Our annual Who’s Who issue celebrates real estate professionals from all around South Florida. In 2024, we highlighted an especially great group.
Check out the 10 Who’s Who profiles that saw the most views this year. And click here to see who made the full list of Who’s Who in South Florida real estate.
1. Gene Shapiro
In the world of mortgage lending, Gene Shapiro stands out for his commitment and expertise, amassing 22 years of experience navigating financial markets that include Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Luxury real estate specialist Mariana Garber Marteau seamlessly integrates her expertise in accounting, marketing and sales to guide clients toward astute real estate investments.
Starting out in the industry as an investor, Faith Spencer expanded into being a licensed broker and mortgage loan officer.
4. Damian Grass & Louis Tamayo
With a background in communications and hospitality, Damian Grass was always intrigued by real estate. Louis Tamayo has a medical background and is equally passionate about real estate.
5. Maria Corina Martinez & Robert Coalla
Maria Corina Martinez and Robert Coalla stand out in the South Florida real estate market with a combined experience of 64 years.
Amrofni New Homes is the first Black-woman-owned luxury real estate brokerage specializing in new construction. According to Jackie Lee Sylvester, founding broker, the business is operated as an exclusive concierge service.
A senior vice president of mortgage lending with Rate, Rick Elmendorf is celebrating 30 years in the business, where he’s an expert in VA loans and was ranked among the top three nationwide for VA loan productions a few years ago
8. Mary Forman
As a third-generation Realtor and native Floridian, real estate is in Mary Forman’s DNA.
9. Ivory Cooks
A real estate expert who transforms lives and homes with style, Ivory Cooks looks and acts the part of a consummate professional.
10. Dawn McKenna Group, Naples Team
The Dawn McKenna Group operates in multiple luxury markets across the U.S., with Ashley Baird Fenttiman, Julie Danaher, Wendy Garber, Jocelyn Lujen, Maureen Runzel and Kathleen Thanas forming the powerhouse team in Naples.