“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

The three-building development in the Bay Harbor Islands is approaching $100 million in sales and is 50% sold. 

“Lean into your personality, and showcase your individuality.” — Johana Cabrera, Realtor, Chez Realty

Led by Abel Gilbert, ONEPATH has 102 agents and eight staff members. 

Before becoming a Realtor four years ago, Secular was best known as the proprietor of Tortilla Flats, a Tex-Mex restaurant that operated in New York’s West Village. 

The Swanepoel Power 200, compiled by residential real estate management consulting and research firm T3 Sixty, names the most influential leaders in the industry. 

“Work on the high-end market, the workload is similar, but the clients are easier to work with.” — Yoann Dorat, global real estate advisor, One Sotheby’s International Realty

Solares most recently worked as senior vice president of sales and marketing at Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, overseeing over $2 billion of luxury pre-construction developments. 

We asked, you answered! Here’s what fellow South Florida agents expect to see in 2025, including the hottest neighborhoods and suburbs.