Eddie Blanco Elected to Lead Nation’s Largest Local Realtor Association
The MIAMI Corporate Board is dedicated to leadership in the industry, the real estate profession, and the communities they serve. MIAMI leaders impact key policy decisions and important issues affecting the industry, analyze information, and are actively and visibly involved in real estate related issues, events, and programming.
New Chairman is Longtime MIAMI Leader
Blanco, a Miami Lakes resident, is the broker and owner of Stratwell, a real estate brokerage with offices in Miami and Naples.
Born and raised in Miami, Blanco is a distinguished real estate leader with over 25 years of experience shaping the South Florida real estate market. Beginning his career in 1998, Blanco consistently delivered exceptional results, establishing Stratwell as one of Florida’s premier boutique real estate firms. His firm’s innovative strategies and client-first approach earned it recognition as the #1 small team in Florida and #7 in the United States by Real Trends in 2024.
As the 2025 Chairman of the MIAMI Association of Realtors, Blanco leads with the theme “Forward Together: Shaping Our Future,” emphasizing collaboration, advocacy, and innovation. Blanco’s focus is on empowering members, advancing strategic initiatives, and positioning MIAMI REALTORS® to lead amid an evolving market.
Blanco’s dedication extends beyond the MIAMI Association. He serves as a Director at the National Association of Realtors, chairs Florida Realtors’ State & Local Taxation Think Tank, and actively contributes to advancing the profession at every level. His thought leadership has been featured in notable publications like the Miami Herald, where he shared insights on Miami’s emergence as a global city.
A devoted family man, Eddie is married to Arianna Blanco and is the proud father of four children. He is also an outdoor enthusiast and a passionate advocate for his community.
Announcing the 2025 MIAMI Corporate Board
Joining Blanco are: Chairman of the Board-Elect Alfredo Pujol, BPOR, MRP, C2EX of Compass Florida; 2024 Chairman of the Board Augusto J. Fonte, CCIM of AJF Properties, Inc.; Secretary Lorenzo Perez Jr., CCIM, CIPS, MSIRE, C2EX of OAK CRE; Treasurer Wesley Ulloa, C2EX, CLHMS, MSIRE of LUXE Properties; MIAMI Commercial President Tamika Moses, MSIRE, CIPS, SFR, CDPE, RENE, AHWD of Robin Bird Realty Inc.; MIAMI Residential President Jonathan J. Alfonso of Portal Real Estate; BROWARD–MIAMI President Larry Singh, SFR, C2EX, AHWD, ABR of Canvas Real Estate; JTHS-MIAMI President Ginenne Boehm, ABR, C2EX, CIPS, CRS, GRI, MPR, PMN, AHWD of The Keyes Company; YPN President Simo Labriti, SFR of Keller Williams Elite Properties; MIAM Commercial President-Elect Denise Chambers Palmer, ABR, SRS of Keys to Legacy Realty, LLC; MIAMI Residential President-Elect Dinorah de Cardenas, AWHD, PMN, PSA of RESF; BROWARD–MIAMI President-Elect Sophia Allen, PMN, ABR, C2EX, AHWD of The Real Estate Professionals; JTHS-MIAMI President-Elect Jaime Kriske of Hobe Sound Broker Associate; YPN President-Elect Darnell Aponte, SRS, PSA, C2EX, ABR of The Aponte Group at Real Broker, LLC; Director David Abernathy, e-PRO®, C2EX of Waterfront Properties & Club Communities; Director Fernando Arencibia, Jr., C2EX, CDPE, PSA, e-PRO® of Avanti Way Commercial; Director Alberto Carrillo, C2EX, AHWD of The Keyes Company; Director George Jalil, RAA, TRC of Miami Way Realty; Director Christina Pappas, C2EX, AHWD of The Keyes Company, Inc.
Teresa King Kinney, RCE, CAE, CIPS, AHWD, C2EX, RSPS serves as the CEO for the MIAMI Association of Realtors.
About the MIAMI Association of Realtors®
The MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) was chartered by the National Association of Realtors in 1920 and is celebrating 105 years of service to Realtors, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Comprised of six organizations: MIAMI RESIDENTIAL, MIAMI COMMERCIAL; BROWARD–MIAMI, a division of MIAMI Realtors; JTHS-MIAMI, a division of MIAMI Realtors in the Jupiter–Tequesta–Hobe Sound area; MIAMI YPN, our Young Professionals Network Council; and the award-winning MIAMI Global Council. MIAMI REALTORS represents nearly 60,000 total real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local Realtor association in the U.S. and has official partnerships with 279 international organizations worldwide. MIAMI’s official website is http://www.MiamiRealtors.com
Media Contact
Chris Umpierre, MIAMI Association of REALTORS, 3054687047, [email protected], www.MiamiRealtors.com
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