Rookie of the Year: Fernando Rodriguez, Douglas Elliman

Born and raised in Miami, Fernando Rodriguez was drawn to real estate through his appreciation for design coupled with a love of the South Florida lifestyle. Today, as a team member of the Solis Chirino Group, Rodriguez enjoys helping a range of clientele as they buy, sell, rent and invest in their own piece of Miami paradise.

A natural salesman, Rodriguez attributes his business acumen to growing up in a family that’s run a successful automotive sales operation for more than 40 years. He is also a graduate of Florida State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in economics with a minor in business.