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Luxury real estate specialist Miltiadis Kastanis thrives on selling new developments. “I love traveling to explore different cities, studying their buildings and homes to see how design and innovation evolve across the world,” he said.
Hailing from upstate New York, Kastanis made an impact immediately after entering the Miami Beach real estate scene in 2014, closing high-profile deals that captured media attention and built his reputation for delivering exceptional results with the sales of some of Miami Beach’s most iconic developments.
Learn how this luxury agent connects high-net-worth individuals with premier properties.
Name: Miltiadis Kastanis
Title: Director of New Development Sales
Experience: 11 years
Location: Miami Beach
Brokerage name: Compass
Rankings: Top 1 percent nationwide
Sales volume: $500 million
Awards: Top agent by volume, No. 4 agent by GCI in Florida
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received from a mentor or colleague?
Real estate is a contact sport — relationships matter more than anything. Success in this business comes from building and maintaining strong connections.
What would you tell a new agent before they start out in the business?
The art of the deal remains the same, no matter the size of the transaction. Master the fundamentals, and you can navigate any deal with confidence.
What do too few agents know that would make their lives easier?
Delegate the tasks you don’t enjoy and focus on what you love. Playing to your strengths will make your business more efficient and fulfilling.
What’s one thing everyone should be doing to improve their life or business?
Stay organized, and commit to a structured calendar. Time management is everything in real estate.
If you could do anything other than real estate, what would it be and why?
If I weren’t in real estate, I would be an architect, without question. I’ve always been fascinated by the way spaces are designed and how architecture shapes the way people live and interact.
The creativity, precision and vision that go into bringing a structure to life are incredibly inspiring to me. Whether it’s a historic landmark or a cutting-edge modern masterpiece, I love studying the details, materials and functionality of great design.
This passion naturally translates into my real estate career, where I get to work closely with developers and designers, appreciating the artistry behind every home and building I sell.
Tell us about your most memorable transaction
Closing the penthouse at the W South Beach was unforgettable — especially when the buyer spontaneously jumped into the private pool during the showing!
