Sébastien Courret is a luxury residential real estate advisor in the Washington, DC area, affiliated with Engel & Völkers. With extensive international experience across multiple industries, he brings a global perspective to guiding clients through the DC, Maryland, and Virginia markets with sophistication and confidence.
A native of Paris, France, Sébastien comes from a historic family of winemakers in Bordeaux, with roots dating back to 1152. He earned an MBA from New York University and a Bachelor of Science from the American University of Paris, combining strong academic training with a deep appreciation for culture and craftsmanship.
Before real estate, Sébastien held marketing roles with Thomson Multimedia in Singapore, founded a fine wine import business in California, and served as the official sommelier at The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC, overseeing the wine program for the 2004 US Presidential Inauguration.
He began his real estate career in 2015 with Compass, focusing on the luxury market. Known for his business acumen, negotiation skills, and client-centered approach, Sébastien has earned recognition as a “Best of Washingtonian” agent. Fluent in French and English, and proficient in Spanish, German, and Mandarin, he guides buyers and sellers with strategic insight and long-term relationships in mind.
Through years of international business and real estate experience, Sébastien has built a network spanning North America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Supported by this network, he is uniquely positioned to accompany clients wherever their real estate journey takes them, delivering a seamless, sophisticated, and personalized experience.
