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Becoming a Self-employed real estate agent with an Engel & Völkers franchise license in Flanders

The real estate industry in Belgium is considered a lucrative career field, thanks to rising transaction numbers, a growing overall population and positive macroeconomic development. Especially as a self-employed real estate broker, you benefit from a profitable starting situation and a market in the sale of houses, apartments and villas in Belgium, which in the past has proven to be stable throughout Europe even in times of crisis.

With a franchise license from Engel & Völkers Belgium you now have the opportunity to take full advantage of the attractive provinces of West Flanders, East Flanders and Antwerp and open a successful real estate shop. Learn more!

Beautiful East Flanders: The Benefits of a Franchise License as an Engel & Völkers Estate Agent

As a location for a promising career as a real estate agent, East Flanders convinces above all by its diversity: A varied landscape of forests, heaths, rivers and hills with a typically Belgian-rural flair meets the vibrant city life in Ghent or Aalst. This opens up a wide range of properties to be marketed, ranging from comfortable estates to single-family homes and villas to townhouses and apartments. As a real estate broker you are addressing a broad target group: Both young couples, families with children and seniors find their ideal living environment in East Flanders thanks to their perspective career opportunities, a solid infrastructure and a wealth of near-natural sports and leisure opportunities - your advantage for efficient customer acquisition.

Engel & Völkers Belgium currently offers you the free license areas Aalter - Maldegem, Aalst - Affligem and Boom - Bornem to acquire the exclusive rights of use of our renowned brand and other comprehensive services there as franchisees.

Between the North Sea and Belgian urban culture: your real estate franchise in West Flanders

West Flanders is defined primarily by its close connection to the North Sea. A high recreational quality, the excellent cuisine and the warmth of its residents characterize the environment. The local coastal towns are not only popular holiday destinations, but also in demand for the purchase of holiday homes and other properties. In any case, one of the most visited highlights of West Flanders is the medieval city center of Bruges with its romantic canals and time-honored half-timbered houses - an ensemble that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. In West Flanders, you can look forward to particularly attractive objects that keep you up to date with new, interesting real estate and people in terms of real estate. If you would like to become an Engel & Völkers franchisee in West Flanders, the areas of Blankenberge - De Haan, Oostende, Nieuwpoort, Koksijde - De Panne, Torhout, Diksmuide to Ieper, offer a range of attractive free license areas. We appreciate your interest!

Estate agents and franchisees are located in Antwerp, the economic engine of Belgium

The city of Antwerp and its province form the economically strongest region of the country. Gross domestic product and the purchasing power of the population are well above the national average, and Antwerp is also significantly above the current average in European comparison. The Port of Antwerp is the second largest seaport in Europe and contributes significantly to the prosperity of the province with its 235.2 million tonnes of goods handled (2018). Both central downtown real estate and quiet living in suburban locations: Thanks to the broad market structure in Antwerp, a large number of buyer claims can be served here. With Engel & Völkers Belgium you open your own, high-reach real estate shop in the province of Antwerp and profit directly from the economic strength of the region. Choose your ideal environment from our free license areas in Turnhout, Mol - Kasterlee, Brecht, Herentals, Lier and Tielt - Diest and start your successful real estate brokerage career as a franchisee of Engel & Völkers Belgium

An internationally known and renowned brand with a high recognition value, a universal network of partner contacts and potential buyers, a powerful software and training offer and much more: With an Engel & Völkers franchise partnership you gain decisive advantages for your independent real estate agent career. Take advantage of the positive development signals of the Flemish real estate market and, as a franchisee, establish your own real estate shop in one of our high-performance license areas in East Flanders, West Flanders or Antwerp. Have we piqued your interest? Our Expansion Manager will be happy to answer your questions and further information needs. Give us a call or send us an email to arrange a non-binding meeting, in which you can present your ambitions and career aspirations to us. We look forward to you!

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