The story of Harcourts started half a world away and over one hundred years ago. Formed in New Zealand in 1888, John Bateman Harcourt had a vision for what the real estate industry could become if done right. Like every great entrepreneur, he boldly stepped forward to pursue his dream, overcome obstacles, and cast doubts aside, changing the real estate world forever.
Over the following years, Harcourts opened offices throughout New Zealand, becoming the country’s top firm. Then in 1997, Harcourts took their efforts to the next step, expanding their offices to Australia. Shortly after that, Harcourts was named the “Fastest Growing Real Estate Business” throughout Australia’s six states. And this was only the beginning of their growth. The famous Blue Signs then spread globally, opening additional strategic locations in Fiji, China, Hong Kong, South Africa, Indonesia, Canada, the United States and Mexico, which is where we are today.
Although Harcourts North America originated on the west coast of the United States, it has expanded to 38 strategic locations all over the country while regularly growing its network. With this growth expansion, the vision that John Bateman Harcourt initially pursued continues to press onward and upward. As we become one of the fastest-growing real estate businesses in North America, our promise remains the same: to treat our clients with the respect they deserve while providing them with the best possible real estate experience on the market.