Agents' Choice

Rookie of the Year – Richard Ostertag, Blackbook Properties

A dedicated real estate professional with a passion for numbers, Richard Ostertag strategizes to help his clients achieve financial success through real estate.

Development of the Year (Naples) – The Avenue, Aprea Development

Located at the gateway to Old Naples on Fifth Avenue South, The Avenue is a transformative mixed-use destination by Aprea Development.

Announcing the 2025 South Florida Agents’ Choice Awards finalists

The results are in! Based on thousands of votes, we’re pleased to announce this year’s finalists in the annual South Florida Agents’ Choice Awards.

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Announcing the 2024 South Florida Agents’ Choice Awards winners

In the annual South Florida Agents’ Choice Awards, we’re honoring the very best of South Florida real estate — according to our readers.

Industry MVP: Judy Zeder, Coldwell Banker Realty

Judy Zeder leads The Jills Zeder Group with Coldwell Banker Realty, one of South Florida’s top-producing large teams.

Managing Broker of the Year: Ruth Palma, Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate

Ruth Palma joined Fortune International Realty in 1997. She quickly advanced toward the chief management role which she holds today.

Best Team: The Presson Group, The Corcoran Group

Led by Steven Presson, The Presson Group is the Corcoran Group’s largest ultra-luxury real estate team. It includes 17 agents.

Lender of the Year: Miami Lending Advisors

Miami Lending Advisors LLC is a premier mortgage company based in Miami. It takes pride in its expertise in financing the South Florida real estate market.

Loan Officer of the Year: Jon Smith, Guaranteed Rate Affinity

With over two decades of mortgage experience, Jon Smith has dedicated his career to helping clients navigate the path to homeownership and property investment.

Social Media Influencer of the Year, Lender: George Fraguio, Vaster

Serving as the vice president of bridge lending at Vaster, George Fraguio brings over three decades of mortgage and real estate experience to the role.

Social Media Influencer of the Year, Agent: Maria José Diaz Mendizabal, Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate

Maria José Diaz Mendizabal has been in real estate for 20 years. Follow her adventures through her award-winning social media presence.

Best Dressed: Liz Ciborowski, Douglas Elliman

Liz Ciborowski shares her enthusiasm for the South Florida lifestyle. She also exudes personal style.

Charitable Service: Nancy Batchelor, COMPASS

Through the Batchelor Foundation, run by her husband, Nancy Batchelor is involved with several nonprofits throughout Miami.

Rookie of the Year: Jonathan Perez, Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate

As a new, enthusiastic real estate industry professional, Jonathan Perez is thrilled to join his passion for helping people with his commitment to exceptional service.

Developer of the Year: Fortune International Group

Fortune International Group’s development portfolio includes some of South Florida’s most prominent residential properties.

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