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. 

“Try to improve 1% every day.” — Santiago Marino, luxury real estate specialist, Ancona Real Estate

The agents and teams were at the top of their game, helping propel the Florida brokerage to over $13 billion in sales in 2022 and 2023. 

The agent hosts a weekly podcast and is working on a new global luxury real estate docuseries. 

“Don’t expect to make a million dollars in your first year.” — Suzy Mossucco, Realtor, United Realty Group

The Delray Beach brokerage will now be known as CENTURY 21 Luxe Homes.