ZILBERT’S 100 MILE COVERAGE – We are very pleased to announce the dramatic expansion of our area of coverage.  We are currently in the final testing stages of the dramatically-expanded Zilbert.com.  Starting this spring, Zilbert.com will offer complete coverage of condos, homes and estates from Coral Gables, Florida all the way up to Jupiter, Florida.  Included in the world of Zilbert will be Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the Palm Beaches and more.  This 100-mile zone will be staffed by our specially-selected team of elite realtors.  Look for Zilbert house signs on a street near you!  We feel that no home sale should be without a Zilbert professional, and we are now welcoming new buyers and sellers throughout the region.

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – We’ve been adding some incredible real estate talent to the Zilbert sales team, and more are on the way.  I am pleased to welcome Alex Miranda, Joe Padula, Lina Jimenez, Nelly Macias and Susan Reiter to the Zilbert.com.

ZILBERT REALTY STORE – Our flagship retail store is getting its final touches, and we are very excited.  We are creating Miami’s first retail-like shopping experience for real estate, and we will have some exciting announcements coming soon.  Our plan is to have a two-phase opening, starting around April 1st, 2012.  Phase one will see the relocation of our corporate headquarters to the new location, followed by the unveiling of the retail store about 60 days later.  We have some technology innovations that we are implementing, and we decided not to rush things.  I am a perfectionist, and want things just right!  I can give you one hint, however.  We are embracing APPLE technology throughout our new store, and your shopping experience will be like stepping into Zilbert.com and “walking around”.  So, stay tuned!

 LIVE LIKE A VIP at Murano at Portofino.  Our marina-front villa has just been reduced to $5.995M.  Pull up your boat, and live like a VIP. Private entry, private parking, boat access and more.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE

LIVE LIKE A STAR at Il Villaggio.  We have one of the few direct-ocean luxury condos in South Beach, this one on Ocean Drive’s prime location.  $2.495M gets you into this super flow-through condo.  Ah, what a treat.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Zilbert International Realty, a Miami-based global luxury real estate brokerage company, announced today that Lina Jimenez has joined the firm as a sales associate specializing in luxury homes, estates and condos in Miami, Coral Gables and Miami Beach. Ms. Jimenez is joining Zilbert’s growing sales team, and is part of the company’s efforts to expand its service offerings throughout South Florida luxury communities.

Ms. Jimenez most-recently was employed by Elite International Realty in Miami, a firm specializing in residential and commercial properties. She started with real estate by purchasing and selling properties for her family’s property portfolio in Palm Beach, Broward County and Miami. She then made a professional move into Miami real estate, and has a solid track record selling upscale condos and homes.

Fluent in English, Spanish, Ms. Jimenez, a native of Cali, Colombia, has a law degree and a Masters degree in Financial Math and Business Administration. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors®, the Florida Association of Realtors® and the Miami Association of Realtors®. In her spare time, she enjoys Equestrian sports, sky diving, scuba diving and fine dining.

ABOUT ZILBERT INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Zilbert International Realty is full-service premium real estate brokerage that works with clients from around the world. It works with both buyers and sellers, and specializes in South Florida luxury estates, condos, homes and vacation properties from the greater Miami area up to the Palm Beaches. Through its alliance with the Who’s Who of Luxury Real Estate and LuxuryRealEstate.com, its global reach extends to over 70,000 real estate professionals in over 85 countries. Collectively, Zilbert and its network partners sell over $190B annually.

The company’s website, http://www.Zilbert.com is a popular tool for its customers, with over 50,000 visitors each month, and over 10,000 properties that are updated continuously.

Zilbert’s sales associates are an elite team of real estate professionals, recruited through a specialized, invitation-only selection process. The company is also a leader in the use of technology and social media to help it engage with its clients. Its core business philosophy is to build personalized, one-on-one relationships with buyers and sellers of real estate, and to partner with them through every stage of a real estate transaction. Its People-and-Technology approach to the real estate market enables it to provide an exceptionally-high level of customer service and customer satisfaction.

Zilbert International Realty was founded in 2003 by Montreal-born Mark Zilbert, a technology innovator who realized almost a decade ago that to prosper in real estate would require a strong adoption of technology. Having worked for such customer-focused technology companies such as Siebel Systems (now part of Oracle Corp.), Mr. Zilbert embraced technology and real estate, and developed tools to help buyers and sellers of real estate understand and engage in real estate transactions. Mr. Zilbert has appeared on numerous national news programs including ABC’s 20/20, CNBC, CBS’ Morning Show, ABC’s Nightline. He has also been featured in the Wall Street Journal.

The firm offers a number of ways for its customers to interact with it. Its traditional business operation offers buyers and sellers of real estate access to sales professionals via its offices, by telephone, on the web, and in person. Its new Zilbert Realty Store is a retail-like shopping experience where buyers can interact with professional sales associates in a casual setting.

Lina Jimenez - Zilbert International Realty

Apogee #501 $6,150,000 ($1,481/s.f.) This is Apogee’s most-desired floor plan, ready for you to move in to. Your 4154sf apartment is surrounded on three sides with 2500sf of sweeping, 11-foot-deep terraces, including an outdoor kitchen with grill. The interior spaces are masterfully-designed with a spacious master suite and master bath over the Miami Beach waterways (looking out over Fisher Island), an extraordinary and impressive gas-fueled kitchen, separate media room, 11-foot ceilings and a host of unique, high-quality features. This property features 4 beds, 3.5 baths with 4154 s.f. (385.9 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Murano At Portofino #TH-M1 $5,995,000 ($2,152/s.f.) An extraordinary, one-of-a-kind marina-facing townhome in South Beach at the Murano at Portofino. Like a penthouse-on-the-marina. Superbly appointed, and with incredible and open living spaces. This is a very rare opportunity to live directly on the bay and in such a private environment. Private outdoor terraces surround this all-glass residence. Also features an attached two-car garage with private entrance and exit. Simply put, this is the ultimate villa for someone who knows how to live well! This property features 3 beds, 3.5 baths with 2786 s.f. (258.8 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

The Caribbean #S-402 $2,950,000 ($1,268/s.f.) Direct ocean views at the Caribbean South Beach. Completed in 2009, this 2330 sf extensively upgraded corner unit will awe. Large wrap around 844 sf balcony gives stunning unobstructed beach/ocean views. Open floor plan with 3 bed & 3.5 baths. Lustrous white marble flooring throughout, Italian kitchen cabinets, Miele & Subzero appliances, custom curtains, custom closets, Jacuzzi spa tub w/separate shower. Conveniently located on the beach, enjoy walking on the boardwalk. This property features 3 beds, 3.5 baths with 2326 s.f. (216.1 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Jade Ocean #2908 $2,750,000 ($974/s.f.) Spectacular corner unit with Ocean views and City views. 4 Bedrooms, 4 and 1/2 half bathrooms. White glass floors, open kitchen, walk in closets and view from every room. Jade Ocean is a Luxury oceanfront condo and includes a full service Spa/Fitness center encompassing two swimming pools, children play room, full service beach, concierge and much more. This property features 4 beds, 4.5 baths with 2824 s.f. (262.4 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Turnberry Ocean Colony N. #PH3501 $2,599,000 ($938/s.f.) Turnberry Ocean Colony’s most sought after corner Penthouse 01 line is now available for sale. Enjoy the endless ocean views from this 35th floor home with 11 ft ceilings. This corner unit has a spacious 2772 sq ft of flow through living area that allows both Ocean & City views. The unit is tastefully decorated with 36 inch marble floors, California closets throughout & roller shades. It is a full service boutique condo building with every imaginable amenity at your disposal. This property features 3 beds, 4.5 baths with 2772 s.f. (257.5 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Icon South Beach #1501 $2,549,000 ($1,188/s.f.) Spectacular views of Miami Downtown’s skyline & Biscayne Bay from every room. The most sought-after corner unit at Icon w/massive wrap-around balcony & unobstructed views. Designer decorated, furnished residence ready for occupancy. Icon has the most renowned & sought after amenities in South Beach, including 2 pools, Spa & Gym, restaurant. Leased through 1/15/12. This property features 3 beds, 3.5 baths with 2145 s.f. (199.3 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Il Villaggio #1107 $2,495,000 ($1,378/s.f.) The best in luxury oceanfront living is at Il Villaggio in South Beach, located directly on Miami’s best beach and directly on ocean drive. This is one of only a few true gated condo communities, and offers a five-star living environment. The condo has a flow-through design with several terraces. The living room and master bedroom have incredible, unobstructed ocean views. The open kitchen design allows the light to cascade throughout the apartment. When you live at Il Villaggio, you live very well. This property features 3 beds, 3 baths with 1810 s.f. (168.2 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Continuum N #1103 $1,975,000 ($1,325/s.f.) Gorgeous extensively updated 2/2.5 unit at Continuum N. Incredible easterly & southernly ocean views are framed by floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Unit features, lustrous white marble floors, surround sound, Lutron lighting, electric shades & custom mahogany doors. Kitchen has been upgraded with stainless steel Miele appliances, hidden SubZero fridge & marble countertops. Bathrooms feature Waterworks, marble, mosaic & stone upgrades. Take advantage of Continuum’s resort style amenities. Easy to show. This property features 2 beds, 2.5 baths with 1491 s.f. (138.5 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Trump Hollywood #3305 $1,960,000 ($640/s.f.) Highest floor, best corner unit right below the Penthouse. Trump Hollywood is a world class building, possibly the best building in all of South Florida. Private elevators, Majestic Ocean, intercoastal, and city views. Yabu Pushelberg designed common areas, 5 star services and amenities including private breakfast cafe, cigar lounge, wine & club rooms, theater, tennis & billiards. This property features 3 beds, 3.5 baths with 3062 s.f. (284.5 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Murano Grande #1606 $1,895,000 ($936/s.f.) Enjoy a five-star living experience at the Murano Grande in South Beach. This spacious apartment is sold furnished with high-end, brand-name furniture from Italy. Plus, beautiful wood floors that are contrasted with custom doors and exceptional finishes. Enjoy direct bay views from one of the largest terraces in the building. Murano Grande is a full-service building, with valet parking, gym and spa, and resort pool enclave. Live the good life in South Beach. Ready for move-in, everything is here. This property features 2 beds, 3.5 baths with 2024 s.f. (188.0 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Icon South Beach #2502 $1,650,000 ($854/s.f.) Spectacular direct views to Miami Downtown’s skyline & Biscayne Bay right as you enter this fully upgraded contemporary design Residence. The most sought-after high-floor corner unit at Icon w/wrap-around balcony & unobstructed views that clear all surrounding South Beach buildings towards the Atlantic Ocean. Open kitchen, top appliances, professional wine chiller, custom closet cabinetry & much more. Icon has the most renowned & sought after amenities in South Beach, including 2 pools, Spa & Gym. This property features 2 beds, 2.5 baths with 1933 s.f. (179.6 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Four Seasons #53C $1,498,000 ($700/s.f.) This Wrap Around Glass Unit Boasts Unobstructed Views North of Downtown Brickell to Miami and West Far as the Can See – This Model Unit was Customized and Built Out to Perfection by World Renowned Designer Steven G – The Attention to Detail is Unsurpassed and Promises to Please Your Most Discerning Clients – Two Sports Club Memberships Included – Call Today for Your Private Viewing. This property features 2 beds, 2.5 baths with 2139 s.f. (198.7 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Icon South Beach #1107 $1,399,000 ($771/s.f.) Come see this professionally decorated corner unit with all furniture included in price. Professionally designed with 3 plasmas, designed couches, 2 king beds, window dressings, wired for sound and other designer touches. SE corner with stunning sunrise and sunset views. This property features 2 beds, 2.5 baths with 1815 s.f. (168.6 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Canyon Ranch #902 $1,199,900 ($819/s.f.) Enjoy direct ocean views from this corner 2 bedroom condo located in exclusive Canyon Ranch Miami Beach. Endless amenities await you at Canyon Ranch, the most inclusive Spa-Resort in South Florida. Expand your fitness horizons in our 70,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, featuring the latest cardio and aerobic equipment; a rock climbing wall, outdoor pools, and classes in Pilates, yoga and much more. This property features 2 beds, 2 baths with 1465 s.f. (136.1 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

1501 13 Ct $1,199,000 ($400/s.f.) Venetian Islands Home on San Marco Island, Lot 7,500 Sq Ft. 4 bed 4.5 bath with additional maid’s quarters. Lustrous hard wood floors throughout. Upgrades Include: Large master suite with custom built-ins, vaulted ceilings, luxurious large steam shower, mosaic tile master bath, double sinks. Modern kitchen with granite countertops, mahogany cabinets with ample storage, SS appliances, impact windows. Room for a pool. House larger than tax roll, approximately 3,000 Sq Ft. Easy to show. This property features 4 beds, 4.5 baths with 3000 s.f. (278.7 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Murano Grande #1702 $1,175,000 ($627/s.f.) High floor corner two bed with stunning ocean, city and bay views. Impeccably maintained and lightly used by original owner. Enjoy both sunrise and sunsets from two terraces. Spacious split floor plan with marble throughout. Easy to show daily, call listing agent to schedule an appointment. This property features 2 beds, 2.5 baths with 1874 s.f. (174.1 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Murano Grande #2707 $1,100,000 ($625/s.f.) Amazing South Beach and Atlantic Ocean views from this completely upgraded high floor unit at Murano Grande. Beautiful Brazilian Walnut Ipe floors throughout. Unit has been meticulously kept by its owner. Very generous space with a great floor plan. Murano Grande is one of the most luxurious South of Fifth buildings. Offering amenities such as, state-of-the-art gym, Bayfront pool, sandwicherie, valet and spa. Centrally located, close to restaurants and shops. This property features 2 beds, 2 baths with 1759 s.f. (163.4 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Icon South Beach #2010 $1,050,000 ($766/s.f.) Great 2/2 corner unit with humongous wrap-around balcony. Incredible views of the Ocean, Bay, and South Beach. 24 hr notice to show. Client Occupied, can show Monday and Wednesday between 5 and 6 pm. Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7 pm. We cannot show on Friday or weekends. This property features 2 beds, 2 baths with 1370 s.f. (127.3 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

W South Beach Residences #336 $949,000 ($1,197/s.f.) Immerse yourself in Luxury & Fun at the world renown W South Beach. This stunning one bedroom is one of only a handful of special direct ocean view condos with an extra large terrace complete with an outdoor shower. The unit is beautifully finished & furnished by the famous Yabu Pushelberg team. The property claims over 300ft of beautiful coastline where you can be pampered by a W Beach Ambassador or enjoy a day in the Wet area, over 10,000sf of pools, cabanas & garden. Motivated seller, easy to show. This property features 1 beds, 1 baths with 793 s.f. (73.7 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

900 Biscayne Bay #TH 701 $890,000 ($449/s.f.) This Two Story Designer, Wrap Around-Glass Loft is Built Out to Perfection-White Marble Flooring Throughout & an Abundance of Natural Light-Large Open Office on the Second Floor with Breath Taking Views of Biscayne Bay Located in The Finest Luxury Living in Downtown Miami-900 is Located Across the Street from Miami’s Museum Park- Half a Block to the American Airlines Arena-3 Blocks to the Adrian Arsht Performance Center-10 Min to the Heart of South Beach-10 Min to Miami International Airport-Call Today. This property features 2 beds, 3 baths with 1982 s.f. (184.1 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Ocean Place East #3E $850,000 ($683/s.f.) South of 5th-Fabulous Boutique Building designed by Arquitectonica with the Atlantic Ocean for your front yard! Beautiful & spacious 2bd/2ba with split plan, European designer kitchen, marble baths, walk-in closets, balcony & secure, covered parking. Flexible rental policy & very easy to lease out when not in use. Building offers heated pool, gym, doorman, & the best of locations. Cross the street to dip in the Ocean, walk one block to some of Miami’s greatest restaurants. This property features 2 beds, 2 baths with 1245 s.f. (115.7 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Murano Grande #711 $849,000 ($515/s.f.) One of the best deals at Murano Grande in South Beach. This corner apartment is one of the largest 2 bedroom units in the building, with 2 terraces and decent views from all rooms. Kitchen opens to the terrace. Ready for immediate move-in, and finished with beautiful wood floors and other extras. Easy to show 7 days a week. This property features 2 beds, 2 baths with 1649 s.f. (153.2 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

The Montclair #306 $775,000 ($374/s.f.) Designed by world renowned Architect Chad Oppenheim, the Montclair is South Beach’s ultimate loft development. With over 2,000 sq ft (325 m2) of interior space, 10′ ceilings & floor-to-ceiling-hurricane-glass-walls loft 306 is the largest loft available at the Montclair & one of the largest available in all of South Beach. Located 1 block N of Lincoln Road with easy access to the best shopping, restaurants & nightlife SOBE has to offer, the Montclair’s location could be no better. This property features 2 beds, 2.5 baths with 2073 s.f. (192.6 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Jockey Club Iii Condo #1556 $765,000 ($234/s.f.) Simply the most stunning condo ever seen at the Jockey Club III. This two story combo unit has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. This apartment has Brazilian Teak wood floors in the interior and Ipe stones from Brazil on the balconies. Custom kitchen boasts Volcanic Stone counter tops with multicolor slate floors. Baths have Kohler faucets with Chocolate Velvet 2 inch granite vanities. Fully automated smart home with high end sound system and special LED lighting system throughout. This property features 3 beds, 4 baths with 3276 s.f. (304.4 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

835 47 St $749,000 ($358/s.f.) Beautifully updated Miami Beach home. 3 bed, 3 bath with additional maid’s quarters. Travertine marble & hard wood floors throughout. Upgrades include: recessed lighting,hurricane impact windows, doors, and garage door, emergency generator & new AC system. Modern open kitchen with granite counter tops,custom cabinets,SS appliances. Custom closets & shades,room for pool. Property is surrounded by lush landscaping,behind the privacy of a custom electric gate,as well as the safety of ADT security & cameras. This property features 3 beds, 3 baths with 2094 s.f. (194.5 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Canyon Ranch South Tower #303 $749,000 ($582/s.f.) Rare Beach House unit with 11′ ceilings and great ocean views. Light hardwood floors throughout with lots of light and a split floorplan. Enjoy all the services at the famous Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa. $200/month from Maintenance is credited back to owners to use at the restaurant and spa. 24 hours to show. This property features 2 beds, 2 baths with 1288 s.f. (119.7 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

The Grand Venetian #204 $699,000 ($473/s.f.) Grand Venetian 204 is a rarely available 2/2 corner unit with a wrap around terrace. Enjoy sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and the Venetian Causeway. Features a pool, a tennis court, valet and 24 hour front desk reception. Located near the Jackie Gleason Theater, Lincoln road, Sunset Harbor Yacht Club & Marina and many more top attractions of the city. This property features 2 beds, 2 baths with 1477 s.f. (137.2 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Plaza On Brickell #4210 $699,000 ($501/s.f.) New construction at The Plaza in Brickell. 2 bed, 2.5 bath. Bright corner unit with impressive clear views of South Beach and the Ocean. Lustrous hardwood floors throughout. Open kitchen, marble countertops, GE Monogram stainless steel appliances. Beautiful Mosaic upgrades in bathrooms. Walk-in closets for both bedrooms. Walking distance to Mary Brickell Village, local restaurants and cafes. Ready for you to call home. This property features 2 beds, 2.5 baths with 1395 s.f. (129.6 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Canyon Ranch South #103 $695,000 ($540/s.f.) Spacious unit with garden views located in the south tower of the exclusive award winning Canyon ranch. This light filled unit includes marble flooring, upgraded kitchen and bathrooms, combined with sophisticated finishes. This lifestyle oasis includes a 70,000 Sq Ft Spa/Fitness center encompassing three swimming pools, farm to table restaurant, full service beach, concierge and much more. Perfect for investors this unit is tenant occupied, showings are with advance notice only. This property features 2 beds, 2 baths with 1288 s.f. (119.7 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Icon Brickell #3511 $640,000 ($510/s.f.) Stunning views of Biscayne Bay & Key Biscayne from this high floor SW corner unit at Icon Brickell Tower 2. Cristal White floors throughout. Top-of-the-line appliances, granite counter tops, California Closets, mirrored wall on living area, sunscreen shades & drapes in living room, electrical blackout & drapes in master. All by world famous designer Philippe Stark. Icon Brickell is a 5 Star amenity building, featuring outstanding spa, 2.5 acre pool & resort area with state-of-the-art fitness center. This property features 2 beds, 2 baths with 1255 s.f. (116.6 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

The Cosmopolitan #1414 $619,900 ($497/s.f.) Beautiful fully furnished 2 bed 2.5 bath at the Cosmopolitan. Large, bright and quiet unit with high end finishes, such as slate floors throughout, blinds and shades, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and designer furniture. The Cosmopolitan offers state-of-the-art gym, pool, spa, valet, party room, besides the convenient location on South of Fifth, walking distance to everywhere, and two blocks from the beach. A must see unit, easy to show. This property features 2 beds, 2.5 baths with 1247 s.f. (115.9 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Paramount Bay #2304 $545,000 ($440/s.f.) Spectacular views of Miami Beach’s skyline, Atlantic Ocean & Biscayne Bay. The most sought-after building in Miami is now open. Enjoy unobstructed views on the massive balcony or from within the condo through 10ft glass walls. Turn-key residences built out and ready for occupancy. Paramount has the most renowned & sought after amenities in Downtown/Brickell, including 2 pools, Spa & Gym, outdoor movie theater. Easy to show daily. This property features 2 beds, 2 baths with 1240 s.f. (115.2 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

The Decoplage #1211 $539,000 ($453/s.f.) Live in the heart of South Beach directly on the ocean!! 2 Bed, 2 Bath corner unit with views of all of South Beach. Entire complex has been remodeled! Valet, security and more. This full service condo on the ocean is easy to show, call listing agent. This property features 2 beds, 2 baths with 1190 s.f. (110.6 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Canyon Ranch South #307 $529,000 ($607/s.f.) Enjoy ocean views in this south facing unit located in the award winning Canyon Ranch. This unit includes marble flooring, upgraded appliances combined with elegant finishes throughout. Deluxe amenities await you in the 70,000 sq. ft Spa/Fitness center encompassing three swimming pools, full service Concierge, farm to table dining, full service beach and much more. Easy to show. This property features 1 beds, 1.5 baths with 871 s.f. (80.9 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

The Cosmopolitan #1804 $449,000 ($445/s.f.) The least expensive 2 bedroom 2 bathrooms at The Cosmopolitan on South Beach. Quiet unit, featuring marble floors throughout, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances. Unit is rented until April 2012, with a 30 day kick-out clause. Renter could stay as well. The Cosmopolitan is the most affordable property on South of Fifth, offering pool, spa, state-of-the-art gym, club room, valet, amazing location two blocks from the ocean & walking distance to all restaurants & hot spots in SOFI. This property features 2 beds, 2 baths with 1010 s.f. (93.8 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Sunset Harbour North #1101 $425,000 ($401/s.f.) Designer remodeled 2/2 corner in Sunset Harbour North. North East corner unit with unobstructed views of the bay, ocean & South Beach. 2 parking spaces (1 deeded & 1 free Valet), 2 private terraces, wood floors, spacious open kitchen with granite counters, custom designed bathrooms & beautiful finishes from lighting to molding. Full-service bayfront building, walking distance to shops & Lincoln Road! Easy to show, call or text listing agent. This property features 2 beds, 2 baths with 1060 s.f. (98.5 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Fontana #104 $399,000 ($485/s.f.) A very rare opportunity to own at the award-winning Fontana. This 1/1.5 offers the largest floorplan at Fontana with a lavish, custom kitchen by Fisher & Paykel, and custom stainless counters/carrara marble throughout. Authentic Teak wood flooring and luxurious spa baths make this a must see. This property features 1 beds, 1.5 baths with 822 s.f. (76.4 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

The Grand Venetian #705 $395,000 ($465/s.f.) Stunning South-East corner 1/1.5 with wrap-around balcony offering a panoramic view of the Bay and South Beach. Open kitchen with granite counter and updated glass tile back splash. Grand Venetian offers luxurious amenities including heated pool, state of the art gym, tennis court, concierge, 24-hour front desk and valet. Ideally situated on beautiful Belle Isle across from the Standard Hotel and just steps away to Lincoln Road. This property features 1 beds, 1.5 baths with 850 s.f. (79.0 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Four Midtown Miami #H1201 $359,000 ($262/s.f.) Rare opportunity to own a 2/2 corner residence at 4 Midtown. Breathtaking views of Downtown & Biscayne Bay. Loft-inspired condo features 9ft exposed concrete ceilings, 270 sq ft covered terrace, 24″ white porcelain tile throughout, Jenn Aire stainless steel appliances & much more. 4 Midtown offers luxury amenities such as: state of the art gym, pool, spa, steam room, sauna, concierge & valet parking. Downstairs you will find some of the hottest restaurants, cafes & nightlife at the Shops at Midtown Miami. This property features 2 beds, 2 baths with 1371 s.f. (127.4 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Two Midtown Miami #H2510 $345,000 ($286/s.f.) Gorgeous, high floor 2/2.5 unit at 2 Midtown. Incredible views of Biscayne Bay and Downtown are framed by 10′ floor-to-ceiling glass. Unit features ceramic tile throughout and Jenn Aire stainless steel appliances. 2 Midtown offers a state-of-the-art gym, pool, spa, steam room, sauna, outdoor lounge, valet and more. Downstairs you will find some of the hottest restaurants, caf?s, and lounges at the Shops at Midtown Miami, Walk a few blocks to high-end, luxury shops at the Design District. This property features 2 beds, 2.5 baths with 1206 s.f. (112.0 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Marina Blue #2907 $320,000 ($384/s.f.) Marina Blue Unit 2907 unique opportunity to own the best view in town, spacious one bedroom, one and a half bathrooms. One parking space on the 9th floor, 2 swimming pools, exercise room, valet, security 24/7. Unit can be sold fully furnished, bring an offer! This property features 1 beds, 1.5 baths with 833 s.f. (77.4 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

De Soleil South Beach #211 $310,000 ($620/s.f.) Great opportunity at Z Ocean Hotel. Best price unit facing East. Amazing Hotel, featuring pool, gym, spa, restaurants, steps from the ocean and all that South Beach has to offer. This property features 1 beds, 1 baths with 500 s.f. (46.5 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

De Soleil #316 $305,000 ($610/s.f.) Great opportunity at Z Ocean Hotel. Best priced unit facing East. Amazing hotel, featuring pool, gym, spa and restaurant. Steps from the ocean and all that South Beach has to offer. This property features 1 beds, 1 baths with 500 s.f. (46.5 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Flamingo #1508S $265,000 ($360/s.f.) A pristine one bed, one bath unit facing South, 737 sq ft with open kitchen & great bright living area. Walking distance to Lincoln Rd & min from the beach. Amenities include Infinity Pool, Spa, Jacuzzi, World Class Fitness Center, beach volley ball, basketball, day spa/salon, restaurant with full bar providing pool lounge service, doggy day care, on site dry cleaners & market/liquor store. Flamingo South Beach offers the best in 1st Class Living! Currently rented at $1600 per month, good paying tenant. This property features 1 beds, 1 baths with 737 s.f. (68.5 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Zilbert International Realty – Zilbert Realty Group

Zilbert International Realty, a Miami-based global luxury real estate brokerage company, announced today that Nelly Macias has joined the firm as a sales associate specializing in the sales and leasing of luxury condos and homes in Miami Beach. Ms. Macias is joining Zilbert’s growing sales team, and is part of the company’s efforts to expand its service offerings throughout South Florida luxury communities.

Ms. Macias most-recently was employed by Live Realty Inc. in Miami Beach, where she was a top-producing real estate sales associate. She specialized in high-end residential properties in Miami Beach and Downtown Miami. She also has worked for the Advantage Real Estate Network and Miami Investment Real Estate.

Fluent in English, French and Spanish, Ms. Macias holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Marseille in France, a diploma in advanced language translations from Georgetown University in Washington, and a graduate degree from the University of Cadiz in Spain. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors®, the Florida Association of Realtors® and the Miami Association of Realtors®. In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis, going the movies and enjoying the theater and concerts.

ABOUT ZILBERT INTERNATIONAL REALTY Zilbert International Realty is full-service premium real estate brokerage that works with clients from around the world. It works with both buyers and sellers, and specializes in South Florida luxury estates, condos, homes and vacation properties from the greater Miami area up to the Palm Beaches. Through its alliance with the Who’s Who of Luxury Real Estate and LuxuryRealEstate.com, its global reach extends to over 70,000 real estate professionals in over 85 countries. Collectively, Zilbert and its network partners sell over $190B annually.

The company’s website, http://www.Zilbert.com is a popular tool for its customers, with over 50,000 visitors each month, and over 10,000 properties that are updated continuously.

Zilbert’s sales associates are an elite team of real estate professionals, recruited through a specialized, invitation-only selection process. The company is also a leader in the use of technology and social media to help it engage with its clients. Its core business philosophy is to build personalized, one-on-one relationships with buyers and sellers of real estate, and to partner with them through every stage of a real estate transaction. Its People-and-Technology approach to the real estate market enables it to provide an exceptionally-high level of customer service and customer satisfaction.

Zilbert International Realty was founded in 2003 by Montreal-born Mark Zilbert, a technology innovator who realized almost a decade ago that to prosper in real estate would require a strong adoption of technology. Having worked for such customer-focused technology companies such as Siebel Systems (now part of Oracle Corp.), Mr. Zilbert embraced technology and real estate, and developed tools to help buyers and sellers of real estate understand and engage in real estate transactions. Mr. Zilbert has appeared on numerous national news programs including ABC’s 20/20, CNBC, CBS’ Morning Show, ABC’s Nightline. He has also been featured in the Wall Street Journal.

The firm offers a number of ways for its customers to interact with it. Its traditional business operation offers buyers and sellers of real estate access to sales professionals via its offices, by telephone, on the web, and in person. Its new Zilbert Realty Store is a retail-like shopping experience where buyers can interact with professional sales associates in a casual setting.

The list below shows only some of what’s for sale, and for the complete list visit http://www.zilbert.com/100_most_expensive_condos.asp on my website. These are properties from the SouthEast Florida MLS, and are properties listed by many different brokers. My staff and I have access to all these properties, however, so if there’s anything that you need more information about, please let me know.

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THE MOST EXPENSIVE REAL ESTATE IN MIAMI

Oceanside #7413 Fisher Island $30,000,000 ($3,898/s.f.) Fisher Island’s Most Exclusive home is now available for sale. the home is being offered fully turnkey inclusive of artwork and sculptures(detailed inventory upon request). 5 themed bedrooms, in balcony jacuzzi & infiniti pool, bar/wine cellar and conference center. video conferencing capabilities with a tandberg 6000 mxp system. All tv’s are hd with multipe entertainment sources such as directv and dvd. audio request system through the unit contains over 40,000 songs from over 3,000 artists This property features 5 beds, 5.5 baths with 7696 s.f. (715.0 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

40 Star Island Dr Miami Beach $29,500,000 ($2,994/s.f.) Majestic main residence & 2 guest houses w/ 9,854 SF repose on lot spanning over 2 acres of guard-gated Star Island; home to stars and business moguls. Its opulent old world charm are abundant w/ sublime architectural details in every room. Endowed with Fine wood, marble, stone floors, fireplace, vaulted ceilings & french doors. Picturesque landscape bestowed w/ unheard of 330′ of waterfront, dock, gazebo/entertainment area, resort-style pool & fountains. Truly magnificent for the most demanding client. This property features 7 beds, 6 baths with 9854 s.f. (915.5 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Continuum South Tower #3603 Miami Beach $29,000,000 ($3,524/s.f.) BREATHTAKING PANORAMIC VIEWS OF OCEANS HORIZON THROUGH FLOOR TO CEILING glass THROUGHOUT. THIS ONE OF A KIND RESIDENCE HAS COMBINED 3 UNITS TO MAKE THIS INCREDIBLE showplace. EXCLUSIVE CUSTOM LIGHTING, PRIVATE ELEVATOR LOBBY OPENS TO A FOUNTAIN . AMX CUSTOMIZED SECURITY, AUDIO AND VIDEO NETWORK WITH PERSONALIZED touch panels IN EACH ROOM. STATE OF THE ART HOME theater. A TRUE MASTERPIECE THAT INDULGES EVERY DESIRE. 72 HOUR NOTICE TO SHOW. This property features 7 beds, 7.5 baths with 8229 s.f. (764.5 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

420 Harbor Dr KEYBISCY $28,000,000 ($3,200/s.f.) MAGNIFICENT MODERN HOUSE ON THE BEACH SOON TO BE BUILT. This property features 5 beds, 7.5 baths with 8751 s.f. (813.0 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

4855 Pinetree Dr Miami Beach $18,770,000 ($1,808/s.f.) UNIQUE MEDITERANEAN MANSION,MAGNIFICENTLY RESTORED,MANY GRACIOUS ROOMS PROVIDE WONDERFUL GATHERNG & ENTERTAINMENTAREAS,DRAMTIC LVING ROOM,FIREPLACES,OPEN WET BAR, POOL TABLE,STATE OF THE ART MEDIA ROOM,CUSTOM BUILT INS,FINE MARBLE & GRANIT,ORIGINAL WOOD CELINGS WITH DECORATIVE PAITINGS,OUTSIDE PATIO, MINI GOLF,COURYARD,SEPARATE GUEST HOUSE 2/2 100 FT. OF WATERFRONT WITH DOCK&LIFT.PRIVATE LIBRARY/OFFICE ON THE 3RD FL WITH WONDERFUL VIEWS OF GARDEN & CANAL.CALL OWNER REPRESENTATIVE FOR SHOWINGS. This property features 6 beds, 6.5 baths with 10383 s.f. (964.6 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

3114 Bay Rd Miami Beach $17,950,000 ($2,022/s.f.) New construction, to be completed 2012.Modern two story, most rooms have views of wide bay, sited on prestigious North Bay Road. 1/3 of property is dedicated to the arrival, auto courtyard/parking/garage. A foyer entry, library, great room, double master suites w/magnificent vistas,media/safe room arranged as a sculptural piece extending over arrival area, guest & staff rooms.Cabana, exercise rm, outdoor roof area w/Jacuzzi and more…. This property features 7 beds, 8.5 baths with 8876 s.f. (824.6 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Continuum North Tower #3202/3 Miami Beach $17,000,000 ($3,190/s.f.) NEVER BEFORE NEVER AGAIN! BRAND NEW 5 BEDROOM – 5 FULL BATHROOMS – 2 HALF BATHS – 2 MASTER BEDROOM SUITES – AND CABANA #1-ALL INCLUDED IN THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER SPECTACULAR OCEAN FRONT LUXURY CONDOMINIUM “CONTINUUM ON SOUTH BEACH” THE NORTH TOWER! SPECTACULAR FLOW THROUGH VIEWS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE UNIT.OCEAN FRONT, BAY AND CITY VIEWS. FORMAL DINING ROOM – FORMAL LIVING ROOM SEPERATE FAMILY ROOM. THREE PRIVATE PARKING SPACES ALSO INCLUDED. THIS GEM WILL NOT LAST…. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY TO QUALIFIED BUYERS. This property features 5 beds, 5.5 baths with 5329 s.f. (495.1 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

70 Palm Av Miami Beach $16,990,000 ($894/s.f.) This property features 9 beds, 13.5 baths with 19000 s.f. (1,765.2 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

2 Indian Creek Dr Indian Creek $16,900,000 ($805/s.f.) Exclusive 2-Acre Site on private Indian Creek Island, 200′ on wide bay where you can enjoy complete privacy, fully secured world class golf club community protected by its own dedicated police force/boat patrol. Stunning residences surrounding the championship golf course, a prestigious location! Near famous Bal Harbour shops, beaches, Lincoln Road, SoBeach & all Miami Beach amenities. Fabulous daily sunsets! This property features 8 beds, 8.5 baths with 20986 s.f. (1,949.7 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

2040 Bay Rd Miami Beach $16,500,000 ($1,392/s.f.) New modern waterfront w/135′ of prime waterfront,featuring spectacular interiors,substantial open spaces designed with effortless indoor/outdoor entertaining in mind.Versatile floor plan transitions into large covered open terr with pizza oven,al fresco areas, complete summer kitchen all flowing into infinity pool,spa and one bedroom cabanaw/steam shower, gym, game room, roof canopied sunning lounge.Double gourmet kitchens,state of the art theater,fish tank and LutronSystem This property features 6 beds, 6.5 baths with 11857 s.f. (1,101.6 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

3187 Royal Rd Coconut Grove $16,500,000 ($4,110/s.f.) Tropical Modern Waterfront Home. This Royal Road Residence, located in the historically-rich, sought after neighborhood of Coconut Grove, was designed by the late Alfred Browning Parker. With its Tropical Modern architecture, sitting on the coral ridge of Coconut Grove overlooking Biscayne Bay. 1.7 Acres with 300 FT of waterfront of buildable land. Must see, this spectacular piece of landmark property to truly appreciate its beauty. This property features 4 beds, 3 baths with 4015 s.f. (373.0 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

100 La Gorce Dr Cr Miami Beach $13,900,000 ($1,382/s.f.) LAND, LAND, LAND!!! This magnificent property is one of the last double lots in the entire Miami Beach area with more than 1.78 acres of beautifully landscaped land and 180 degrees of water views. The classy and majestic neo-colonial architecture dignifies one of the few estates remaining in the area. This property features 7 beds, 7.5 baths with 10056 s.f. (934.2 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Oceanside #7612 Miami $13,500,000 ($1,849/s.f.) This property features 7 beds, 7.5 baths with 7300 s.f. (678.2 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

24 Tahiti Beach Isl Rd Coral Gables $13,475,000 ($866/s.f.) A Sanctuary of 28 homes on this exclusive private island. Spectacular 2 story Mediterranean 1 acre + Bayfront estate with a grand entrance featuring over 15000 SF situated on Biscayne Bay. Enjoy the elegance of this home with large spaces, oversized bedrms with full bathrooms, volume ceilings, gorgeous porte-cochere entrance & foyer leading to amazing water views. Private elevator, huge his/hers walk in closets in the master bedrms, spacious master bath sauna, whirlpool. Enjoy all Tahiti Beach amenities. This property features 7 beds, 8.5 baths with 15563 s.f. (1,445.9 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Porto Vita #PH-01 Aventura $12,000,000 ($2,154/s.f.) FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET! AMAZING ONE OF A KIND PENTHOUSE AT THE BELLA VISTA MID-RISE SOUTH AT PORTO VITA! TWO-STORIES WITH OVER 5000 SQ FT. PRIVATE ROOFTOP POOL & BBQ AREA. EXPANSIVE TERRACE WITH INTRACOASTAL & OCEAN VIEWS. 5BR/6FULL/2HALFBATH WITH ADDITIONAL DEN, FORMAL DINING ROOM, GREAT ROOM, FAMILY ROOM, BAR/GAME ROOM & MORE! ELABORATELY FINISHED WITH ELECTRONIC LIGHT AND SOUND SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. ENJOY THE NEVER-ENDING AMENITIES OF PORTO VITA INCLUDING RESTAURANTS, FITNESS SPA, TENNIS & MUCH MORE! This property features 5 beds, 6.5 baths with 5570 s.f. (517.5 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

3316 Devon Ct Coconut Grove $12,000,000 ($1,091/s.f.) NEW SUNNY HUGHES COVE HOME 250′OFF THE BAY,HOME SITS ON 2 WALLED LOTS, MAHOGANY CABINETRY/DOORS,CUSTOM CROWN MOLDING, GAS FIREPLACE,LIBRARY, TRELLISED ROOF TOP COOK AREA W/VIEW OF THE BAY,DEEDED BOAT SLIP STEPS AWAY FROM HOME, ELEVATOR TO ALL FLOORS, POOL SALT WATER, PRIVATE TENNIS FOR COMMUNITY, FLOATING STAIR CASE EXPOSES ALL FLOORS,COVERED PATIO OFF POOL 40+’, OUTDOOR SHOWER,PALMS SURROUND GROUNDS,PAVED WALKWAY ALL AROUND PROPERTY, PARTIAL FURNISHINGS INCLUDED OTHER TO SELL,COMMUNITY OF 9 HOMES. This property features 4 beds, 5.5 baths with 11000 s.f. (1,021.9 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Fontainebleau Iii #512 Miami Beach $11,750,000 ($2,071/s.f.) Amazing “Private Retreat” at the world famous Fontainebleau resort. This fully furnished, spectacular home on the 5th floor of the Sorrento has 10,000 sq. ft. total living area with direct ocean views and over 4,000sf of balconies. This impeccably decorated 5,673 sf, 5 bed, 6.5 bath duplex has an elevator, full steam room and a spa. The private terrace has a full-size pool,infinity edge jacuzzi & a BBQ.. Full hotel services available as well as 11 top rated restaurants and nightclubs. A must see!! This property features 5 beds, 6.5 baths with 5673 s.f. (527.0 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

200 Edgewater Dr Coral Gables $11,250,000 ($948/s.f.) GUARD GATED ALL FENCED LONG DRIVE ENTRY TO”JAVA HEAD” THE HISTORICALLY DESIGNATED SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT COMPOUND BELONGING TO DR. JAMES JUDE. REMINISCENT OF ART MODERNE & ART DECO IS COMPRISED OF 3 ACRES, W/BANYAN TREES, GARDENS, TENNIS COURT, POOL, POOL HOUSE W/GUEST HOUSE, 4 CAR GARAGE W/SEP. APT. 125 FT PROTECTED CORAL ROCK DOCK, OPEN ACCESS TO OCEAN. MAINHOUSE IS COMPRISED OF 7BR, 5.5BA, STAFF QRTS, GRAND STAIRCASE, FIREPLACES, BREATHTAKING LR WITH 23 FT CATHEDRAL CEILING. This property features 7 beds, 5.5 baths with 11865 s.f. (1,102.3 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

St. Regis Residences #2202S Bal Harbour $10,900,000 ($1,592/s.f.) Developer unit. Developer office on site. The Residences at St Regis Bal Harbour fulfill the wishes of the most discriminating buyers. Located directly on the ocean with 600′ of beach front. Superbly appointed with Italian cabinetry, Sub-Zero, Wolf, Bosch & Miele appliances; bedroom closets feature European cabinetry & closet systems; 10′ ceilings; impact resistant glass windows; expansive private balconies with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. This is the Excelsior Floor Plan. This property features 5 beds, 5.5 baths with 6848 s.f. (636.2 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Villa Del Mare #7245 Fisher Island $10,000,000 ($3,185/s.f.) the se corner of villa de mare has always been the most desired location on fisher island..no location provides such an unobstructed view of the beach and ocean… This property features 3 beds, 3.5 baths with 3140 s.f. (291.7 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Jade Beach #4904 Sunny Isles $10,000,000 ($1,218/s.f.) Hidden Diamond in Sunny Isles Beach! The most spectacular and unique 13,900 sq ft home in the sky.Unobstructed 180 degree views of the atlantic ocean, downtown miami and the intracoastal.This 3 story ph is situated on the southeast corner in Jade Beach.Offering 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms all with spectacular floor to ceiling views in every room. Approx 5000 sq ft in balconies, one being a sprawling 2,000 sq ft outdoor entertainment deck overlooking the ocean.Each bedroom has access to a private terrace This property features 5 beds, 6 baths with 8210 s.f. (762.7 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

4777 Pinetree Dr Miami Beach $9,900,000 ($1,077/s.f.) Exceptionally beautiful one-of-a-kind estate landscaped to provide maximum privacy. Extra large windows and sliding glass doors give you the feeling of living in your own private rain forest paradise. The 65 foot lagoon-shaped pool and waterfall shaded by lush trees and a banana grove overlooking the Intracoastal is unmatched by any pool in Miami Beach. Wet bars inside, at cabana and 2500 bottle underground wine cellar, and interior courtyard add to the elegance of this elite Viscaya style Mizner estate. This property features 9 beds, 9.5 baths with 9190 s.f. (853.8 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Fisher Island #5203 Fisher Island $9,750,000 ($1,019/s.f.) This spectacular 9,570 sq. ft. estate on ultra-exclusive Fisher Island features a sunken living room, 6 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and a breakfast nook. Separate in-law quarters with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom make the home ideal for extended family stays, and wrap-around terraces offer incredible views of the Miami skyline. The master suite features a sitting room/office, his and hers bathrooms, his and hers walk-in closets, and a cedar closet. This property features 7 beds, 8.5 baths with 9570 s.f. (889.1 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

4380 Bay Rd Miami Beach $9,750,000 ($1,159/s.f.) Waterfront mansion on prestigious N. Bay Road. 2 huge master suites with incredible bathrooms. Marble on first floor. Fabulous Brazilian cherry wood floors in all bedrooms & 2nd floor. High ceilings. Renovated inside-out. Extensive renovation on the entire pool deck including new pilings and white stones on the that does not show on the aerial photos. New seawall, new dock, new landscape. New lighting system for the pool and the Jacuzzi with the color of your choice. Most beautiful wide bay view. This property features 7 beds, 7.5 baths with 8411 s.f. (781.4 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

93 Palm Av Miami Beach $9,500,000 ($1,557/s.f.) The Al Capone Estate, 93 Palm is one of the oldest original homes in Miami Beach. Built in 1922 by brewer Clarence Busch of the Anheuser-Busch Dynasty, sold to Capone in 1928, the estate includes a main house, 2 bed guest house, 2-story pool cabana, and a 30×60 ft pool. 30,000 sf tropically landscaped lot and 100 feet of water frontage. Original powder room and original brass fixtures throughout. Being renovated by architect/developer Luis Pons. Plans and Permits for expansion. This property features 7 beds, 5.5 baths with 6103 s.f. (567.0 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Grovenor House #3101 Miami $8,950,000 ($1,293/s.f.) ABSOLUTELY STUNNING APT! ALMOST 360 DEGREES OF AMAZING VIEWS – DOWNTOWN, WATER VIEWS – TOO MUCH TO DESCRIBE HERE. ALL CUSTOM BUILT WORK – FLOOR PLAN HAS BEEN REDESIGNED FROM ORIGINAL – ALL TOP OF THE LINE FINISHES & APPLIANCES – CALL LISTING AGENT FOR MORE DESCRIPTION AND INFORMATION This property features 5 beds, 7.5 baths with 6920 s.f. (642.9 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

2156 Bay Rd Miami Beach $8,950,000 ($1,284/s.f.) STUNNING AND SECLUDED. Classic Florida Mediterranean on Biscayne Bay with protected dockage for 80′boat. 8-bed, 81/2 bath, wide-plank wood floors, fireplace, state of the art gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances. Media room, enormous master suite with his & her baths and a large private loggia overlooking the water. Swimming pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, cabana bath and separate inviting guest apartment. Every modern amenity accomplished in understated elegance and sophistication. 24hr notice to show. This property features 8 beds, 8.5 baths with 6972 s.f. (647.7 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Continuum South Tower #3007 Miami Beach $8,900,000 ($2,223/s.f.) Words cannot describe thie ONE OF A KIND unit 3 bedroom 3 1/2 baths, 10 foot ceilings with floor to ceiling windows, custom designed with attention to the snallest detail. Enjoy the 2205 sq/ft TERRACE space with hot tub. 13 acres of private tropical gardens with pools, gardens, fitness center, roof top lap pool, tennis courts, beach club and restaurant. The unit is furnished for the person who wants perfection. This property features 3 beds, 3.5 baths with 4004 s.f. (372.0 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

297 Hibiscus Dr Miami Beach $8,900,000 ($1,369/s.f.) Take a look at this amazing non-branded virtual tour… Very nice modern home. high ceilings. very spacious. see pictures and make apt to come see it! This property features 5 beds, 6.5 baths with 6500 s.f. (603.9 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Asia #3204PH Miami $8,830,000 ($1,648/s.f.) THIS IS THE MOST SPECTACULAR PH ON BRICKELL KEY ISLAND. SITUATED ATOP OF ASIA, THE ISLAND’S PREMIER LUXURY BLDG. IT HAS 3 STORIES WITH SOARING 12 FT. HIGH CEILINGS, PRIVATE ELEVATOR TO UNIT AND INTERIOR FOR THE ACCESSSING THE 3 LEVELS. THE UNIT HAS 180 DEGREES VIEW OF THE BAY & BRICKELL VIEWS, 2,496 SQ. FT. OF TERRACE WITH IT’S OWN RESISTANCE POOL AND OUTDOOR WET BAR, MAID’S QUARTER AND PRIVATE STORAGE ON SAME FLOOR AS UNIT. This property features 4 beds, 5.5 baths with 5359 s.f. (497.9 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Asia #3401PH Miami $8,530,000 ($1,722/s.f.) THIS 5 BEDROOM, 6.5 BATHS AND MAIDS/EXERCISE ROOM PH WILL JUST TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY!!! THE LIVING AND DINING AREA BOAST THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WATER & CITY VIEWS. THREE LEVEL PH WITH 12′FT. HIGH CEILINGS, INTERIOR ELEVATOR, ROOF-TOP POOL IN 1,602 SQ. FT. OF BALCONY/TERRACE/POOL AREA AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!! THE UNIT IS FINISHED WITH ABSOLUTE WHITE MARBLE FLOORS AND BUILT-IN CLOSETS. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE! This property features 5 beds, 6.5 baths with 4954 s.f. (460.2 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Ocean Tower One #201 KEYBISCY $8,400,000 ($1,215/s.f.) This One Of A Kind Property Features A 4 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath, 5400+ Sq. Ft. Main Residence, Plus a 4000+ Sq. Ft. Lanai Terrace With A Private Swimming Pool/Spa, And A 1000 Sq. Ft. Guest House, An Enclosed Two Car Garage, 3 Additional Parking Spaces, Fur & Wine Storage. Please see attached Virtual Tour, Additional Photos, Detailed Description And A Floor Plan For This Amazing Property. This property features 6 beds, 6.5 baths with 6914 s.f. (642.3 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

3501 Anchorage Wy Coconut Grove $8,350,000 ($771/s.f.) Crown Jewel on Biscayne Bay!This refined&updated Neo Classic European-style Estate situated in a 24hr guard-gated Anchorage enclave behind majestic courtyard entry offers a spectacular tropical setting&a breath taking open bay view!Finest detailed&exquisite design&finishes,luxurious appts. throughout.Exterior brilliant metalwork,fountain+coral rock pathways complement a huge patio/cabana.Add’l media room/fitness,elevator,staff qrt&superb dockage for yachts!10832SF by Appraiser! Appts w/ notice please! This property features 7 beds, 8.5 baths with 10832 s.f. (1,006.3 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Setai #3801 Miami Beach $7,950,000 ($3,144/s.f.) This apartment truly captures the deco glamor of Miami Beach past while completely embracing the sizzling crossroads that is South Beach today. A masterpiece that was painstakingly assembled during the Preconstruction phase of the Setai which allowed the designer to create a one of a kind home perched 400 feet in the sky with views of the ocean,bay,Miami Beach and the transformed Downtown Skyline. All this contained in the finest full service 5 star luxury hotel ever to rest on Miami’s sandy shore’s This property features 3 beds, 4 baths with 2529 s.f. (235.0 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

5396 Bay Rd Miami Beach $7,950,000 ($1,139/s.f.) Impressive views of wide bay, Mediterranean Estate sited just minutes north of world-famous Lincoln Rd South Beach, on prestigious upper N.Bay Road. A comprehensive 1st class renovation recently completed, including a grand master suite and spa-like bath, award-winning inner courtyard pool surrounded by expansive loggias leading to entry. The estate boasts unobstructed wide-bay views, 79′ waterfront. Rent $30K/mo. This property features 5 beds, 5.5 baths with 6977 s.f. (648.2 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Portofino Tower #4005 Miami Beach $7,900,000 ($1,837/s.f.) This extraordinary Contemporary-style penthouse is three-story estate-in-the-sky, an innovaive work or art with exquiste refined sense of style and uncompromising attention to detail. This showplace also offers maid quarters, private foyer. Sweeping vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and the city of Miami Beach. Has a hugh outdoor living area which is completely private. This property features 5 beds, 4.5 baths with 4300 s.f. (399.5 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Fontainebleau Iii #1910 Miami Beach $7,900,000 ($2,324/s.f.) Incredible oppportunity to purchase 4 penthouse units in the Fontainebleau III. These units on the 19th floor of the Sorrento bldg. have a total of 3,400 sq.ft. of direct breathtaking ocean views, encompassing entire ocean side of the bldg. Be a part of the glamour of the past,the luxury of the present and a new vision of tomorrow. The Fontainebleau has over 22 acres,24 hr. full hotel services available as well as 11 restaurants and nightclubs. Fully furnished and equipped with ultra luxurious finishes. This property features 4 beds, 4.5 baths with 3400 s.f. (315.9 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Ocean House #BH202 Miami Beach $7,900,000 - Wake up to serenity of the ocean in your expansive two-story 6,379 sq ft. beach house. A private elevator opens directly into this grand home with 4 bedrooms, service quarters, 7.5 bathroom and a spacious media room with wet bar and direct pool access. With the most exclusive address in South Beach, Ocean House combines grace and sophistication with 5-star services and amenities including on-staff butler service, oceanfront pool with outdoor kitchen beach club, private cabanas. This property features 4 beds, 7.5 baths – [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

120 Palm Av Miami Beach $7,900,000 ($1,223/s.f.) Live the luxury lifestyle on Palm Island,one of Miami Beach’s most sought after neighborhoods. You’ll feel at home in this 1930′s estate that is the perfect blend of old world charm w/modern updates that make it perfectly suited for entertaining.The living room is magnificent w/detailed wood work and the sunroom is perfect for indoor/outdoor living. Inside is the theater and gym.Outside, expensive terraces await along 100ft of water and direct ocean access with amazing views of the downtown Miami skyline. This property features 6 beds, 6.5 baths with 6461 s.f. (600.2 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Ocean Club: Club Tower Ii #PH1 KEYBISCY $7,899,000 ($1,256/s.f.) 3 level PH w/circular staircase. 6,000+ sq ft. 30 ft ceiling entrance. 20 ft floor to ceiling glass ocean view living room. Flow through ocean & bay views. 5 bedroom, 6.5 baths, office/den, private steam room, private sauna. Hardwood floors in bedrooms. 1700+ sq ft rooftop terrace w/ocean & bay views, private rooftop hot tub, BBQ & bar. Private balconies on all 3 levels. Media room w/96″ HDTV. Multizone Crestron, Kaleidescape DVD server. Private 3 level internal elevator. Separate hobby room w/full bath. This property features 5 beds, 6.5 baths with 6289 s.f. (584.3 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Murano At Portofino #2501 Miami Beach $7,890,000 ($2,345/s.f.) This unit is customized in every single room and area of the unit! all the floor is high quality marbles and some of the areas have a one piece marble not cuts. all the ceiling is hand painted by a artist simulating sky. the sound system all arround the house allows to create an ambient sound! This house is for customer with high standars of livings that likes the best of the best in every work! This property features 3 beds, 3.5 baths with 3365 s.f. (312.6 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

The Bath Club #3006 Miami Beach $7,700,000 ($1,354/s.f.) THE ONLY TRUE “OCEANFRONT HOME” ON MIAMI BEACH! ONLY 6 VILLAS @ BATH CLUB & THIS IS THE ONLY 1 THAT IS DETACHED! TRI-LEVEL HOME W/A PRIVATE POOL, ELEVATOR & 2 CAR GARAGE! NEWLY BUILT & PROFESSIONALLY DECORATED. 3RD FLOOR GAME ROOM W/ UNBELIEVABLE OCEAN VIEWS! GOURMET KITCHEN, HUGE MASTER BED/BATH. BATH CLUB AMENITIES INCLUDE: POOL, SPA, GYM, CONCIERGE, VALET, TENNIS, BEACH SERVICE, & ON-SITE RESTAURANTS! LIVE THE LUXURY LIFESTYLE! THIS IS MIAMI’S MOST LUXURIOUS BUILDING. This property features 5 beds, 5.5 baths with 5685 s.f. (528.2 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Apogee #603 Miami Beach $7,199,000 ($2,320/s.f.) This property features 3 beds, 3 baths with 3103 s.f. (288.3 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Ocean House #403 Miami Beach $7,135,000 - Spectacular turn-key model home designed and completely finished by international-renowned Artefacto. Splendid style and luxury beyond expectation, this 4,654 sqft home features 3 bedrooms plus den, service quarters and 5,5 bathrooms. With the most exclusive address in South Beach, Ocean House combines grace and sophistication with 5-star services and amenities including on-staff butler service, oceanfront pool. A mere 18 residences guarantee that only a few will call Ocean House home. This property features 3 beds, 5.5 baths – [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

294 Coconut Ln Miami Beach $7,000,000 ($2,068/s.f.) This stunning Spanish Revival waterfront home has been completely restored. Boasts incredible views of government cut and the magnificent cruise ships! It features a state-of-the-art kitchen, beautiful master suite with sitting room, and a resort style pool facing the water. This property features 4 beds, 4 baths with 3385 s.f. (314.5 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

475 Bay Ln KEYBISCY $6,995,000 ($1,171/s.f.) Elegant 5,975 SqFt corner residence featuring the ultimate level of luxury and perfection with exquisite finishing’s throughout. Offers family room, sauna room, pool/patio area & rooftop terrace ideal for entertaining. Pure Greek Thasso marble throughout entire residence. Beautiful royal palms surrounding this very private and gated residence with the most gorgeous and lush landscaping… This spectacular home is a True Master Piece!! Easy to show! This property features 4 beds, 6.5 baths with 5975 s.f. (555.1 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Continuum North Tower #1001/8 Miami Beach $6,950,000 ($2,004/s.f.) Spacious double unit with large entertaining area. Master Suite with his and her closets with Balcony and Garden and Pool area views. Italian Kitchen with Miele Appliance, Subzero Refrigerator, Granite Countertops & Marble floors. Owner built in a large pantry plus laundry room. Private elevator lobby. Luxury amenities includes 24 hr security and valet parking, two heated lagoon pools plus beach side service, restaurant and sporting club. 5 Star Resort Style Lifestyle at Continuum. This property features 4 beds, 4 baths with 3468 s.f. (322.2 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

Bayview #5393 Fisher Island $6,900,000 ($1,192/s.f.) One of the best layouts on Fisher Island. This property has 6 bedrooms or maybe staff quarters, office w/four bedrooms left over. Boasting some of the largest terraces on Fisher Island for any property. Enormous entry & main terrace combined w/flow through views of Miami, over Fisher Island to the ocean as well as Miami Beach! Giant eat in kitchen, large dinning room & over sized living room. Feels much larger than 6,000 sq ft feels more like 7,000 sq ft. Enjoy sunrise & sunsets w/this one of a kind unit. This property features 6 beds, 5.5 baths with 5790 s.f. (537.9 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

1833 24 St Miami Beach $6,900,000 ($966/s.f.) Amazing 2 story elegance, modern and sleek. Furnished to perfection with the finest quality. Dramatic waterfall pool, dock and private yard. Gas flame lighting effects make this truly one one of a kind property. Also available for seasonal or yearly rental. This property features 5 beds, 7.5 baths with 7140 s.f. (663.3 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

410 San Marino Dr Miami Beach $6,900,000 ($1,190/s.f.) Tropical modern home under construction expected to be done March 2012. 5 bed 5.5 bath home is being built under new code allowing 40 ft. span w/no columns, the 1st ever in Miami Bch. Entire living space with dining, kitch., & l.r. being open plan. Slight pie shape lot with 75 ft. of waterfront, panoramic downtown & sunset views, smart home, modern European kitch., rooftop entertainment deck. Take this blank canvas & select your desired color scheme for walls & floor to finish this stunning work of art. This property features 5 beds, 5.5 baths with 5800 s.f. (538.8 m²) of indoor space. [CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE]

By Barbara De Lollis, USA TODAY

In a sign of confidence in the Miami Beach hotel market, new owners have bought the Gansevoort Miami Beach hotel and plan to give an extensive, $100 million revamp.

They’ve also given it a new name – Perry South Beach Hotel.

The massive hotel has 334 rooms, 255 condo units, extensive retail space, three outdoor swimming pools, a rooftop pool and lounge, a private beach and a 42,000-square-foot David Barton gym and spa.

It occupies the entire block between 23rd and 24th streets on Collins Avenue on the edge of South Beach.

The oceanfront property had failed during the recession, but a consortium of Starwood Capital Group (run by Starwood Hotels founder Barry Sternlicht), the LeFrak Organization and Invesco think it has a promising future, their press release says.

They teamed up to buy it from Credit Suisse, which had acquired it through foreclosure in 2010. Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels arranged the sale on behalf of Credit Suisse.

Starwood Capital plans to reposition the hotel by, among other changes, giving it several new and national stores in the retail space along Collins Avenue, as well as new restaurants.

About five blocks away on Collins Avenue, Marriott’s working on building one of its high-end boutique-style Edition hotels.

The Starwood Capital group’s plan is to eventually re-launch the ex-Gansevoort hotel – with a brand name – in 2013.

“This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to create a premier luxury hotel and residences along one of the world’s most beautiful and popular beaches at a time when global interest in the Miami marketplace is close to surpassing its all-time high,” Sternlicht said in a press release. “This is a powerhouse asset with a unique beach footprint in one of the strongest hotel markets in the nation with high barriers to entry.”

Interestingly, the release notes, the three partners had previously bought the loans and real estate assets of a failed bank, including more than 2,000 (Miami condos) condominium units in Miami. The pace at which the condos sold convinced them that it was time to invest further in Miami.

Before I forget, I want to make another suggestion to get a Google+ account for yourself. Our Zilbert brand page can be found at https://plus.google.com/110430683787670654888, and please make sure you add us to your Google+ circles. Next month I will be publishing a quick note to everyone on why Google+ is becoming very important. But for now, get your Google+ account set up (free, of course), and add us to your circles. We will add you back!

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE: ZILBERT WELCOMES JOSEPH SCHAFER
We are pleased to welcome Joseph Schafer to the Zilbert team. Joseph is part of our aggressive recruitment program, taking place right now. We have great, great things happening this year, so stay tuned for further announcements. You can read more about Joseph Schafer in today’s Press Release.

LOOK. WE DID IT AGAIN.
Some of you are asking about one of our recent Il Villaggio condo listings. We put a $2.495M property on the market. In about 12 days, we sold it. There is a reason that we are able to do this, and that’s part of our innovative, new 2012 marketing platform. Our condo and home sales programs are working very well, so if you have that luxury property that needs to sell quickly and at top dollar, we may be able to help. We are doing some very innovative things this year, and they appear to be working.

AM I THE LAST OF THE BLACKBERRY DIEHARDS?
Folks, last week, I did the unthinkable. I bought an iPhone. This wasn’t the first time. When the iPhone 3 came out, I bought it. Then, I returned it. I simply couldn’t give up my trusted Blackberry. And, just a few months ago, I purchased my new baby, the Blackberry 9900, with both a keyboard and touch-screen. I thought I was in heaven. But, this morning, I am sitting with my iPhone and my Blackberry on my desk. Sadly to say, today is the day that I put my trusted Blackberry in the drawer of my desk, forever. Why? Well, as much as the tactile keyboard and BBM messenger has been a very important part of my day, the world is changing around me. While my Blackberry was the mobile answer to e-mail and instant messaging, our daily culture has changed. Social media, productivity apps, geolocation and other features are competing for our mindshare…and winning. Even Google’s search engine is changing to favor people and websites who interact via social networks. In a nutshell, we are becoming a culture that demands to be mobile without limiting our ability to interact with eachother. And, this, my friends, if what makes the iPhone the tool of choice. Sure, Android devices are on a similar path, and Blackberry will reorganize itself to address these needs. But, the device of the day appears to be the iPhone. I’d be very interested to hear your comments and stories. I already miss my Blackberry, but my iPhone is keeping me engaged enough to, for now at least, not think about keyboards, flashing LED indicators or quick-and-secure BBM.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE COMPLETE PROPERTY LISTS?
See Zilbert’s Weekly Showcase:  http://www.zilbert.com/showcase.asp

See Miami Beach’s 100 newest properties listed for sale: http://www.zilbert.com/100_newest_listings.asp

See Miami Beach’s 100 most-recent properties sold: http://www.zilbert.com/100_most_recent_sales.asp

See Miami Beach’s most-expensive properties sold: http://www.zilbert.com/100_most_expensive_sales.asp

Properties shown above are selected from the Southeast Florida MLS, and represent condos and homes listed with individual brokers, not necessarily Zilbert International Realty. Click on each link to see a property detail report, including the name of the listing broker.

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ZILBERT INTERNATIONAL REALTY RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

We have made a number of announcements recently, and in case you missed them, here are some links to pages on our sites that outline the details of our announcements.

The Zilbert Realty Store: We are opening the first in a series of retail stores that offer a real estate buying and learning experience to our customers. Visit our announcement page for more details: http://www.zilbert.com/store

The Zilbert Hiring Campaign: We are doubling our staff this year, and we are looking for the best-of-the-best talent, REALTORS and BROKERS to join our staff. See how we are one of the most-progressive employers in real estate: http://www.zilbert.com/join

Zilbert Headquarters For Sale: The Zilbert Realty Store will be our new headquarters, and we are selling our existing headquarters site, an office condo suite on Lincoln Road. We are selling our office with everything, KNOLL furniture, Xerox WorkCentre, Nortel Phone System, FOB-door access, camera system plus much more. Everything is included. So, it’s a great way to move into an office that’s ready to go! And, for investors, this makes a great opportunity to purchase an income property. The office is a condo suite within an office condo building, which gives you the benefit of ownership without the expense burden of a whole building. You even get nightly housekeeping as part of your condo maintenance fee. I have put details and photos on our website here: http://www.zilbert.com/605lincoln230.asp

Let me know if you have any questions. Brokers are also welcomed!

Mr. Shafer most-recently was employed by Gary Hennes Realtors in Miami Beach, where he was a top-producing real estate sales associate.  He specialized in condo-conversion sales and real estate in the Venetian Islands area of Miami Beach.  Prior to real estate, he worked in his native Minneapolis, Minnesota, as a retail buyer for the Target Corporation.

Mr. Schafer is a member of the National Association of Realtors®, the Florida Association of Realtors® and the Miami Association of Realtors®.  In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering at local organizations, and participates at the Miami Rescue Mission and the Miami VA Hospital.

ABOUT ZILBERT INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Zilbert International Realty is full-service premium real estate brokerage that works with clients from around the world. It works with both buyers and sellers, and specializes in South Florida luxury estates, condos, homes and vacation properties from the greater Miami area up to the Palm Beaches.  Through its alliance with the Who’s Who of Luxury Real Estate and LuxuryRealEstate.com, its global reach extends to over 70,000 real estate professionals in over 85 countries.  Collectively, Zilbert and its network partners sell over $190B annually.

The company’s website, www.Zilbert.com is a popular tool for its customers, with over 50,000 visitors each month, and over 10,000 properties that are updated continuously.

Zilbert’s sales associates are an elite team of real estate professionals, recruited through a specialized, invitation-only selection process.  The company is also a leader in the use of technology and social media to help it engage with its clients.  Its core business philosophy is to build personalized, one-on-one relationships with buyers and sellers of real estate, and to partner with them through every stage of a real estate transaction.  Its People-and-Technology approach to the real estate market enables it to provide an exceptionally-high level of customer service and customer satisfaction.

Zilbert International Realty was founded in 2003 by Montreal-born Mark Zilbert, a technology innovator who realized almost a decade ago that to prosper in real estate would require a strong adoption of technology.  Having worked for such customer-focused technology companies such as Siebel Systems (now part of Oracle Corp.), Mr. Zilbert embraced technology and real estate, and developed tools to help buyers and sellers of real estate understand and engage in real estate transactions.  Mr. Zilbert has appeared on numerous national news programs including ABC’s 20/20, CNBC, CBS’ Morning Show, ABC’s Nightline.  He has also been featured in the Wall Street Journal.

The firm offers a number of ways for its customers to interact with it. Its traditional business operation offers buyers and sellers of real estate access to sales professionals via its offices, by telephone, on the web, and in person.  Its new Zilbert Realty Store is a retail-like shopping experience where buyers can interact with professional sales associates in a casual setting.

Reid Hoffman travels with several devices so that he can constantly stay in touch.

FORTUNE — Forget Dale Carnegie. He understood how important connections were, but missed out on the authenticity part — which, say Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha, authors of The Start-Up of You, is the key to building a truly helpful professional network. Here’s how to leverage that network into the career you only dreamed of.

Many people are turned off by the topic of networking. They think it’s slimy, inauthentic. Picture the consummate networker: a high-energy fast talker who collects as many business cards as he can and attends mixers sporting slicked-back hair. Or the overambitious college kid who frantically e-mails alumni, schmoozes with the board of trustees, and adds anyone he’s ever met as an online friend. Such people are drunk on networking Kool-Aid — and are looking at a potentially nasty hangover.

Luckily, building your network doesn’t have to be like that. Old-school networkers are transactional. They pursue relationships thinking solely about what other people can do for them. Relationship builders, on the other hand, try to help others first. They don’t keep score. And they prioritize high-quality relationships over a large number of connections.

Building a genuine relationship with another person depends on at least two abilities. The first is seeing the world from another person’s perspective. No one knows that better than the skilled entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs succeed when they make stuff people will pay money for — and that means understanding what’s going on in the heads of customers. Likewise, in relationships it’s only when you put yourself in the other person’s shoes that you begin to develop an honest connection.

The second ability is being able to think about how you can collaborate with and help the other person rather than thinking about what you can get. We’re not suggesting that you be so saintly that a self-interested thought never crosses your mind. What we’re saying is that your first move should always be to help. A study on negotiation found that a key difference between skilled and average negotiators was the time spent searching for shared interests and asking questions of the other person.

Follow that model. Start with a friendly gesture and genuinely mean it. Dale Carnegie’s classic book on relationships, despite all its wisdom, has the unfortunate title How to Win Friends and Influence People. This makes Carnegie widely misunderstood. You don’t “win” a friend. A friend is not an asset you own; a friend is an ally, a collaborator. When you can tell that someone is attempting sincerity, it leaves you cold. It is like the feeling you have when someone calls you by your first name repeatedly in conversation. Novelist Jonathan Franzen gets it right when he says inauthentic people are obsessed with authenticity.

Strengthen your alliances

The best way to engage with new people is not by cold calling or by “networking” with strangers at cocktail parties, but by working with the people you already know. Of the many types of professional relationships, among the most important are your close allies. Most professionals maintain five to 10 active alliances. What makes a relationship an alliance? First, an ally is someone you consult regularly for advice. Second, you proactively share and collaborate on opportunities together. You keep your antennae attuned to an ally’s interests, and when it makes sense to pursue something jointly, you do. Third, you talk up an ally. You promote his or her brand. Finally, when an ally runs into conflict, you defend him and stand up for his reputation, and he does the same for you.

I [Reid] first met Mark Pincus while at PayPal in 2002. I was giving him advice on a startup he was working on. From our first conversation, I felt inspired by Mark’s wild creativity and how he seems to bounce off the walls with energy. I’m more restrained, preferring to fit ideas into strategic frameworks instead of unleashing them fire-hose-style. But it’s our similar interests and vision that have made our collaborations so successful.

We invested in Friendster together in 2002. In 2003 the two of us bought the Six Degrees patent, which covers some of the foundational technology of social networking. Mark then started his own social network, Tribe; I started LinkedIn (LNKD). When Peter Thiel and I were set to put the first money into Facebook in 2004, I suggested that Mark take half of my investment allocation. I wanted to involve Mark in any opportunity that seemed intriguing, especially one that played to his social networking background. In 2007, Mark called me to talk about his idea for Zynga (ZNGA), the social gaming company he co-founded and now leads. I knew almost immediately that I wanted to invest and join the board, which I did. An alliance is always an exchange, but not a transactional one. A transactional relationship is when your accountant files your tax returns and you pay him for his time.

An alliance is when a co-worker needs last-minute help on Sunday night preparing for a Monday morning presentation, and even though you’re busy, you agree to go over to his house and help. You cooperate and sacrifice because you want to help a friend in need but also because you figure you’ll be able to call on him in the future when you are the one in a bind. That isn’t being selfish; it’s being human.

The diversity of weak ties

Allies, by the nature of the bond, are few in number. By contrast, there are potentially hundreds or thousands of looser connections that also play a role in your professional life. These are the folks you meet at conferences, old classmates, co-workers, or just interesting people. Sociologists refer to these contacts as “weak ties”: people with whom you have spent low amounts of low-intensity time but with whom you’re still friendly.

Reprinted from The Start-Up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career. © 2012 by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha. Published by Crown Business, a division of Random House, Inc.

Weak ties in a career context were formally researched in 1973, when sociologist Mark Granovetter asked a random sample of professionals how they had found their new job. It turns out that 82% of them found their position through a contact they saw only occasionally or rarely. In other words, the contacts who referred jobs were “weak ties.” Granovetter accounts for this result by explaining that your good friends tend to be from the same industry, neighborhood, religious group, etc. Consequently, their information is similar to yours — a job a good friend knows about, you probably already know about too.

Weak ties, however, usually sit outside the inner circle. Thus, there’s a greater likelihood that a weak tie will be exposed to new information or a new job opportunity you’d otherwise miss. To be sure, weak ties are uniquely helpful so long as they hail from a different social circle or industry niche and therefore bring new information and opportunities. A weak-tie acquaintance whose job and background is identical to yours is unlikely to offer unique network intelligence. So when connecting with acquaintances, prioritize diversity in order to broaden the overall reach of your network.

Just as a digital camera cannot store an infinite number of photos and videos, you cannot maintain an infinite number of allies or acquaintances. The maximum number of relationships we can realistically manage — the number that can fit on the memory card, as it were — is described as Dunbar’s Number, after the evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar. In the early 1990s, Dunbar studied the social connections within groups of monkeys and apes. He theorized that the maximum size of their overall social group was limited by the small size of their neocortex. Based on our neocortex size, Dunbar calculated that humans should be able to maintain relationships with roughly 150 people at a time. He also found that many businesses and military groups organize their people into cliques of about 150. Hence, Dunbar’s Number of 150.

There is indeed a limit to the number of relationships you can maintain, but a crucial qualifier is that there is not one blunt limit of 150; in fact, there are different limits for different types of relationships. Think back to the digital camera. Either you can take low-resolution photographs and store 100 of them in total, or you can take high-resolution photographs and store 40. In relationships, you may have only a few close buddies you see every day, yet you can stay in touch with many distant friends if you e-mail them only once or twice a year. But there’s a twist: You can actually maintain a much broader social network than the people you currently “know.”

Three degrees of separation

Your allies, weak ties, and the other people you know right now are your first-degree connections. But your friends know people you don’t know. These friends of friends are your second-degree connections. And those friends of friends have friends — those are your third-degree connections.

Stanley Milgram’s and Duncan Watts’s “small world” research shows the planet Earth as one massive social network; every human being is connected to every other via no more than about six intermediaries. Academically the theory is correct, but when it comes to meeting people who can help you professionally, three degrees of separation is what matters. Three degrees is the magic number because when you’re introduced to a second- or third-degree connection, at least one person personally knows the origin or target person. That’s how trust is preserved.

Suppose you have 40 connections, and assume that each friend has 35 other friends in turn, and each of those friends of friends has 45 unique friends of his own. If you do the math (40 × 35 × 45), that’s 63,000 people you can reach via an introduction. People’s extended networks are frequently larger than they realize, which is why an early tagline at LinkedIn was “Your network is bigger than you think.” So how do you actually reach those connections? Via an introduction from someone you know, who knows the person you want to reach.

I receive about 50 entrepreneur pitches by e-mail every day. I have never funded a company directly from a cold solicitation, and my guess is that I never will. When an entrepreneur comes referred by introduction, it’s as if he has a passport at a national border — he can walk right through, because someone I trust has already vetted that entrepreneur. Anytime you want to meet a new person in your extended network, you should ask for an introduction. You need to ask, directly and specifically, and you do need to present a compelling reason for why your connection should do it: “I’d love to meet Rebecca because she works in the technology industry.” Not good enough. “I’m interested in talking to Rebecca because my company is looking to partner with companies just like hers.” Better, as it appears to benefit both parties.

OkCupid, a free online dating site, analyzed more than 500,000 first messages between a man or a woman and a potential suitor. They found that those with the highest response rates included phrases like “You mention …” or “I noticed that …” In other words, phrases that showed that the person had carefully read the other’s profile. People do this in online dating, but when it comes to professional correspondence, it doesn’t happen. People send out appallingly unresearched and generic requests. If you spend 30 minutes researching a person’s professional profile, your request will stand out. For example, “I noticed you spent a summer working at a German architecture firm. I once worked for an ad agency in Berlin and am thinking about returning — perhaps we could swap notes about business opportunities?”

You can conceptualize and map your network all you want, but if you can’t effectively request and broker introductions, it adds up to a lot of nothing. Take it seriously. If you are not receiving or making at least one introduction a month, you are probably not fully engaging your extended professional network.

The best network: Wide and (selectively) deep

Several years ago sociologist Brian Uzzi did a study of why certain Broadway musicals made between 1945 and 1989 were successful and others flopped. The explanation he arrived at had to do with the people behind the productions. For failed productions, one of two extremes was common. The first was a collaboration between creative artists and producers who tended to all know one another. When there were mostly strong ties, the production lacked the fresh, creative insights that come from diverse experience. The other type of failed production was one in which none of the artists had experience working together. When the group was made up of mostly weak ties, teamwork and group cohesion suffered.

Reid Hoffman gets ready to start a colony with The Settlers of Catan.

In contrast, the social networks of the people behind successful productions had a healthy balance: There were some strong ties, some weak ties. There was some established trust, but also enough new blood in the system to generate new ideas. Think of your network of relationships in the same way: The best professional network is both narrow/deep (allies with whom you collaborate regularly) and wide/ shallow (weak-tie acquaintances who offer fresh information and ideas).

Giving helpful help

The best way to strengthen a relationship is to do something for another person. But how? Here’s a good example. When Jack Dorsey was co-founding Square — the mobile-payments company — he had loads of investor interest. Digg and Milk founder Kevin Rose had seen a prototype of the Square device and immediately realized the potential. When he asked Jack whether there was room for another person to join the initial funding round, Jack told him it was full. But Kevin still wanted to be helpful. He noticed that Square didn’t have a demo on its website showing how the device worked. So he put together a high-definition video and then showed it to Jack. Impressed, Jack turned around and invited Kevin to invest in the Series A round of financing.

To be truly helpful, as Kevin was, you need to have a sense of your friend’s values and priorities. What keeps him up at 2 a.m.? What are his talents? His challenges? Once you understand his needs, think about offering him a small gift. A small gift is something that’s easy for you to give, unique to the relationship, and unusually helpful for the other person. Classic small gifts include relevant information, introductions, and advice. A really expensive big gift is actually counterproductive — it can feel like a bribe. When deciding what to give, reflect on your unique experiences and capabilities. What might you have that the other person does not?

My passion for entrepreneurship and my interest in board game design led me to introduce many of my entrepreneur friends to the German board game The Settlers of Catan.

Set up an “interesting people” fund

Relationships are living, breathing things. Feed, nurture, and care about them; they grow. Neglect them; they die. You might be nodding your head at the importance of staying in touch. But behavioral change isn’t easy. That’s why Steve Garrity budgeted and precommitted real time and money to it.

Garrity studied computer science at Stanford and interned at startups over the summers. After graduating from a master’s program in 2005, he was convinced that he wanted to start a tech company of his own in Silicon Valley. But he had spent his entire adult life in the Bay Area and was worried that he would be tied down to one location for many more years. So he took a job as an engineer at Microsoft (MSFT) to work on its mobile-search technology.

Garrity had one big worry: What would happen to his network of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and friends? He knew he would someday move back to start a company. He did not want his local network to become stale. So he set aside time and money in advance to keep his network up-to-date.

The state of Washington doesn’t tax personal (or corporate) income, so Garrity figured he was saving a meaningful amount of money by living there. Upon moving to Seattle, he declared that $7,000 of his savings would be “California money.” Anytime someone interesting in the Valley invited him to lunch, dinner, or coffee, Garrity would fly to San Francisco to do the meeting. One of his old Stanford professors called him, not realizing he had left town, and invited him over to meet some interesting students. The following evening, he arrived at the professor’s house, suitcase in hand. Because he had allocated money, he didn’t have to worry about the cost of flights or the stress of decision-making.

Over his 31/2 years at Microsoft, Garrity visited the Bay Area at least once a month. After returning to California in 2009, he started a company, Hearsay Labs, with a friend whose couch had served as his bed during his regular pilgrimages to the Bay Area from Seattle. It shows the power of what we call Iwe: Your capabilities and potential get magnified exponentially by an active, up-to-date network.

Reid’s rules

In the next day: Look at your calendar for the past six months and identify the five people you spend the most time with — are you happy with their influence on you?

In the next week: Introduce two people who do not know each other but ought to. Then think about a challenge you face and ask for an introduction to a connection in your network who could help.

Imagine you got laid off from your job today. Who are the 10 people you’d e-mail for advice? Don’t wait — invest in those relationships now.

In the next month: Identify a weaker tie with whom you’d like to build an alliance. Help him by giving him a small gift — forward an article or job posting.

Create an “interesting people fund” to which you automatically funnel a certain percentage of your paycheck. Use it to pay for coffees and the occasional plane ticket to meet new people and shore up existing relationships.

–Reid Hoffman is a partner at Greylock and founder and executive chairman at LinkedIn. Ben Casnocha is an award-winning entrepreneur and author.

This article is from the February 6, 2012 issue of Fortune.

By Peter Zalewski
Special To The Miami Herald

As difficult as it may seem to fathom, given the current macroeconomic data plaguing South Florida, indications are growing that the luxury condo resale market in Miami-Dade County is back — at least for the time being.

Foreign buyers with strong currencies complemented by a scattering of wealthy domestic purchasers acquired more $1 million condos in 2011 than in the last year of the South Florida real estate boom in 2006, according to an analysis of data from the Southeast Florida Shared Multiple Listing Service Database.

Buyers purchased nearly 590 condos for at least $1 million each in 2011 after acquiring less than 500 high-priced units in 2006.

On a year-over-year basis, the 2011 luxury condo resale activity represents a 29 percent increase from 2010 when fewer than 460 units were purchased for at least $1 million each in Miami-Dade.

Weeks into 2012, an additional 100 luxury units are already under contract waiting to transact.

Topping the list for the most expensive condo resale in the year 2011 is a penthouse in the Setai Resort & Residences in Miami Beach that sold for $21.5 million.

A pair of units in towers on South Pointe Drive in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood rounded out the top three rankings for the highest priced resales for 2011.

In separate transactions, buyers paid $11.5 million for a penthouse in the Apogee condominium and $10.6 million for a high-floor unit in the Continuum On South Beach, respectively.

The resurgence in the luxury resale market has inspired an increasing number of owners – who had previously been unwilling to accept lower prices during the last five years of the real estate crash – to put nearly 1,000 condos on the resale market with an asking price of at least $1 million each.

Nearly 20 ultra-luxury condominium units are on the resale market for at least $10 million each with one unit asking as much as $38 million in the wealthy enclave of Bal Harbour.

Developers are also taking notice of the resurgence in the luxury condo market.

At least five new luxury condo towers – ranging from the one-unit-per-floor Regalia to the drive-the-car-to-the-unit Porsche Design Tower in Sunny Isles Beach – are planned or under construction in Miami-Dade County where the proposed sales prices are expected to surpass $1 million each.

The luxury condo revival in Miami-Dade County is not occurring at the same pace in Broward County where foreign buyers play a somewhat more limited role in transactions.

Buyers purchased less than 70 luxury condo resales in Broward County in 2011 compared to 100 high-priced units at the top of the market in 2006.

On a year-over-year basis, 2011 luxury condo resales in Broward County are up 11 percent from 2010 when 61 condos traded at a price of at least $1 million each.

Going forward, it is unclear if the Miami-Dade luxury condo market can maintain the resale pace given the current economic challenges in the European Union with the erosion of the Euro currency, the adoption of unpopular austerity measures and a series of downgrades by at least one influential rating agency.

Western European buyers from counties such as France, Germany, and Italy represent 19 percent of the estimated $318 million in monthly sales in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Miami Beach market attributed to foreign investors, according to an August 2011 report by the National Association of Realtors.

After buyers from Venezuela, the Western European buyers are the second largest concentration of $1 million buyers of any international group purchasing in Florida, according to the report.

An estimated 12 percent of Venezuelan buyers spend at least $1 million while six percent of Western Europeans are purchasing in that high-priced category.

By comparison, an estimated two percent of buyers from Brazil spend $1 million and one percent of buyers from Canada are in the high-end price range, according to the study.

Another issue facing the Miami-Dade County luxury condo market is the growing number of units available for purchase on the resale market aside from the unsold developer units remaining from the last real estate boom.

Even at the strong 2011 resale pace of an average of nearly 50 units per month, Miami-Dade County has about 20 months worth of high-priced condos currently available for purchase.

Many industry watchers consider a healthy market to have about a six-month supply of inventory.

Reinvigorated sellers with optimistic pricing expectations are another issue facing the luxury condo market.

Sellers of luxury condos are currently seeking a median price of more than $1.75 million in 2012 compared to median transaction prices of $1.6 million in 2011, $1.5 million in 2010, and $1.51 million in 2006.

Given the emerging economic and psychology issues combined with continuing challenges associated with obtaining financing, it is unknown if the Miami-Dade County luxury condo market can maintain the 2011 sales momentum into the latter half of the year once the winter tourism season ends in the second quarter.

Peter Zalewski is a principal with the Bal Harbour-based real estate consultancy Condo Vultures. Zalewski, who has had a Florida real estate license since 1995, works as a consultant for private equity groups and institutional investors

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