The Agency Expands Presence in Florida with Fort Lauderdale Office

Global luxury real estate brokerage, The Agency, continues its rapid expansion with the opening of its newest office in Fort Lauderdale. This latest addition marks the firm’s fifth location in Florida, joining established offices in Miami, Naples, Orlando, and Palm Beach.

Leading the Fort Lauderdale office is a team of distinguished Managing Partners: Mauricio Umansky, Founder and CEO of The Agency; Santiago Arana, ranked as the #6 top agent in the U.S. by RealTrends; and Howard Elfman, a seasoned real estate professional with over 25 years of experience in South Florida, who will also serve as Managing Broker. Among the office’s standout listings is 733 Middle River Drive, one of Fort Lauderdale’s most expensive properties, priced at $47.9 million and represented by Rick Teed.

Fort Lauderdale has emerged as a key market for luxury real estate, driven by its vibrant lifestyle and strong investment appeal. Mauricio Umansky emphasized The Agency’s dedication to the region, stating, “With some of the industry’s most influential leaders at the helm, our Fort Lauderdale office is poised for success as we continue to expand throughout South Florida. Fort Lauderdale has quickly become a prime destination for buyers, and The Agency’s unmatched global network and expertise are perfectly positioned to serve this dynamic market. With its vibrant lifestyle and strong investment potential, we’re excited to bring The Agency’s signature brand to this thriving region.”

The Fort Lauderdale launch is part of The Agency’s significant global expansion efforts. In 2024 alone, the brokerage opened 28 offices, bringing its total to over 130 locations across 12 countries. Recognized by The Financial Times as one of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, The Agency has also ranked on Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing private companies for seven consecutive years.

In addition to its global reach, The Agency has cemented its reputation as a leader in the luxury real estate space, earning accolades such as Inman’s Luxury Brokerage of the Year and a top 20 spot on the 2024 RealTrends 500 list.

The new Fort Lauderdale office, located at 901 E Las Olas Blvd #204, positions The Agency as a vital player in the region’s luxury market. Howard Elfman expressed his excitement, stating, “Fort Lauderdale is experiencing incredible growth, and I am personally honored to expand our office with passionate, like-minded agents who share our commitment to collaboration.”

The Agency And The Agency Development Continue To Expand In South Florida

Just two months after Beverly Hills-based real estate brokerage and lifestyle company, The Agency, launched its operation in South Florida, it has announced the opening of its second and third locations and expanded its new development division, The Agency Development Group (TADG). The launch of The Agency will be celebrated at a private event at The Agency’s Boca Raton office located at 20 SE 3rd Street on Friday, February 1.

In addition to the Boca Raton flagship, The Agency now has offices at 20900 NE 30th Avenue in Aventura and 95 Merrick Park Way in Coral Gables. All three locales will be led by industry veterans Chris Franciosa and Jared Ringel, who together have sold more than $100 million of new development and resale product. Howard Elfman will take the helm as Managing Broker, while Oliver Ruiz will serve as Strategic Growth Manager. The elite team of agents from The Dustin Fealy Group, along with other top producers who recently joined The Agency, will be headquartered at the Coral Gables office.

“South Florida is a coveted market for The Agency, and the insatiable appetite for new development and luxury residential product across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties makes our expansion both timely and exciting as we further our footprint on the East Coast,” said Founder and CEO, Mauricio Umansky.

The Agency’s new development arm TADG has hit the ground running, having been selected to represent sales at 353 Sunset, Aventura Village and Bay Harbor One, three distinct and impactful projects located in Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Bay Harbor Islands.

“The Agency Development Group is making a splash in South Florida and we are honored to have been chosen to represent such prestigious projects,” said Gina de Varona, Managing Director, TADG. “We currently represent some of the best-in-class new development projects around the world and are looking forward to adding more to our South Florida portfolio in due course.”

353 Sunset, developed by Weiner, Vollrath & Partners LLC, is a boutique collection of eight private, waterfront homes offering effortless turnkey living along the scenic Sunset Lake in Las Olas. Four residences remain available, featuring modern design and exceptional amenities including private, individually powered, deep-water yacht slips, with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean, a private, heated lakefront pool situated amidst lushly landscaped grounds, and 150 feet of Sunset Lake frontage. Additionally, each residence has a dedicated, two-car, air-conditioned garage, direct elevator access and private elevator entry foyers located moments from the shopping, dining and entertainment of Fort Lauderdale’s thriving Las Olas Boulevard. The remaining residences are priced starting at $2,789,000.

Aventura Village, which was developed by Land Developers Group, is a gated residential community located in the heart of Aventura, just minutes from Aventura Mall. The project offers 96 townhomes and 12 residential loft studios with prices starting at $345,000. The residences include studio, two- and three-bedroom units with amenity access to a community garden, pool, playground, recreational area and private garden for residents. Units are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2019. TADG will also spearhead another project developed by Land Developers Group, Bay Harbor One. Located in sought-after Bay Harbor Islands, Bay Harbor One offers 36 residences with balcony bay views and amenities including a sky-view rooftop lounge, large swimming pool, and a fully-equipped recreational and wellness area. Pricing at Bay Harbor One residences starts at $870,000 and the building is scheduled for completion by Spring 2019.

Article by Katya Demina