Raising the bar for luxury real estate in Los Cabos and beyond

LOS CABOS, MEXICO. September 2025/–  Mexico’s #1 luxury brokerage celebrates a new industry honor, expanding its slate of accolades. Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate has been honored by the Global Elite Awards as the 2025 Leading Luxury Real Estate Brokerage in México. This distinction underscores the firm’s nearly three decades of leadership in Baja California Sur’s high-value property market and affirms its standing among the world’s most respected names in luxury real estate.

Recognized for market strength, client trust, and lifestyle expertise, Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate continues to achieve record-breaking sales, expand its international reach, and deliver results-driven marketing strategies. With a legacy built on excellence, innovation and $3.6 billion in sales, this award cements the brokerage’s position as a leading force in luxury real estate.

From beachfront estates and private villas to ultra-luxury resort residences and prime development opportunities, Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate delivers a property portfolio unmatched in Los Cabos. Guided by vision, prestige, and an outcomes-first approach, the firm pairs deep regional expertise with global sophistication—redefining the luxury property experience and granting discerning clients unparalleled access to the region’s most exclusive real estate.

Under the leadership of Owner and CEO Vanessa Fukunaga, Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate consistently ranks as the region’s #1 top-producing brokerage. Trusted by high-net-worth individuals, developers, and investors worldwide, the firm goes beyond transactions—treating every property as a curated lifestyle offering where architecture, location, and experience define true luxury. Through bespoke branding, forward-thinking digital strategies, and expansive global exposure, clients benefit from premium positioning in the marketplace and maximized value.

“Being honored by the Global Elite Awards is both humbling and inspiring. It acknowledges not only our results, but also the trust our clients place in us and the standards we strive to exceed every day. This award celebrates the strength of our advisors, the innovation of our strategies, and the legacy we continue to build in Los Cabos as a leader in luxury real estate,” said Vanessa Fukunaga, Owner & CEO of Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate.

BRAND IMPACT + PRESTIGUE ON THE WORLD STAGE IN 2025

In addition to the Global Elite Award, Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate was named Best Luxury Real Estate Brokerage in Mexico 2025 by the Luxuri Awards for the second consecutive year in July; and in June recieved top recognition from The European as 2025’s Most Trusted Name in Luxury Real Estate.

Equally unstoppable is Owner & CEO Vanessa Fukunaga, whose influence extends far beyond Los Cabos.  This year she became a Golf Certified Advisor with Golf Life Navigators; was spotlighted on the Hollywood Trend Report: Luxury Lifestyle TV as seen on KTLA out of Los Angeles as one of 2025’s Luminary Luxury Leaders; and was named a 2025 Luxury Real Estate Powerhouse by The European. She has graced the covers of Luxuri Awards, Cabo Business Class Magazine, and The Enterprise World, while her publication—Ocean Blue Magazine—was awarded 2025 Best Luxury Lifestyle Magazine in Mexico by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards. Fukunaga has also delivered keynote addresses at leading conferences and award ceremonies across the Americas. Most recently, The Enterprise World featured her among the Most Iconic Leaders Shaping Luxury Real Estate & Global Business in 2025—a spotlight the brokerage will be rolling out through its channels soon.

Together, these achievements point to a milestone year for both the brokerage and its CEO— amplifying their influence and prestige on the world stage.

A NEW MEASURE OF SUCCESS

The Global Elite Award marks more than an achievement— it signals Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate’s role in shaping the future of luxury real estate in Los Cabos. As the brokerage continues to inspire trust and set new benchmarks for excellence in the property industry, its impact continues to resonate in the experiences of discerning clients and the success of every transaction.

Congratulations to Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate on this prestigious recognition by the Global Elite Awards.

For more information please contact:

Tania Ashby

Public Relations | Communications

T.ashby@snellrealestate.com

MX: (+52) 624 105-8100 | US: (713) 832-1035

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