Top 20 Real Estate Realtors In Florida — Surf Local Real Estate Blog

Florida is one of the most active real estate markets in the country and finding the right agent to help you navigate it makes a bigger difference than most buyers and sellers realize going in. The state is large, varied and moves at a pace that rewards people who have genuinely knowledgeable professionals in their corner. Whether you are searching for homes for sale in Florida for the first time or you are a seasoned investor looking to expand your portfolio, the agent you choose shapes the outcome more than almost any other decision you make. Here are twenty of the top real estate realtors in Florida worth knowing about in 2026.

Why Finding the Right Realtor in Florida Matters More Than People Expect

Before getting into the names it is worth spending a moment on why this decision carries so much weight. The real estate market in Florida is not uniform. What is happening in the Aventura luxury condo market looks nothing like what is happening in Tampa's suburban neighborhoods or the golf communities of Boca Raton. An agent who covers all of Florida broadly without deep knowledge of specific markets is not the same as one who genuinely knows the city, the neighborhoods and the community-level details that actually drive buying and selling decisions. The real estate realtors in Florida who consistently get the best outcomes for their clients tend to be the ones with real local depth rather than wide but shallow coverage.

What to Look for in a Florida Real Estate Agent

Before you connect with any of the real estate agents in Florida on this list it helps to know what you are actually evaluating. Transaction history in your specific market and price range matters more than total sales volume spread across the entire state. Communication style matters because a market that moves quickly requires an agent who responds fast and keeps you genuinely informed. Local knowledge goes beyond knowing street names. It means understanding which communities have HOA issues, which flood zone designations affect insurance costs significantly and which neighborhoods are improving in ways that have not yet shown up fully in prices. And negotiating experience matters most when something goes wrong because smooth deals are easy while complicated ones reveal who your agent actually is.

1. Robyn Sirop — Boca Raton

Robyn Sirop is a Boca Raton real estate agent on Surf Local specializing in luxury waterfront estates, golf communities and South Florida buyer and seller representation. With a median sales price of over two million dollars and a track record built on personalized service, deep market knowledge and strong negotiation skills, Robyn is the kind of agent who brings genuine local depth to one of Florida's most competitive markets. Buyers and sellers in Boca Raton and surrounding Palm Beach County communities who want an agent who actually knows the territory connect with her directly on Surf Local.

2. Joel Matus — Aventura

Joel Matus with Williams Island Realty is one of the most active agents in the Aventura luxury condo market with over 439 sales totaling more than $232 million in transaction volume over the past decade. His concentration in the Williams Island and Aventura area gives him a level of community-specific knowledge that is genuinely difficult to replicate. If you are looking at luxury properties in the Aventura area Joel is an agent whose track record speaks clearly.

3. Carlos D Alleyne — South Florida

Carlos D Alleyne has closed over 136 transactions with a total sales volume exceeding $167 million and a median sales price above one million dollars. His work is concentrated heavily in Delray Beach and Boca Raton with deep experience in the single-family home segment of those markets. Buyers and sellers looking for an agent who knows the South Florida luxury market at a practical rather than theoretical level will find Carlos's profile on Surf Local worth looking at seriously.

4. Scott Gray — Tampa Bay Area

Scott Gray with Florida Executive Realty brings solid experience across the Tampa Bay metro including Tampa, Lutz, Land O Lakes and Odessa. With 24 transactions across single-family homes, townhomes and condos his coverage of the Tampa market suits buyers who want someone who genuinely knows the area rather than just the headline neighborhoods. He is reachable directly through his Surf Local profile for buyers and sellers navigating the active Tampa market in 2026.

5. Lisa McKeon — West Palm Beach and South Florida

Lisa McKeon has an impressive track record with 156 closed transactions totaling over $30 million in sales volume, with deep concentration in West Palm Beach and Delray Beach. Her strength lies primarily in the condo and single-family segments of those markets and her active listings across West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Wellington reflect a broad and current presence in the South Florida market. Buyers searching properties in Florida across Palm Beach County will find her an active and knowledgeable resource.

6. Jamie W Sauer — Boca Raton and Broward County

Jamie W Sauer with Compass Florida has closed 68 transactions with a total sales volume of over $26 million. The majority of her sales are concentrated in Boca Raton single-family homes which gives her genuine neighborhood-level knowledge across that market. Her active listings range from entry-level Deerfield Beach properties to a two million dollar Boca Raton home which reflects range across the South Florida market. She is accessible through her Surf Local profile for buyers and sellers in the Boca and Broward area.

7. Silvia A Pedemonte, PA — Delray Beach and South Florida

Silvia A Pedemonte has 84 transactions on record with particular strength in Delray Beach and Boca Raton. Her experience spans condos, single-family homes and townhomes with a concentration in the Delray Beach condo market that gives her specific knowledge of that segment. For buyers looking at the more accessible end of the South Florida market Silvia brings practical experience in the areas and property types that matter most.

8. Stephanie Kaufman — Boca Raton and South Florida

Stephanie Kaufman with Lang Realty has 54 closed transactions over the past ten years with a total sales volume of $33.73 million and a median sales price of $465,000. The majority of her sales are single-family homes at 74 percent with condos making up another 20 percent. Her strongest markets are Boca Raton with 17 sales, Boynton Beach with 15 sales and Delray Beach with 12 sales. Buyers and sellers across the South Florida market who want a client-focused agent with genuine local depth can connect with her directly on Surf Local.

9. Mark Jacoby — South Florida

Mark Jacoby with Lang Realty has 21 closed transactions totaling $6.04 million in sales volume with a median sales price of $223,000. His sales split fairly evenly between condos at 48 percent and single-family homes at 43 percent. His most active markets are Deerfield Beach and Delray Beach with 5 sales each followed by Boynton Beach and Lake Worth. For buyers searching the more accessible end of the South Florida market, Mark Jacoby brings practical and current knowledge of the areas he works in most consistently.

10. Brian Bahn — Florida

Brian Bahn is a verified Florida real estate agent on Surf Local. His profile is searchable through the platform's agent finder and provides buyers and sellers with direct contact access and current market knowledge across the Florida properties he actively works with.

11. Charles Christopher Lynn, PA — Boca Raton and South Florida

Charles Christopher Lynn with One Sotheby's International Realty has 38 closed transactions over the past decade with a total sales volume of $18.46 million and a median sales price of $420,000. His sales break down across condos at 42 percent, single-family homes at 39 percent and townhouses at 18 percent. Boca Raton dominates his transaction history with 20 sales followed by Delray Beach with 9 sales and Highland Beach with 6 sales. His active listing in Boynton Beach reflects a current and engaged presence in the South Florida market.

12. Howard Bregman — Palm Beach Area

Howard Bregman is a Palm Beach area real estate agent on Surf Local with verified transaction history and direct accessibility through the platform. His knowledge of the Palm Beach County market makes him a practical and informed choice for buyers and sellers exploring this area in 2026.

13. Ryan Christopher Apple — West Palm Beach and South Florida

Ryan Christopher Apple with Ryan Apple Realty Group has 51 closed transactions totaling $15.73 million in sales volume with a median sales price of $282,000. His sales are heavily concentrated in the condo segment at 82 percent with single-family homes making up 14 percent. West Palm Beach is his dominant market with 31 sales followed by Delray Beach with 6 and Boynton Beach with 5. His five active listings ranging from a $289,900 Delray Beach condo to a $1.049 million West Palm Beach home reflect a broad and active presence across the South Florida market.

14. Katherine Valverde — Fort Lauderdale and Miami

Katherine Valverde has 77 closed transactions over the past decade with a total sales volume of $16.87 million. Her sales span a genuine variety of property types including 2 to 4 unit properties at 36 percent, single-family homes at 35 percent and condos at 21 percent. Fort Lauderdale is her strongest market with 31 sales followed by Miami with 20 sales and Lauderhill with 5 sales. That combination of Fort Lauderdale and Miami experience gives her a practical and current understanding of two of South Florida's most active and distinct markets.

15. Leanna Joan Fruin — South Florida

Leanna Joan Fruin is a South Florida real estate professional on Surf Local with experience helping buyers and sellers navigate one of the most active real estate markets in the country. Direct contact through Surf Local makes the initial conversation easy and friction-free.

16. Joanna Garcia — Florida

Joanna Garcia is a Florida realtor in USA on Surf Local bringing professional real estate guidance to buyers and sellers across the Florida market. Her verified profile gives buyers a direct and credible starting point for finding out what is available in their target area.

17. Sandra Furht — Florida

Sandra Furht is a dedicated Florida real estate professional on Surf Local. Her experience across the Florida market and her accessible profile on the platform make her a practical choice for buyers and sellers who want to work with a verified agent rather than navigating the market alone.

18. Thomas Reeves — Florida

Thomas Reeves is a Florida real estate agent on Surf Local with a presence in the broader Florida market. His verified profile and direct contact access through the platform give buyers and sellers a straightforward way to begin a real conversation about their specific situation.

19. Ryan Reeves — Ocala, Florida

Ryan Reeves has 18 closed transactions over the past decade with a total sales volume of $3.17 million and a median sales price of $208,000. Every single one of his 18 sales is a single-family home and every single one is in Ocala, making him one of the most focused and market-specific agents on this list. His eight active listings across Ocala ranging from $263,000 to $570,000 reflect a genuinely current and active presence in a market he clearly knows in real depth. For buyers looking specifically at the Ocala market, Ryan Reeves is a practical and well-informed choice.

20. Eddie Blanco — South Florida

Eddie Blanco with Stratwell LLC is one of the most active agents on this entire list by a significant margin. He has closed 1,235 transactions over the past decade with a total sales volume of $429.22 million and a median sales price of $325,000. His sales break down across single-family homes at 64 percent, condos at 20 percent and townhouses at 11 percent. Miami leads his transaction history with 272 sales followed by Hialeah with 120, Miami Gardens with 72, Miramar with 68 and Pembroke Pines with 62. His 33 active listings ranging from a $320,000 Aventura condo to an $850,000 Fort Lauderdale property reflect the breadth and depth of his presence across South Florida. For buyers searching one of the most active and competitive markets in the state, Eddie Blanco's track record is genuinely hard to match.

How the Real Estate Market in Florida Shapes Who You Need

The real estate market in Florida in 2026 is varied enough that matching the right agent to your specific situation matters more than picking the most well-known name on a list. A buyer searching for a luxury waterfront property in Boca Raton needs different expertise than someone looking at first-time buyer options in Tampa or an investor evaluating the Aventura condo market. The real estate realtors in Florida on this list cover a genuine range of markets, price points and buyer and seller profiles across the state.

How Surf Local Makes Finding the Right Agent Easier

Finding real estate agents in Florida USA who genuinely know your target market used to require a lot of cold calls, referrals from people who might not know your situation and going with whoever responded first. Surf Local changes that by giving buyers and sellers verified agent profiles with real transaction history, market focus and direct built-in chat so you can evaluate who you are considering based on real information. Whether you are searching homes for sale in Florida for the first time or you are a repeat buyer who wants a better experience this time around, the platform puts the right information in your hands before you commit to anyone.

Final Thoughts

The real estate realtors in Florida on this list represent a range of markets, specializations and buyer and seller profiles across one of the most active states in the country. The right one for your situation depends on where you are buying or selling, what price point you are working with and what kind of support you genuinely need through the process. Start on Surf Local where verified profiles, current listings and direct agent contact give you everything you need to make an informed choice and move forward with real confidence.