The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® and Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® (RWorld), as well as their respective MLSs are merging into a single association and MLS, effective May 11.
This merger marks the creation of the largest local Realtor association in the world with 93,000 members. The organization’s proposed new name will be Miami and South Florida REALTORS®, pending approval by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Alfredo Pujol, chairman of the board of MIAMI, will serve as the first chairman of the board. RWorld President Jonathan Dolphus will be the 2026 chair-elect and 2027 chairman of the board. Katherine Arteta will be the 2027 chair-elect.
“Two of the strongest MLS and Realtor organizations in the U.S. are now one, building on South Florida’s momentum as a global real estate powerhouse and shaping the industry’s next frontier,” Pujol said. “This is a win for South Florida, our 93,000 collective members and their clients. Our members will have broader, more fluid access to the data, tools and services they need — without the limitations or complexity of multiple memberships. Ultimately, this will allow South Florida Realtors to deliver an even higher level of service.”
The merger integrates the largest U.S. local Realtor association, MIAMI, with 56,000 members, and RWorld, the third largest with 37,000 members. With 93,000 members, the combined organization exceeds the size of 47 state associations, is more than double the next largest local association in the U.S. at 43,000 members and is about 33% larger than the next largest association worldwide, according to the announcement.
Teresa King Kinney and Dionna Hall will lead the newly formed association as co-CEOs. At the end of 2026, Kinney will retire from her 33-year career leading MIAMI. Hall will stay on as the sole CEO of Miami and South Florida REALTORS® & BeachesMLS in 2027 and beyond.
Evian White De Leon, MIAMI chief operating officer and chief legal counsel, will be the Miami and South Florida REALTORS® COO and chief of the MIAMI REALTORS® Division. Kim Hansen, RWorld COO, will be COO of BeachesMLS and chief of RWorld Division.
“This merger reflects the continued growth and evolution of the South Florida real estate market,” Dolphus said. “By bringing our organizations together, we are creating a more connected and efficient association and MLS, one that delivers complete MLS data, expanded access to tools and services, and a simpler way for our members to do business. Together, we’re focused on helping our members become more profitable and successful in the global marketplace.”
Both MLSs will continue to operate as separate entities before combining soon thereafter. When formed, the Miami and South Florida REALTORS® Beaches MLS will be the largest MLS owned by one U.S. Realtor association.