Engel & Völkers is joining forces with McGill Immobilier, owned by Patrice Groleau and Debby Doktorczyk, to open the first company shop in Montreal.

“Engel & Völkers’ reputation as a provider of premium offerings and unique services is well-regarded internationally, so it is critical that our first partnership in Montreal aligns with a team who shares the same philosophy for exceptional client service,” says Anthony Hitt, CEO of Engel & Völkers North America. “McGill’s reputation for providing top-tier service in the Montreal marketplace is unmatched, and we are confident that the team’s knowledge and expertise will combine seamlessly with our global network to elevate the area’s comprehensive real estate needs.”

Engel & Völkers Montreal currently has eight brokers. It plans to bring “42 real estate advisors to the brand with premium, international expertise in Montreal’s most desirable neighbourhoods,” the company says. Additional shops in Outremont and Westmount will open during the coming year to fully service the city. the company says.

“I was struck by the similarities between the Engel & Völkers’ brand both in the design and its commitment to quality service and premium properties,” says Groleau. “At McGill, we have always been selective in the agents we approached and understand the importance and value of the selectivity so well known in the Engel & Völkers approach in expanding its network.”

EDITOR’S NOTE:  This article has been corrected to show the number of brokers currently with the brokerage.