How is the Engel & Volkers Engage training conducted?
Engel_Volkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Engel & Völkers Sales Advisor System Training ("Engel & Völkers Engage") (Sales Advisors and Staff Members Supporting Sales Advisors)
Sales Advisors must complete, and staff members supporting Sales Advisors may complete, Engel & Völkers Engage, which is conducted in separate virtual modules via web-based platforms over the duration of one week. You may request on-site training in a city in the U.S. as determined by us depending on the number of participants (minimum 15 participants and maximum 50 participants).
We will conduct training courses for you, your Brokerage Manager, your sales advisors and staff members virtually via web-based training platforms of our choice or at either the Engel & Völkers facility in the United States or, if the training is conducted in person, at another location in the United States determined by us. We may grant reduced fees for the training courses at our sole discretion. At its current highest, the rate for Engel & Völkers Engage for sales advisors and staff members is $98 per person (for the virtual web-based training platform). At its current highest, the rates for SPT are $298 per person (assuming a minimum of 4 attendees if conducted via virtual web-based training platform). Under exceptional circumstances and only upon your specific request, we may agree to provide your sales advisors and/or staff members a 1 day Engel & Völkers Engage training at a location in the U.S. that we designate. The fee for the in person Engel & Völkers Engage is $4,998, which will include the trainer's compensation, travel, accommodation and incidental expenses, the training course materials and their shipment. A minimum of 15 but no more than 50 attendees will be trained and you will be responsible for the cost of the training location and food and beverages, consistent with Engel & Völkers System standards, and any service fees, if applicable. Attendance is required and if a training is conducted at a specific, physical location you will be responsible for the attendees' expenses, which will vary depending on the distance traveled, mode of travel and individual circumstances and preferences.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 43–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Engel & Volkers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Engel & Volkers Engage training is primarily designed for sales advisors, though staff members supporting sales advisors may also complete it. This training is delivered in separate virtual modules through web-based platforms, typically over one week. This allows for a flexible and accessible training format, enabling participants to learn at their own pace within a structured timeframe. The rate for Engel & Völkers Engage for sales advisors and staff members is $98 per person (for the virtual web-based training platform).
Engel & Volkers also offers the option for on-site training in a U.S. city determined by them, provided there are enough participants, with a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 50. This in-person training provides a more immersive experience and opportunities for direct interaction with trainers and peers. The fee for the in person Engel & Volkers Engage is $4,998, which will include the trainer's compensation, travel, accommodation and incidental expenses, the training course materials and their shipment. Franchisees are responsible for covering the costs of the training location, food, beverages, and any applicable service fees.
Attendance to Engel & Volkers Engage is mandatory for Sales Advisors and staff members supporting your Sales Advisors. Engel & Volkers retains the discretion to modify the training content, instructors, and delivery methods as the Engel & Volkers System evolves. Franchisees should budget for these training expenses and stay informed about any updates to the training program to ensure their teams remain compliant and effective.