​Engel and Voelkers Florida Keys has the chemistry and the personalized service ethic of a privately held boutique firm.  In fact, Engel and Voelkers is an international brokerage powerhouse in residential and commercial real estate and yachts consisting of 4200 employees with 525 offices in 35 countries on 5 continents.  With it’s focus on world class service, Engel and Voelkers has attracted some of the most prestigious land owners in the world. 

Bob Cardenas is the Principal Broker/Owner of Engel & Voelkers Florida Keys.

In the Beginning

Engel and Völkers was founded in Hamburg, Germany in 1977 by Dirk C. Engel and Christian Völkers. In 2000 there were only two shops outside of Germany (Majorca, Spain). In 2005/6 Southeast Asia; Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam and Hong Kong, offices opened and Australia opened in 2010. The continuous expansion of our network and the renowned reputation of our brand has given us access to an exclusive and worldly client base.

The shop concept, in which the design of each shop is consistent and connotes a highly personal, luxury atmosphere, was introduced in the mid-1990s to facilitate a rapid expansion strategy. These residential property shops create a clear profile and familiarity in the mindsets of our existing and potential clients.

Engel & Völkers mission statement - "how we get there"

In everything we do, we ensure the success of our company. For us, our mission statement is a binding promise.

• We take a long-term view in our dealings, strengthening the Engel & Völkers brand whilst taking care to ensure that customers all around the world enjoy the same brand experience.
• We value and cultivate our core values of competence, exclusivity and passion.
• We are serious about meeting the requirements of discerning customers, and we offer a first-class service.
• We attract the finest employees and help futher their careers.
• We build a global network on behalf of our customers - and fill it with life
• We are leading innovators in our field

This team approach moves beyond the individuality of real estate success.  Our success comes from the product of service to the customer and Sales without Selling with profit a rewarding byproduct.

Engel & Völkers in Florida

Engel & Völkers Florida was launched in 2006 in Naples, FL and includes 22 franchised offices throughout Florida including Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Clearwater, Tampa, Key West  and Palm Beach. As a luxury real estate firm, it has acquired local market brokerage firms making Engel & Völkers Florida the largest expansion in Florida during the global market recession.

Engel & Völkers Florida Keys was established in May 2011 with the opening of offices in Key West, FL by franchisee owners Bob Cardenas and Ralph Spano. Bob Cardenas was the president of the Key West Associate of Realtors for 2010-11 and is well known throughout the Florida Keys as one of the top Brokers in the Luxury Home market. He partnered with Ralph Spano, an iconic figure in the Orlando real estate industry, to open franchises in both the Florida Keys and the Winter Park area of Central Florida.

For Engel & Völkers,  Knowledge + Service = Success.  Knowledge is derived from Marketing and here Engel & Völkers shines with a multi-dimensional platform designed to discover who is our customer, what do they want and how can we fulfill those desires. 

Knowing the business and economic trends of Key West, key business sectors and leaders, government regulations and our demographics allows us to develop realistic sales projections and to identify who and where our customers are and what are their desires. Then, adapt and strive for Flawless Execution.

The design of Engel & Völkers' Marketing is simple and elegant; positive personal contact, uniform printed products, multi-tiered electronic marketing and hands-on follow-up based on systematic measuring of results. 

Please see my Premium Marketing Plan for many of these features.

Engel & Völkers Florida Keys is devoted to fulfilling your vision of owning the fun, water and sun of the Florida Keys.  Come and join us.

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