Our History
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Engel & Völkers Seattle Downtown, the first of its kind in Washington State, proudly opened its doors in October 2017, followed by a subsequent expansion to Mercer Island in the spring of 2018.
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Engel & Völkers Seattle Downtown, the first of its kind in Washington State, proudly opened its doors in October 2017, followed by a subsequent expansion to Mercer Island in the spring of 2018.
Our choice of the iconic Fairmont Olympic Hotel for our inaugural location was deliberate, aiming to embody the luxury and service excellence that the Fairmont has been renowned for over the past nearly a century.
Our founding license partners established a culture statement that remains at the heart of our operations: "We do business with people we'd like to have over for dinner."
In the spring of 2018, we further expanded to Mercer Island, choosing a prime location directly across from the highest-grossing Starbucks in the state. This strategic placement ensured high visibility and a central location to better serve the Mercer Island community. In January 2023, our original partnership transitioned to Paul Benson's Gestalt Group— the largest franchise within the Engel & Völkers global network. This move connected us to a regional affiliation of 60 West Coast locations and a referral network of over 1,600 advisors, enhancing our offerings with the benefits of a global network, a regional platform, and a boutique local culture.
Looking ahead to 2024, Engel & Völkers Seattle Eastside is set to open its third location in the heart of Downtown Bellevue. This new construction, alongside an exciting co-tenant and our proven model for a shared service culture, will further enhance our ability to serve the greater Eastside community.