated section for developments on their shop's website, managed corporate blogs, social media promotions, ongoing virtual training, preferred vendor access, support for local business growth and pipeline identification, and eligibility for exclusive network awards.

"We are thrilled to welcome this dynamic and enthusiastic network of new development professionals from our Florida-based brokerages," said Stuart N. Siegel, Global Head of Development Services at Engel & Völkers Americas. "This group not only spans strategically across some of Florida's most robust submarkets but also represents a wide spectrum of lifestyle preferences and residential product types, catering to diverse buyer needs. From urban to rural, and from high-rise apartments to single-family estates, our advisor network is poised to excel in the development, marketing, and sale of Florida's premier residential offerings. With participants in key global destinations and Florida feeder markets, the Development Services network is enhancing an already powerful Engel & Völkers referral program. We look forward to continuing to build out this network of professionals through our global development marketing platform, our training tools, and library of resources for advisors to further enhance their expertise in new development."

Engel & Völkers introduced Development Services to meet the distinctive demands of the new homes and developments sector, setting it apart from the realm of traditional residential real estate. This distinctive designation provides a clear-cut identity, dedicated platforms, and tailor-made programs that operate independently from the resale business. It empowers Engel & Völkers franchisees and their advisors to navigate new development transactions adeptly, leveraging the company's global reach, brand recognition, proprietary tools, and established prowess in sales and marketing. This, in turn, fosters successful product launches and sales.

"We are thrilled about our brokerage's selection to join the Engel & Völkers Development Services team," said Corey Hasting, License Partner of Engel & Völkers First Coast, a consortium of six distinct locations across northeast Florida. "I am genuinely confident that this partnership holds the potential to significantly impact our advisors' opportunities in the market. It not only facilitates the expansion of their individual businesses but also enhances the brokerage's presence by collaborating with diverse developers throughout Florida's First Coast region. Given the rapid growth observed in Jacksonville and its surrounding areas, we are convinced that this move comes at an opportune moment."
The developments represented by Engel & Völkers worldwide vary greatly in scale and scope, encompassing residential towers, new home communities, the redesign or re-launch of existing buildings, mixed-use lifestyle developments, and resort residences. Engel & Völkers Development Services is currently representing more than 400 projects in 22 countries. This initiative was established with the explicit purpose of providing dedicated assistance to builders, developers, and investor partners across the globe.

"Engel & Völkers' commitment to delivering comprehensive real estate solutions is epitomized by the establishment of our Development Services team," said Michael Wyckoff, License Partner and Managing Broker of Engel & Völkers Madeira Beach and Engel & Völkers South Tampa. "Seamlessly harnessing the global reach of our brand and leveraging an unparalleled advisor network, we offer an unmatched advantage to developers and their projects. This expansion embodies the extraordinary essence of our brand, providing unparalleled insights, information, and resources that enhance the depth of service we provide to nurture stronger development and investor relationships worldwide. Through Development Services, we equip our team with exceptional tools, enabling us to elevate our proficiency and elevate the caliber of service offered to our esteemed global developer partners."

The Development Services designation program aims to create a network of exclusive, similarly qualified, service-driven real estate professionals who are passionate about providing bespoke development services under the Engel & Völkers brand.