Our annual Who’s Who issue celebrates real estate professionals from South Florida, and in 2022 we highlighted an especially impressive group. Each profile outlines how the agents and lenders got to where they are today, what keeps them going and, most importantly, why they do what they do. Check out the 10 Who’s Who profiles which saw the most page views this year, and click here to see who made the full list of Who’s Who in South Florida real estate.
No. 1: Adriana Vargas-Hernandez
Known to many as the “Queen of Pre-Construction,” Adriana Vargas-Hernandez has a sales volume in the billions for pre-construction and is a powerhouse in South Florida real estate.
No. 2: Lisa Marie Jones
Known for her knowledge, professionalism and efficiency, Lisa Marie Jones describes herself as incredibly resourceful in knowing how to get the deal done. “I think it stems from my love of real estate,” she says. “I am a super nerd with rules and contracts, and I bring all my experience to the process.”
No. 3: Todd Fogel
Todd Fogel of Guaranteed Rate is recognized as an excellent communicator and educator, always leading with humor. He has 30 years under his belt as a loan originator, processing manager and underwriting manager, with the knowledge and skillset to assist all his clients’ needs.
No. 4: Jaime Mejia
Jaime Mejia enters his fifth year stronger than ever as a new partner at Lifestyle International Realty. He has proven that a winning attitude and determination will help reach whichever goal is put in front of you.
No. 5: Gerard Scheffler
With 17 years in real estate, Gerard Scheffler has a proven record of success with the motto “My name is a name you can trust.” He’s spent most of his career in Illinois but is shifting his focus to South Florida, where he is already experiencing success and growth.
No. 6: Roger Brasil
Guaranteed Rate senior loan officer and Miami resident, Roger Brasil, has a specialty: “Diversification.” From luxury clients to first-time buyers, Brasil uses his 16 years of experience to provide the same level of satisfaction to all of his clientele.
No. 7: Jeffrey Christopher Corriolan
Jeffrey Corriolan says he won’t sleep until a client’s in their new home. He’s created a top-producing team in South Florida and works to create a fun environment and positive experience for his clients.
No. 8: Karen Matluck
Karen Matluck said the pandemic taught her to be more empathetic, really listen to clients’ needs and steer people away from buying a home for today that won’t suit them in seven years. “COVID opened my eyes to working hard and making sure everyone is heard,” she said.
No. 9: Ana Teresa Rodriguez
With over 15 years of industry experience, Ana Teresa Rodriguez and her team at ATR Luxury Homes Group at Coldwell Banker Realty provide boutique, VIP concierge service for every transaction with both commercial and residential divisions.
No. 10: Tatiana Echeverri
As a member of the Mejia Team at Lifestyle International Realty and a partner at her brokerage, Tatiana Echeverri has learned in three-plus years in the real estate industry how to take charge of deals and assist clients in finding their forever homes.