Combined, the new organization will serve more than 24,000 Realtors in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. 

“Stay curious and persistent, build relationships, and ask questions.” — Rabia Mohad Ep Roig, Realtor, Beachfront Realty

“Work smart not hard, never give up or stop learning.” — Zuleika Gonzalez, Realtor and mobile notary signing agent, Ancona Real Estate Inc.

“Shadow a seasoned agent, and learn all you can by watching and asking tons of questions.” — Robin Boriello, global real estate advisor, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

Jorge Perez, a Fort Lauderdale Realtor, has been a licensed agent for five years. 

Danilo Tavares will work from the New York-based firm’s Surfside office, and Suzanne Petrizzi will work from its Palm Beach office. 

“Fake it until you make it.” — Monika Kamardinov, real estate associate, Douglas Elliman

We asked, you answered! Here’s how South Florida agents define luxury real estate: $1 million and up.

The independent brokerage is bringing 500 agents to the company. 

“If you’re not listing, you will not survive in this industry.” — Kevin Gonzalez, residential managing broker, Floridian First Realty

“Know your market, build relationships, prioritize client needs, stay persistent.” — Belle Useche, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty

“Stay focused, and trust the process.” —Yaima Torres, real estate agent, eXp Realty

Condo sales launched in February and are being handled by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing.

“You want to be successful in this business? Use your R&I (resourcefulness and initiative).” — Lindsey Kaplan, real estate broker, AIM Wealth Realty

The group, 305living, previously worked at Graber Realty. 

The Miami-based brokerage tapped Julie Harron and Susana Diaz Martinez to lead the new locations.