The Miami Association of Realtors has officially inaugurated its leadership team for the year 2026 during a ceremony held on February 6 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. As the largest local realtor association in the United States, the Miami Association plays a pivotal role in shaping the real estate landscape in South Florida. This year, Alfredo Pujol from Compass has been appointed as the chairman of the board. Pujol, who joined Compass in 2024 and currently serves as the sales manager of the Coconut Grove office, has an extensive background in real estate, having spent 19 years with Keller Williams prior to his current position.
In addition to Pujol's leadership, the association has appointed several other key figures to its executive team, reflecting a diverse range of expertise within the real estate sector. Sophia Allen, the broker and owner of the Real Estate Professionals of South Florida based in Plantation, will preside over the Broward County division. Dinorah de Cardenas, a co-founder of the Real Estate Sales Force in Coral Gables, has been named president of the residential division. The commercial division will be led by Denise Chambers Palmer, the broker and owner of Keys to Legacy Realty. Furthermore, Jaime Kriske, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty in Hobe Sound, has been selected as president of the Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound division, ensuring comprehensive representation across various market segments.
In related news, NAIOP South Florida has appointed Mark Corlew as its chapter president. Corlew, co-founder and principal of Grover Corlew in Boca Raton, leads a firm with a substantial portfolio that includes multifamily, retail, and office properties, encompassing over 10,000 residential units and 10 million square feet of commercial space throughout the tri-county area. This leadership change aligns with the ongoing evolution of the real estate market in South Florida, as organizations adapt to the dynamic nature of the industry.
Additionally, the market continues to see significant movements with David Pulley transitioning from the Agency to One Sotheby's International Realty, marking a new chapter in his career as a luxury real estate specialist. He has recorded over $500 million in sales throughout his career. Meanwhile, developer Mikael Hamaoui's Riviera Horizons has announced the hiring of Diego Mila de la Roca as a sales associate for the upcoming Pagani Residences project in North Bay Village, which is anticipated to launch next year. In legal developments, Weiss Law has welcomed Miles Dearden as associate counsel, focusing on commercial real estate transactions. These changes reflect both the competitive nature of the South Florida real estate market and the ongoing commitment to fostering leadership and innovation within the sector.