Kevin Tomlinson

Realtor, EWM Realtors

When Kevin Tomlinson left his hometown of Cleveland in 1996 for Miami Beach, he had one goal: to become an accomplished Realtor. A former nightclub promoter and DJ, Kevin had visited South Florida several times for music conventions and could sense that Miami was on the verge of a great renaissance. He was right.

South Beach was quickly putting Miami on the map for everything from real estate to entertainment, but against the recommendation of his colleagues, Kevin chose the opposite side of town to begin his career as a luxury Miami Beach condo connoisseur.

Underdeveloped and even undesirable, it was the North Beach and Millionaire's Row areas that initially attracted Kevin's interest. In these neglected neighborhoods he saw the potential for a return to an earlier architectural era of Miami Modern glamour. He forecasted a comeback, and again, he was right.

Since then, Kevin has been a consistent top-producer for Esslinger-Wooten-Maxwell [EWM], one of the largest real estate firms in the U.S. Owned by Warren Buffett, EWM is also an exclusive affiliate of Christie's Great Estates.

Despite the sharp and continuous decline of the real estate market, 2008 has been Kevin's best year in the business. Some of his other distinctions include:

• Chairman's Club, Diamond Level: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002
• Chairman's Club, Emerald Level: 2001
• Chairman's Club, Sapphire Level: 2004, 2000, 1999, 1998
• Master Brokers Forum Member: Top real estate brokers in Miami-Dade County
• Ocean Drive Magazine Feature: Top Miami Realtor

Recognized as much for his marketing savvy as his real estate expertise, Kevin's distinguished brand identity and commanding presence on the Internet make both his Web site (www.kevintomlinson.com) and his blog (www.southbeachrealestateblog.com) two of the most emulated, highly ranked, and heavily trafficked destination in Miami Beach real estate.

Kevin has been interviewed more than 50 times in the last four years by Miami’s leading journalists. He has also appeared in such noteworthy national publications as The New York Times, Robb Report, BusinessWeek, Forbes.com, MSNBC.com, and Drudge Report.

Often described as unconventional, no-nonsense, and unreserved, Kevin is an innovator whose opinion is frequently sought and highly regarded by a prestigious list of affluent clients, as well as by his peers, developers, and real estate organizations across the country.