Awards

We are very proud that EHL is recognized as having a positive influence on standards of quality and professionalism within the real estate sector. Our commitment to acting responsibly in all of our business relations with partners and clients has been recognized on numerous occasions in the form of both industry and non-industry awards. We are committed to social awareness, which is fundamental to our business ethics, and also regard it as our duty as a member of the leading real estate associations to establish these values within the real estate sector.

As one of Austria’s leading real estate advisors, EHL Immobilien has been awarded ethical certification by the Austrian Society for Sustainable Real Estate (Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Nachhaltige Immobilienwirtschaft) for ethical business management. The certificate was awarded after five months of on-going verification by an independent auditor. The standards to be met concern proper and comprehensive customer information, transparency regarding the service process and the efficiency of measures implemented by the company with regards to potential problem areas such as conflicts of interest when working for sellers and buyers or in dealing with corruption. We are very pleased that the quality and correctness of the dedication from all our employees has been recognised.

As Austria’s leading real estate advisor, EHL Immobilien has been presented with the IMMY in Gold, which is the highest prize for quality awarded to Viennese estate agents. The IMMY is presented by the Real Estate Trustees Division of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce. The prize is given to real estate companies providing customers with the best and highest quality of service in the residential real estate sector. This award is all the more significant as in the private residential sector (as opposed to the commercial property sector) responsibility towards the client is of even greater importance as tenants or purchasers themselves are not usually experts in property matters. This poses greater challenges for the estate agent and EHL Immobilien takes this responsibility very seriously indeed.

Every year, the coveted Caesar Real Estate Prize is presented in seven individual categories in recognition of outstanding achievements in the real estate sector. After members of the public have voted for the nominated candidates, a jury of industry experts selects the winner from the list of finalists in each category. Only private individuals are eligible to be nominated for the awards. It is a reflection of our growing expertise that each year EHL staff members feature among the finalists. Michael Ehlmaier has already been presented with the Caesar in two different categories. In 2007, he was winner in the category Estate Agent of the Year and in 2009 was voted Property Manager of the Year. In 2011, Alexandra Ehrenberger was the first female candidate to be presented with the Caesar in the category Estate Agent of the Year 2011.

At the beginning of 2012, EHL Immobilien was the first company in Austria to be accredited for the second time in accordance with the recently revised European standard for services of real estate agents EN 15733. The certification is valid for all fields of business, including property services, commercial, retail and investment property services as well as property valuation and consulting.

EHL achieved the highest rating in its category and was presented with a Real Estate Brand Award in recognition of its position as most valuable real estate brand 2010.

In 2011, EHL was presented with the Award of Excellence in the EUROMONEY Real Estate Survey as Austria’s best estate agent. Being voted Number 1 in the most important Europe-wide ranking in our industry is for us a clear indication to keep to our chosen path and continue to focus on ensuring customer satisfaction with the high quality services we provide as the basis for our success

In accordance with strict guidelines and user assessments, we have received the seal of approval as a certified high-quality real estate agent from one of Austria’s most popular real estate internet sites.