Key Takeaways
- • The Agency, a global luxury real estate brokerage, opened The Agency Aruba in Oranjestad, its first office on the island and its latest expansion in the Caribbean, according to a PRNewswire-PRWeb release dated October 13, 2026.
- • The office will be led by Managing Partners Cindy Ruittemanz and Toine Schoofs, who bring local residential, investment and vacation property market expertise.
- • The Agency reports more than 190 offices across 18 countries and says it launched 27 new offices in 2025, with more planned.
- • The firm states it has closed more than $104 billion in real estate transactions since its founding in 2011 by CEO Mauricio Umansky.
- • The announcement is a franchise-led expansion, with James Ramsay, EVP of The Agency's Franchise Division, describing Aruba as a natural fit for international growth.
Summary
The Agency, a global luxury real estate brokerage, has opened The Agency Aruba at Caya Taratata 3A, Unit 12, in Oranjestad, according to a press release issued through PRNewswire-PRWeb on October 13, 2026. The opening marks the firm's first office on the island and extends its presence in the Caribbean. The office will serve clients throughout Aruba and is led by Managing Partners Cindy Ruittemanz and Toine Schoofs, whom the firm describes as bringing extensive knowledge of the island's residential, investment and vacation property markets.
CEO and Founder Mauricio Umansky framed the move around Aruba's appeal to international buyers, citing its year-round climate, beaches, and strong second-home and investment market. James Ramsay, EVP of The Agency's Franchise Division, said the island is a natural fit for the firm's international expansion and that the partnership would connect sellers on the island with buyers across The Agency's global network.
The release positions the expansion within a broader growth push. The Agency says it has more than 190 offices across 18 countries and launched 27 new offices in 2025. The firm reports that it has closed more than $104 billion in real estate transactions since its founding in 2011. The company also cites recognition from the Financial Times, which named it one of America's Fastest Growing Companies, a place on Inc. 5000's list of fastest-growing private companies, and a Top Luxury Brokerage ranking from Inman. Umansky ranked #30 on TheSwanepoel Power 200 list, and President Rainy Hake Austin was named to the 2025 Swanepoel Power 200 Watchlist.
Ruittemanz said the brand's global reach and collaborative marketing approach would put Aruba listings in front of the right buyers while preserving personal service. Schoofs said local expertise would guide clients from full-time residences to vacation homes and rental investments. The release does not disclose financial terms of the office opening or the partners' ownership arrangements.
CEO and Founder Mauricio Umansky framed the move around Aruba's appeal to international buyers, citing its year-round climate, beaches, and strong second-home and investment market. James Ramsay, EVP of The Agency's Franchise Division, said the island is a natural fit for the firm's international expansion and that the partnership would connect sellers on the island with buyers across The Agency's global network.
The release positions the expansion within a broader growth push. The Agency says it has more than 190 offices across 18 countries and launched 27 new offices in 2025. The firm reports that it has closed more than $104 billion in real estate transactions since its founding in 2011. The company also cites recognition from the Financial Times, which named it one of America's Fastest Growing Companies, a place on Inc. 5000's list of fastest-growing private companies, and a Top Luxury Brokerage ranking from Inman. Umansky ranked #30 on TheSwanepoel Power 200 list, and President Rainy Hake Austin was named to the 2025 Swanepoel Power 200 Watchlist.
Ruittemanz said the brand's global reach and collaborative marketing approach would put Aruba listings in front of the right buyers while preserving personal service. Schoofs said local expertise would guide clients from full-time residences to vacation homes and rental investments. The release does not disclose financial terms of the office opening or the partners' ownership arrangements.
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