The Gold Standard of South Florida
Defining Excellence in a Market Like No Other
South Florida holds a singular place in global real estate. It is both a sanctuary for American wealth and an international destination for discerning buyers from Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and beyond, a convergence that makes its luxury property market uniquely dynamic and highly competitive.
At the highest echelons of wealth, mediocrity is quickly exposed. Buyers expect intelligence, access, discretion, and service that anticipates their needs before they are voiced. Sellers of trophy properties demand partners capable of reaching qualified buyers across the globe and presenting their homes with the sophistication they deserve. Investors seek advisors with the market depth to identify real opportunity amid complexity, while developers require representatives who can open doors and close deals at the speed of capital.
In that context, one name consistently stands out: Ivan & Mike, a team whose reputation, built over more than a decade in South Florida’s most elite markets, rests on results, relationships, and a steadfast commitment to client‑first advisory.
$2B+ in Ultra-Luxury Transactions
Few metrics in real estate speak as clearly as transaction volume at the very top of the market. Ivan & Mike have successfully represented more than $2 billion in luxury real estate transactions, a benchmark that places them among the most accomplished luxury real estate teams in the United States.
Behind that figure are some of South Florida’s most significant decisions: waterfront trophy estates above $10 million that required years of relationship‑building; record‑setting penthouses marketed to buyers in London, São Paulo, Dubai, New York, and beyond; landmark luxury waterfront properties that traded at pricing levels reshaping their submarkets; and strategic acquisitions in South Florida’s most prestigious residential communities, where access and trust matter as much as price.
Each of these transactions demanded deep market knowledge, elite negotiation skills, a powerful professional network, and absolute discretion. Together, they form a body of work that reflects both the trust clients place in Ivan & Mike and the team’s consistent ability to deliver.
Who Are Ivan & Mike?
The foundation of Ivan & Mike is built on a deceptively simple philosophy: at its highest level, real estate is not about properties, it is about people.
Ivan and Mike created their firm on the conviction that clients navigating one of the most significant financial decisions of their lives deserve more than a transactional relationship. They deserve strategic partners who listen deeply, advise honestly, and remain committed to their best interests long after closing. This philosophy shapes how advisors communicate with buyers and sellers and how the organization is structured and staffed.
Their vision was never to simply sell homes. It was to build an advisory firm capable of competing at the absolute highest level of the luxury real estate industry, defined by the quality of its people, the rigor of its processes, and the depth of its market intelligence. Today, that vision is reflected in a team recognized as one of the most respected luxury real estate organizations in South Florida.
Ivan and Mike’s leadership style is defined by accountability, collaboration, and an uncompromising standard of excellence. They have deliberately assembled professionals who share their values, not simply skilled agents, but advisors who understand that in the luxury market, reputation is the most valuable asset of all.
Recognized Among the Industry’s Best
Recognition in the luxury real estate industry is earned, not given. It reflects consistent performance, measurable results, and a reputation that withstands scrutiny. By those standards, Ivan & Mike have earned their place at the top.
The team holds the distinction of being ranked the #1 New Construction Team in Miami, a recognition that speaks to their performance in this competitive segment, their relationships with leading developers, and their nuanced understanding of the city’s new luxury inventory. In a market where New Construction Miami reshapes the skyline and attracts capital from around the world, this distinction is especially meaningful.
Nationally, Ivan & Mike have been recognized as the #19 Medium Team in the United States, a ranking that positions them among the elite of American luxury real estate and confirms that their reach extends far beyond South Florida.
Their work and market expertise have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Mansion Global, and The Real Deal. These editorial features are earned through the substance of the team’s market presence, their record of high‑profile transactions, and the trust that leading journalists place in Ivan & Mike as authoritative voices on the South Florida real estate market.
In an industry crowded with self‑promotion, these external validations confirm a locally, nationally and globally recognized excellence.
The Team Behind the Success
Ivan & Mike’s success has never rested on two individuals alone. Over the years, they have built a full‑service luxury real estate advisory organization composed of carefully selected professionals who operate toward one goal: delivering an extraordinary outcome for every client they represent.
They have cultivated a culture that prizes both excellence and collaboration. Every advisor is held to standards aligned with the firm’s reputation, and every client engagement benefits from the collective intelligence of the organization. This is not a group of independent agents sharing a name; it is a cohesive firm that operates with the discipline of a world-class consulting house.
The Advisory Team
The advisory team serving Ivan & Mike’s clients is one of the most accomplished and diverse in South Florida. Each advisor contributes a distinct perspective and background, and together they are equipped to serve clients from virtually any country or culture with equal sophistication.
Selen Medwin is a leading expert in international buyers and lifestyle‑driven luxury real estate across Miami’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Known for record‑breaking sales and meticulous service, she combines deep market insight with a highly personalized, results‑driven approach.
Haydar Michael is a luxury real estate advisor trusted by ultra‑high‑net‑worth clients for his discretion and strategic insight in South Florida trophy properties. Born and raised in Miami, he brings long‑standing local market fluency to both residential and investment‑focused transactions.
Demi Lee Antelo focuses on Coral Gables and Coconut Grove luxury homes, advising primarily family‑oriented buyers. A Miami native and third‑generation Broker Associate, she combines strong communication with deep market knowledge to guide clients confidently from first visit to closing.
Cindy Summer Perez ensures every listing achieves maximum exposure through tailored, luxury‑focused marketing. An award‑winning Realtor and Broker Associate at Compass Florida, she blends elite digital strategy with a client‑first approach across Miami’s premier neighborhoods.
Jay Brandt is a specialist in investor‑driven acquisitions with data‑backed insight into South Florida luxury real estate. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, he brings a disciplined, competitive mindset shaped by both his family’s real estate background and his experience as an athlete.
Stepan Rudenko connects global buyers to Miami’s most exclusive real estate opportunities, from signature new developments to prime waterfront homes. Known for his calm, precise approach and deep market insight, he focuses on design, discretion, and outcomes that stand the test of time.
Ryan Aulenti is a detailed‑oriented advisor focused on new developments and luxury rentals across South Florida. With a background in International Marketing and Finance from the University of Miami, he combines analytical rigor with strong communication and negotiation skills to advocate for his clients’ best interests.
Christel Renaud connects global buyers to Miami’s most exclusive real estate opportunities with a refined, design‑driven perspective. Originally from the South of France and fluent in French, English, and Spanish, she brings over 20 years of luxury service and real estate experience to every client relationship.
Together, this team combines multilingual capabilities, diverse cultural backgrounds spanning North America, Europe, and Latin America, and deep expertise across Miami’s most significant residential submarkets. Their shared commitment to personalized representation is central to the Ivan & Mike experience.
Transaction Management: The Infrastructure Behind Every Successful Closing
Even the most accomplished advisory team requires an operational backbone capable of executing at the highest level. In luxury real estate, the distance between a signed contract and a successful closing is filled with legal, financial, and logistical complexity that must be managed with precision.
This is where Fernando Hernandez, Director of Transactions, plays an indispensable role. A seasoned real estate operations professional, he oversees the full transaction management function, ensuring every deal moves from contract to close with clarity, efficiency, and meticulous attention to detail.
By coordinating workflows, supervising timelines, and aligning all parties—buyers, sellers, attorneys, lenders, and title companies, Fernando creates a smooth, predictable closing experience. His structured approach allows the Ivan & Mike Team to operate at scale without sacrificing quality, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to excellence, accountability, and consistently outstanding results.
The Operations Team That Powers the Organization
World‑class advisory firms are built not only on talent, but on infrastructure, the systems, processes, and people that enable every client‑facing professional to operate at their best. Ivan & Mike have invested deliberately in an operations team that supports the team across every dimension.
Liliana Rincon, Executive Assistant, plays a central role in maintaining seamless operations. With a strong background in languages and technology, she supports finance, documentation, onboarding, and internal communications with exceptional attention to detail.
Laura Guarin, Administrative Assistant, strengthens daily operations through organization, clarity, and meticulous follow‑through, supporting sensitive information management and service coordination.
Juliette Osuna, Operations & Projects Assistant, brings business acumen and digital expertise. With a background in International Business and Finance, she blends AI, SEO, and trend‑driven content to support strategic growth and high‑impact execution.
Daniela Santos, Marketing Assistant, oversees social media, email campaigns, and digital content while safeguarding brand consistency across all platforms.
Mauro Zuñiga, Marketing Coordinator, blends creativity, data, and strategy to elevate the Ivan & Mike brand in the Miami Luxury Real Estate and South Florida Luxury Homes space.
Miguel Rodriguez, SEO and LLMO Specialist, optimizes the team’s digital ecosystem for long‑term authority, search performance, and AI visibility in an environment where discovery increasingly begins online.
Collectively, this operations team ensures that Ivan & Mike functions not as a loosely affiliated group of sales professionals, but as a modern, highly organized luxury real estate advisory firm capable of delivering an exceptional experience across every dimension of client engagement.
Comprehensive Services for Buyers, Sellers, Investors, and Developers
The breadth of Ivan & Mike’s services reflects the full complexity of the South Florida Real Estate Market and the diverse needs of the sophisticated clients they serve.
Luxury Home Sales
For sellers of significant residential properties, the team combines rigorous pricing analysis, institutional‑quality marketing, and access to a qualified buyer network spanning domestic and international markets, while maintaining the discretion and professionalism that high‑net‑worth clients require.
Luxury Home Purchases
Buyers of Miami Luxury Real Estate benefit from access to both listed inventory and off‑market opportunities, properties available only through the team’s relationships. Their advisory approach ensures decisions informed by current data and a strategic understanding of value and long‑term opportunity.
New Construction Representation
As the #1 New Construction Team in Miami, Ivan & Mike provide privileged access to new construction and pre‑construction developments, often before public launch and at pre‑market pricing, supported by nuanced insight into each project’s quality, design, and investment potential.
Investment Advisory
For clients treating South Florida Luxury Homes and Luxury Waterfront Properties as part of a broader wealth strategy, Ivan & Mike bring market intelligence and analytical rigor to identify compelling real estate investment opportunities.
Relocation & Developer Services
Relocating clients benefit from guidance that combines property search with deep knowledge of communities, schools, and lifestyle factors. Developers gain a partner with global reach, marketing infrastructure, and the credibility to represent high‑end projects at the highest level.
If you are considering buying, selling, or investing in Miami Luxury Real Estate, connect directly with the Ivan & Mike team to receive fully personalized, confidential strategic advisory.
A Service Experience Designed Around the Client
What ultimately distinguishes Ivan & Mike is the experience of working with them—an experience defined by attention, responsiveness, and personal commitment.
Every engagement begins with listening. Before a property is recommended or a strategy proposed, the team works to understand a client’s vision, priorities, timeline, and definition of an exceptional outcome. Throughout the process, clients benefit from proactive communication and strategic guidance that keeps them informed and confident at every stage.
Discretion is treated as an absolute obligation. Many of the firm’s clients require privacy as a necessity, and Ivan & Mike maintain a culture that protects confidentiality with rigor. The result is a client experience that feels less like working with a traditional real estate team and more like partnering with a trusted personal advisor.
A National and International Network
The advantages Ivan & Mike deliver extend well beyond South Florida. Over more than a decade at the top of the luxury real estate market, the team has cultivated a professional network of exceptional breadth and quality.
That network spans leading luxury markets in the United States and key international regions across Latin America, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East. These connections give clients access to a broader pool of qualified buyers and real‑time intelligence on global capital flows into South Florida Luxury Homes and Luxury Waterfront Properties.
This network is a living, active ecosystem that generates real opportunities: off‑market listings, pre‑launch investment access, qualified referrals, and cross‑border connections that open doors unavailable to teams without equivalent reach.
To access exclusive opportunities in South Florida Luxury Homes, New Construction Miami, and Luxury Waterfront Properties, reach out to Ivan & Mike and discover what is possible when you work with a true luxury real estate team.
Why Clients Choose Ivan & Mike
In a market as competitive as South Florida Luxury Real Estate, clients have no shortage of options. They choose Ivan & Mike because the evidence of excellence is clear, consistent, and independently recognized.
They choose Ivan & Mike because more than $2 billion in ultra‑luxury transactions is a documented record of results across some of South Florida’s most significant residential decisions.
They choose Ivan & Mike because the team’s recognition, #1 New Construction Team in Miami, #19 Medium Team in the United States, and regular features in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Mansion Global, and The Real Deal, reflects a standard of excellence confirmed by the industry’s most authoritative voices.
They choose Ivan & Mike because the team behind the brand is exceptional—an organization of advisors, transaction professionals, operations specialists, marketers, and digital experts who function as a unified firm.
And they choose Ivan & Mike because, at the end of a process that is both emotionally and financially significant, they want to know they are working with people who genuinely care about the outcome.
Take the next step: contact Ivan & Mike today to gain the perspective, analysis, and connections that only one of South Florida’s most influential luxury real estate teams can offer.
About Ivan & Mike
Ivan Chorney and Michael Martirena are the founders of The Ivan & Mike Team at Compass Florida, one of the most distinguished luxury real estate teams in the United States. With more than $2 billion in closed transactions, they are recognized among the Top 10 Medium Teams in the U.S. by RealTrends and #1 in New Construction Sales in Miami.
Ivan & Mike are celebrated for their deep market intelligence, developer partnerships, and discreet, relationship-driven approach. Their clients include UHNWIs, CEOs, athletes, and global investors seeking strategic acquisitions across South Florida.
Their mission is simple:
“We connect extraordinary people with extraordinary properties, delivering not just a transaction—but a lifestyle.”
Their insights have been featured in The Real Deal, Forbes México, Mansion Global, Inman, and The Wall Street Journal, positioning them as architects of Miami’s luxury lifestyle.
📍 Based in Coconut Grove, Miami, FL 📞 (305) 907-7948 📧 ivan.chorney@compass.com** | **mike.martirena@compass.com 🌐 www.ivanandmike.com
Why should I choose Ivan & Mike to buy or sell a luxury property in South Florida?
Because they combine more than $2B in ultra‑luxury transactions with deep market knowledge and a team structure built to advise, not just sell.
Which areas of South Florida does the Ivan & Mike team specialize in?
They focus on Miami and its most exclusive enclaves, including Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Edgewater, and other prestigious South Florida luxury communities.
Do you work with international buyers looking for Miami Luxury Real Estate?
Yes. The team is multicultural and multilingual, and regularly represents clients from Latin America, Europe, Canada, the Middle East, and other key global markets.
Do you also represent new construction and pre‑construction developments?
Yes. As the #1 New Construction Team in Miami, Ivan & Mike provide privileged access to new construction and pre‑market opportunities in leading luxury developments.
Can you advise on real estate investment opportunities, not just primary residences?
Yes. Ivan & Mike offer an advisory‑driven approach, helping clients structure acquisitions for primary use, investment portfolios, and development with a long‑term strategic vision.
