(HQ) Condo Summit: Elevated Living

Condo Summit: Elevated Living

Why South Florida Continues to Define Condo Living

Condo Summit: Elevated Living explores what makes condominium living in South Florida truly distinctive—and why the region continues to set the standard for lifestyle-driven development. From thoughtful design and evolving new construction to the amenities, experiences, and communities that define modern condo living, this summit brings together industry leaders to examine how South Florida blends innovation, lifestyle, and long-term value.

Through engaging panels and market insights, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of what elevates condominium living beyond the residence itself. Whether shaping luxury experiences, developing the next generation of projects, or guiding buyers and owners through an ever-changing market, Elevated Living highlights why South Florida remains a global model for condo living—and where it’s headed next.

Friday, February 20, 2026

Registration & Reception: 12-1pm
Program: 1:00 – 4:30 pm

MIAMI REALTORS® Global HQ
Conference Center of the Americas
1800 Oakwood Drive, 5th Floor,
Miami, FL 33166

VIP Member Ticket
Includes preferred seating and VIP Designation 
$150.00

Member Price: General Registration
MIAMI REALTORS Membership will be verified
$85.00

Non-Member Price: General Registration
$125.00

Table of 10 *Your seat is already included in the reservation.
For example, purchasing 2 tables seats you and 19 guests.
$850.00

For Table Reservations contact

Claudia at 305.468.7024 or Claudia@miamire.com

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Event Schedule — Please Arrive Early

11:45 AM | Arrival & Check-In
12:00 – 1:00 PM | Miami’s Champagne & Connections: The Summit Arrival (Reception)
Elevated networking reception with speakers, sponsors and industry leaders prior to program start.
1:00 – 4:30 PM | Condo Summit Programming

Summit Focus

• Why South Florida continues to attract global wealth and luxury condo buyers
• Current market conditions shaping luxury condo pricing, inventory, and demand
• How top agents sell the South Florida lifestyle—not just the residence
• Financing, insurance, and tax considerations impacting condo transactions
• Buyer-focused insights on turnover reports, amenities, and long-term risk
• What REALTORS® should understand about new luxury construction and delivery trends
• Practical tools, forms, and guidance to navigate today’s condo environment with confidence

1:00 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks

1:15 PM | Why the Wealthy Choose South Florida

Speaker: Craig Studnicky, CEO, ISG Global

Explores why global wealth continues to flow into South Florida and what REALTORS® must understand to position Miami as both a premier lifestyle destination and a long-term investment strategy for high-net-worth buyers.

1:45 PM | South Florida Luxury Condo Market Outlook

Speaker: Gay Cororaton, Chief Economist, MIAMI REALTORS®

A data-driven outlook on South Florida’s luxury condo market, highlighting pricing trends, buyer demand, and migration patterns shaping the region’s high-end real estate landscape, along with key market signals REALTORS® should watch moving forward.

2:00 PM | Meet Alejandro: The 2026 South Florida Luxury Buyer

Alejandro represents today’s modern luxury buyer — a New York finance executive relocating to South Florida in 2026.  Drawn by expanding capital markets, tax advantages, and an elevated waterfront lifestyle, his move reflects the evolving priorities of high-net-worth buyers choosing Miami.

Selling Alejandro on South Florida: What Closes the Deal — and What Kills It

In this interactive scenario, three top luxury agents present their strategies for winning Alejandro’s business — from identifying the right neighborhood to showcasing lifestyle, value, and long-term investment potential.  Discover what resonates most with today’s luxury buyers and the missteps that can cost the deal.

Moderator: Jorge L. Guerra, Jr.
Panelists:

• Angel Nicolas, The Nicolas Group, SERHANT
• Banna Fakhoury, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
• Christopher Wands, Douglas Elliman

2:20 PM | Before You Write the Offer: Finding Condo Records Fast
MIAMI REALTORS® condo research tools and databases

Speaker: Danielle Blake, Chief of Residential & Advocacy, MIAMI REALTORS®

2:30 PM | Financing the Luxury Buyer: Jumbo Loans & Beyond
Moderator: Linda Julien, MIAMI REALTORS® Residential Governor
Panelists:

• Brandon Carrero, Universal Mortgage
• Austin Palacios, First Origin Mortgage

Examines financing options for luxury condo buyers, highlighting jumbo loan trends, portfolio lending solutions, and key underwriting challenges impacting resale and new construction transactions.

2:50 PM | Behind the Amenities: What Buyers Look for in Condos

Moderator: Jonathan Alfonso, 2025 MIAMI REALTORS® Residential President
Panelists:

• Carlos Rosso, Rosso Development
• Landy Labadie, FirstService Residential
• Ariella Gutman,Esq., Haber Law

Luxury buyers aren’t just purchasing square footage — they’re buying experience and confidence. This panel explores the amenities that attract affluent buyers, how expectations are shaped from development through delivery, and the key “buyer beware” considerations agents should understand to help clients evaluate luxury condo projects and long-term value.

3:20 PM | MIAMI REALTORS® Forms for Condo Transactions

Speakers:

• Evian White de Leon, Esq., COO & Chief Legal Counsel, MIAMI REALTORS®
• Danielle Blake, Chief of Residential & Advocacy, MIAMI REALTORS®

Explore the latest MIAMI REALTORS® condo forms, riders, and new construction checklists, and learn how current condominium laws are built into MIAMI tools to support compliant and confident transactions.

3:30 PM | Winning the Luxury Client: Systems, Strategy & Execution
Insights from South Florida’s top-performing luxury agents

Moderator: Juan Carlos Barreneche, The Founder of Goldbar
Panelists:

• Julian Johnston, Corcoran
• Lourdes Alastriste, Douglas Elliman
• Miltiadis Kastanis, Compass

Learn how top-performing luxury agents attract, convert, and retain high-net-worth clients through proven systems, strategic positioning, and disciplined execution in today’s competitive luxury market.

 

4:00 PM | Building a World-Class Miami: Infrastructure, Investment & the Future of Growth
Introduction: Ruben Sanchez
Speaker: Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

Hear how Miami-Dade County is investing in infrastructure, global competitiveness, and condominium stability to support continued growth and strengthen confidence in the region’s future.

 

4:10 PM | What’s Rising Next: Miami’s Latest New Construction Report

Moderator: Teresa King Kinney
Panelists:

• Alicia Cervera Lamadrid, Cervera Real Estate
• Anna Sherrill, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
• Daniel A. Guerra, Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate

Debuting the latest insights from MIAMI REALTORS®’ preliminary two-year New Construction Report, this release highlights development pipeline activity, market demand trends, pricing movement, and what REALTORS® should expect as the next wave of South Florida condo projects comes to market.

4:30 PM | Closing Remarks