Miami's ultra luxury skyline is increasingly shaped by specialist new construction brokers who sell the most coveted condos years before completion. This article profiles the key players in that arena – from Ivan & Mike and The Jills Zeder Group to Fortune International Group, Cervera Real Estate, Douglas Elliman, ONE Sotheby's International Realty, ISG World, and others – and explains how they guide buyers through floor plans, views, and lifestyle choices. For ultra wealthy clients, these brokers are strategic partners who quietly secure tomorrow's trophy residences today.
Miami's luxury skyline is in constant motion, with cranes marking the next wave of glass towers rising above Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic. For buyers at the very top of the market, the most desirable residences are often reserved and spoken for years before a building opens its doors. Buying into these projects is less about walking through a finished penthouse and more about understanding a set of floor plans, amenities, and renderings. That is where a handful of specialist new construction brokers step in, translating vision into a secure, future ready address.
Unlike generalist agents who focus on resales, Miami's leading pre construction advisers live deep inside the development pipeline. They evaluate architects, study view corridors from each line, analyze deposit structures, and track which projects are quietly adjusting pricing or inventory. In neighborhoods such as Brickell, Edgewater, Miami Beach, and Sunny Isles Beach, these brokers know which towers are at concept stage, which are approaching sellout, and where the real long term value is hiding.
For the ultra wealthy buyer, the right broker is both analyst and lifestyle curator. They facilitate private jet arrivals, coordinate discrete sales gallery visits, and help families compare school access, marina options, and club level amenities across multiple towers. Within this ecosystem, MILLION Luxury positions itself alongside the market's most accomplished development sales specialists, offering an Architectural Digest level of taste with the confidentiality expected by global families. The brokers profiled here are the names that consistently appear behind Miami's headline making new construction deals.
At the center of Miami's pre construction story is Ivan & Mike, the Ivan & Mike Team at Compass with more than 2 billion dollars in career sales focused heavily on new development. Known informally as Miami's number one new construction team, they combine a polished sales gallery presence with a data driven advisory style. Their work on super tall and branded projects, including Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami and ORA by Casa Tua, gives clients access to preferred lines, early inventory, and insight into how each tower is likely to perform once delivered. As partners of MILLION Luxury, Ivan & Mike are often the first call for buyers seeking advance access to Miami's most talked about launches.
The Jills Zeder Group is synonymous with trophy property in South Florida, and their influence extends decisively into the condo arena. Backed by Coldwell Banker and a long list of record breaking estate and penthouse sales, The Jills Zeder Group brings a seasoned, multi generational team to new development launches. They are regularly engaged to represent boutique collections and high floor residences where privacy and pedigree are non negotiable. For a buyer comparing a waterfront estate to an ultra luxury sky residence, this team is uniquely positioned to articulate the lifestyle nuances of both.
Fortune International Group sits in a category of its own as both developer and brokerage. Under the leadership of founder Edgardo Defortuna, Fortune International Group and its Fortune Development Sales arm have steered sellouts for some of the region's most prominent towers. From Jade Signature and the St. Regis Residences in Sunny Isles Beach to UNA Residences and Mandarin Oriental Residences in Brickell, the firm brings deep construction knowledge, international reach, and a finely tuned understanding of how branded residences behave as investments. For buyers, that dual perspective often translates into more transparent conversations about timelines, finishes, and long term value.
Cervera Real Estate can credibly claim to have helped invent Miami's modern condo market. Founded by Alicia Cervera Sr. and now led by Alicia Cervera Lamadrid, the firm has represented more than one hundred high rise developments across several cycles. Cervera's developer services division advises on everything from floor plan efficiency to amenity programming, ensuring that incoming projects resonate with the global clientele that has long favored Miami as a safe harbor for capital. Working with Cervera gives buyers an inside perspective into how a tower was conceived, not just how it is being marketed today.
Douglas Elliman Development Marketing adds big brand recognition and international theater to the city's new construction scene. With Jay Phillip Parker guiding the Florida operation, the firm has led sales efforts for many of Miami's most architectural and design forward towers, including oceanfront icons in Miami Beach and boutique collections in Bal Harbour and Coconut Grove. Their alliance with global partner Knight Frank allows them to introduce Miami inventory in cities such as New York, London, and Dubai, which is particularly attractive for buyers accustomed to acquiring property across several continents.
ONE Sotheby's International Realty bridges the worlds of contemporary architecture, art, and high design. Its Development Division, guided by figures like Catalina Martinez, excels at marketing projects where design houses, starchitects, and hotel brands lend their names to the building's identity. From One Thousand Museum to Missoni Baia and other branded towers, ONE Sotheby's International Realty is often behind the campaigns that speak directly to collectors, yacht owners, and design sophisticated buyers.
ISG World and its RelatedISG partnership round out Miami's roster of development powerhouses. Led by Craig Studnicky, ISG functions as master broker for large multi phase condo portfolios across South Florida. The firm is well known for its Miami Report, a detailed analysis of condo supply, absorption, and pricing that developers and institutional investors consult closely. For individual buyers, working with ISG or RelatedISG means plugging into a network that sees pre construction inventory at scale, but still appreciates the nuances of view orientation, rental potential, and exit strategies unit by unit.
While each brokerage has its own culture, the process of buying into a yet to be built tower typically follows a careful arc. It begins with a strategy conversation rather than a sales pitch: clarifying how often the residence will be used, how important rental flexibility may be, whether a private marina or heliport access matters, and which neighborhoods best match the family's rhythm. A buyer deciding between Brickell, with its walkable urban core, and Sunny Isles Beach, with its resort style waterfront towers, will rely heavily on a broker's ability to translate lifestyle into project selection.
From there, a seasoned pre construction specialist will curate a short list of buildings at various stages, from conceptual launch to nearly topped off. They present comparative matrices that go far deeper than price per square foot, covering ceiling heights, glass specifications, parking arrangements, wellness amenities, and membership linked privileges such as beach clubs or yacht services. For overseas buyers, many of whom may never visit the sales gallery in person, virtual walkthroughs and detailed video calls become essential tools. Teams like Ivan & Mike and The Jills Zeder Group are adept at coordinating these digital previews while maintaining the discretion expected around high profile names.
Financial structure is another area where new development brokers add critical value. Deposit schedules, construction milestones, foreign buyer regulations, and financing options all vary from project to project. Firms such as Fortune International Group, Cervera Real Estate, and ISG World have been through multiple cycles and can explain how a developer's track record, lender relationships, and sales velocity affect risk and opportunity. For families using trust or corporate structures, these brokers often work hand in hand with attorneys, wealth advisors, and family offices to ensure that every detail is aligned.
The white glove service extends well beyond the contract. Top development brokers oversee design center appointments, coordinate changes where possible to kitchens, closets, and smart home systems, and remain involved through inspections and handover. For seasonal residents, they often arrange introductions to private clubs, local schools, yacht charter companies, and wellness providers long before the first night in the new home. It is this blend of rigor and hospitality that defines Miami's new construction brokerage elite.
For buyers at this level, the question is not whether to use a broker, but which broker or team is best suited to the mandate. A collector seeking a single statement penthouse in a starchitect tower will likely gravitate toward ONE Sotheby's International Realty or Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, where global art world relationships and media reach can add intangible cachet. An investor assembling a diversified portfolio of units across several towers may prefer the scale and data resources of ISG World or Fortune International Group.
Proximity and specialization also matter. Cervera Real Estate's decades of work in Brickell and the urban core make the firm a natural fit for buyers who want to be in the heart of the financial district or along Biscayne Bay. Those prioritizing an ultra curated, highly customized search in the newest towers may be best served by Ivan & Mike, whose Compass backed team lives inside the pre construction pipeline and can often secure inventory before a public launch is announced.
MILLION Luxury's role is to sit alongside these specialists as a discreet, client first advisor. For families seeking a single point of contact to coordinate introductions, compare options across firms, and maintain continuity over many years, MILLION Luxury acts as a trusted editorial voice. The brand's focus on ultra premium South Florida living means recommendations are filtered not only through market analytics, but also through an understanding of schools, culture, yachting, and wellness that defines the way its clients actually live.
Ultimately, the most successful outcomes happen when there is clear alignment between a buyer's goals and a broker's strengths. Whether the priority is a branded residence with hotel level services, a low density waterfront boutique building, or a multi unit strategy designed around legacy planning, Miami's leading new construction brokers have the relationships and insight to turn a concept into a closing.
What are the advantages of using a specialist broker instead of going directly to a developer sales gallery?
A specialist new construction broker represents your interests across multiple projects, not just one building. They can benchmark pricing, incentives, views, and finishes, and often secure equal or better terms without adding cost, since developer paid commissions are built into launch strategies.
How early can I reserve a residence in a Miami pre construction tower?
In many cases, priority buyers working with established brokers can secure reservations at friends and family or early release stages, well before general sales begin. This is when the best view lines, corner layouts, and penthouse level residences are typically available.
Which neighborhoods are most active for new luxury condo development right now?
Brickell, Edgewater, Downtown, Miami Beach, and Sunny Isles Beach remain key hotspots, each with a distinct lifestyle. Your broker can help decide whether an urban, resort, or bayfront environment best suits your needs.
How does funding work when buying a pre construction residence in Miami?
Most developments require a series of deposits tied to construction milestones, with the balance due at closing. Experienced brokers will walk you through the schedule, recommend local lenders if financing is needed, and coordinate with your advisors to structure the purchase efficiently.
How do I begin working with MILLION Luxury and its partner brokers?
A short, confidential conversation is usually the first step. Share your timeline, preferred neighborhoods, and budget range, and MILLION Luxury will suggest the right mix of specialists, from Ivan & Mike to other development leaders, then curate a tailored pre construction roadmap linked to your broader lifestyle plans. At every stage, guidance is discreet, measurable, and aligned with your long term objectives, and you can begin that process directly through MILLION Luxury.
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