Carlos Gutierrez and Ellen Berkman, Broker-Associate | REALTOR®

Direct 305-710-9655 | Direct 305-710-7062 

Carlos@GGMiamiRE.com | Ellen@GGMiamiRE.com | www.GGMiamiRE.com

 

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

 

Relationship-based real estate advisors focused on strategic negotiation, contract expertise, communication, and protecting clients throughout every stage of a transaction. Extensive experience representing buyers, sellers, investors, families, and referral partners in both traditional and legally complex real estate matters throughout South Florida.

 

Areas of experience include luxury properties, probate and estate sales, divorce-related transactions, investment properties, court-ordered sales, and high-level negotiations involving attorneys, fiduciaries, and financial professionals.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

 

· More than 20 years of real estate experience beginning in 2003

· Expert witness in real estate disputes involving valuation methodology, REALTOR® conduct, contracts, and standard of care

· Court-appointed listing agent in probate and divorce-related matters

· Extensive experience handling legally and financially sensitive real estate transactions involving probate, litigation, divorce, foreclosure, and estate matters

· Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle recognition representing the top 6% company-wide

· Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS™), designation recognizing performance and expertise in the luxury real estate market

· Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES), specialized training involving probate and inherited property transactions

· Fluent in English and Spanish, conversational French

 

CONTRACT & NEGOTIATION EXPERIENCE

 

· Selected to serve on the Florida Realtors / Florida Bar Joint Committee, a collaborative committee of Realtors and attorneys responsible for reviewing and revising contracts commonly used in Florida real estate transactions

· Extensive experience interpreting and negotiating Florida real estate contracts, timelines, disclosures, inspection issues, escrow disputes, and risk-management provisions

· Leadership and service involving professional standards, arbitration, grievance procedures, and dispute resolution within the REALTOR® organization

· Strong focus on anticipating and resolving transaction issues proactively before they become costly or disruptive

  

LEADERSHIP

 

· President, Collaborative Family Law Institute, first Realtor elected to the position

· President, Miami Association of REALTORS® Residential in 2016, the largest local REALTOR® association in the United States

· Florida Bar Grievance Committee, appointed non-attorney voting member

· Residential Board of Governors, Miami Association of REALTORS®

· Director at the Florida and National Association of REALTORS®

· Chairmanship and leadership appointments involving contracts, professional standards, arbitration, and industry policy

· President, National Association of Divorce Professionals, Aventura Chapter

· Vice Chair, City of Miami Beach Program for Public Information

· United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Staff Officer HR / Personnel and Interpreter, certified at the highest level of fluency in Spanish, French, and English, Boat Crew Trainee

 

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

 

· B.A. International Business Management, Florida International University (Carlos)

· Master’s Degree in Management, Harvard University (Carlos)

· Certificate, Real Estate Investment and Finance, Harvard University (Carlos)

· B.A. Northeastern University (Ellen)

· Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS™) (Ellen and Carlos)

· ABR® Accredited Buyer Representative, advanced training in buyer representation and negotiation strategy

· C2EX Endorsement, commitment to professional excellence, ethics, and client service standards

· PSA Pricing Strategy Advisor, specialized training in pricing properties, market analysis, and valuation strategy

· RENE Real Estate Negotiation Expert, advanced negotiation and conflict-resolution training

 

MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS

 

Featured and interviewed as a real estate expert by WPLG Local 10, Univision, REALTOR® Magazine, Miami Herald, Inman, Mansion Global, and Miami Agent Magazine.

 

Contributing author to publications involving real estate, divorce-related property issues, and housing market topics.

 

PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY

 

We believe clients deserve more than someone who simply fills in blanks on a contract or places a property into the MLS. Real estate transactions involve financial, legal, and emotional considerations that require strategy, communication, attention to detail, and professional judgment.

 

Our goal is simple: protect the client, communicate clearly, solve problems early, and guide every transaction with professionalism, discretion, and care.