In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, success is often defined by the ability to adapt, innovate, and deliver exceptional service. As we approach 2024, the industry is poised for a transformative year, with a new breed of realtors emerging as trailblazers. These professionals have not only mastered the art of buying and selling properties but have also embraced cutting-edge technologies and innovative marketing strategies, setting them apart from the rest. With an unwavering commitment to their clients and a keen eye for emerging trends, these top 10 realtors are redefining the industry’s standards and paving the way for a new era of real estate excellence.
Eric Zollinger
Eric Zollinger is known for his enthusiasm and passion, bringing 25 years and over $2 billion in sales and marketing experience in Manhattan luxury residential real estate and multiple national luxury markets. He has worked on major projects like One Madison, Caledonia, and Superior Ink while at The Related Companies. As founder of Zollinger & Associates, he was top-ranked in West Chelsea and Chelsea, producing innovative multi-media webisodes and advertisements.
At Douglas Elliman Development Marketing in NYC and Texas, Eric advised developers on achieving sellout at premium pricing. He was a brand ambassador for their Miami Art Basel sponsorship. Now at Elegran, Eric leverages cutting-edge technology focused on today’s ever-changing marketplace. Drawing from lessons learned early at The Corcoran Group from Barbara Corcoran, the key to selling real estate begins with exposure, which Elegran provides through their exclusive FORBES partnership. Exposure + Experience = SOLD!
Michelle Lent
Michelle Lent is a dynamic real estate professional serving the Gold Coast of Long Island. A 2018 graduate of Farmingdale State College, Michelle’s early career at DKNY honed her skills in a fast-paced environment, equipping her with the agility needed in the real estate industry. As a Millennial, she leverages her understanding of technology and social media to effectively market homes. Michelle’s family background in real estate has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry. In 2023, Michelle was recognized as one of the top 20 under 40 rising stars in real estate by LIBOR, underscoring her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft. With extensive knowledge of Long Island’s communities, Michelle is dedicated to sharing her expertise and helping clients find their dream homes. Michelle is also proud to be ranked in the top 1.5% of agents nationwide.
Jill & Ovi Rosales
Jill and Ovi of The Rosales Team epitomize the pinnacle of real estate excellence, blending profound expertise with unwavering passion. With rich backgrounds in business, they maneuver through market intricacies seamlessly, ensuring optimal deals while guaranteeing a stress-free journey. Beyond mere transactions, they prioritize nurturing enduring relationships, fostering trust and transparency at every turn. As your partners, they meticulously tailor their approach to your unique needs, embodying not just agents but committed allies in your real estate journey. Communication stands as their bedrock, promising timely updates and unwavering engagement to keep you informed and empowered. Bolstered by a team of seasoned professionals, Jill and Ovi orchestrate every facet of your venture with precision, leaving no detail overlooked. Trust The Rosales Team for a collaborative experience where values align, expertise shines, and your real estate dreams become reality.
Jessica Hays
Jessica Hays is the founder of The Lock Box Advantage, a firm dedicated to reshaping real estate education through its mission to share knowledge meaningfully. Her vision has established a unique coaching and consulting environment where real estate professionals across The US and Canada can access tailored, impactful strategies to build better businesses. Jessica’s approach emphasizes personalized development, ensuring that each agent, team, and brokerage receives the specific insights and tools they need to thrive. Featured on Realtor.com, The Lock Box Advantage is celebrated for its commitment to unlocking the true potential of real estate professionals. Under Jessica’s leadership, the firm is not just a coaching entity but a transformative force, fostering a community of well-informed, successful, and forward-thinking real estate entrepreneurs. Her dedication to empowering agents through education and strategic guidance is not only advancing careers but also elevating industry standards.
Bret Crino
Bret Crino, principal of The Sails Team, is a dedicated real estate professional serving Tampa and St. Petersburg’s Gulf Coast. His intimate knowledge of the area’s distinctive properties enables him to specialize in residential, luxury, condominium, and waterfront “lifestyle opportunities,” along with investment properties and builder services.
Committed to turning clients’ dreams into reality, Bret offers exceptional, comprehensive services marked by impeccable standards, true advocacy, and full-service resources. His keen insights, high integrity, and resourcefulness make him a trusted advisor. Working closely with each client, he aligns his services with their unique needs.
For sellers, Bret crafts impactful presentations using professional photography and staging. For buyers, he diligently seeks fitting properties, often suggesting enhancements to increase equity. His expertise, combined with Compass’ Concierge Program, elevates every service facet.
Clients value Bret’s in-depth perspective, timely guidance, and tenacious resolve. A creative problem-solver and skilled negotiator, he always strives for the best terms. Above all, Bret considers it an honor to represent his clients, delivering responsive, confident results with a strategic, impactful approach that accomplishes truly elevated achievements.
Lauren Bowen
Lauren Bowen joined Robert Slack, LLC in October of 2014. Lauren took over as team leader in Ocala in January of 2018, a position once coveted by Robert himself. Since becoming team leader, Lauren has not only grown the Ocala team in the number of agents, but she has also helped shaped them to be the leading conversion, transaction, and volume team in the company for 2020 and 2022. In March of 2023 Lauren was promoted to COO of Robert Slack. Part of her roles at Robert Slack is managing lead flow from various sources including Realtor.com and Zillow for all 650 agents in the company. Lauren is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Louisiana and North Carolina.
Lauren has been in real estate for 9 years, which also includes her own management, development, and purchases of investment properties. Prior to real estate, Lauren worked in the healthcare industry, specifically in the Operating
Rooms. Outside of her life with Robert Slack, LLC, Lauren has been married to her husband Joe Bowen for 10 years. They are the proud parents of their two children Jase (9) and Aria (5). They also have 4 small dogs and way too many other animals to mention. They love traveling with their children and strive to show them as many places around the world as possible.
Michael Gibbons
Michael is so passionate about two things and that is the real estate industry and people. He is a dedicated and respected real estate agent with, eXp Realty, in Pennsylvania. He covers the eastern part of the state with a focus in the Lehigh Valley (Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton) all the way up to the Poconos. Professionally, Michael spent over 10 years working in the Hotel and Hospitality Industry throughout New York City. His goal is to use his passion for people and the customer service he prides himself on, back home to the Lehigh Valley where he grew up and use it to help his clients make their real estate dreams come true while providing a five-star unforgettable experience. He is in this for the people and will continue to be invariably available for questions and concerns day and night. His clients are like family, and he is so grateful for the opportunity to help make their real estate dreams come true!
Aleta Reynolds
Aleta Reynolds brings immense experience to ISA Coaching and Real Estate Tokenization to Crypto. With 17 years in the real estate industry, she coaches real estate agents and lenders to achieve massive growth by converting their leads into quality appointments. Ten years ago she created appointment setting call centers that assist teams and their preferred lenders with getting more qualified buyers and sellers. The call center thrives on helping brokerages with agent attraction and reaching their recruiting goals. As a founder of ISA university, Aleta has coached numerous real estate agents to close the biggest deals in the industry. Her company’s services account for 36% of all her clients’ closings in residential and commercial real estate. Aleta’s side focus is bringing Real Estate to Crypto through Asset-Backed Tokenization that offers modern solutions to our archaic centralized systems. She believes; “Progress doesn’t exist unless we create it.”
Lauren Hershey
Lauren Hershey grew up in the Miami Beach area and moved to Chicago Illinois to attend Columbia College at the age of 17. She made the leap into the Miami real estate market and found professional success at an extremely high level. Within her 3 months in business, Lauren was able to sell her first million-dollar home. Imagine how many properties she was able to sell in the course of her first year. She’s licensed with Charles Rutenberg Realty of South Florida and loves to mentor new agents.
Ranked top 5 social media realtors in Miami to watch out for. Over 21K followers on Instagram and is not your cookie-cutter agent posting boring pictures of real estate. Lauren posts about her life, buyer and seller tips, random quotes, and anything she wants. She loves stirring things up by being authentic. If you’re looking for a realtor that knows the market and knows how to have fun too, Lauren is your girl. Her clients describe herself as down-to-earth, always available, honest, and fun to be around.
Mehreen Fareed
Mehreen Fareed is a realtor at the #1 Real estate company in the world, RE/MAX. If you’re looking for a property in Gauteng, South Africa, you’ve come to the right person. While Mehreen specializes in the Ormonde area, she also has extensive knowledge of the property market throughout the south side of Johannesburg. Growing her small business to a popular online company and managing her husband and partner’s property portfolio over the past 15 years, Mehreen has the buying, selling and quality skills needed to ensure you get the absolute best deal.
She is passionate about real estate and she loves seeing her clients find the perfect property or get the deal they want. Overseeing the building of her own home in 2012 resulted in her developing a very keen eye for designing and aesthetics and has led her to become a natural at appraisals and valuations.
Mehreen can see the potential in any property and match it with the right buyer so both sides of the deal are happy! She dedicates her full time and attention to her clients to alleviate the stresses of buying and selling a home. She does the hard work for you so you can focus on your day-to-day during this big chapter of your life. Complimentary valuations and video walkthroughs are just some of the value-added services she provides. She would be honored to work with you and get you exactly what you wished for!!
Final Thoughts
As the real estate market continues to evolve, the top 10 realtors of 2024 stand ready to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. With their unwavering dedication, innovative mindset, and client-centric approach, they are poised to reshape the industry and set new benchmarks for success. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or an experienced investor, these realtors possess the expertise and vision to guide you through every step of your real estate journey. As we embark on a new year, these influential professionals are the ones to watch, as they continue to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and redefine what it means to be a top-tier realtor in the 21st century.
