Engel & Völkers Commercial Denmark

What Engel & Völkers Commercial Denmark does

Engel & Völkers Commercial Denmark is the Danish commercial real estate brokerage arm of the Engel & Völkers franchise, operating as a licensed partner within a global network headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The Danish entity is based in Copenhagen and employs approximately 22 staff, providing commercial property brokerage, investment advisory, and valuation services to commercial investors, businesses seeking office and apartment buildings, and high-net-worth clients. As part of the licensed shop model, the Danish team draws on the central Engel & Völkers digital platform for lead generation, property listings, and market intelligence, supplemented by direct in-person advisory at the local level.

The core operating platform is an AI-enabled property search engine hosted on engelvoelkers.com that aggregates listings from legally independent license partners and group companies, applying text-based recommendation logic to rank properties by user criteria (price, location, property type) and location characteristics. The platform integrates proprietary location-based market data aggregated since 2021 from listing prices across real estate portals, enabling trend reporting and free property valuation services that serve as lead generation for sellers. Adjacent service lines include Engel & Völkers Finance (financing referrals), Development Services (new-build project marketing), Private Office (discreet off-market access for ultra-high-net-worth clients), EV Yachting, and Work Edition.

Revenue is derived primarily from transaction-based commissions on property sales and rentals, with commissions split between buyer and seller. Supplementary revenue streams include professional services (valuations, development advisory) and licensing royalties from the broader partner network. The franchise spans more than 1,100 locations across over 35 countries, with the global network reporting 16,000+ real estate professionals and 44,300+ properties brokered in Germany, providing cross-border listing distribution and buyer reach that the Danish commercial operation leverages as part of its service offering.

Name

Engel & Völkers Commercial Denmark

Legal name

Engel & Völkers GmbH

Website

https://engelvoelkers.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Engel & Völkers Commercial Denmark is the Danish commercial real estate brokerage arm of the global Engel & Völkers franchise, providing transaction-based brokerage, investment advisory, and valuation services to commercial investors, businesses, and high-net-worth clients in Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office Brokerage (BPAJABAA)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate brokerage
• Luxury residential brokerage
• Real estate franchise network
• Property valuation services
• Investment property advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Brokerage: Commission-based brokerage services for residential and commercial property sales and rentals. Commission split between buyer and seller (equal parts since German Government decision in 2019).
2. Property Valuation Services: Free property valuations offered as lead generation for sellers.
3. Engel & Völkers Finance: Real estate financing services through partner network.
4. Development Services: New build project development and property development services.
5. Yachting Division: Luxury yacht sales services under evyachtsales.com.
6. License Partner Network: Revenue from licensing the Engel & Völkers brand to independent real estate brokerage companies worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Engel & Völkers Commercial Denmark is a Danish license partner that delivers premium commercial and residential real estate brokerage services, including the buying, selling, and renting of apartment buildings, commercial properties, and investment real estate. The offering is supported by property valuation, development services, real estate financing (Engel & Völkers Finance), an exclusive Private Office for high-net-worth clients, and a global network of more than 1,100 licensed shops in over 35 countries.

Product overview

Engel & Völkers operates as a real estate platform with a franchise/license partner model, offering a unified digital platform complemented by specialized service divisions. The core offering consists of the Real Estate Platform for property search and listings, supported by Residential and Commercial Real Estate Services for buying, selling, and renting. Additional value-added services include Engel & Völkers Finance (mortgage/financing support), Property Valuation tools, and Development Services for new builds. The portfolio extends to specialized sub-brands: Private Office (high-end, discreet property services with off-market access), GG Magazine (luxury lifestyle publication), Yachting (marine real estate), and Work Edition (commercial workspace services). With over 1,100 locations across more than 35 countries, the platform combines local market expertise with global reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Engel & Völkers Finance: Financial services related to real estate including home affordability calculator
• Engel & Völkers Private Office
• Engel & Völkers Development Services
• Engel & Völkers Commercial
• GG Magazine
• EV Yachting

Products and services

• Commercial Real Estate Services Brokerage and advisory for commercial properties including apartment buildings, commercial properties for sale, and investment property search, targeted at investors and businesses in the Danish market.
• Residential Real Estate Services Services for buying, selling, and renting residential properties including houses, apartments, and land, delivered through personalized advisory support from locally licensed real estate experts.
• Private Office Exclusive advisory service for high-net-worth clients providing discreet access to off-market and pre-market property listings, combining global reach with personalized service and deep local market knowledge.
• Property Valuation Free, no-obligation real estate valuation services provided by expert advisors to determine the current market value of residential and commercial properties, used as lead generation for sellers.
• Engel & Völkers Finance Real estate financing services including a home affordability calculator and financing options delivered through a partner network, supporting property purchase decisions.
• Development Services New build project services for developers and buyers seeking newly constructed properties, including project marketing of new developments.
• Yachting (EV Yachting) Luxury yacht sales and brokerage services under the Engel & Völkers Yachting brand, extending the company's premium brokerage model to marine real estate.
• Work Edition Work-related commercial real estate services under the Work Edition brand, focused on workspace and commercial property needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 87-95 days to sell properties in major German markets
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RE/MAX: The world's largest franchised real estate network by agent count, operating in 110+ countries. Directly comparable as a franchise-driven global real estate brokerage, though RE/MAX skews mid-market vs. E&V's luxury focus.
• Colliers International: Global commercial real estate services and investment firm with strong European and Nordic presence, including commercial brokerage, investment sales, and advisory. Directly relevant comparable for the E&V Commercial Denmark entity's CRE service line.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Global luxury real estate franchise network with a premium brand affiliation (Sotheby's auction house) and affiliate brokerages in 80+ countries. Directly comparable as a franchise-driven luxury brokerage serving UHNW clients with an international referral network.
• Christie's International Real Estate: Affiliate of Christie's auction house operating a referral and affiliate network for luxury real estate worldwide. Closely comparable on premium brand, UHNW focus, cross-border referral economics, and franchised service delivery.
• Coldwell Banker Global Luxury: One of the oldest US franchised real estate networks with a dedicated luxury division operating franchise model similar to Engel & Völkers. Comparable on franchise-driven scale, luxury sub-brand program, and global referral reach.
• Savills: Global real estate services firm operating across commercial and prime residential, with a premium international network. Comparable on global footprint, high-end residential/Commercial cross-coverage, and advisory-led transaction model.
• Knight Frank: UK-headquartered global real estate consultancy with strong residential luxury and commercial investment practices. Comparable on international network depth (600+ offices), premium positioning, and combined residential/commercial service offering.

Broad incumbents

• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global commercial real estate services firm with significant Nordic/Danish presence and a broad investment sales, leasing, and capital markets platform. Comparable to E&V Commercial Denmark on CRE service lines though at much larger platform scale.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm (NYSE-listed) with strong investment sales, leasing, and capital markets capabilities. Relevant comparable for the E&V Commercial Denmark business line, though operates at broader scale.
• CBRE Group: World's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm with global investment property brokerage, valuation, and advisory. Comparable on commercial brokerage focus but at vastly broader portfolio and capital-markets scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqhjjL8aQ5yEJS78i_9OChQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/engelvoelkers.global
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/engelvoelkerscommercialdanmark
• Instagraminstagram.com/engelvoelkers.deutschland
• TikToktiktok.com/@engelvoelkersglobal

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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