Alfaro most recently served as director of sales at Douglas Elliman. 

“Don’t get discouraged. All it takes is one deal.” — Littal Schwarzbaum, luxury real estate specialist, Ancona Real Estate, Miami Beach

The new policy allows sellers to put off marketing their properties for a period of time to be determined by their local MLSs. 

The managing broker will lead Douglas Elliman’s St. Petersburg office, while the agents will join its Coral Gables and MiMo locations. 

The winners helped the Florida brokerage grow its annual sales by 29% last year. 

“Have a mentor, save up a lot of money before you quit your day job, start part-time.” — Georgia Themelis, Realtor, Ancona Real Estate

The deal is RE/MAX Advance’s eighth acquisition of a brokerage since 2020 and its first outside of the RE/MAX network. 

Bachman will continue to serve clients in Miami and New York. 

“Go outside, meet people, and get involved.” — Kevin Rutois, real estate advisor, Rutois International Realty

The new addition to the Southwest Florida Brokerage previously worked at D.R. Horton. 

The 55-condominium tower is almost 60% sold and slated to open in spring 2026. 

The new addition, Patti Williams, previously owned a small beach motel in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. 

“Build relationships, and always prioritize excellent client service!” — Marina Sharoiko, real estate agent, Macken Realty.

Eddie Blanco, broker/owner of Stratwell in Miami and Naples was named 2025 chairman of the board. 

The luxury agent will work as Douglas Elliman’s sales executive for the recently launched Delmore in Surfside. 

“Don’t listen to the noise, have a plan and execute daily.” — Valerie Harper, Realtor and team leader, Elite Homes Team, Coldwell Banker