Meet the
Miami’s Top Luxury Real Estate Advisors
At Ivan & Mike, every client benefits from the collective expertise of seasoned advisors, international specialists, and marketing strategists who redefine luxury real estate representation.
Co Founder & Luxury Real Estate Advisor
Miami Beach | 15+ years in luxury real estate
Ivan is known for his unmatched negotiation skills, deep market knowledge, and long standing relationships with Miami’s top developers. Recognized in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and The Real Deal, Ivan specializes in $10M+ trophy properties and pre-construction investments.
Co Founder & Luxury Real Estate Advisor
Miami | Finance driven strategist with global expertise
Michael combines financial acumen with a passion for client success. Having closed record breaking transactions alongside Ivan, he is a trusted advisor to UHNWIs, CEOs, and family offices seeking strategic Miami investments.
Senior Real Estate Advisor
Expert in international buyers and lifestyle driven real estate
Through record breaking sales, Selen Medwin has earned recognition as a top producer in Miami’s most exclusive neighborhoods and along the Beaches. Specializing in the luxury real estate market, Selen has built a distinguished reputation for exceptional service, deep market expertise, and an unwavering commitment to her clients.
Renowned for her responsiveness and meticulous attention to detail, she provides a true white glove experience, ensuring every transaction is handled with the highest level of care and professionalism.
Her personalized approach, in depth knowledge of Miami’s premier communities, and passion for delivering outstanding results make her a trusted advisor and leading voice in the city’s vibrant luxury real estate market.
Senior Real Estate Advisor
Trusted by UHNWIs for discretion and strategic insight in trophy properties.
Haydar Michael Alchalaby is a luxury real estate advisor specializing in high profile residential and investment focused commercial transactions across South Florida. Born and raised in Miami, he offers over three decades of local insight and market fluency. Known for a private client approach, Haydar guides buyers, sellers, and developers through acquisitions, sales, new construction consultation, zoning and permitting matters, and strategic contract negotiation. His practice is rooted in discretion, clarity, and long term value creation, ensuring clients make confident and informed decisions. Fluent in English and Spanish, he aligns lifestyle priorities with financial objectives for families, investors, and developers.
Senior Real Estate Advisor
Focused on Coral Gables & Coconut Grove luxury homes with family oriented buyers.
Born and raised in Miami, Demi Lee Antelo is a third generation Real Estate Broker Associate with over 11 years of full time experience. Specializing in single family resales and rentals across South Florida, Demi is known for her strong communication, market knowledge, and customer service delivered with a spirit of excellence. She takes pride in educating and guiding clients through every step of the process, ensuring they feel confident and supported from start to finish, all the way to the closing table.
Senior Real Estate Advisor
Connects global buyers to Miami’s exclusive real estate opportunities
In a market crowded with noise and promises, Stepan Rudenko offers clarity. From Coral Gables to West Palm Beach, he guides clients through South Florida’s finest new developments and waterfront homes with a focus on privacy, precision, and purpose. His calm approach and deep market insight attract those who value design, trust, and meaningful results. For Stepan, real estate isn’t about volume, it’s about vision, relationships, and outcomes that stand the test of time.
Real Estate Advisor
Specialist in investor driven acquisitions with data backed insights
Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jay Brandt brings discipline, drive, and passion to South Florida real estate. Inspired by his mother’s success as a top agent and his father’s career in development, he developed an early appreciation for luxury homes and helping clients through meaningful life transitions. While majoring in Business Management and minors in Communications and Political Science, and experience as a competitive baseball player, Jay excels under pressure and connects naturally with people.
Real Estate Advisor
Ensures every listing achieves maximum exposure with tailored luxury marketing
Cindy Summer Perez is an award winning Realtor & Broker Associate at Compass Florida and a media contributor for Univision. She served as 2025 President of NAHREP South Florida (Top 10 chapter nationwide; #1 in region) and was named to the 2025 NAHREP Top 250 Latino AgentsTop 100 Southeast, with 27 transactions and $21.97M in volume. With dual degrees in Hospitality & Marketing, she serves customers with elite digital strategy and a full service, client first approach.
Real Estate Advisor
Detail oriented advisor focused on new developments and luxury rentals
Originally from Connecticut, Ryan Aulenti moved to Miami to attend the University of Miami, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Marketing and Finance, with minors in Business Law and History. Real estate became a natural transition for Ryan, as it combines his passion for building wealth and helping families find their dream homes.
As a skilled negotiator and expert communicator, Ryan is dedicated to advocating for his clients’ best interests, whether they’re buying, selling, or investing. When he’s not working, Ryan enjoys fitness, food, and travel.
Real Estate Advisor
Connects global buyers to Miami’s exclusive real estate opportunities
Originally from the South of France and fluent in French, English, and Spanish, Christel brings 20+ years of expertise in luxury service, real estate, and design, offering a refined, strategic approach to Miami’s luxury market. With a B.S. in Hospitality Management from a top Parisian university, she began in luxury hotels, organizing high profile events and serving as a translator at the G8 Summit.
After moving to Miami in 2018, she joined JVM Kitchen Designs, honing her mastery of space optimization and high impact design upgrades. Today, she blends this dual background with world class client care, guiding international and lifestyle driven clients through a seamless, profitable real estate experience powered by Compass and the Ivan & Mike Team.
Real Estate Advisor
Brings Local Miami Expertise to Coral Gables and Waterfront Real Estate
Alexandra Castellanos brings a refined, grounded perspective to the South Florida market. With a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Florida International University, she offers a rare blend of analytical depth and personalized service, viewing every property as both a sanctuary and a strategic financial asset.
Her approach is defined by intentionality and a dedication to detail. By leveraging her foundation in financial principles, Alexandra provides a level of clarity that simplifies the complex, ensuring her clients move with confidence.
Real Estate Advisor
Brings Local Miami Expertise to Coral Gables and Waterfront Real Estate
Born and raised in Miami, I bring a deep appreciation for the people, neighborhoods, and lifestyle that make this city unique. As a real estate professional, I combine local market knowledge with a service-driven approach shaped by years in hospitality and sales.
With a particular focus on Coral Gables and waterfront properties, I work closely with homeowners and engaged buyers to provide clarity, guidance, and value in one of Miami’s most distinguished communities.
I believe the best real estate experiences are built on clear communication, transparency, and a genuine understanding of the people and properties behind every transaction.
Real Estate Advisor
Guides International Buyers Through South Florida’s Ultra-Luxury and Pre-Construction Market
Iryna Velychko is a Real Estate Advisor with the Ivan & Mike Team at Compass, advising international and domestic clients on ultra-luxury acquisitions and pre-construction across South Florida.
Her focus is the oceanfront and urban core, Bal Harbour and Bay Harbor Islands, Sunny Isles Beach, Brickell and Edgewater, extending inland to Coral Gables and Coconut Grove. In pre-construction she works where the value is actually decided: deposit structures, developer incentives, floor plan and line selection, HOA budgets, and delivery timelines measured against a client’s holding horizon.
Real Estate Advisor
Guides families and international buyers through Miami’s premier residential communities
Having lived in Miami for more than a decade, Ayesha combines deep local market knowledge with an international finance background developed at HSBC in London’s Canary Wharf. Her analytical approach and commitment to personalized service help buyers and sellers navigate Miami’s luxury real estate market with confidence.
Specializing in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Brickell, Pinecrest, South Miami, Ponce-Davis, and Key Biscayne, she advises relocating families, primary homebuyers, and investors. As a parent with children in Miami’s leading private schools, she also provides valuable insight into the communities and lifestyle that make these neighborhoods highly sought after.
Real Estate Advisor
Connects Local and International Buyers with Miami’s Luxury Homes and New Developments
Lilian Queiroz is a Miami-based real estate professional with an international background in luxury, fashion, wine, and lifestyle. Originally from Brazil, she spent over 20 years as an international fashion model, working across New York, Paris, Milan, and São Paulo.
Today, as a member of the Ivan & Mike Team at Compass, Lilian specializes in Miami’s new development market, and luxury homes, helping buyers find the perfect home to match their lifestyle and goals. With a strong understanding of luxury and a highly personalized approach, she works closely with both local and international clients.
Real Estate Advisor
Brings Strategic Negotiation Expertise and a Multilingual Perspective to Miami Luxury Real Estate
Director of Transactions
As Director of Transactions for the Ivan & Mike Team, Fernando Hernandez leads operations and transaction strategy. He drives efficiency, manages execution, and ensures every deal moves forward seamlessly from contract to close.
Executive Assistant
As Executive Assistant to the Ivan & Mike Team at Compass Florida, Liliana Rincón Moreno plays a key role in ensuring seamless operations. With a strong background in languages and technology, she supports finance, documentation, onboarding, and internal communications with exceptional attention to detail.
Administrative Assistant
As Administrative Assistant for the Ivan & Mike Team, Laura Guarin strengthens daily operations through organization, clarity, and attention to detail. She supports sensitive information management and service coordination, reinforcing operational excellence across every stage of the transaction.
Operations and Projects Assistant
Operations & Projects Assistant for the Ivan & Mike Team, Juliette Mishelle Osuna Bastidas blends AI, SEO, and trend-driven content to support strategic growth. With a background in International Business and Finance, she drives innovation, precision, and high-impact execution.
Marketing Coordinator
As Marketing Coordinator for the Ivan & Mike Team, Mauro Zúñiga blends creativity, data, and strategy to elevate the brand’s digital presence. His work spans content, storytelling, design, and performance marketing for high-end real estate.
SEO and LLMO Expert
As an SEO and LLMO specialist, Miguel Angel Rodriguez optimizes digital ecosystems for long-term authority and AI visibility. His expertise bridges search intelligence, content architecture, and performance strategy to elevate high-end real estate brands.
Yes. While supported by a strong team, Ivan and Mike personally advise clients on major transactions.
Our team is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, and Arabic.
Each client is paired with the advisor whose expertise best aligns with their goals and priorities, whether investment-driven, design-focused, or lifestyle-oriented.
Yes. Each associate has a focus area, from Brickell to Coral Gables, ensuring hyper local expertise.
