Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner in Birmingham
Engel Realty has been a cornerstone of the commercial real estate industry since 1905, delivering comprehensive brokerage, property management, and asset management services. Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of localized market expertise and institutional knowledge to every transaction, ensuring clients achieve optimal returns on their investments. We specialize in tenant and landlord representation, investment property acquisitions, and strategic development, leveraging a proven track record in office, retail, industrial, and multifamily sectors. With Certified Property Managers and Commercial Investment Members on staff, we combine technical proficiency with hands-on problem-solving to navigate complex real estate challenges. Our institutional approach emphasizes stability, adaptability, and long-term client partnerships, positioning us to serve both regional clients and national/international investors.From Birmingham to New Mexico, we maintain a footprint across the Southeast, continuously expanding our portfolio while upholding a century-old commitment to excellence. By integrating advanced market analytics with personalized service, we empower clients to make data-driven decisions that align with their financial objectives. Our leadership team, including executives with specialized certifications, ensures that every service line maintains rigorous professional standards. This enduring combination of experience, innovation, and client-centric values has sustained our reputation as a trusted real estate partner for over 100 years.
Services
Brokerage
Landlord Representation
Tenant Representation
Property Management
Asset Management
Investment Services
Commercial Property Management
Multi-Family Sales
Project Management
Development
Details
- Year established: 1905
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years of experience in commercial real estate since 1905
- Certified professionals (CPM, CCIM) handle complex property management
- Regional expertise across Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Mexico
- Customized leasing strategies for landlords and tenant representation
- Proven track record managing a $250M+ investment portfolio
Associations and certifications
- CPM
- CCIM
Services
Brokerage
Engel Realty's brokerage services combine personalized market analysis with a century of industry relationships. Our agents evaluate property strengths, market conditions, and lease histories to develop tailored marketing strategies that enhance property value. We represent both landlords and tenants in negotiating leases and sales, ensuring maximum returns through data-driven insights and aggressive market positioning.
Landlord Representation
Our landlord representation includes comprehensive market analysis, pricing strategy development, and proactive tenant solicitation. We implement targeted marketing campaigns across digital platforms while maintaining communication with property owners through detailed reporting. Our team focuses on maximizing occupancy rates and rental income through strategic property positioning and tenant retention initiatives.
Tenant Representation
Tenant representation services include site selection, lease negotiation, and market analysis tailored to business requirements. We assess clients' growth or downsizing needs, comparing available properties against financial and operational criteria. Our team facilitates acquisitions and dispositions while providing strategic planning to align real estate decisions with organizational goals.
Property Management
Property management services leverage CPM-certified professionals and certified maintenance staff to handle financial, legal, and physical property aspects. We implement hurricane/tornado recovery protocols, tenant crisis management, and operational troubleshooting while maintaining regular communication with ownership stakeholders to protect investment value.
Asset Management
Asset management focuses on maximizing returns through market expertise and institutional knowledge. Our team provides lease administration, development guidance, and investment strategy formulation across commercial property types. With a $250M+ portfolio under management, we apply data-driven analysis to enhance asset performance and long-term value.
People
William A. Butler
President and Chief Executive Officer
President and CEO with CPM certification, leading the Engel investment team. Brings decades of commercial real estate experience in the Southeast, overseeing portfolio growth and strategic direction since joining the company.
Stephen Butler
Senior Executive Vice President
Senior executive managing client relationships and investment strategies. Specializes in retail sales and leasing, leveraging industry connections to expand the company's market presence across multiple property types.
Dan W. Anderson
Executive Vice President and Principal
Licensed AL agent specializing in retail sales and leasing division. Focuses on building strategic partnerships while maintaining a 100+ year legacy of client-focused real estate solutions as part of the executive leadership team.
Phyllis Kelsey-Greene
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
CAM-certified operations leader with expertise in commercial property management. Oversees day-to-day operations while implementing standardized procedures to maintain property values across the company's diverse asset portfolio.
Michael Johnson
Vice President, Commercial Sales and Leasing
Vice president managing commercial property transactions. Applies market analysis skills to tenant representation and investment property acquisitions, maintaining specialized knowledge of office and industrial real estate sectors.
Questions
What services does Engel Realty Company offer?
We provide commercial real estate brokerage, property management, tenant/landlord representation, asset management, and investment services across office, retail, industrial, and multifamily sectors.
How long has Engel Realty been in business?
Established in 1905, Engel Realty has delivered real estate solutions for over 115 years, maintaining expertise across evolving market conditions.
Do you work with out-of-state clients?
Yes, while based in Birmingham, AL, we serve national and international investors seeking properties in the Southeast and beyond.
What geographic areas do you cover?
Our primary markets include Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Mexico, with specialized local market knowledge in each region.
How does Engel Realty handle property management?
With Certified Property Managers and CCIMs on staff, we offer hands-on management, financial oversight, and crisis resolution for commercial properties.
Reviews (3)
I. C.
Nov 18, 2012
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I lived in an Engel-managed apartment for six years, and I wouldn't recommend them or go back to them. They responded to calls about water-leaking through the roof and massive electrical problems and some plumbing issues. They ignored repeated calls about holes that their electricians left in the ceiling and broken windows (that had fallen apart because of age. Their representatives said that they would send maintenance and maintenance wouldn't show up. I would recommend avoiding Engel, if at all possible.
Bob F.
Aug 08, 2012
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I have been a tenant of this abysmal agency for over 7 months now. I have constantly complained to them about their lack of maintenance and their terrible management of their property. I am a resident of Chapel Park Apartments. They just fired their manager and brought in the manager from Waterford Landings. Well guess what it hasn't gotten better. Slap on a few coats of paint and no one will even notice. I have had to hire a lawyer to contact them to attempt repairs to my apartment. I am paying for a 2 bed 2 bath but i don't have the full use of my apartment. One of my tubs has been
Peter L.
Nov 16, 2010
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Renters beware. Other than just generic poor management (or poor choice in hiring property managers), look what happened to their Waterford Landings Apts. property in Hoover. 2 decks collapsed killing a whole bunch of people in July. It happened once, then two weeks later, it happened again, and it took the efforts of the City of Hoover after a couple of weeks after that to actually tell people to stop using their decks. Then Engel finally put up their own notices. This isn't just a case of "poor management" this company now has a history of criminal negligence. When I was apartment
