Logo of Engel & Völkers in uppercase white letters with an ampersand and umlaut over the 'o'.
Black background with white text reading 'Hale Design Build', with a compass and ruler graphic dividing the words.

Agent + Builder, aligned: fewer surprises, smarter offers, & happier buyers.

Hale Design Build partners with Engel & Völkers agents to evaluate properties before your clients buy—so they can act confidently and agents close faster.

How the partnership benefits agents & clients

For Engel & Völkers Agents

  • Win listings & offers with confidence: Real budget estimates and timelines reduce cold feet and renegotiations.

  • Shorten the cycle: Clear scope = cleaner offers, fewer inspection re-trades.

  • White-glove experience: Co-branded reports you can send the same week.

  • Protect your reputation: Clients feel informed, not overwhelmed.

For Engel & Völkers Buyers

  • No more guessing: What will the kitchen cost? Can we add a bath? Finish the attic?

  • Local know-how: North Shore permitting, historic district reviews, and coastal /weatherproofing best practices.

  • Plan the first year: What to do now vs. later, with phased budgets.

Modern kitchen with white and wood cabinetry, marble countertops, large island with seating, large window overlooking greenery, and gold hardware.

What Hale Delivers

Pre-Purchase Walk (60 minutes, on site)

  • Feasibility on top 3 priorities (e.g., kitchen re-layout, primary suite, addition)

  • Budget bands: Good / Better / Best with ballparks (e.g., Kitchen: $65–95k / $95–135k / $135k+)

  • Timeline brackets: Permit + build windows by town (e.g., Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Beverly Farms)

  • Risk flags: Structure, moisture, electrical service, lead/abatement, zoning overlays

  • Next steps: Phased plan (what’s Day-1, Year-1, and “someday”)

48-Hour Feasibility Snapshot (PDF)

  • Co-branded, 2–3 pages

  • Scope notes, budget bands, timing, and key assumptions

  • Photos/markups from the walk (same angles as listing photos when possible)

Note: This is not a formal home inspection or engineering report; we’ll recommend licensed specialists as needed.

Living room with a large window view of the ocean, white sofa, wooden chairs, fireplace, and wooden flooring.
Backyard with a swimming pool, stone accents, and patio furniture, outdoor seating area with umbrella, garden with pink hydrangeas and other plants, house with a balcony, and a clear blue sky with some clouds.
Living room with a beige sectional sofa, a round wooden coffee table, large sliding glass doors showing an outdoor pool and waterfront view, white kitchen cabinets with a mosaic backsplash, bar stools, and a ceiling fan with wooden blades.
Aerial view of a waterfront residential area with modern white buildings, a bridge in the background, palm trees, and boats in calm water under a partly cloudy sky.
Interior of a modern restaurant or bar with a high countertop, black leather chairs, exposed brick walls, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with a marble countertop, pendant lights, stainless steel appliances, and a wine cooler.
Modern bathroom with a large window overlooking green trees, a white bathtub, a dark wood vanity with a white countertop, and a potted plant
A vintage-style bathroom corner with a window showing green trees outside, a colorful bird and leaf patterned wallpaper, a sink with a marble countertop, a gold wall sconce, and a wooden framed mirror.
Bathroom with double vanity, white countertop, grey cabinets, wall-mounted mirrors with wicker frames, wall-mounted light fixtures, and patterned tile floor.