“Learn from a good mentor much as you can.” — Roberto Rodriguez, Realtor and team leader, Elite Ocean View Realty

The firm’s founders, Ryan Rabinovich and Adam Stern, were featured in Luxe Listings Toronto on Amazon Prime. 

The group has worked Southeast Florida’s luxury market for 12 years and produced $254 million in total sales volume.

Gary Pohrer has been one of Douglas Elliman’s most successful agents, ranking among its top agents nationwide for the last five years. 

“Make sure to network, follow up on all leads, and treat prospects with respect.” — Peter Gross, Sales Agent, Elite Ocean View Realty

Rick Chen’s pre-real estate background is in fashion, finance and technology. 

The online marketplace fleshed out the rules of its new listing access standards policy that was unveiled in the wake of the National Association of REALTORS’® Clear Cooperation update. 

“Build relationships, stay consistent, know your market, follow up.” — Tyler Anderson, sales executive, Ombelle Fort Lauderdale

What are luxury buyers looking for? How do you define a luxury listing? We asked, you answered.

The industry veteran’s new title is executive vice president of sales and strategy. 

The Broward County brokerage is rebranding as The Agency Fort Lauderdale West.  

Pappas will continue to serve as president of The Keyes Company.

Founders Kim Marino and Katie Minott will work from Premier’s Broad Avenue office as they pursue a dual-market arrangement. 

Kastanis most recently worked at Douglas Elliman, where he produced more than $300 million in total sales volume since 2023.

“Stay consistent!” Francisco Mercado-James, Luxury Realtor, Ancona Real Estate, North Bay Village

The new manager, Mandie Weller, has a decade of real estate management experience and most recently worked at Long & Foster.