The MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) installed Eddie Blanco, broker/owner of Stratwell in Miami and Naples, as its 2025 chairman of the board on Feb. 7. The installation took place at the association’s Inaugural & Awards Celebration at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood.
Born and raised in Miami, Blanco has over 25 years of experience in South Florida real estate. His firm, Stratwell, was recognized as the No. 1 small team in Florida and No. 7 in the United States by Real Trends in 2024. He serves as a director at the National Association of REALTORS® and chairs Florida Realtors’ State & Local Taxation Think Tank.
In his role as 2025 chairman, Blanco has adopted the theme, “Forward Together: Shaping Our Future,” which he said emphasizes collaboration, advocacy and innovation. Blanco’s focus will be on empowering members, advancing strategic initiatives and positioning MIAMI to lead an evolving market.
“Real estate is about more than transactions; it’s about building communities, empowering people and shaping the future,” Blanco said. “I am honored to lead MIAMI during this pivotal time, and I believe that together, we can create opportunities that leave a lasting impact on our industry and the lives we touch.”
Also named at the event were Chairman of the Board-Elect Alfredo Pujol of Compass Florida; Secretary Lorenzo Perez Jr. of OAK CRE; Treasurer Wesley Ulloa of LUXE Properties; MIAMI Commercial President Tamika Moses of Robin Bird Realty; MIAMI Residential President Jonathan Alfonso of Portal Real Estate; BROWARD-MIAMI President Larry Singh of Canvas Real Estate; JTHS-MIAMI President Ginenne Boehm of The Keyes Company; YPN President Simo Labriti of Keller Williams Elite Properties; MIAMI Commercial President-Elect Denise Chambers Palmer of Keys to Legacy Realty; MIAMI Residential President-Elect Dinorah de Cardenas of RESF; BROWARD-MIAMI President-Elect Sophia Allen of The Real Estate Professionals; JTHS-MIAMI President-Elect Jaime Kriske of Hobe Sound; and YPN President-Elect Darnell Aponte of The Aponte Group at Real Broker.
The following directors were also appointed: David Abernathy of Waterfront Properties & Club Communities; Fernando Arencibia Jr. of Avanti Way Commercial; Alberto Carrillo of The Keyes Company; George Jalil of Miami Way Realty; Christina Pappas of The Keyes Company.