Under Construction Sunny Isles Beach · Miami-Dade
Bentley Residences
Condominium · From ~$5.5M
Waterfront Branded Q1 2028 (est.)
The practice
One standard.
Three ways to work.
Whether you are buying, selling, or investing, the approach is the same: real market data, honest pricing, and absolute discretion.
01
Buy
Buyer representation across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach, with access to off-market homes and pre-construction towers before they reach the public market.
Buyer services 02
Sell
A strategic, data-driven approach to marketing and negotiating luxury sales, including confidential off-market options and a curated buyer network.
Seller valuation 03
Invest
Investment properties, cash-flow assets, multifamily, vacation rentals, 1031 exchanges, and off-market deals, underwritten with discipline.
Investor servicesSellers · Valuation
Sell Your Luxury Home in South Florida
Luxury homes are not sold the way ordinary homes are. They are marketed to the right people, priced from real evidence, and negotiated with patience and discretion. The practice is built around that discipline.
Luxury Home Valuation
Precision pricing built from real-time market analysis and closed sales in your building and street.
Get your valuationProfessional Property Marketing
A strategic, data-driven campaign aimed precisely at the right luxury buyers, public or off-market.
Seller servicesLuxury Listing Services
Confidential showings, a curated buyer network, and negotiation handled with total discretion.
Explore listingsConfidential & Off-Market Options
Privacy-first campaigns that reach qualified buyers without exposing your home, name, or price.
Discretion at every step
Request your seller consultation
Confidential and obligation-free. We reply personally with the next step.
Buyers · The search
Find Luxury Homes and Condos in South Florida
From oceanfront penthouses to pre-construction towers, here is how the practice works for buyers across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Palm Beach.
Luxury Homes and Condominiums
Residences at the top of the market, matched to your criteria and verified against real comparables.
ExploreWaterfront and Oceanfront Properties
Bay, ocean, and intracoastal addresses, with exposure, depth, and dock verified before you commit.
ExploreMiami Oceanfront Penthouses
Crown residences with panoramic ocean and skyline views in Miami's landmark towers.
ExplorePre-Construction and New Developments
The next skyline in Brickell, Edgewater, Sunny Isles, and beyond, tracked project by project.
ExploreBuy vs Rent Calculator
See the real monthly and long-term cost of owning versus renting, with equity built in, entirely in your browser.
Run the numbersPersonalized Property Recommendations
A private briefing built around your budget, lifestyle, and timeline, with off-market access where it fits.
Book a consultationSeller services
Not every sale fits the same playbook.
From a fast cash offer to a trade-in, a leaseback, an estate, or a rental exit, there is a strategy for your situation. Each one is priced from real market evidence and handled with discretion.
Cash Offer
Sell fast for cash, no repairs or showings
Learn moreTrade-In
Buy your next home, sell your current one after
Learn moreSell & Stay
Convert equity, then stay as a renter
Learn moreProbate Help
Estate and probate sales, handled with care
Learn moreTired Landlord
Sell your rental, tenants coordinated
Learn moreBy market
South Florida Luxury Real Estate by Market
Ten markets, one standard. Each city has its own buyer pool, its own rhythm, and its own evidence, and we work all three counties, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach, from a single standard of discretion.
Kelby Contreras is a Miami real estate agent serving buyers and sellers across South Florida, with local expertise in each of these ten markets.
Looking for real estate near Miami? Kelby Contreras also represents buyers and sellers in Coral Gables, Brickell, Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, and Doral.
Miami
Downtown Miami is the city's historic urban core, where the skyline meets Biscayne Bay and the pre-construction pipeline is reshaping the skyline.
Explore marketMiami Beach
The barrier island that gave Florida luxury its global image, from the Art Deco District to the quiet estates of the north end.
Explore marketBrickell
Miami's financial district and its densest luxury condominium market, glass towers rising along Biscayne Bay south of the Miami River.
Explore marketEdgewater
Miami's rising waterfront corridor between Biscayne Bay and the urban core, with established bayfront towers and a wave of new pre-construction residences.
Explore marketFort Lauderdale
The yachting capital of the world, a city of canals, beaches, and a downtown transformed into a luxury waterfront market in its own right.
Explore marketHollywood
A beach town with its own rhythm, anchored by the oceanfront Broadwalk and the arts district around Young Circle.
Explore marketAventura
A planned city at the northern edge of Miami-Dade, built around golf courses, gated condominium communities, and one of the country's most productive shopping destinations.
Explore marketBoca Raton
The southern gateway city of Palm Beach County, known for gated country-club communities, Intracoastal estates, and a downtown anchored by Mizner Park and the Boca Raton Resort.
Explore marketPalm Beach
The island town that defined Florida luxury, with ocean on one side, the Lake Worth Lagoon on the other, and a century of grand estates in between.
Explore marketWest Palm Beach
The mainland city across the bridge from Palm Beach island, and one of the most closely watched luxury markets in the country.
Explore marketCommunities
Twelve counties. 127 communities.
Miami-Dade
Brickell, Edgewater, Coconut Grove, Aventura, and more
Broward
Fort Lauderdale's intracoastal waterfront
Palm Beach
Boca Raton to the island itself
Collier
Naples and the Gulf Coast
Orange
Winter Park and the Orlando lakes
New construction · Pre-construction
New Developments and Pre-Construction in South Florida
The next skyline, tracked project by project. From the Waldorf Astoria Residences and Aria Reserve to the branded towers reshaping Brickell, explore all 216 developments in the directory with neighborhoods, developers, price ranges, and delivery dates, then request pricing and floor plans or schedule a consultation to buy.
Luxury homes
Estates and residences at the top of the market
ExploreWaterfront
Bay, ocean, and intracoastal frontage
ExplorePenthouses
Crown residences with panoramic views
ExploreBranded residences
Hotel and maison-branded towers
ExploreFrom $1M+
Developments entering above a million
ExploreFeatured developments
Nine tracked developments, one standard of verification.
Under Construction 
Completed Sunny Isles Beach · Miami-Dade
The Estates at Acqualina
Condominium · Resale from ~$6.15M
South Tower delivered 2021-2022; North Tower completed 2023
Under Construction Downtown Miami · Miami-Dade
600 Miami Worldcenter
Condominium · From $520,000 (studios)
Closings anticipated Q4 2026 (est.)
Completed Las Olas · Broward
100 Las Olas
Condominium · Resale from ~$1.3M
Delivered 2020-2021
Under Construction Brickell · Miami-Dade
Baccarat Residences Miami
Condominium · From ~$1M
Waterfront Branded 2027-2028 (est.)
Completed Downtown Miami · Miami-Dade
Aston Martin Residences
Condominium · Resale from ~$860K
Waterfront Branded Delivered April 2024
Completed Northwood, West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Alba Palm Beach
Condominium · Marketing from ~$2.5M-$10M+; listings ~$1.4M-$10.66M
Waterfront Completed early 2026
Pre-Construction Downtown West Palm Beach · Palm Beach
Banyan Tree Residences West Palm Beach
Condominium · About $1.8M-$3.7M+ by plan
Branded Q4 2029
Completed Brickell · Miami-Dade
2200 Brickell
Condominium · From ~$830,000
Delivered Q3 2026 (TCO August 2026)
Invest
South Florida Real Estate Investment
Serious money works Florida through investment properties, cash-flow assets, 1031 exchanges, and off-market deals. Every opportunity is underwritten with verifiable market data and current costs, never with promises, and every figure is on the table before you commit.
Investment Services
Property, portfolio, and market guidance for investors at every level of experience.
Learn more1031 Exchanges
Move equity into the next investment with the deadlines and documentation managed start to finish.
Learn moreCash-Flow Properties
Rentals underwritten on real costs: occupancy, seasonality, management, insurance, and the building's finances.
Learn moreOff-Market Deals
Private inventory matched to qualified investors before it ever reaches the public listings.
Learn more
The advisor
Why Buyers and Sellers Choose Kelby Contreras
Kelby Contreras brings approximately 17 years of experience in Florida real estate as the principal of Realty ONE Group Evolution (d/b/a Kelby Contreras, P.A.). A Florida-licensed luxury advisor, he leads every client relationship personally, from first conversation to final signature, with discreet, data-driven service across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach.
New construction Pre-construction Luxury Waterfront Branded residences International buyers
Sample
“Kelby understood what we wanted before we could fully articulate it. He narrowed a sprawling market down to three buildings that were exactly right, and handled the negotiation with total calm. We closed on a corner unit with the view we had asked for.”
Luxury buyer
Brickell, Miami
Sample
“The valuation was honest and precise, and the marketing stayed exactly as discreet as we required. The right buyer came through the private network, not the open market. We sold for the number we had agreed on, without the house being publicized.”
Seller
Palm Beach
Contact the practice
2822 NW 79th Ave, Doral, FL 33122
Sunday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Questions
South Florida Luxury Real Estate Questions
Direct answers on buying, selling, valuation, waterfront, and local expertise, grounded in how we actually work Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.
What does it take to buy a pre-construction condo in South Florida?
Pre-construction purchases typically require staged deposits, commonly 20% to 30% of the price, paid across contract, construction milestones, and closing, with funds held in escrow. Buyers should confirm the delivery timeline, developer track record, and current price list in writing before signing. We review the contract and the building financials on every new-development purchase.
Browse the new-development directoryHow does a luxury home valuation work?
A luxury valuation is built from closed sales in your building and street, adjusted for views, condition, and upgrades, plus the current balance of active competition and demand. Unlike an automated estimate, it reflects what buyers are actually paying at the top of the market. You receive a confidential number with the evidence behind it.
See how selling worksWhat does the selling process look like for a luxury home?
It starts with a confidential valuation, then a decision between a public campaign and an off-market approach. The home is positioned to the right buyer pool, priced from real evidence, and negotiated with patience and discretion from first conversation to closing.
Seller services and valuationWhat should waterfront buyers verify before making an offer?
Waterfront value lives in the specifics: exposure, depth, seawall, dock, and the waterway itself. Buyers should also weigh flood and windstorm insurance, which can add meaningfully to monthly carrying costs. We verify each water asset against sales on the same waterway before you commit.
Start your buyer searchWhy does local expertise matter across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach?
Each South Florida market has its own buyer pool, its own rhythm, and its own evidence: the same budget buys different product in Brickell, Las Olas, and Boca Raton. A local specialist prices and positions each property against its own comparables instead of a regional average.
Browse more market questionsShould I buy pre-construction or a delivered home in South Florida?
Pre-construction offers current-generation product, brand-new finishes, and developer pricing in towers that do not exist yet. Delivered homes offer a proven building, visible views, and an established resale record. The right choice depends on your timeline and your appetite for the wait, and we lay out both cases with real numbers.
Explore buyer servicesInsights
Notes from the market.
2026-10-13 · 5 min read
Why Off-Market Matters in Florida Luxury
Discretion is a feature of the top of the market, not an afterthought. Here is how off-market positioning works for Florida sellers and buyers.
2026-10-13 · 6 min read
Pre-Construction in Edgewater: What Buyers Should Know
Edgewater's skyline is being rewritten by new waterfront towers. A practical guide to buying pre-construction in one of Miami's most active condo markets.
2026-10-13 · 6 min read
The 1031 Exchange, Explained for Florida Investors
Deferring capital gains on a Florida investment property sale requires precision. The rules, the deadlines, and why timing discipline matters.
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Whether you are considering a sale, starting a search, or evaluating an investment, the first step is a conversation. Share a few details and we will respond personally with a clear next step, no obligation and complete discretion.
Confidential valuation for sellers
Off-market access for buyers and investors
Discretion at every step
2822 NW 79th Ave, Doral, FL 33122
Sunday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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