The new Realtor associates, Ernesto “Ernie” Fraga, Jamie Brooke Barreto and Jason Beacham, will work from the brokerage’s South Miami office. 

“Like the playoffs, you have to be focused on the current game you’re playing in and not let anything distract you.” — Ivan Chorney, The Ivan & Mike Team at Compass

The veteran South Florida broker will launch The Zilbert Group at the firm’s Miami Beach office. 

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.