I know MIAMI has been on the forefront of this for 12 years as Teresa mentioned, but for us it was a new concept and one event lead me to what is now my global business. It opened my mind and the doors to me for global business.

Most families with children make a decision on where to buy a home by the quality of local education, and South Florida boasts some of the nation’s top schools. From pre-kindergarten through graduate school, South Florida’s schools are innovative, specialized and nationally-regarded. The region’s schools excel in student achievement, a big factor for homebuyers looking for a local home. It begins with South Florida’s strong primary educational system, where students learn and develop the fundamentals and studying habits to become successful members of the community and workforce. South Florida’s four public school systems — Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Broward County Public Schools, the School District of Palm Beach County and the Martin County School District — have each achieved state and national acclaim for their educational programs.

From pre-kindergarten to PhD, South Florida’s schools are innovative, specialized and nationally-regarded.

What I’ve really enjoyed has been the opportunity to network with more REALTORS® who all share this large vision of huge network from MIAMI all the way up to Hobe Sound.

I have access to countless opportunities to expand my business, access to over 115 premier tools, and enhanced professional development programs and I have access to a wider global outreach. I can work with 137 international partner worldwide and now I have a stronger voice when it comes to supporting industry initiatives.

Combining the strength, services, and leadership has provided programs and possibilities we could of only previously imagined. These are exciting times and I am thrilled with all the expansion from the global network, RPAC, Networking, education, technology just to name a few. I am honored to be part of the JTHS Council of the Miami Association of Realtors®

I am so impressed with MIAMI’s website miamire.com. The tools the apps, I am blown away especially the co-branded flyers.

I was impress that we got an opportunity to get more exposure in international and get more people from MIAMI up to see what’s going on in our community

The seminars, the quality schooling you get, the fact that we have $15 dollar classes and with every year’s dues payment, you get $75 credit toward your education. So, I’m very very pleased with how much you can learn, what kind of technology that’s out there that can improve your business.

I feel that this program is actually helping us resolve a lot of issues and other matters which can actually be done faster, easier, and more amicably. When I call them and introduce myself to let them know what the ombudsman program is all about and where I am calling them from, they feel relieved.

Art Basel Miami Beach has shown the world Miami is an arts destination. Its popularity boosted local real estate as more international investors and homebuyers made Miami home. Art Basel’s popularity encouraged developers and local government to launch and fund new museums and cultural institutions.

It is with extreme sadness we announce the loss of one of our own MIAMI Professionals. Andres Betancur passed away last Saturday, November 19, 2016, at the age of 30 from an automobile accident.

I just wanted to take a second to let you know about the excellent service I have received in both the West and East Ft Lauderdale offices. All the MIAMI professionals I encountered have been exceptional.

Home to Florida’s only heavy rail rapid transit system, Miami already offers residents and tourists a 25-mile Metrorail connecting South Miami, downtown and the airport. The popular Miami Metromover —smaller, fully-automated trains — links downtown’s cultural art institutions to Brickell, the area’s epicenter for international banking.

With its oceanfront resort lifestyle and myriad entertainment, fitness and nightclub options, it’s no surprise Miami ranks among the most fun cities in America. According to a new study by Wallet Hub, Miami ranked No. 3 for the most fun cities in America.

The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI) promoted South Florida at India’s largest real estate event, NAR-INDIA, to advance the growing trend of local Indian buyers and investors.

Patients from all over the globe come to Miami because Miami offers top-rated hospitals, nationally-regarded physicians, a multilingual community and a growing health information technology hub.

South Florida housing inventory is on the rise as local median price and sales growth encourages more sellers to list their properties. The development is counter to a national trend that has seen national home inventory decline for five consecutive quarters, according to Trulia economists.

Colombia continues to lead all foreign countries searching for South Florida real estate, according to new data from the MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI). The South American nation finished as the top international country using MIAMI's search portal, www.Miamire.com, in July 2016. Colombia has now led the MIAMI rankings for eight consecutive months.