Interational Real Estate

Top international luxury real estate brokers

Author: Kata Hahn

Publish date: 04 Oct 2023

Are you looking to buy a luxury property? Learn about the top international luxury real estate broker companies that can help you find a high-end property in your dream location.

Luxury real estate brokers

You might be asking yourself, what even is a luxury real estate property. Sales price is the single most defining factor when it comes to what can be deemed a luxury property. They typically cost between $2 million and $40 million, but many companies include properties costing upwards of $1 million or use percentages to include those that are in the top 10% of listed homes in each specific market. Because of this, luxury real estate properties differ by region and across the globe.

There are plenty of characteristics that high-end customers look for in luxury properties, including private or elite locations, home offices, swimming pools, large square footage, sustainability, and smart tech. You might prefer your property to have high-class, modern amenities or unique features that highlight its character and charm. Given this variety and the price-tag that comes with a luxury property, you will surely want to have some experts in the luxury real estate industry at your side during the property search.

This guide will cover some of the top international luxury real estate brokers. With extensive experience in the luxury property industry, these companies help customers across the globe find luxury properties and sell their luxury estates. For each company, you’ll find background information, coverage details, social media links, and average rating from Glassdoor.

Sotheby's International Realty

Sotheby’s International Realty is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corporation. Some of their US branches include East Side Manhattan Brokerage, Atlanta Fine Homes, Jameson, Synergy, Realogics, TTR, and Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty. A few of their popular European branches are Four Seasons and Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty.

Here’s a look at Sotheby’s International Realty:

Headquarters in Madison, New Jersey
Established in 1976
26,000+ sales associates
2022 sales volume of $167 billion
Coverage
- 1,075 offices worldwide
- 700+ offices in the US
- International coverage in 81 countries and territories
Social media links
4.2 rating

The Agency

The Agency is an exclusive affiliate of Savills, a property advisor that has an international network across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. The Agency works with clients on residential properties, new developments, resort real estate, residential leasing and luxury vacation rentals. Within the US, they have the strongest presence in California.

Here’s a look at The Agency:

Headquarters in Beverly Hills, California
Established in 2011
1,500 employees
Statistics
- More than $8.62 billion worth of closed transactions
- $45 billion in global sales
Coverage
- 95+ offices in 10+ countries: US, Canada, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Panama, Cayman Islands, Turks & Caicos, the Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic
- US offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington
Social media links
4.4 rating

Nest Seekers International

Nest Seekers International is a rapidly expanding global real estate broker focused on the intersection of technology and media. They have a stand-alone media company, Nest Media, that puts out media such as property docuseries and property transformation shows. They specialize in ultra-luxury properties and new developments, and are also a licensed yacht broker.

Here’s a look at Nest Seekers International:

Headquarters in New York City, New York and London
Established in 2001
2,000+ agents
Coverage
- 30 offices
- International presence in the UK, Portugal, Spain, the Caribbean Islands, France, Italy, Mexico, Greece, Canada, Croatia, Côte D'Azur, and Asia
- US presence in New York, New Jersey, Florida, California, Colorado, and Connecticut
Social media links
3.9 rating

Christie's International Real Estate

Christie’s International Real Estate is affiliated with Christie’s, a leading art and luxury business, that was founded in 1766 as an auction house. The majority of their property listings are in the US, but they also have a variety of global listings with many properties in France.

Here’s a look at Christie’s International Real Estate:

Headquarters in New York
Main offices in New York, the UK, and Hong Kong
Established in 1987
500+ employees
Affiliated brokers had $500 billion of transactions in the last 5 years
32,000+ properties for sale
Coverage
- 138 affiliated brokerages in 46 countries
- 400+ luxury real estate offices
- Luxury listings across 6 continents
Social media links
4.5 rating

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection is the division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices that specializes in luxury real estate properties. Their network members, which are mostly independently owned and operated, offer real estate brokerage services. They serve first time homebuyers, middle-market communities, high-end residential markets, and commercial markets.

Here’s a look at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices:

Headquarters in Irvine, California
50,000+ employees
In 2021, their network had a sales volume of $179+ billion
Coverage
- 1,500+ offices
- Properties in 13 countries: the US, Canada, Mexico, the Cayman Islands, the UAE, Aruba, the Bahamas, the UK, Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and India
- US coverage in 35 states with 909 offices
- US affiliate: HomeServices of America
Social media links
4.4 rating

Keller Williams Luxury International

Keller Williams Luxury International is a division of Keller Williams. As a whole, Keller Williams holds the top spot in agent count, units, and sales volume among real estate companies. Their agents have sold some of the highest numbers of luxury real estate units when compared to other real estate brokerage companies.

Here’s a look at Keller Williams Luxury International:

Headquarters in Austin, Texas
Established in 1983
170,000+ agents
- 10,000+ outside of the US and Canada
58,433 luxury properties sold in 2021
Coverage
- 1,100 offices across 5 continents and 55+ regions
- US nationwide coverage
Social media links
4.3 rating

Distinctive Collection by BHG

Distinctive Collection by Better Homes and Gardens is Better Homes and Gardens luxury real estate division. They are a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corporation.

Here’s a look at Distinctive Collection by Better Homes and Gardens:

Headquarters in Fort Mill, South Carolina
Established in 2012
10,000+ affiliated agents across the US
Coverage
- US coverage in 42 states
- International coverage in 3 countries: US, Canada, the Bahamas
Social media links
4.2 rating

The RE/MAX Collection

The RE/MAX Collection offers real estate brokerage services for commercial and residential properties. To qualify, homes must be at least double the average sold price in the zip code they're listed in. RE/MAX Collection has many branches in the US and globally, and also has the largest balloon fleet in the world.

Here’s a look at the RE/MAX Collection:

Headquarters in Denver, Colorado
Established in 1973
56,000+ agents
Coverage
- Nearly 9,000 offices
- International coverage in 110+ countries and territories
- Majority of properties across the Americas and Europe
Social media links
4.2 rating

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury is a program of Coldwell Banker. The roots of their luxury division can be traced back to luxury real estate marketing as early as 1906. Coldwell Banker generally focuses on commercial real estate properties.

Here’s a look at Coldwell Banker Global Luxury:

Headquarters in San Francisco, California
Established in 1933
100,000 independent sales associates
$288 million in daily luxury sales
48,000+ luxury property transactions
Coverage
- 2,800 offices worldwide
- International coverage in 41 countries and territories
Social media links
4.4 rating

Engel & Völkers

Engel & Völkers offers real estate brokerage services on premium residential property, residential investments, commercial real estate (offices, shops, industry, hotels), yachts, and aircrafts. They have company-owned operations and franchise partners across the globe.

Here’s a look at Engel & Völkers:

Headquarters in Hamburg, Germany
Established in 1977
16,000+ real estate agents
Total commission revenues of 1.27 billion euros in 2021
Coverage
- 1,000+ offices worldwide
- Residential properties in all US states except Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, West Virginia, and Wisconsin
- International coverage in 32 countries on 5 continents
Social media links
4.4 rating

Kredium

Kredium is the most recently established company included and is one of the latest up-and-coming real estate companies. We are a rapidly expanding, international start-up company that is focused on helping foreigners find and finance luxury residential properties.

Here’s a look at Kredium:

Headquarters in Delaware
Established in 2021
30+ employees
Coverage
- Offices in 3 countries: the US, the UAE, and Serbia
- International real estate broker in the UAE, Serbia, and Montenegro, and rapidly expanding to other countries
Social media links
5.0 rating

Kredium offers a large quantity of both under construction and completed residential properties. You can explore our luxury UAE properties in Dubai, one of the most prominent and sought-after international real estate locations. Also check-out our high-end properties in the mountains of Serbia or the seaside of Montenegro.

In addition to real estate brokerage services, Kredium is also a mortgage broker and can help customers with the home financing process. We offer a full range of mortgage brokerage services in California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and Texas, and business purpose loans for investment properties in 30+ states. We can help borrowers find mortgage options in over 60 countries worldwide. As a US mortgage broker, Kredium offers many non-QM loans that allow foreign nationals to get investment loans without requiring bank statements or verification of employment. We are also expanding our mortgage broker services in terms of loan programs and global coverage.

Kredium can help US citizens, US residents, and foreigners, whether you’re still searching for a luxury property or are ready to move along to the mortgage financing process. An all-in-one stop for your real estate broker and mortgage broker needs!

To sum up

You’re now familiar with the top international luxury real estate brokers that can help you search for your ideal luxury property anywhere in the world. By learning about background information, coverage details, social media links, and average rating of each company, you can consider which one is the right fit for you based on their coverage, customer satisfaction, and scope of services.

Here at Kredium, we offer the unique advantage of supporting you throughout the entire process, from searching luxury properties all the way to financing your mortgage loan. Especially if you’re a foreigner (resident or non-resident) looking to buy property abroad, Kredium experts can guide you from the property search through the necessary mortgage loan conditions, requirements, and documentation. Learn about our mortgage options for foreign nationals buying US property and US citizens buying property abroad. We also have in-house customer relationship management and will work with you to find the right property that both exceeds your expectations and meets your financial needs. A mortgage calculator can be used to give you an overview of your total loan amount and monthly payment. Get in touch with one of our real estate experts to let us know how we can assist you and sign-up to get the latest updates. We can help you navigate the exclusive luxury market with knowledge and experience on your side.

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