Miami Real Estate Podcast

Miami’s first-ever linear park project is not one to be missed. You may have spotted this park while strolling through Brickell, this unparalleled project is redefining the outdoor experience here in the city (2:30). The Underline is revolutionizing the land below Miami’s Metrorail system and converting the space into an interconnecting ten-mile linear park, urban trail, and public art destination (5:29). The ten-mile space is set to span from its completed phase one located in Brickell Station, reaching the third and final phase for the last stop on Miami’s Metrorail, the Dadeland South station (12:29). Phase two of construction has recently begun and founder Meg Daly joins us in this episode to discuss the ongoing project and what this means for our community. Host: Omar De Windt Producer: Veronica Aizpurua Follow: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube

Daniella Levine Cava was elected Miami-Dade County's first-ever woman Mayor in November 2020. She entered the Mayor's office following a 40-year career as a relentless advocate for South Florida families in public service and elected leadership. In this episode, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joins us for a conversation about some of the important issues that impacted Miami's real estate community this year, and hot topics going into 2022. She reflects on the Surfside building collapse tragedy (2:09); addresses the need for sustainable growth in Miami and Miami Beach, following a year where New Yorkers and Californians emigrated to Florida in mass (8:26); and shares her take on why improving public transportation in Miami’s metropolitan core is critical in the years ahead (11:13). As Miami-Dade County's Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava oversees a metropolitan government with more than 28,000 employees serving nearly 3 million residents, managing an annual budget of approximately $9 billion. Hosts: Omar De Windt; Alicia Cervera Lamadrid Producers: Octavio Alvarez; Veronica Aizpurua Follow: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube

Kyle Plesa is the founder of the Fort Lauderdale-based Social Group digital marketing agency. He joins us today to highlight four digital marketing channels that the modern realtor should have in their marketing mix: Tik Tok; Instagram Reels, Google Ads, and SEO. In this episode, Kyle explains what these channels are, why and when you should be using them, and tips for doing so correctly. About Our Guest: Kyle Plesa is the CEO and Founder of The Social Group, a digital marketing and advertising house located in downtown Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach. Having grown up in the South Florida area and starting his career with the Miami Dolphins Corporate Partnerships Division, he obtained his Master’s degree in Sports Marketing from the University of Miami as well as a degree in Economics of the European Union from Charles University in Prague. Kyle’s passion lies in visual storytelling to build brand equity and awareness through advanced social media marketing and content creation. He is a student of data and analytics that supports brand ROI and earned revenue. After launching the social media channels for Brightline and the Pegasus World Cup Invitational, The Social Group continues to market brands and companies from an array of industries all over the South Florida Metropolitan area and East Coast. Current ventures include SeaFair Miami, the Mandarin Oriental and Sense Beach House. To get in touch with Kyle, click here.

Eyrus is a construction technology start up on a mission to leverage technology and data to provide value to everyone throughout the construction process. Their solutions focus on cost, accuracy and the operational demands of each unique construction project. About Alexandra McManus: Alexandra McManus is the co-founder and CEO of Eyrus, bringing to the company over two decades of professional experience in the construction technology space, across business development, operations, leadership, and more. She provides a constant stream of vision and intuition for Eyrus alongside her co-founder and COO, Hussein Cholkamy. Together, they launched Eyrus to generate the ultimate workforce visibility platform by leveraging automated data collection and IoT hardware. Eyrus provides simple and seamless solutions that enhance levels of workforce insight and support construction professionals in delivering their projects on time and on budget. To meet today’s challenges around COVID-19, Eyrus combines workforce data with site zone information to provide solutions for protocol mandates in the workplace, streamlining workflows, increasing collaboration, promoting safety, and supporting compliance. About Hussein Cholkamy: As Co-founder and COO of Eyrus, Hussein brings over 20 years of global experience in real estate development, construction and design. He began his career as an Architect after obtaining his bachelor’s in Architecture from the University of Arizona. He then crossed into real estate development and project management after achieving his MBA from The George Washington University. Throughout his early career, Hussein worked on over 15 million square feet of construction and development globally. His dynamic understanding of construction project complexities, along with experience in business development and operations have founded the success of Eyrus in today’s market.

Julian Infante is a former pro baseball player and collegiate champion turned rising top producing real estate agent. In this episode, he shares lessons learned along his professional journey from the clubhouse to the competitive Miami real estate arena.

Jeff Ransdell is the founder of Miami-based Fuel Venture Capital. He previously appeared on the podcast in 2018 and helped contextualize Miami’s booming tech scene for listeners. Since then, venture capitalists from Silicon Valley and New York together with tech entrepreneurs from across the globe have flocked to Miami in the wake of COVID-19. Jeff joins us today to revisit the conversation about how tech is making Miami's real estate market boom, from the perspective of an "insider." Enjoy the show, and join us weekly on Thursdays for new episodes of the Miami Real Estate Podcast. About Jeff: Jeff Ransdell is a venture capitalist helping to develop more than 20 technology companies through Fuel Venture Capital, the Miami-based venture fund he co-founded in 2017 and heads up as managing director. Prior to launching Fuel Venture Capital, Jeff was a managing director and market executive of Merrill Lynch, managing more than $130 billion of global private client investment assets, a P&L of $2 billion, and over 2,000 employees across the bank’s Southeast Wealth Management Division. Fuel Venture Capital has invested more than $100 million in startups based all over the world, and its portfolio includes Taxfyle, Bolt Mobility, Curve, Boatsetter, and more. Jeff is regularly called upon to share his insights on the global economy with outlets such as CNBC, CBS and American City Business Journals. Keep up with Jeff and Rokk3r Fuel via Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Josh Migdal is a founding partner of Miami-based complex commercial litigation firm Mark Migdal & Hayden and a mortgage expert. He has been tapped numerous times to provide his expertise and insight on the housing cycle as well as its ramifications, especially now with the widespread pandemic. In this episode, Josh shares his thoughts about the 2021 mortgage market outlook, in addition to: How foreclosures will affect the mortgage market and signs that it will be similar to the aftermath of the 2008 Great Recession What a successfully deployed vaccine could mean for the mortgage market (i.e. employment recovers, borders open, etc.) Why extremely low mortgage rates could create an environment for fraud Factors that will affect the refinancing boom and other related industry topics About Josh: In the aftermath of the financial crisis, Josh recovered in excess of $30,000,000 for his clients by implementing an innovative legal theory that pinned liability on title insurers for mortgage losses suffered by banks and government-sponsored entities. He is one of only a handful of attorneys in Florida that stridently advocates securing this type of recovery from title insurers on such claims. He was also recently inducted into the University of Miami’s Citizens Board - a prestigious board comprised of more than 270 business, professional and civic leaders who support the university’s programs and philanthropic efforts - as a member of the Class of 2019.

In this episode with Miami real estate insurance expert Fernando Alvarez, we discuss the various exposures properties will face in 2021 and how to create a comprehensive risk management strategy. With over a decade of experience, Alvarez explains candidly how the real estate insurance market works, and how his own company aims to offer a transparent and honest experience to his clients at JAG. Recorded mid-December 2020, the episode covers the following topics: Understanding the tidal wave of property insurance rate spikes Why insurance rates are rising for commercial real estate owners The changing claims process and InsurTech role on underwriting Catastrophic claims: How the overall claim environment affects insurance rates regardless of one’s proximity to losses from wildfires and hurricanes. Best practices and practical tips for homeowners Fernando Alvarez is an athlete, entrepreneur, principal of JAG Insurance Group, podcaster, and host of The Transition: Life After Sports Podcast. About JAG Insurance Group: With nearly a decade of hard-earned industry insight and high-level expertise, JAG continues to pave a forward-thinking approach in the commercial insurance and risk management landscape. JAG offers extensive, integrated business solutions across a multitude of sectors, including, employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and financial and private client services. The Miami Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by the Cervera Newsroom at Cervera Real Estate. Learn more at MiamiRealEstatePodcast.com.

This week, Miami Real Estate Podcast co-hosts Omar De Windt and Alicia Cervera Lamadrid discuss current events, share thoughts on the Thanksgiving Day holiday, and a "Hot Take" on whether now is the time to buy or rent if you've recently sold your single-family home. Then, a Commercial real estate state-of-the-market with Sebastian Jaramillo of Wolfe & Pincavage.

Miami real estate expert Alicia Cervera Lamadrid shares her thoughts on why Miami condominiums are still a good investment despite the popularity of single-family homes, and whether or not U.S. presidential elections will impact the real estate industry in this week's MREP "Hot Takes." Then, a conversation about the state of the Miami real estate market between Alicia and Omar with special guest Teresa Kinney, President of Miami Association of REALTORs.

Miami real estate expert Alicia Cervera Lamadrid answers questions about what Miami's real estate economy will look like post-COVID-19 in this week's Miami Real Estate Podcast "Hot Takes." Then, MREP's "Ambassador to Brazil" Mariana Lima talks to Alicia about how easy it is to sell Miami condominiums as an outside broker. They address the benefits, safety, and reasons why cooperating brokers have so much success selling new construction in Miami. The Miami Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by the Cervera Newsroom at Cervera Real Estate. Learn more at MiamiRealEstatePodcast.com.

Shane Neman is a forward-thinking problem solver, consummate optimist and serial entrepreneur. A prototypical businessman of our modern era, his experience and expertise in business spans numerous industries, from technology and telecommunications to real estate and hospitality. In 2014, Shane relocated his family from Manhattan to South Florida. In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast by Cervera Real Estate, he provides a detailed account of what the process entails legally, emotionally and financially. Shane breaks down what other New Yorkers need to know before making the leap and answers the big question: was it worth it? We also spoke about the importance of having a diversified real estate portfolio as an investor, new opportunity zones that savvy South Florida real estate investors should keep their eyes on and advice for would-be entrepreneurs looking to start a new venture. About Our Guest: After leaving NYU Medical School early, Shane started three industry-shifting tech startups (two of them – EZ Texting and JoonBug – acquired) with hundreds of employees and tens of thousands of customers. As an insightful startup backer, Shane’s portfolio includes companies such as Convoy, Prose, Impossible Foods, Universal Standard, Apostrophe, MeetMindful, MapAnything, VinePair and Smylen. Shane is also a prolific real estate developer and investor. From commercial shopping and industrial centers to residential buildings, he owns more than two dozen large-scale properties across the U.S. He holds a degree in Computer Science from New York University, where he received the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater scholarship and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society. You can read more about Shane’s transition from New York to Miami in his blog “Know this before relocating to Florida from New York City.”

Is Miami's real estate market destined to repeat the crash of 2008 in the wake of COVID-19? Local real estate expert Alicia Cervera Lamadrid provides us with an economic outlook for South Florida real estate and shares her thoughts on what the future holds for this all important industry within the Magic City. Leaning on more than four decades of experience navigating Miami's real estate cycles, she helps us put COVID-19 into context while dishing out words of wisdom for real estate professionals, investors and the Miami community at large.

In the last five years, Miami Beach has evolved into a sought-after luxury travel destination. How did it happen? What business drivers are creating the demand? And what does the future hold for this all important industry sector for Miami? We search for the answers to those questions in this episode, as Cervera Real Estate comms exec Omar De Windt goes to the iconic W South Beach for a poolside conversation with general manager Rick Ueno.

Today we’re focusing on mindfulness, and how to apply scientifically proven techniques to help you reduce stress, improve concentration, and cultivate a sense of balance, resilience, and joy among other things. Guiding us through that journey today is a TRUE disciple of the yoga arts, someone who has studied its ancient wisdom since the age of 15, and that is none other than Yoga Warrior, Peter Calin.

Super Bowl LIV will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on February 2, 2020, making it the eleventh Super Bowl hosted in the region. Felipe Angulo, Super Bowl Host Committee Director of Business Connect & Community Outreach comes by the podcast to help us understand the economic and environmental impact that this monumental sporting event has on South Florida and its community. We talked about the planning involved in accommodating the massive influx of visitors into the region, and how the Super Bowl Host Committee leverages the big game to support environmental sustainability in South Florida, to raise awareness for humanitarian issues, and to support local business owners long after the game has left town. In this episode, Felipe also sheds light on some of the various community engagement programing that will take place prior to the game. Among these include “Superbowl LIVE” celebration, which is the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee’s free-to-the-public fan fest that offers a highly interactive experience for fans to thoroughly enjoy. Taking place on Biscayne Boulevard in the heart of Downtown Miami, this week-long event will feature a tailgate town, fan activities, musical acts, culinary demos, sponsor activations, dance performances, water shows and special surprises. Superbowl LIVE will take place from Saturday, January 25 – Tuesday, January 28, and again from Thursday, January 30 – Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. About Felipe: Felipe Angulo is the Director of Business Connect and Community Outreach for the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee. Felipe is responsible for assisting the VP of Business Connect & Community Outreach with management of the Business Connect program and assisting with the planning and execution of community engagement programming for Super Bowl LIV. Following his Virginia Military Institute education, Felipe Angulo pursued his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a double major of Business Management and International Business at Florida International University. Profoundly devoted to public service, Felipe began his promising career at The Office of The Mayor of Miami-Dade County, where he served as an aide to Mayor Gimenez for three years. He has been an integral part of a distinct establishment, where he developed an extensive, influential professional network. He has already had a significant impact on our community as a notably involved young professional, which led his appointment as Chairman of Economic Development Subcommittee of the Miami-Dade County Millennial Board. His substantial experience and public service acumen will be of great benefit to the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee.

If you haven't been to Downtown Miami in the last five years, then you haven't been at all. Miami's "new" urban core has evolved into a mosaic of world-class residential and mixed-use real estate developments intertwined with improved connectivity, mobility, and beautiful outdoor spaces. In this episode, Miami Downtown Development Authority executives Ilona Vega and Neal Schafers join us for an in-depth look at the pipeline of flagship projects and game-changing community enhancement initiatives that are redefining the landscape of Downtown Miami. Key topics featured in the episode: Overview of the Miami DDA District Mission & History Master Plan & Vision for the future Business Development -- Break down of the Miami DDA competitive strategy, including: Demographics & Population Existing Industries & Strategy for Finance & Tech Tourism PortMiami, Miami Dade College & Network Access Point (NAP) Connectivity & Mobility -- Highlights of major improvements and current projects including: Miami International Airport upgrades Metro Tri Rail Virgin Trains & Miami Central Metro Mover & Trolley First & Last Mile transit options Landscape of the Future -- Overview of flagship real estate developments and transformative public works projects that are redefining live-work-play in Downtown Miami: 1000 Museum Aston Martin Residences Miami Miami World Center Skyrise One Bayfront Plaza Waldorf Astoria 395 Signature Bridge Flagler Street Complete Streets The Underline Baywalk & Riverwalk Biscayne Green ----more---- About Ilona Vega Jaramillo: Business Development – Miami Downtown Development Authority Ilona has been working on the Business Development team at the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) since October 2016. She is charged with engaging with companies to ensure that those which are downtown employers remain in downtown and recruit new companies to the agency’s district. Focused on building downtown Miami’s finance and tech sectors, some recent big wins include: iSquared Capital creating 50 new jobs; Softbank’s Latam Fund creating 100 new jobs; and the establishment of the east coast offices of Silicon Valley VC Fund, 500 StartUps, to name a few. Ilona travels extensively and promotes Miami’s downtown to both domestic and international investors. Before working at the Miami DDA, Ilona worked for Enterprise Florida, the state’s official economic development organization, for over 11 years. During that time, she worked closely with the state’s extensive global office network to promote the state’s assets worldwide and to support foreign companies with their establishment of Florida offices. Her clients have included: Spain-based BBVA; Chile-based Atton Hotels; Colombia-based Alpina; UK-based SAB Miller; China-based Yingli; to name a few. During her tenure at Enterprise Florida, Ilona also worked closely with US Commercial Service Officers, located in US Embassies worldwide to facilitate introductions and information related to Florida’s business environment to potential clients. She also collaborated with the state’s 67 counties to highlight the varying and diverse state attributes to a global audience. Ilona also has experience working in the private sector. From 1998-2001 she worked for Lucent Technologies as a Public Affairs Director. Her responsibilities included advocating foreign governments for the adoption of standards-compliant with Lucent products and services as well as keeping the relevant departments within the company abreast of regulatory developments directly affecting the company’s interests in specific foreign markets. Ilona lives in downtown Miami and walks to work every day; enabling her to adopt the agency’s motto of ‘live, work and play’ in Miami’s urban core. Ilona has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Business from Villanova University and a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University. And, she is fluent in Spanish and proficient in French and Portuguese. ----more---- About Neal Schafers: Manager, Planning, Urban Design & Transportation – Miami Downtown Development Authority In 2015, I joined the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), bringing with me 16 years of experience creating liveable communities and destinations through research, design, collaboration, and onsite construction management. As a core member of a small team, I manage the strategic implementation, program development, design, planning, and research of downtown- focused urban planning, land use, transportation, and environmental initiatives. On a daily basis, my goal is to enhance the urban design, open space and mobility of all of downtown Miami. Prior to working for the Miami DDA, I spent a number of years in the golf course design & construction, residential design, and landscape architecture fields. In 2007, I joined Edward Stone & Associates (EDSA) in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Amongst planning & landscape architecture firms, EDSA is consistently ranked amongst the best in the world. Over t

South Florida's rental market is heating up along with demand for co-living spaces and new construction product offerings designed for home-sharing. This and other hot topics were a buzz last week when much of Miami's real estate community descended on Wynwood Arts District for the 2019 Annual Real Estate Forum & Showcase by The Real Deal, which featured a slew of notable panelists and guest speakers including best-selling author Grant Cardone and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson. In this episode, recorded live on-location at Mana Wynwood Convention Center, Miami Real Estate Podcast hosts Mariana Lima and Omar De Windt cover the moments that made the biggest splash and get instant reactions from organizers, sponsors and attendees. Let's get you caught up! Featured On the Show: Stuart Elliott, Editor-in-Chief at The Real Deal South Florida -- on audience reactions and the biggest themes of the day. (2:00) Alicia Lamadrid Paysse, Regional Director of Development Sales at Cervera Real Estate – on how Natiivo Miami, powered by Airbnb is changing the game on home-sharing. (4:22) Bernardo Rieber, CEO – Reiber Developments – spotlighting two, new mixed-used commercial properties at the heart of the new Aventura's Medical District. (6:20) John Reza Parsiani, Exclusive In-House Sales Associate at Aston Martin Residences Miami – on the influx of domestic buyers in the luxury market. (8:00) David Berrido, Realtor Associate at Miami Dream Properties – on the spike in rental activities and the appeal to foreign buyers. (10:51) About Us: The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. To explore a real estate career with Cervera, visit CerveraCareers.com.

Christina Crespi conta todas novidades sobre a “nova” downtown Miami, sobre restaurantes, investimentos em tecnologia e até os preparativos para super bowl que será em Miami 2020.

Taxfyle, a Miami-based tech startup heralded as the "Uber" of the tax accounting industry, is the latest example of how the Sunshine State's tax incentives and today's gig economy benefit South Florida residents, businesses and workers alike. In this episode, Taxfyle CEO and co-founder Richard Lavina explains why these tax benefits are helping South Florida attract, grow and nurture more and more companies like his. We also talked about how Taxfyle works and how users can spend less time worrying about taxes and more time enjoying life. During the conversation we talked about: The tax benefits of living in Florida? The benefits of starting a company in Florida, specifically South Florida? Is Miami a good place for raising funds as a startup and ultimately a cheaper place to utilize those funds? What is Taxfyle? And how did it become the "Uber of Taxes?" About Richard Lavina: CEO & Co-Founder - TAXFYLE Upon graduating from the University of Miami in 2009, Ricky went on to work at a local CPA firm in Coral Gables before being hired as an auditor at PwC. While working at PwC, he obtained his Master of Accounting from FIU and was struck by the inspiration to start Taxfyle. Since then, Ricky has taken Taxfyle from a simple thought to a venture-backed startup that has one of the Big Four accounting firms as a client. TAXFYLE, is one of the most downloaded tax apps on the Apple store every year. It's often described as the "Uber of Taxes" as they have 1300 licensed CPA's available through their app available at any moment to do your taxes. But they also do so much more. They are the secret weapon of some of the largest accounting firms in the country that want to shed their old school ways and be more modern for our tech centric world. Those companies use TAXFYLE, their app, their network, and their ideas to change the pace and output of their organization. Taxfyle has gone from a small idea, to a now 40 person full time staff based in Coral Gables, FL. Founded by two Miami natives, Taxfyle is shaping the future of work by retooling the world’s multibillion-dollar professional services industry, changing how services are delivered and who they are performed by. You can learn more at taxfyle.com. CEO Richard Lavina is literally leading the charge of the future of work. A task that used to take months and cost thousands ("taxes") can literally be done in hours and cost hundreds. It's why TAXFYLE is one of the most talked about Tax apps/companies in the country.

North of Downtown Miami’s urban core, the City of Aventura is blazing a new trail as the epicenter of health, and wellness in South Florida. Today we’re discussing two new mixed-used developments that are establishing and introducing what will become the epicenter of the new “Aventura Medical District.” Joining us for a conversation today is Bernardo Rieber, CEO of Rieber Developments, an Aventura-based development firm, with over 20 years of experience and a distinguished roster of commercial and mixed-use projects throughout South Florida totaling more than $150 million.. Today, Rieber’s diverse project roster includes the recently unveiled 12|12 Aventura, a premier mixed-use project with health, wellness and connectivity at the cornerstone of its design. Set to be among the first of its kind in South Florida, the visionary project, along with its adjacent sister project, Ivory 214 – a medical and professional office building complemented by a Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ hotel – will establish and introduce this new “Aventura Medical District.” If you are interested in learning more about 12|12 Aventura or Ivory 214, call 858.381.3489 to get in touch with the in-house sales team led by Cervera Real Estate.

In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, interior designer Debbie Travin shares her three keys to home staging success to make your listing more appealing to potential buyers. She also tells us about the latest trends in interior design and decor that will add some "wow factor" to your home (or your listing). Enjoy the episode, and then give Debbie a call for help with your interior design project! About Debbie: A mom, designer and CEO all-in-one. Growing up in the world of haute couture, her career in fashion led Debbie to discover her passion for interior design and eye for detail. When Debbie and her husband bought a home in Scarsdale, NY, they completely reconstructed the property with the help of an architect. After Debbie completed the interior design, their architect would use the home as a model for clients, but when the clients attention quickly shifted to the interior design of the home rather than the structure, and also receiving media interest, Debbie knew she had to turn her passion into a career. She went on to attend The New York School of Interior Design before launching DLT Interiors in 2010, which has become so successful they are now expanding into their second market, South Florida. To get in touch with Debbie or learn more about DLT Interior, call 914.582.9170 or visit www.dltinteriors.com.

If you’re a first-time home buyer, or a foreign national seeking lending for your Miami real estate purchase, you may find the process to be quite challenging. What are the three most-common hurdles to homeownership, you ask? (1) The down payment; (2) finding a house you can actually afford; and (3) not having sufficient credit history. But, fear not, our new “First-time Home Buyer's Guide” series by the Miami Real Estate Podcast is here to help you overcome all challenges. In this first installment of our new home owner series, we’re tackling the down payment. If you are not buying all cash, this is arguably one of the biggest challenges facing first-time home buyers or foreign nationals looking to buy in Miami. Enter: financing. Sandra Mina, Sr. VP of Residential Lending for BB Americas sits down with us to explain mortgages. What is a mortgage? What are the different types? And what is the main difference between getting a mortgage through a bank versus a mortgage broker. She’s breaking all that down for us, and sharing expert insight on what you need to get approved, required documents, the key steps through the process, and the lead time you can expect. We hope you find this information helpful. If you want to learn more about mortgage options through BB Americas, contact Sandra at 305-679-3318. You can also send us your feedback or suggest a topic that you’d like us to cover by visiting our website: MiamiRealEstatePodcast.com. About Sandra: Sandra Mina is the Senior Vice President of Residential Lending for Banco do Brasil Americas. She specializes in residential lending for foreign national and has been in the mortgage industry for the past 18 years. Sandra Mina has been a top producer for most of her career with established business from realtors, mortgage brokers and a growing referral base of retail customers. Sandra has a keen understanding for what foreign clients expect and the specialized attention they require throughout the lending process and consistently provides flawless service including availability and dependability for each client on every transaction. "During my 16 years of experience in the mortgage industry, I have shared my expertise to personally assist numerous families with responsible and affordable home financing. I have an extensive background assisting first time homebuyers, high net worth borrowers, self-employed borrowers and a great deal of experience in Foreign National loans and Jumbo loans. Integrity is the cornerstone of my business. I believe a mortgage should be about building relationships, and helping my customers achieve their home financing goals, not just a transaction. As Loan Officer, I take a consultative approach to the home loan process by customizing each home financing solution to help customers achieve their home financial goals. Many loan officers can get you a loan. My mission is to get you the right loan!" Contact: Sandra Mina Senior VP – Residential Lending NMLS#410161 Banco do Brasil Americas 1221 Brickell Ave Suite 2200 Miami, FL 33131 Main: 305-679-3318 E-mail: [email protected]

Two of Miami’s most experienced advertising industry professionals, Anuca Valverde and Len Dugow, join us for a deep dive into the core principles of advertising. We talked the makings of a great ad, common realtor mistakes to avoid, and how to apply Madison Avenue-thinking to your next marketing campaign. About Anuca: Anuca Valverde is an award-winning marketing, advertising and sales professional with more than 40-years experience in New York, Paris, Washington D.C. and Miami. Since joining the company in 2007, she has played a critical role in developing the firm’s brand strategy, provided guidance on the tactical implementation of international and domestic campaigns and attracted industry-leading, creative talent. She and her team use research- driven strategies and the most advanced forms of communication technology to connect with customers across the globe. About Len: Len Dugow, President & Chief Creative Officer, honed his craft decades ago in Manhattan. Beginning in the early 1990s, Dugow developed an acknowledged expertise in the marketing of residential real estate, mixed-use, resorts, hotels and travel for the country’s most prominent brands. Three decades on, LGD boasts a diverse client base ranging from local businesses to global brands in a variety of industries. All benefit from LGD’s strategic, creative solutions that place an emphasis on cohesive, multi-channel branding across all media platforms, from traditional to digital.

This Thursday, September 12th the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Real Estate Council and the Miami Association of Realtors will host their 23rd Annual Real Estate Luncheon and panel discussion. Themed “Diversifying Our Real Estate to Diversify Our Economy,” the event will feature a solution-driven discussion and exploration on a variety of hot topics impacting Miami Beach. Leading the conversation will be moderator Susan Askew, Founder and Editor of RE:MiamiBeach with panelists, including: Alicia Cervera Lamadrid – Managing Partner, Cervera Real Estate; Matis Cohen – Principal, Kahunah Properties; Rory Greenberg – Real Estate Developer and Owners Rep, R B Green Companies; and fellow real estate industry heavy weights. In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, Susan and Alicia join us for a special preview of Thursday’s enlightening panel. Taking place at the Faena Forum, this interactive solution-driven discussion will explore a variety of timely topics that include: Strategies that will attract different types of industries to Miami Beach while building Class A office space Cultivating incubators as well as co-working spaces Developing different housing types to keep our workforce on Miami Beach (and reducing traffic) Attracting younger residents and families Utilizing the City’s historic buildings and heritage in moving forward toward the goal of diversifying our economy In general, the conversation will include ways Miami Beach can use its real estate in creating a more diverse economy. The panel will explore strategies that have been done right and opportunities to improve. Also, how can Miami Beach achieve a live-work-play environment and learn from cities that have sustained them? Alongside Susan and Alicia, panelists include:; and fellow real estate industry heavyweights. For more information on Thursday’s event, visit https://www.miamibeachchamber.com/. If you are interested in attending, email [email protected] and mention that you are a Miami Real Estate Podcast listener to receive a special rate! About Susan: Susan Askew is the Founder/Editor of RE:MiamiBeach, a Beach-only focused blog and weekly newsletter. Recognizing the gap in — and increased need for — local content, Susan created RE:MiamiBeach to keep residents and businesses informed of the issues that most impact them. She is also a Co-Founder of GenderAvenger, an online, non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure women’s voices are always part of the public dialogue. An early adopter of the internet, Susan has founded and/or led several digital media startups. Previously, she was a member of the “old” media as an anchor/reporter in local radio and television.

Hurricane Dorian is making its way across the Caribbean and has Florida in its sights. In this episode, Patrick Graves, an attorney with Morgan & Morgan Miami, details the three-part process that homeowners should follow when dealing with property damage and insurance companies. Mr. Graves is a First Party attorney. He spent six years working for the defense side where he represented insurance companies that issued homeowner insurance policies. Mr. Graves is now an attorney that works for the people, the insureds the homeowners, to make sure the homeowners get the benefits they pay for with their premium every year. To get in touch with him, contact 305.929.1910. Be well, and stay safe!

Luis Garino de Cervera Real Estate entrevista Sandra Mina, ejecutiva de Banco do Brasil Américas sobre como obtener prestamos residenciales en USA.

Stop marketing like it's 1985. Real estate marketing guru and business coach, Orlando Montiel, returns to the pod for a deep dive into online and offline marketing. Learn how develop goal-oriented strategies, use direct mail marketing effectively, leverage social media platforms to build up your name recognition now, and more.

Mariana Lima broker associate da Cervera entrevista VP do Banco do Brasil Sandra Mina, para esclarecer todas as dúvidas com relação a financiamento para estrangeiros nos USA. About Sandra: Sandra Mina is the Senior Vice President of Residential Lending for Banco do Brasil Americas. She specializes in residential lending for foreign national and has been in the mortgage industry for the past 18 years. Sandra Mina has been a top producer for most of her career with established business from realtors, mortgage brokers and a growing referral base of retail customers. Sandra has a keen understanding for what foreign clients expect and the specialized attention they require throughout the lending process and consistently provides flawless service including availability and dependability for each client on every transaction. "During my 16 years of experience in the mortgage industry, I have shared my expertise to personally assist numerous families with responsible and affordable home financing. I have an extensive background assisting first time homebuyers, high net worth borrowers, self-employed borrowers and a great deal of experience in Foreign National loans and Jumbo loans. Integrity is the cornerstone of my business. I believe a mortgage should be about building relationships, and helping my customers achieve their home financing goals, not just a transaction. As Loan Officer, I take a consultative approach to the home loan process by customizing each home financing solution to help customers achieve their home financial goals. Many loan officers can get you a loan. My mission is to get you the right loan!" Get in Touch w/ Sandra: Banco do Brasil Americas 1221 Brickell Ave Suite 2200 Miami, FL 33131 Main: 305-679-3318 E-mail: [email protected]

Jeff Ransdell, venture capitalist and founder of Rokk3rFuel VC, explains why more and more entrepreneurs are coming to South Florida to build their companies. From electric scooters and facial detection software to the “Uber” of the CPA service, he sheds light on Miami-based startups with global scalability that are poised make waves in the Magic City's blossoming idea-to-exit ecosystem. About Jeff: Jeff Ransdell is a venture capitalist building a portfolio of exponential technology companies at Wynwood Arts District-based venture capital firm ​Rokk3r Fuel ExO​, which he founded in 2017 following a departure from the world of private wealth management. Jeff approaches venture capital with a signature “founder focused, investor driven” mindset, shaped by two decades as a top executive of Bank of America Merrill Lynch. As a managing director and market executive of the financial powerhouse, he managed more than $130 billion of global private client investment assets, a P&L of $2 billion, and over 2,000 employees across the bank’s Southeast Wealth Management Division. His transition to venture capital was motivated by what he saw as mounting evidence that opportunities to shape the economy and capitalize on innovation were steadily shifting from the public markets to the private markets. In the face of much skepticism, Jeff chose Miami, Florida, as the home base for Rokk3r Fuel, armed with an unparalleled rolodex and emboldened to leverage the city’s untapped resources and advantages. Today, Rokk3r Fuel manages a $200 million fund and has a portfolio of almost a dozen companies, such as ​HYP3R​, ​AdMobilize​, ​Taxfyle​, and ​Eyrus​. Jeff is regularly called upon to share his insights on the global economy with outlets such as the CNBC, CBS and American City Business Journals.

Miami has clearly evolved into a thriving financial center, global gateway, hub for world class arts and culture, destination for education and healthcare, tourism juggernaut, and wellspring of prime waterfront residential real estate ... and yet, until recently, the city’s relationship with the Asian market has been limited. The reasons for this include regional unfamiliarity with Miami, lingering misconceptions of the “Miami Vice” era and the absence of direct flights from South Florida to East Asia. However, key factors indicate the dawn of a sweeping Asian-influenced era in South Florida. How did we arrive here? And more important, what does it mean for South Florida and Miami’s economic growth? J.C. Caceres, President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America's Greater Miami Chapter, joins us on the podcast to explain. About JC Caceres: For over 24 years, I have been passionate about South Florida real estate. During my extensive career, I have seen Miami and surrounding areas evolve from vacation destinations to full-fledged international capitals of business, finance, the arts, and culture. Along the way, I have also established one of South Florida’s strongest real estate networks. “Having purchased homes in this market myself, I am always thinking of ways to help buyers successfully take advantage of the ever-growing popularity and value available in South Florida. I believe it’s my ability to see the situation through my clients’ eyes that has helped me create so many customers for life. Before embarking on his real estate career, I spent over 13 years in management at United Parcel Service. There, I worked throughout different centers in the region and had great opportunities to get to know and work with many wonderful people and business owners. As well, I also successfully ran a restaurant's business in Miami for several years. It was during these positions that I perfected my talent for listening to others’ objectives and presenting effective and efficient solutions – skills that I continue to use today with my real estate clientele. “I enjoy bringing people together in situations that can benefit everyone involved. When I represent a client, I make the extra effort to completely and fully analyze their needs. This allows me to not only meet their expectations and protect their best interests, but also identify the best-possible properties that may exist through the right kinds of connections. Originally from Bogota, Colombia, I been living in South Florida for a long-time where I am a resident and in the Miami area. My current focus is on residential properties throughout Miami-Dade and Broward and Orlando counties with a concentration on “great opportunities and deals that offer the best return, value, or match for each individual client.” I hold a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Global Management from Florida International University (FIU) and is a member of the Realtor Association of Miami, the Florida Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. Whenever possible, I make it a point of supporting the local community through various non-profit organizations as well as local PTA’s for his children’s schools.

En este episodio Alicia Cervera Lamadrid, una de las broker mas influyentes en el mercado inmobiliario de Miami, nos habla del el estado actual del mercado y las perspectivas a futuro de nuestra ciudad Miami. Sobre Alicia Cervera Lamadrid: Alicia Cervera Lamadrid nació en La Habana, fue criada en Miami, y viene de una familia cuyo nombre familiar es sinónimo de lujosos terrenos. Creció en un ambiente de bienes raíces ya que ambos padres estaban en este negocio (Alicia Cervera Sr. fundó Cervera Real Estate, la primera empresa inmobiliaria de Miami que se especializa en ventas a desarrolladores). Cervera Lamadrid se unió a la empresa de su madre a principios de la década de 1980, donde, con el tiempo, dejó su marca representando lujosos condominios como The Imperial, Villa Regina y Bristol Towers en la famosa Brickell Avenue. Ocupó diferentes funciones y aprendió el negocio desde su base. Aunque haya ingresado al mundo de las propiedades de miles de millones de dólares debido a lazos familiares, fue su visión para los negocios, su capacidad de innovación y su trato personal, que la mantuvieron entre las mayores protagonistas de la industria. En el año 2000, después de varios años de representar exitosamente a los desarrolladores más importantes de Miami, Related Group invitó a Cervera Real Estate a unir fuerzas. El resultado fue Related Cervera Realty Services (RCRS). En solo diez años, bajo el liderazgo de Cervera Lamadrid, el corretaje inmobiliario de servicio completo vendió más de 14.600 unidades, representando más de $6,8 mil millones. Cuando el mercado comenzó a cambiar en 2008, Cervera Lamadrid logro que sus equipos cerraran ventas a desarrolladores por un valor superior a $720 millones. En 2011, Cervera Lamadrid fue nombrada socia directora de Cervera Real Estate y, junto con el liderazgo de la empresa, encabezó el esfuerzo de expandir la base de la empresa. Apasionada por las propiedades inmobiliarias, Cervera Lamadrid continúa predicando con el ejemplo, satisfaciendo las necesidades de los clientes desarrolladores y asistiendo a los socios en transacciones individuales y mayoristas. Hoy, Cervera Lamadrid supervisa ventas inmobiliarias de pre-construcción y de “General Real Estate” que exceden los $4,5 mil millones.

Katrina Campins, TV personality & real estate mogul with more than $1B sold, joins us on the podcast to share her unique perspective on what it takes to be successful in one of the most competitive real estate markets on earth. From navigating the “Now what?” phase as a newly licensed realtor, to the power of astrology, the importance of perspective, and why you should never bring your ego with you to the negotiating table, we left no stone unturned on this electric installment of How to Be a Top Producer.” Listen, learn, and have fun (we definitely did), then visit CampinsCoaching.com to take your career to the next level with Katrina. Friends of the podcast, enter code #Cervera10 to receive a 10% discount and a bonus group coaching session with Katrina. See you next week as Season 2 continues!

Dwindling new developer condo inventory paired with increasing demand has resulted in a shocking shortage of new condo inventory in Miami. Craig Studnicky, CEO of ISG World and Alicia Cervera Lamadrid, Managing Partner of Cervera Real Estate, break down this and the other the main takeaways from the recently released "2019 Miami Report" in the Season 2 premiere of the Miami Real Estate Podcast. About Craig As the principal and owner of the company, Craig brings a wealth of expertise in sales training and management to International Sales Group. His primary responsibilities entail recruiting and training sales associates, developing marketing strategies with clients and their teams, as well as product development. A real estate broker for more than 25 years, Studnicky began his career in New York City as a sales associate in residential real estate for JPS Associates. In 1984, the New Jersey native founded Steven Craig Realty in Atlantic City shortly after a referendum was passed to accommodate the interest in real estate in the flourishing area. His firm became Atlantic City’s leader in real estate, cornering two thirds of the market. In 1992, Studnicky relocated to Florida to work as Director of Sales for Country Club Estates in Aventura from 1992 to 1994. He co-founded International Sales Group and under his leadership, ISG maintains the area’s top-producing sales force. Due to his keen ability to communicate with training and sales staff, coupled with his excellent customer relationships with developers, the company has posted record real estate sales. An avid golfer, Studnicky can be found playing, and working, on the links with clients. Studnicky is a licensed real estate broker New Jersey and Florida and holds a degree from Virginia Tech. His greatest accomplishments are his two children, Steven and Alexandra. About Alicia Alicia’s passion, sharp business acumen and personable, people-first attitude keep her among the major players in the industry. She has played a role in every Miami real estate cycle since her career began in 1980. Alicia has sold luxury high-rise condominiums across the region, helping revitalize areas including Brickell, Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood, downtown Miami and Edgewater. Working alongside Alicia Cervera Sr., her mother and founder of the Cervera Real Estate firm, she learned the business from the ground up. After years of successfully representing Miami’s top developers, the Related Group invited Alicia and Cervera Real Estate to join forces in 2000. The result was Related Cervera Realty Services (RCRS). In just ten years, under Alicia’s leadership, the full service real estate brokerage sold over 14,600 units, representing over $6.8 billion. When the marketplace began to shift in 2008, Alicia led sales teams to close over $720 million worth of units RCRS had represented in developer sales. In 2011, Alicia assumed the charge of Managing Partner for Cervera Real Estate, wherein she led the expansion of the company’s General Real Estate Division. This, together with her ability to exclusively represent a vast number of developer projects, has substantially contributed to the growth of the firm. Alicia continues to lead by example, servicing developer client needs while also assisting associates with individual and bulk transactions. Today, Alicia oversees over $4.5 billion of real estate sales in both pre-construction and general real estate. Various local and national organizations have bestowed upon Alicia awards in recognition of her accomplishments. She is honorary chairman of the Master Broker’s Forum and a board member for numerous organizations, amongst them, Miami’s United Way, Miami Association of Realtors, the Miami DDA and University of Miami’s MRED+U. About Us The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. To listen to more episodes, visit www.MiamiRealEstatePodcast.com from your browser or click below to find us on the Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Spotify smartphone app.

Lynda Fernandez, Vice Presidente e Relações Públicas da area internacional da Associação de Corretores de Miami conta a Mariana Lima sobre o mercado imobiliário de Miami em 2018: onde investir, onde estão os compradores e mais.

There are eight objections that stand between any listing agent and a homeowner. Real estate business coach Orlando Montiel returns to the pod to teach you how to overcome those objections, get the edge on your competition, and sign the client.

Rafael Soltero, sales industry-veteran and professor and Florida International University, explains the six keys to personal selling: building trust, prospecting, qualifying, listening, managing objections, and the highly coveted close. So, sit back, relax, and get ready for another insight-rich lesson from the Miami Real Estate Podcast's school for top producers. About Professor Soltero: Professor Soltero brings 25+ years of progressive experience in product development, managing teams, B2B and consumer sales and marketing, including high-tech capital products and consumables. He has extensive Latin American and Worldwide field experience in establishing new country sales and distribution networks. He served as Director of Latin America for the Digital Printing Business unit of Eastman Kodak for 7 years. He has served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for three different companies selling in America, Japan and Europe. Professor Soltero joined FIU as an adjunct professor in 2012 and as a full time instructor in 2014. He has been teaching face-to-face and online Sales, B2B Marketing and Sales, Sales Management, Entrepreneurship and Business Planning courses. He has also developed and delivered Executive Training sessions for national and international companies. Professor Soltero is an active participant and coach for the FIU Sales Society. He coaches the FIU Sales Team that competes in the ISCS, AMA and NCSC collegiate sales competitions. He is also Faculty Advisor to three student organizations at FIU: Sales Society, Miami Innovation Association, and Alpha Kappa Psi. Education: Master of Business Administration, Rochester Institute of Technology Executive Development Program, Strategic Marketing, University of Minnesota Kodak Bridge Program for Electrical Engineering. Rochester Institute of Technology BS in Chemical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico About Us: The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment.

Mid-market Miami single-family home sales rose 9.4 percent in December, evidence of strong demand in one of the nation’s most sought-after real estate markets, according the MIAMI Association of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system. Here to break down the major findings from the report is friend-of-the-pod, Lynda Fernandez, Sr. VP of PR & International for the Miami Association of Realtors. About Lynda: Lynda Fernandez is senior vice president of public relations and international at the 47,000-member MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI), which includes more than 45,000 members in their Residential Association and 1,700 members in their RealtorsÒ Commercial Alliance. She has nearly 20 years of experience in public relations and international business development. MIAMI, the largest local Realtor association in the nation, is celebrating 98 years of service to the industry, the public and the community. Ms. Fernandez handles international business development, global media relations and research for MIAMI. Activity for MIAMI’s International Council includes more than 178 worldwide partner associations; participation in global conferences, expos, and events; and the award-winning Miami International Real Estate Congress and Expo. About Miami Association of REALTORS: The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® was chartered by the National Association of Realtors in 1920 and is celebrating 98 years of service to Realtors, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Comprised of six organizations, the Residential Association, the Realtors Commercial Alliance, the Broward Council, the Jupiter Tequesta Hobe Sound (JTHS-MIAMI) Council, the Young Professionals Network (YPN) Council and the award-winning International Council, it represents 47,000 real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local Realtor association in the U.S., and has official partnerships with 178 international organizations worldwide. MIAMI’s official website is www.MiamiRealtors.com About Us: The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment.

Social media is one of the most cost-effective ways for realtors to strategically brand themselves, create awareness, and generate leads. But, where should you start, what tools will you use to manage the process, and how will you know if those efforts are paying? In this episode, social media marketing expert Kyle Plesa shares his tips on how to best leverage Facebook and Instagram for your real estate marketing efforts. About Kyle: Kyle Plesa is the CEO and Founder of The Social Group, a digital marketing and advertising house located in downtown Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach. Having grown up in the South Florida area and starting his career with the Miami Dolphins Corporate Partnerships Division, he obtained his Master’s degree in Sports Marketing from the University of Miami as well as a degree in Economics of the European Union from Charles University in Prague. Kyle’s passion lies in visual storytelling to build brand equity and awareness through advanced social media marketing and content creation. He is a student of data and analytics that supports brand ROI and earned revenue. After launching the social media channels for Brightline and the Pegasus World Cup Invitational, The Social Group continues to market brands and companies from an array of industries all over the South Florida Metropolitan area and East Coast. Current ventures include SeaFair Miami, the Mandarin Oriental and Sense Beach House. To get in touch with Kyle for questions about social media marketing, call him at 954.802.7448 or email [email protected] About Us: The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment.

A lei EB 5 é um programa criado pelo governo dos Estados Unidos em 1990 que permite que investidores internacionais possam residir permanentemente no pais. Nesse episódio o advogado Dr Julian Montero explica a Mariana Lima como esse programa funciona, quem se qualifica e como dar andamento nesse proceso.

Located on the mainland across the bridge from South Beach, Downtown Miami has emerged as the Magic City's newest "IT" destination for those looking to live, work, and play. Alyce Robertson, Executive Director of the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), explains why. To learn more about Downtown Miami and access DDA resources, click here. About Alyce: Alyce Roberston is a seasoned public administrator with 39 years in progressively more responsible positions in local government, who possesses the cornerstones of personal integrity, budget and fiscal responsibility, human resource management, combined with creativity and innovation. An innovative and results-oriented manager with the historical context and know-how to build solutions for complex issues, Alyce serves as the Executive Director of the Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA). As Executive Director, Alyce oversees and directs the activities of the public-private business organization that strives to develop Miami's downtown area to make Downtown Miami the most livable urban center in the nation and strengthen its position as the international center for commerce, culture, and tourism. Through programs, services, and partnership with the City of Miami and other governmental entities, the Miami DDA is dedicated to positioning Downtown in the global marketplace; improving the quality of life to attract and retain employers, employees, residents, and visitors; making Downtown more business-friendly, compelling, and competitive; creating an environment that gives businesses the tools to be competitive and create jobs; contributing to diversifying the economy and strengthening Miami’s world-class position; and building on strengths of leading industries and leverage strategic advantages to expand tourism and overall economic base. About Us: The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment.

Master the art of becoming a successful listing agent with these tips from real estate marketing guru and business coach Orlando Montiel. You’ll find this episode and more valuable advice, methods, and strategies from industry experts in the “How to Be a Top Producer” series on the Miami Real Estate Podcast. About Orlando: In 2007, after realizing that according to the National Association of Realtors less than 5% of all real estate agents have a formal real estate sales training, Orlando Montiel founded The Montiel Organization, LLC . In his leadership role, Mr. Montiel continues his pursue to “help 10,000 real estate agents triple the income in less than 3 years” by setting their businesses for profit, automation, and growth so its members can reach their lifestyle goals. Mr. Montiel has trained over 7,500 real estate agents, and performs over 120 real estate live events per year for some of the leading organizations in the country including; The Miami Realtors Association, the largest realtor’s association in the country, Coldwell Banker, Century 21, Douglas Elliman, Engel & Volker, Keller Williams and Avanti Way among others. In 2005, Mr. Montiel published the book “Real Estate in Florida” a Practical Guide to Buying and Selling Real Estate, in Spanish and in 2008 Paz Económica, his latest publication released in early 2016 is “The Ultimate Real Estate Agent Book” where he reveals the secrets of the top agents in the country closing more than 75 million in sales and in excess of 100 transactions per year. He is also the host of The Miami Real Estate Show where he interviews the top agents in the country. He is also the “on camera talent” for Univision and MasterCard in the roll of financial advisor and real estate expert, he also held the same position in Telemundo from 2005 to 2009. He has been a guess speaker on the topic of real estate in several opinion programs in Latin America as well as in the U.S.A. About Us: The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. To listen to more episodes, visit www.MiamiRealEstatePodcast.com from your browser or click below to find us on the Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Spotify smartphone app.

Linda Mariano, managing director of marketing for Redwood Media Group, shares insight on the evolution of art in Miami, current trends in the art world, and how to navigate the plethora of Miami Art Week fairs in this special edition of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, recorded live on-site in the Cervera Real Estate "Art of Living" lounge at Red Dot Miami Art Fair. About Linda Mariano: With a career that spans 30 years, Linda is a leader in marketing, brand management, e-commerce and promotional initiatives for major retailers, specialty retail, art industry, licensing partnerships, media and entertainment, as well as entrepreneurial business environments. Linda brings her years of experience to help outstanding artists and art industry leaders set and achieve high goals. Whether conceiving a breakthrough media-based retail concept for Discovery Channel, driving an integrated growth strategy of the core demographic as the chief architect of the Thomas Kinkade brand, overseeing every aspect of a major event, or coaching an emerging artist, Linda achieves success. She has built and managed branding, marketing, PR and communications programs. She has created programs that added multi-million dollar sales via direct strategic alliances and partnerships with Disney, Warner Bros., Elvis Presley Enterprises, NASCAR, Major League Baseball and others. About Red Dot Miami and Spectrum Miami Discover Red Dot Miami, a contemporary art show in the heart of Miami featuring an international slate of galleries. The show features galleries showcasing over 500 leading contemporary artists, and includes Art Labs, events, and informative Art Talks focused on collecting. Now in its 13th year, the five-day event attracts over 35,000 visitors, a majority of whom are high-net-worth collectors. Join us for an unforgettable five days of cutting-edge art, entertainment, and special events. Discover Spectrum Miami, a curated contemporary art show in the heart of Miami’s artsiest ’hood. Back in the Wynwood District for the first time since 2015, Spectrum Miami is taking over the iconic Mana Wynwood. Featuring an international slate of artists and galleries, it’s where contemporary meets extraordinary. Join us for a five-day fine art experience, featuring Art Labs, Art Talks, Meet the Artist sessions, music, entertainment, and other special events. About Us: The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. To learn more about Cervera, click here.

Juan Carlos and Juliana Tobon, perennial top producers at Cervera Real Estate and proud parents of two adorable twins, share their tips on achieving work-life balance as a realtors. About Juan Carlos: Since joining Cervera Real Estate in 2009, Juan Carlos has been successfully leveraging his detail-oriented style into strong sales at leading market prices with an international reach. Originally from Colombia, Juan Carlos maintains an established network of buyers from Central America, South America, Canada and the Caribbean – as well as throughout the Southeastern U.S. Upon moving to South Florida in 1999, he quickly realized his background was a tremendous asset in the global Miami landscape. He then matched this with a tireless commitment to investigate and understand all the subtle nuances between the area’s various neighborhoods, including Downtown Miami, Brickell, Aventura, Coral Gables, Sunny Isles, Bal Harbour, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood Beach and Fort Lauderdale. For the past five years, Juan Carlos has been focus in selling pre-construction projects and successfully sold more than 350 condos. 305.898.5526 [email protected] About Juliana: A native of Medellin, Colombia, Juliana Tobon discovered her natural talent for sales early on. She began career selling luxury condominiums in Hallandale Beach and Sunny Isles in 2005. In 2007, she joined the Related Cervera Realty Services, now Cervera Real Estate. She specialized in “The Beach Club,” a luxurious oceanfront condominium consisting of three towers and 1,200 units. It wasn’t long before Juliana became very well known in The Beach Club for her tenacity, outstanding customer service and her willingness to work 24/7, which made her a favorite among the owners, buyers, and renters. Juliana has been recognized with numerous awards from Cervera, in which she has maintained her position as, “Top Producer,” consistently for the past few years. 786.718.6805 [email protected] To learn more about Juan Carlos and Juliana Tobon, click here. About Us: The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

Paulo Bacchi CEO da Artefacto conta a Mariana Lima como foi sua decisão de mudar para os Estados Unidos, o que isso significou para o crescimento da empresa, e para sua vida pessoal. Paulo Bacchi: Mais do que o sucesso, comemorar os 40 anos da Artefacto é homenagear o trabalho feito em equipe. É celebrar este aniversário junto com todos os colaboradores que fazem parte da nossa história. Gente que vence as dificuldades, que supera barreiras, que vibra quando abrimos uma nova loja ou lançamos uma nova coleção. É festejar ao lado de parceiros, arquitetos, designers de interiores, paisagistas e clientes. Gente que esteve e está ao nosso lado durante todo esse tempo. Nosso sucesso está baseado no trabalho em grupo, tal qual uma orquestra. Isso é o mais importante. Fazer 40 anos é ter orgulho de conservar nosso DNA em desenvolver produtos feitos à mão, como diz o nosso nome: Artefacto. E, ao mesmo tempo, nessa jornada, de se renovar e ser reconhecida pela qualidade de nosso mobiliário. De ser uma marca brasileira, com identidade própria e padrão internacional, integrada no mundo contemporâneo. Desde que assumi a direção da Artefacto, reservamos para esse momento de comemoração o lançamento de uma coleção 100% sob minha curadoria. Esse foi o tempo que levamos para fazer uma renovação total de nossa linha de produtos. Uma coleção essencialmente moderna, baseada nas experiências de vida que as pessoas têm: um pouco do cubismo italiano, do chique francês, da delicadeza das linhas asiáticas, tudo misturado com o nosso tempero brasileiro. Uma coleção feita para pessoas que vivem em um mundo globalizado, de gente que tem um repertório internacional e que leva essa experiência para dentro de casa. Uma coleção renovada, com design atual e novas técnicas de produção, mas que preserva a manufatura com o uso de fibras naturais, o algodão, o linho, a lã… Produtos mais elegantes, mais delicados, mais confortáveis. Tenho orgulho de estar à frente de uma empresa brasileira que exporta mais do que produtos: nós da Artefacto vendemos estilo. Nos últimos 15 anos consolidamos nossa marca na Flórida. E isso é muito importante neste momento em que comemoramos 40 anos de história: o de levar brasilidade mundo afora. Parabéns Artefacto!

Amazon’s HQ2 may not be coming to Miami, but the “Magic City” is still turning heads among Silicon Valley thought leaders and tech-industry players that now consider it one of the fastest-growing meccas for creativity, innovation, disruption, and growth. Philippe Houdard, co-founder of Pipeline Workspaces and Head of the Innovation Advisory Group for the Miami Downtown Development Authority, explains why on the latest episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast. About Philippe: Philippe Houdard is co-founder of Pipeline Workspaces, a high-design space used by a diverse community of companies. With locations in seven cities in the United States, Pipeline’s members range from start-ups to well-known corporations such as Google, Uber, Spotify, and Microsoft. The company’s innovative model has been featured in the media over 250 times including by the New York Times, CNN, and the NBC Today Show. Philippe spent his childhood in Villeselve, a rural village of 300 people in France. He credits this experience as a source of inspiration and underlying theoretical model for Pipeline’s focus on creating collaboration and a sense of community among its members. Philippe started his professional career serving as a legislative aide to U.S. Representative Joseph P. Kennedy II in Washington, D.C. and as a campaign staffer for U.S. Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy. Subsequently, Philippe spent nearly a decade in various executive positions for large technology firms, including Lucent Technologies (now Nokia) where he earned the company’s highest individual achievement award. After focusing on sales and marketing, international expansion, and M&A, he left corporate life and launched a series of entrepreneurial ventures. Philippe was the founder and CEO of SkyBank Financial, a payments company that grew to over $15 million in volume before exiting the business. Philippe is also the founder and CEO of Developing Minds Foundation, which builds schools and supports education in areas affected by armed conflict. The foundation has educated over 55,000 students, ranging from former child soldiers in Colombia to youth in violent shantytown favelas in Rio de Janeiro. He has raised millions of dollars from sponsors such as Western Union, Tiffany & Co, Bacardi, Copa Airlines, and Princeton in Latin America. Philippe graduated from Harvard with a Master of Public Policy and University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He was previously Visiting Scholar at University of Miami. About Us: The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

Nearly 60 years since she and her husband fled Cuba amidst political turmoil and arrived penniless in Miami, visionary real estate pioneer, Alicia Cervera Sr. – otherwise known as the “Queen of Brickell” and “Grand Dame of Miami Real Estate” – shares, for the first time, the 7-keys to selling pre-construction that have powered her success for five decades. For those of you who are not familiar with her, Alicia is the founder and chairman of Cervera Real Estate and has participated in every Miami real estate cycle since she founded the company in 1969. Alongside her daughters, Veronica Cervera Goeseke and Alicia Cervera Lamadrid, the Cervera name has exclusively represented and sold more than 115 condominiums across the region – representing billions in sales – and revitalized neighborhoods, including Brickell, downtown Miami, Edgewater, and Miami Beach’s famed “South of Fifth.” Alicia is credited for pioneering the modern-day model for development sales and marketing, having opened Miami’s door to the global broker community, and in the process, single-handedly proved that the American dream is alive and well here in the “Magic City.” For these reasons – in 2016, the Mayor of Miami declared October 18th “Alicia Cervera Day in the City of Miami,” proclaiming that “no woman has had a larger impact on the development of Miami since Julia Tuttle founded the city in 1895.” October 18, 2018 marks the two year anniversary of this special date and the eve of Cervera’s 50 year anniversary, which finally helped us wrangle Alicia onto the show for a rare and candid interview that proved to be equal parts inspirational and insightful. About Us: The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

Lynda Fernandez returns to the Miami Real Estate podcast to talk about sales activity from Q2 2018, hot markets, recent buyer trends, and upcoming events. About Lynda: Lynda Fernandez is senior vice president of public relations and international at the 47,000-member MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI), which includes more than 45,000 members in their Residential Association and 1,700 members in their RealtorsÒ Commercial Alliance. She has nearly 20 years of experience in public relations and international business development. MIAMI, the largest local Realtor association in the nation, is celebrating 98 years of service to the industry, the public and the community. Ms. Fernandez handles international business development, global media relations and research for MIAMI. Activity for MIAMI’s International Council includes more than 178 worldwide partner associations; participation in global conferences, expos, and events; and the award-winning Miami International Real Estate Congress and Expo. About Miami Association of REALTORS: The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® was chartered by the National Association of Realtors in 1920 and is celebrating 98 years of service to Realtors, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Comprised of six organizations, the Residential Association, the Realtors Commercial Alliance, the Broward Council, the Jupiter Tequesta Hobe Sound (JTHS-MIAMI) Council, the Young Professionals Network (YPN) Council and the award-winning International Council, it represents 47,000 real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local Realtor association in the U.S., and has official partnerships with 178 international organizations worldwide. MIAMI’s official website is www.MiamiRealtors.com About Us: The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-divison of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

FREC updates to team logo rules, AI, blockchain, and the most important legal and professional standards updates from the Florida Association of REALTORS annual convention. Ana Lopez de Quintana, Executive Vice President of Sales and Operations at Cervera Real Estate, breaks them down with our host Omar De Windt. Mentioned in the Episode: VoiceterPro (A.I./Alexia) Forget Bitcoin: 4 ways to use blockchain today About Ana: Fate is what brought Ana Lopez de Quintana into real estate. With an extensive and diverse background in a wide array of industries including: logistics, education, compliance, international business and import/export, Ana grabbed the wealth of skills she had acquired in these fields over the course of ten years—and in 1999, she finally took the advice of so many who had repeatedly told her that real estate was the place for her. Having joined with Cervera Real Estate in 2007, she is currently Executive Vice President of Sales and Operations and is in charge of compliance for the company. Ana’s knack for working with people has made her very successful in the industry, and her ability to solve problems has made her an invaluable contributor to the operations of the firm. Ana prides herself on her ability to develop real estate professionals. She is in charge of the Cervera Academy at Cervera Real Estate, for which she personally teaches the sales curriculum. In addition to her role in the Cervera Academy, Ana handles research and development for sales and operations activities at Cervera, as well as management of the nine branch offices and sales directors within the company’s General Real Estate sales and leasing division. Ana has been awarded many times and recognized for her achievements. She is a Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) and has earned the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation, a nationally recognized emblem of a commitment to extend the highest possible levels of professional real estate services. She is also a Luxury Home Specialist. Throughout her career, Ana has been recognized time and again by her colleagues in the industry for her exceptional performance, including: Cervera Real Estate Top Executive Award 2014; the Keyes Dream Makers Award; Million Dollar Deal Maker in Luxury Division Award; Distinguished Sales Performance Award; and twice received the Outstanding Achievement Award. About Us: The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-divison of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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