Miami is notorious for its beautiful waterfront properties, but who are the people who sell them? Along with top-of-the-line houses, Miami features many successful realtors who are privy to the city's best locations.
Priscilla Ortega (NXT LVL Realty)
Since beginning her realtor journey in 2016, Priscilla Ortega has dominated Miami real estate, guided by her sharp memory and excellent people skills.
Whether it’s buying a luxury penthouse or a small cottage, Priscilla takes the time and care to find the best house for every one of her clients on an individual basis.
NXT LVL Realty is a real estate group that operates in about 80 different locations throughout Florida.
This agency specializes in residential, commercial, and luxury housing.
Instagram: priscillarealestate
Website: priscillaortega.nxtlvlrealty.com
Melissa Gibbings (Lifestyle International Realty, Llc)
Melissa Gibbings knows the homes and investment properties her clients will adore, from residential condos to houses on the water. She has taken to Facebook on social media to share valuable tips for buyers to consider.
With 6 different locations, Lifestyle International Realty has earned more than $600 million in sales. Their 700 realtors on staff have made them the top-producing brokerage every year from 2015 to 2019.
Facebook: Melissa Gibbings, Realtor
Instagram: meli_miamire
Chani Ettelson (COMPASS)
Beginning her career as a designer, Chani Ettleson uses her artistic vision to find the best look in a property. Chani’s intense focus and determination are her greatest strength in her mission to satisfy her clients no matter what. This bold attitude has led her to become one of Miami’s top real estate agents.
As an agency, Compass has locations in many major cities on the East and West Coasts, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Santa Monica, and Malibu. Compass prides itself on combining technological developments with real estate to make home-buying easier.
Instagram: chaniettelson
Website: compass.com/agents/chani-ettelson
Toni Ballinger (Keller Williams Realty, Inc)
When you have Toni Ballinger as your realtor, you can feel safe knowing her negotiation and communication skills are on your side. Toni’s full-service options mean she is a great go-to for buying, selling, and credit repair. Another company that has taken advantage of technology is Keller Williams. Their innovation is pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a brokerage.
Facebook: Toni Ballinger, Your Credit Realtor
Instagram: toniballinger
Website: calendly.com/toniballinger
Barbara Montero (Global Luxury Realty)
After studying marketing and finance in school, Barbara Montero uses her expertise in the real estate world to make keen networking connections both over social media and in the real world.
Barbara’s 20 years of living in Miami have boosted her knowledge of the area's inner workings, particularly in South Beach. Global Luxury Realty focuses on luxury housing, as its name implies. It not only sells the wealthiest houses in Miami but also buys them.
Facebook: Barbara Montero Real Estate
Instagram: barbsellsmiami
Website: sellbuyrentmiami.com/
Marco Reyes (Falcon Empire Realty)
A kind-hearted family man himself, Marco Reyes knows the importance of a good home, so he works to give that to others in the Miami community. Whatever property-related services you need, Marco can assist buyers in making the right decisions. The Falcon Empire Realty assists in investments, rentals, and commercial and residential properties.
Facebook: Miami Realtor Marco Reyes
Instagram: miamirealtor_
Marina Sirbu (Investment Brokers Realty Inc)
Marina Sirbu has worked with several of Miami’s brokerages in her real estate career, including Calibre International Realty and Keller Williams Miami Beach Realty.
Marina has found a home in Investment Brokers Realty where she sells waterfront properties with gorgeous views of the sparkling Miami coast. An additional purveyor of luxury homes is the Investment Brokers Realty. Their locations span Bal Harbour, Golden Beach, Fisher Island, Ritz-Carlton Residences, and general South Florida.
Facebook: Marina Sirbu
Instagram: marina_miami_realtor
Nattalie V Puentes (Real Estate Empire Group)
In the Doral area, Nattalie Puentes feels right at home helping others find homes. For the last year, she has been with the Real Estate Empire Group, a realty group that focuses on multi-family homes, million-dollar houses, condos, and land purchases. She has closed several sales and established her reputation in the city.
Facebook: Nattalie V Puentes
Instagram: nattalie_miamirealtor
Luis Reyes (Realty One Group)
With the Realty One Group, Luis Reyes, along with being a broker, specializes in consulting with clients to help them through whatever financial situation they’re facing, especially in the troubling 2020 hardship.
For years, Luis has been a guiding light for his clients, and when they buy a house with him as their agent, they can rest assured that they’re in good hands. The Realty One Group values gutsy moves and daring action. Their belief that one person can make a difference led them to participate in community outreach.
Facebook: Luis Reyes – Realtor / Real Estate Miami
Instagram: luisreyesmiami
Dora Puig Team (Miami’s Top Luxury Real Estate Broker)
For 31 years, Dora Puig has worked in selling the best of the best luxury housing. Dora worked in Beverly Hills before bringing her talents to South Florida, where she has since won numerous awards for her outstanding sales results, including ranking No. 1 in Residential Transactions by Total Dollar Volume of Closed Sales for the last 3 years. Dora runs her own agency with locations that include Aventura, Bal Harbour, and South Beach.
Facebook: Dora Puig Team
Instagram: dorapuig
Website: dorapuig.com
Katrina Rosendary (Brown Harris Stevens Miami)
Brown Harris Stevens, realtor and world traveler Katrina Rosendary has a youthful spirit and an eye for style. This energy has led her to sell some of Miami’s most beautiful luxury homes. On social media, you can find Katrina’s helpful home-buying tips, which provide insight to first-time buyers. Brown Harris Stevens does business throughout the country and in 24 international locations.
Facebook: Katrina Rosendary
Instagram: katrinadoesrealestate
Website: bhsmiami.com/katrina?
Avisha Kassir (Luxury Homes)
The impressive Avisha Kassir and her partner Anne Kassier made a record $100 million in sales with features on television programs on prominent networks, like HGTV, TVSN Australia, and Ideal World England, before Avisha got her realtors license in 2014.
Avisha uses her savvy sales skills and international contacts to thrive in the real estate industry. Her revival of the storyboard marketing plan considers the client's interests to match them to the best homes. Avisha is another realtor who's built her own company. Avisha's luxury home empire can be found in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida.
Instagram: Avishakassir
Website: avishakassir.com
Mark Zilbert (Brown Harris Stevens Miami)
With more than 16 years of experience and $4 billion in sales, Mark Zilbert is another record-setter among Miami realtors. In South Beach, Bal Harbour, and Sunny Isles Beach, Zilbert has his sights set on selling the most lavish of Miami’s beachside properties. Mark is another realtor who works at the acclaimed Brown Harris Stevens.
Facebook: Mark Zilbert
Instagram: markzilbert
Website: zilbert.com
Gonzalo Baraybar (The Space Brokers)
Working with The Space Brokers, Gonzalo Baraybar sells the best of the city’s luxury homes. Whether it’s penthouse rooms or 5-bedroom houses, Gonzalo ensures his clients get the creme of the crop. The Space Brokers put clientele and rationality above all else. By looking at the latest data, they stay ahead of the curve.
Facebook: Gonzalo Baraybar, Real Estate Broker
Instagram: southfloridabroker
Website thespacebrokers.com
Anais Caraballo Llano (Goldpen Realty Group)
Anais Caraballo Llano is a bilingual realtor, self-proclaimed life coach, credit repair agent, and rising Instagram influencer. The multitalented Anais has recently become a broker with Goldpen Realty Group, where she sells modest homes suitable for everyday Miami families. The Goldpen Realty Group solely focuses its efforts in Miami, where it can give careful attention to each client.
Facebook: Anais Caraballo Llano
Instagram: anais_myrealtor
Melisa Perez (Brickell Realty Group)
With human connection at the forefront of her mind, Melisa Perez’s inviting personality helps her connect with clients on a personal level to give them the service they deserve. Melisa’s background in business and marketing guides her to be an effective broker who knows how to close deals. The Brickell Realty Group has been operating in South Florida for 13 years. The Brickell Group deals with buying residential and commercial properties, rentals, and foreclosures.
Facebook: Melisa D Perez Realtor
Instagram: melisaperezrealtor
Website: melisaperezrealtor.com
4. Lauren Hershey (Keller Williams Realty)
A Miami native, Lauren Hershey knows the ins and outs of the city’s terrain, a skill that led her to close a million-dollar sale after 3 months in the real estate business. Lauren’s fun energy welcomes her clients to come to her for any of their real estate needs, including flipping a home and investing in properties. She is another amazing broker with Keller Williams Realty.
Facebook: Lauren Hershey
Instagram: miami_florida_realtor
Website: laurenhershey.com
Dina Goldentayer (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
After garnering about $500 million in sales, Dina Goldentayer has been mentioned by both Forbes and the Wall Street Journal for her real estate excellence. Dina’s focus on marketing has led her to take on the wealthiest clients and find luxury homes that amaze them. Douglas Elliman has several other locations throughout the US, like New York, California, Connecticut, Colorado, and Texas, along with some international contacts.
Instagram: goldendina
Website: dinagoldentayermiami.com/about-dina.htm
Jalal Abuimweis (The Kings Estates)
Dubbed the King of Miami Real Estate, Jalal Abuimweis worked his way from the bottom up when he immigrated to the US, became a realtor, and turned into an Instagram sensation. Despite all of his success, Jalal remains grounded and down to earth, using his fame to generate money to give back to worthy causes. As you may guess from his name, Wholesale Florida Homes operates exclusively in Florida, specifically South Florida.
Facebook: Jalal Abuimweis
Instagram: thekingofmiamirealestate
Tony Rodriguez (Prestige Realty Group)
Tony Rodriguez works for Prestige Realty Group and is its co-founder. But that is only the beginning of Tony’s accomplishments. His hard work and entrepreneurial spirit have earned him a place in the Wall Street Journal’s accolades as Number 1 of “America’s Best Realtors”, along with the same title from Real Trends. Tony owns the Prestige Realty Group and operates throughout the Florida coast.
Facebook: Tony Rodriguez
Instagram: prestige_tony
Website: tony.miami