In 1944, Achilles Ginesta laid the foundation stone for the Küsnacht family business. As an authorized signatory of a trading company that invested in real estate in addition to its core business, he familiarised himself with the notarial system. He became more and more involved in the real estate business, in which he found great pleasure. In an economically difficult situation, he ventured into self-employment and, before the end of the war, founded "Ginesta Immobilien, Export und Import" in his three-and-a-half room apartment at Oberwachstrasse 7 in Küsnacht - the first professional real estate company on the right bank of lake Zurich.
In 1945, the real estate business begins to prosper strongly and Ginesta Immobilien moves into premises on Rämistrasse in Zurich's city center. But it is not only the real estate business that is booming, but also the volume of traffic. The parking situation becomes so precarious that in 1965 Achilles moves his business back to low-tax Küsnacht. This time to Oberwachtstrasse 2, directly opposite his former home. Success and growth continued.
In 1969, his son André joins the paternal firm. Under his leadership, Ginesta establishes itself as one of the leading real estate agencies in the greater region of Zurich. Ginesta Real Estate is considered a pioneer among professional realtors in that it is one of the very few among comparable family undertakings to have succeeded in maintaining an uninterrupted market presence since 1944 in what has always been a competitively challenging environment.
With effect from 2001, André and Evelyne Ginesta take on the additional support of their son and CEO, Claude A. Ginesta. Since then, the firm has undergone further expansion. Now counting a professional team of more than 20 employees, its staff represent Ginesta Real Estate's extensive experience and deeply rooted know-how, providing expert, tailor-made and personal consultancy services to a diverse range of clients.
In 2008, Giensta Immobilien joins the international real estate broker network "Leading Real Estate Companies of the World". They are represented in 70 countries with over 550 companies, employ around 135,000 people and are considered one of the world's most important networks for high-quality real estate marketing (as of 2022).
In 2010, André Ginesta hands over the management of the company to Claude Ginesta, who leads the company as CEO to this day.
In 2011, Ginesta Real Estate opens a branch in Horgen in order to better serve properties on the left bank of the lake as well as the cantons of Schwyz, Zug and Aargau.
2012 sees the opening of the Chur office, set up to encompass the entire market of Graubünden. Simultaneously, this geographical expansion leads to the establishment of Ginesta Real Estate Graubünden AG. Sascha Ginesta holds the position of Partner and Managing Director of this legal entity.
In 2013, Ginesta transfers from the original family site in Küsnacht to larger, more generously proportioned premises in Obere Wiltisgasse with the flexibility to accommodate an ever-growing team.
2015 sees the establishment of our subsidiary, Ginesta Real Estate Management AG. Ralph Geigle joins us as associate in the position of Managing Director and Partner of this subsidiary company to Ginesta Real Estate AG.
2016, the firm's succession is secured. Claude Ginesta buys out his parents' stake and is now CEO and registered owner of Ginesta Real Estate AG.
In 2018, Ginesta Immobilien opens its own valuation desk under the direction of a highly qualified real estate appraiser. By offering independent valuations of private and institutional real estate, the company further expands its activities in the service sector.
In 2018, an office opens in St. Moritz to develop the flourishing Engadine marketplace.
In 2019, the capacity of the Küsnacht office premises reaches its limits: Ginesta Immobilien additionally rents an entire floor.
In 2019, Ginesta Immobilien celebrates its 75th anniversary with a series of festivities.
2019 is an eventful year and there is also a change of chair on the Board of Directors: Corinne Rohner takes over the chairmanship from André Ginesta, who remains a member of the company's highest body.
In 2020, Ginesta Immobilien opens its fifth location in Zurich-Oerlikon in order to be even closer to the pulse of development in the constantly growing and fast-moving Zurich-North region.
In 2021, due to the successful growth and the increase in personnel the Chur office moves into the larger and more prestigious Villa Villino, which is steeped in history. A property that itself looks back on an "eventful" history, because in 1995 it was moved as a whole on rails over fifteen meters without damage to the new location where today our office can be found, namely Aquasanastrasse 8.
In summer 2022 Ginesta Immobilien celebrates the opening of its sixth location at Dreikönigstrasse 34 in 8002 Zurich in the heart of the city centre.
2022 completes Ginesta Immobilien's management, which now consists of Claude Ginesta, Stefan Schmid, Phillippe Frei, Christina Maron, Sascha Ginesta and Ralph Geigle.
In November 2022, the Pfäffikon SZ office is opened in order to have a highly visible presence around Lake Zurich.
In 2023, the eighth Ginesta Immobilien branch will open in Winterthur at the very beginning of the year, making it the fifth in the canton of Zurich, as the far-reaching region around Switzerland's sixth-largest city offers great potential for growth.
