MIAMI — MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld and the MIAMI Young Professionals Network (MIAMI YPN) are honored to announce the 2026 class of 20 MIAMI YPN Realtors under the age of 40 who are demonstrating excellence in their careers, leadership and community involvement. This is MIAMI YPN’s seventh class of 20 Under 40 winners, one of the highest accomplishments for young Realtors in the world’s largest local Realtor association.
“REALTORS® are the heart of the community,” MIAMI YPN President Darnell Aponte said. “These South Florida REALTORS® under the age of 40 are making a difference not just in helping buyers achieve their dream of homeownership but leading in the community. Let’s work together to elevate our profession, help young REALTORS® in our association and provide them a platform for success.”
MIAMI REALTORS + RWorld has named over 140 top producers under 40 since 2020.
The 2026 MIAMI YPN 20 Under 40 Class are: Melanie Beltran of The Keyes Company; Irene Cadet of The Keyes Company; Zuleidy Calderin of LUXE Properties; Giovanna Calimano of LUXE Properties; Karena Clarke of Elite Realty Partners Inc.; Brittanice Comrie of Compass Florida; Javier Dapena of Lifestyle International Realty; Mendel Fellig of Compass Florida; Liz Folmar of Waterfront Properties and Club Communities; Justin Gonzalez of Real Broker LLC; Stephanie Jimenez of Keller Williams Realty Partners SW; Dimitri Joseph of Compass Florida; Leopold Manuel of Lifestyle International Realty; Raul Pino of The Hype Real Estate Group; Daniela Rivera of LUXE Properties; Fernando Rodriguez of Douglas Eliman; John Salt of EXP Realty; Melissa Tejada of PMG Residential; Denisse Uyema of LUXE Properties; Alexandra Zeidan of Douglas Elliman.
Winners were selected by STAR. MIAMI’s 20 Under 40 award recipients will be honored with a ceremony in early 2027.
MIAMI YPN — a two-time winner of the National Association of Realtors® Top YPN Network award (2017, 2021) — provides value and mentorship to young Realtors® through signature events, top conferences, education, networking opportunities and more.
MIAMI YPN Global is giving MIAMI YPN even more opportunities to expand their business and build new connections.
MIAMI members, access www.miamirealtors.com/ypnpro to purchase your YPN PRO Membership for $50.
About MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld
MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld was chartered by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® in 1920, and is celebrating 106 years of service to REALTOR® members, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Composed of eight boards: MIAMI RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL; BROWARD; JTHS; PALM BEACH; TREASURE COAST; YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK (YPN); and the Corporate Board of Directors. MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld represent approximately 94,000 total real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local REALTOR® association in the world and has official partnerships with 308 international organizations worldwide. MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld, along with their respective Multiple Listing Services, MIAMI MLS and BeachesMLS, merged on May 11, 2026 in the largest merger in NAR history. The organization’s proposed new name will be Miami and South Florida REALTORS®, pending approval by NAR. MIAMI’s official website is www.MiamiRealtors.com RWorld’s official website is www.RWorld.com
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