Lukas Krause
Chief Executive Officer
SVN® International attributes of global coverage and amplified outreach drive success for all. Our model is built on collaboration and transparency, supported by an inclusive culture that promotes properties and shares fees to build connections and create wealth together. This fundamental belief in cooperation over internal competition distinguishes SVN from traditional commercial real estate firms that operate in silos.
The SVN brand was founded in 1987 with a mission to improve the commercial real estate industry for all stakeholders through cooperation and organized competition. Today, SVN stands as a globally recognized establishment united by a shared vision of creating value with clients, colleagues, and communities. When you choose SVN, you mobilize the entire organization of experts and all our trusted relationships to act on your behalf. This shared network is the SVN Difference.
Explore how SVN’s collaborative approach, comprehensive services, and commitment to creating amazing value can support your commercial real estate objectives. Connect with our team to discuss how we can help you achieve your goals.
Our focus on moving the industry forward has attracted a strong team of real estate professionals who share our values and commitment to collaboration. Together, we’ve grown SVN into a nationally recognized firm that continues expanding while maintaining the culture and principles that define our approach.
200+ Offices Worldwide across the United States and expanding internationally, providing local expertise with national reach in more locations than any other commercial real estate firm.
$15.5B in Total Transaction Value across sales and lease transactions, demonstrating the scale and capability to handle assignments of any size or complexity.
2,000+ Advisors and Staff who embody our Core Covenants and work together to deliver superior outcomes through the power of collective expertise and relationships.
66M+ Square Feet in Properties Managed across multifamily and commercial assets, protecting owner investments through professional oversight and strategic management.
18 Core Services and Specialty Practice Areas including dedicated Product Councils for industrial, multifamily, office, retail, and specialty property types that ensure sector-specific expertise.
SVN is proud to operate as an employee-owned Public Benefit Corporation — the first in the commercial real estate industry. This structure reflects our commitment to a mission beyond profit, with decisions made by employees and focused on long-term community impact. Our PBC status and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) align our team’s interests directly with client success and community benefit, reinforcing the values that have guided SVN since our founding.
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At SVN, we celebrate diversity, embrace innovation, and operate with open, transparent communication. Our culture is built on the 10 Core Covenants that guide every interaction and decision.
SVN operates as an employee-owned Public Benefit Corporation with over 2,000 Advisors and staff across 200+ offices worldwide. Our Shared Value Network® approach emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and proactive cooperation to create maximum value for clients, colleagues, and communities. Founded in 1987, SVN continues advancing commercial real estate through organized cooperation rather than internal competition.