Maria A. Allen, CIPS              

Languages: Portuguese, Spanish
Specialization: Brazil, Spain

Preferred Property Mgmt. & Investment Inc.
1897 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Ste. 221
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Phone: (561) 856-4080 or (561) 712-0180 / Fax: (561) 712-0280
E-mail: Silvamaria2@yahoo.com
Website: www.MariaAllenRealtor.com

Maria Allen is a Realtor and Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) representing local, national and international buyers and sellers in Palm Beach County, Florida. She is originally from Brazil, her multi-cultural background and her 17 years of experience working as a psychologist in Human Resources enable her to develop strong relationships with her clients. Her priority in Real estate is to find possibilities and maintain affordability while reaching her clients’ objectives. Loyalty and respect are her main assets.

Thora Ambrose, CIPS, GRI, CRS, e-Pro
Languages: German, French, Spanish, Indonesian
Specialization: Columbia, Ecuador, France, Germany, South America

Coldwell Banker
1185 E. Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33483
Phone: (561) 704-0542 / Fax: (561) 243-3811
E-mail: realthora@yahoo.com
Website: www.palmbeachcoastproperties.com 

Working as a licensed Real Estate agent for the past 20 years, I have the experience to provide buyers and sellers with my professional service and my enthusiasm for the real estate industry. The marketing of your property and personalized consultation is my top priority. I specialize in many communities in Palm Beach County: beach properties, condos, villas, vacation homes and land. My multi-cultural background and proficiency in several languages (English/ German/ French/ Spanish/ Indonesian) enables me to deal with international clients. To better serve my clients, I am constantly pursuing knowledge and professional skills. I have earned the following designations: CIPS, GRI, CRS, e-Pro. Let me be your real estate consultant  to help you change your lifestyle.

Beth Bloom, CIPS
Languages: French, Spanish
Specialization: Canada, France

Boca Executive Realty
4800 N. Federal Hwy., Ste. A105
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: (561) 289-5130 / Fax: (561) 218-8994
E-mail: beth@michael-bloom.com

Beth Bloom is a REALTOR® and Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) focusing primarily on luxury estate, waterfront and country club communities in and around Boca Raton, Florida. She is partnered with her husband Michael Bloom, an award winning Broker-Associate. Previously, Beth was a worldwide marketing and website development specialist for global high-technology firms. Today, she utilizes her marketing and technology expertise as well as her proficiency in foreign languages to help local, national and international clients buy or sell a luxury home. Beth has been a resident of prestigious St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton, FL, for more than 22 years.

Helen Kinney
CIPS, TRC, e-Pro, GRI, AHWD 
Specialization: Canada, England

Steffik Kinney Realty, Inc. 
12230 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Ste. 110JJ
Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (561) 598-8282 / Fax: (561) 577-9229
E-mail: helen@steffikkinney.com
Website: www.steffikkinney.com

Nancy Macaluso
ABR, CIPS, CRS, GRI, LTG, PMN, RRC, TRC

Portside Properties Inc. 
9492 Bloomfield Dr.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 622-8498 / Fax: (561) 626-5411
E-mail: nmacaluso@aol.com
Website: www.nancymacaluso.com

Nancy relocated to Palm Beach Gardens from New Jersey in 1976, and is second generation of United Kingdom descent in the U.S. With her real estate license acquired in 1986, her main business is in residential, relocation, international and business opportunity sales. Nancy served as President of the West Palm Beach Board of REALTORS® in 1994; Florida President of the Women's Council of REALTORS® in 1996, and President of Florida Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists in 2008. She also served as International Business Committee Chairman for the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches three times; International Chairman for Florida Realtors®; and in 2008, the National Residential Sales Council International Chairman. Nancy held the NAR President's Liaison to South Africa for four years and is presently assigned the NAR President's Liaison to the Netherlands for 2011.

Tony Macaluso
ABR, CIPS, CRB, CRS, GRI, ITI, TRC

Portside Properties, Inc.
9492 Bloomfield Drive
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 622-8498 / Fax: (561) 626-5411
E-mail: portsidefl@aol.com
Website: www.tonymacaluso.com

Tony was born in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK. He is Broker/Owner of Portside Properties, Inc., established in 1981. Residential, resort, business opportunities and international sales are the company's primary business. Tony is the instructor of Tony Macaluso Seminars and teaches worldwide education for real estate professionals. He has won three distinguished education awards: NAR "Instructor of the Year;" NAR "International Instructor of the Year (twice);" and Florida Realtors® "Instructor of the Year." He has been named REALTOR® of the Year twice in his local association and also for Florida Realtors®.

Susanna Malmgren-Grubb, CIPS, TRC
Languages: French, Spain, Swedish

Illustrated Properties
139 N. County Rd., #15
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 827-2952 / Fax: (561) 658-0743
E-mail: susannagrubb@gmail.com
Website: www.susannagrubb.com

EDUCATION: BA in Communications. MS in Technical Communication. CIPS & TRC Certified. 
MARKETING & TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE: From tour & media coordinator for America's Cup & Olympic Games to multi-language usability analyst for Intel.
FARM AREA: Represent buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants from Palm Beach to Jupiter Island with primary, vacation and investment properties. Assists yacht owners and crew with local and international accommodations. 
INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL REAL ESTATE: FL Licensee since 2005. Has closed many international and local transactions; managed, rented, bought and sold properties nationwide since 1992.

Ira S. Merritt
CIPS, TRC

Lang Realty
7763 W. Glades Road 
Boca Raton, FL 33434
Phone: (561) 487-3800 / Fax: (561) 477-1513
E-mail: bocaira@aol.com
Website: www.realestate4golf.com

Ira Merritt has been involved in international real estate for over 15 years working with buyers and sellers from Canada, Venezuela and the U.K. He specializes in golf communities in Palm Beach County. Ira is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania where he received a B.S. in Economics. Prior to his move to Florida in 1988, he was the managing partner of a boutique certified public accounting firm in the New York metropolitan area specializing in real estate accounting. Ira promotes holiday residences primarily in the Boca West community in Boca Raton, Florida. “I live in Boca West, I play in Boca West, I work in Boca West.” Ira was a participant in the trade mission to the U.K. in April 2008. Ira is a member of the Professional Standards Committee of the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches. 

John Mike
CIPS, CRS, GRI, TRC
Specialization: Canada, United Kingdom

Re/Max Prestige Realty
1402 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Phone: (561) 932-0444 / Fax: (561) 932-0445
E-mail:  johnmike@remax.net 
Website: www.palmbeachsource.net

John Mike is a Realtor® in West Palm Beach with a long history of activity in the International real estate markets.   He came to Palm Beach in 1990 while employed in the hotel industry, and managed golf courses for his company.  John became a Realtor® in 1995.  He is a Past President of The Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches, has served for many years on the RAPB Board of Directors, has served as Chairman for International Committee at RAPB and at Florida Association of Realtors®, has chaired two international committees for The National Association of Realtors®, and served for 6 years as the NAR President's Liaison to The UK.  John has a deep knowledge of eastern Palm Beach County, from Jupiter to Boca Raton, and a special appreciation of the many beach, golf course and resort properties throughout the area.  In addition he is well informed about international real estate.  He has a particularly deep knowledge and understanding of The United Kingdom, and was awarded lifetime honorary membership in Britain's National Association of Estate Agents.    

Christel Silver,
CIPS, CRS, GRI, TRC

Silver International Realty, Inc.
55 SE 2nd Ave., Ste. 206
Delray Beach, FL  33445
Phone: (561) 274-8153 / Fax (772) 409-5929
E-mail: chs@silverhouses.com
Website: www.silverhouses.com

Virginia Spencer
CIPS, GRI, CRS, TRC, CRB
Specialization: England, Scotland

Illustrated Properties
2725 PGA Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 301-9533 / Fax: (561) 627-4397
E-mail: virginia@virginiaspencer.com
Website: www.perryspencer.com

Originally from the Midwest, Virginia has been a resident of Palm Beach County since the 1960's. Virginia has been corresponding with people in various countries around the world since she was a teenager including England, Scotland, Australia and Kuwait. She has traveled to many of the islands and countries in the Caribbean including Mexico. Other countries she has enjoyed are Canada, China, France, Spain and Tunisia, North Africa. Virginia has been in real estate for over 25 years working as a top sales person and now as the General Manager for Illustrated Properties. Virginia is currently on the Board of Directors for Palm Glades Girl Scout Council and is president of the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches. 

Stelios Stylianou, CIPS

Languages: Greek, Spanish
Specialization: Canada, Europe

Realty Associates, Florida Properties, Inc.
4095 State Rd. 7, Ste. P
Wellington, FL 33449
Phone: (561) 542-4131 or (561) 420-0303
E-mail: info@palmbeachfloridaproperties.com
Website: www.palmbeachfloridaproperties.com

When Stelios Stylianou was 8 years old and helping his father renovate, prep and stage newly built & resale homes for their customers, he had no idea what a circuitous route he would take back to prepping, staging and selling homes for the market in the Broward and Palm Beach County market. . . From Cyprus to Toronto with a detour to teach English in South Korea, Stelios was finally struck by cupid’s arrow, fired from Boca. While spending many years teaching computer software, graphics and digital marketing courses, Stelios moved to West Palm Beach to marry and to pursue his love of Real Estate as a career! His travels took him all over the world where he Managed Internet Cafes while immersing himself amongst new cultures and gaining a new appreciation and understanding of the world around him. With over 15 years of customer service, management and teaching experience, Stelios completed his required education and has now partnered with Realty Associates Florida Properties to continue growing his business. His professionalism, determination and thoroughness was well suited for the Realty Associates Corporate Office. Realty Associates background, history and experience continues to give Stelios the direction and support he needs to promote his properties successfully to the local, national and international markets. A quickly growing inventory of other properties has followed, helped by Stelios’ exceptional marketing, computer knowledge and skills. Stelios brings an extensive amount of home improvement and construction expertise that keeps his clients knowledgeable about the properties they are buying or selling. You can contact Stelios Stylianou for more information on how he can effectively market your home to sell in today's market or assist you in purchasing your next home here in beautiful South East Florida.

Harvey Zarchin, CIPS, TRC
Specialization: Canada, England

Signature Service Realty Co.
9896 Southern Blvd. 
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Phone: (561) 296-9393 / Fax: (561) 296-9394
E-mail: harvey@signatureservicerealty.com
Website: www.signatureservicerealty.com

Harvey Zarchin, broker/owner of Signature Service Realty Co., has been living in South Florida since 1969. Harvey retired from the Broward County Public School System after 30 years of service and, during that period, he was honored with receiving the Teacher of the Year Award for the 1983-84 school year. He earned his Master of Science degree from Florida International University. Harvey has owned and operated businesses in both New York and Florida. As a multi-million dollar producer, he not only has experience as a real estate professional, but for many years he has been personally investing, remolding and profiting from real estate. In January 2010, Harvey was awarded the prestigious Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation and will be a member of a worldwide referral network of elite global real estate professionals with expertise who work with international clients.

Irene C. Zingg, P.A., CIPS, TRC, ABR, GRI
Languages: Spanish
Specialization: Canada, South America
             
ReMax Advantage Plus
601 S. Federal Hwy., #101
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (561) 400-7717 / Fax: (561) 487-0901
Email: irene@irenezingg.com
Website: www.izingg.remax.com

Irene is a full time Realtor®, she has been in the Real Estate business since 1997, last 8 years as an international buyer’s representative in Florida, 6 previous years with Century 21 in Venezuela, 18 years of experience in corporate sales management, and she holds numerous recognitions in previous fields for providing outstanding service. She specializes in the Boca Raton area and near cities in Palm Beach County, but also serves Broward and Dade County upon request.  Irene was born in Venezuela, grew up between Venezuela and Canada and now lives in Boca Raton, Florida USA.  

Marcel Beaumont, TRC

Language: French 
Specialization: Canada, France

Paradise Properties
5913 S. Dixie Hwy. Ste. E 
West Palm Beach, FL 33405 
Phone: (954) 261-1376 / Fax: (561) 966-2606
E-mail: Marcel@ParadiseFL.com
Website: www.HousesForSaleInParadise.com 
Canada: www.floridaUSA.ca
Europe: www.floridaUSA.eu

I’m a REALTOR® who speaks English and French working for Paradise Properties in West Palm Beach. I was born and raised in the Greater Montreal, Canada, area. I graduated from college with a degree in Marketing before I became a police officer in the Montreal Police Department. After an early retirement due to injuries received in the line of duty, I moved to Florida in 1994, and sold advertising for a tourist magazine, then sold boats. I served in the Optimist International from 1983–1992, as an Honored President for a Club, Distinguished Lt. Governor and Vice-Governor for the Province of Quebec Optimist International District. I'm now a Quebec Native who finds and sells properties in South Florida :-). My background as a former police officer and a Olympic Greco Roman wrestler helped teach me the discipline and perseverance needed in the real esate industry. Besides my priority to "protect the interests of my customers/clients, I'm bilingual (English and French), and I have always a positive attitude. I'm an active triathlete and a South Florida boater.

Robert Garrison, TRC, GRI, CDPE, CLHM

Winner of the 2010 GBAPB Distinguished Member of the Year Award

Keller Williams Realty
2994 Jog Rd. 
Greenacres, FL 33463
Phone: (561) 739-6299 / Fax: (561) 364-3689
E-mail: robertgarrison@kw.com 
Website: www.rgrealtygroup.com

Born in New Jersey, Robert Garrison received his B.A. and M.B.A. in international finance. He lived and worked as head of mining operations for major international financial corporations in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and Latin America. His responsibilities included purchasing and leasing both private and government-owned property and building worker accommodations, including schools, medical facilities and infrastructure. After working in both commercial and residential real estate in Connecticut, Robert relocated to Boynton Beach, Florida, in 2006. Robert brings an overall perspective to his real estate client's transactions, which include his knowledge of construction, financing, tax law, international monetary exchange and as a licensed mortgage broker. With 30 years experience working for international corporations in many countries, he is ideally prepared to present the benefits of living in South Florida to international clients.

Gunter Haubrich, TRC, GRI

Specialization: Austria, Germany

United Realty Group
23059 L'ermitage Cir. 
Boca Raton, FL 33433
Phone: (561) 306-9806 
E-mail: gunter@ghhrealty.com 
Website: http://ghhrealty.com/home.asp

Alicia M. Iglesias, TRC

Iglesias International Realty 
23241 Via Stel
Boca Raton, FL 33433
Phone: (561) 922-6770 / Fax: (561) 922-6771 
E-mail: aiglesias@iirealty.com 
Website: www.iirealty.com

As the Founder and President of Iglesias International Realty, I bring 25 years of experience and success in real estate sales, management, mortgages, marketing and business development to my company. My real estate career began in 1985, with 11 of these years in the mortgage industry. My entrepreneurial spirit and extensive knowledge and experience in all facets of the real estate industry prompted the opening of Iglesias International Realty.  My understanding of the importance of merging our nationwide market with the international clientele, the company is "Opening Doors Globally."

Perry Spencer, TRC, GRI, CRS

Specialization: France, Sweden

Illustrated Properties
2725 PGA Blvd. 
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 301-2264 / Fax: (561) 627-4397
E-mail: perry@perryspencer.com 
Website: www.perryspencer.com

When it comes to the Northern Palm Beaches, Connect with the Best! From the waterways to the fairways, Perry Spencer understands the unique lifestyle that the Palm Beaches affords its residents. As a leading real estate professional specializing in golf course lifestyle and resort communities, he helps clients tap into this unique lifestyle and make the most of it. An area resident for more than three decades and a golf enthusiast for even longer, he knows the area inside and out and can guide clients in accomplishing their dreams. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home, Connect with the Best!  Perry currently has many clients in the area from France, Sweden and Norway.

I’ve been in the real estate business since I was 18 years old. In 2005, I became a Certified International Specialist and besides residential sales, I started to market and sell international business too, especially hotels and resorts. I specialize in waterfront and equestrian properties, as well in South East Florida. Palm Beach County is my home, and with my long time experience and education, I’m the REALTOR® to assist you in all your real estate needs across South Florida or any other country in the world with the cooperation of the most professional REALTORS® in any network of the 65 countries worldwide.

Varsha Chandra, CRS, CDPE

Varsha Chandra was born in Guyana, South America, and moved to Brooklyn, NY, at age seven. At age 15, she became an exchange student in Frosinone, Italy, a small town 20 miles from Rome. Upon her return, she moved to Long Island, NY, to study at Stonybrook University while working at Stonybrook Laboratories in the Medical Research Division. Shortly after marriage she spent three years in India, learning Hindi and relishing the mystics of Indian culture. Upon returning to the States in 1999, she visited her sister in Palm Beach County, Florida, and loved the area and lifestyle so much that she decided to stay. Varsha obtained her Real Estate Sales Associate License in the year 2000, and followed it with her Real Estate Brokers License in 2002. Real Estate has always been her full time occupation. She is a top producer Certified in Prudential's Relocation Division, Certified in E-Commerce and is also credentialed as a Fine Homes Specialist. Varsha is a proud member of the National Association of REALTORS® & Florida Realtors® and the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches.

Linda Carlton, CRS, ABR, CSP, CDPE
Specialization: England

Prudential Florida Realty

Linda Carlton was born in Maryland, but has been a resident of beautiful Palm Beach County for over a decade and resides in Wellington. Her Florida real estate career began with real estate appraisal then quickly moved into residential sales. Linda has worked as a full-time REALTOR® here for over nine years and has consistently proven to be a Top Producer, receiving 12 awards to date. She also functions within Prudential's incomparable Relocation Division, is eCertified and Credentialed as a Fine Homes Specialist. Additionally, Linda obtained her Real Estate Broker's License in 2005. She is a proud member of the National Association of REALTORS® and the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches. PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS: Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative, Certified New Home Sales Professional, Certified Distressed Property Expert

Grissel "Missey" Fernandez, REO, CDPE, GRI, CIIIS, ABR, CRS, e-Pro 
Language: Spanish
Specialization: Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia 

Coldwell Banker Commercial, NRT
9789 Scribner Ln. 
Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (561) 339-8685 / Fax: (206) 984-1257
E-mail: misseyf@bellsouth.net
Website: www.worldwiderelo.com

Carl & Cheri Knottnerus, GRI, CDPE, IRES
            
RE/MAX Prestige

We specialize in residential sales, foreclosures, pre-foreclosures/short sales, relocation real estate, vacant land and new construction in Royal Palm, Wellington, Greenacres, Lake Worth, the Acreage, Loxahatchee, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and surrounding communities. We have lived in the western communities for over 24 years and know the area very well.

Phillip (Rex) Sims

The Keyes Company
1200 Yamato Rd., Ste. B-1
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: (561) 212-4578 or (561) 750-1000 / Fax: (561) 483-2433
E-mail: rexsims@keyes.com
Website: http://rexsims.live.keyes.com/

Born in Owensboro, Kentucky, Rex attended Kelley Business School at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and graduated with a B.S. in 1974. Upon graduation, he moved to South Florida to enjoy the weather, beach, and to build his business. During the last twenty-five years, he has been negotiating million dollar contracts with tough negotiating automobile dealers. Since 1985, Rex has owned many properties, both residential and commercial, and joined Keyes Realty in 2011.