Andrew Salamone

Andrew Salamone

Luxury Real Estate Specialist | Tampa Bay & California

Andrew Salamone’s journey in real estate began long before he held a license—working alongside his mother as her assistant, attending open houses, and writing property descriptions as a kid. This early immersion laid the foundation for a 23-year career defined by success in luxury, waterfront, and investment properties across both Florida and California. Known for his mastery of cutting-edge marketing, strategic negotiation, and international networking, Andrew consistently delivers exceptional results for his clientele.

He is a core member of The Salamone Group at Compass, one of Tampa Bay’s most respected and top-producing real estate teams. In addition, Andrew holds an independent Broker’s license in California, where he founded The Santa Cruz Buyers Brokerage, The Monterey Buyers Brokerage, and The Buyers Brokerage Inc. His past work with Silicon Valley’s elite gives him a unique advantage in understanding how to present and position luxury properties for maximum impact in highly competitive markets.

In 2024, Andrew and his team executed the highest sale on the prestigious island of Tierra Verde, which sold at full price at $7.25 million within days—showcasing his command of pricing, presentation, and high-level execution.

Andrew is a recognized Bespoke Member of Real Estate Luxury Leaders—an invitation-only collective representing the top 2,500 luxury professionals globally, placing him in the top half of one percent of real estate agents worldwide. This distinction grants him and his clients direct access to an elite network of over 125,000 agents and brokers, each specializing in high-level results where discretion, precision, and market mastery are non-negotiable.

Through this affiliation, Andrew leverages proprietary data, strategic insights, and high-level consulting tailored specifically to the luxury market. The result for his clients is a measurable competitive advantage—with real-time access to top agents, off-market properties, and qualified global buyers across the world’s most coveted markets.

Andrew was inducted into Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate in 2008 while and now serves as the exclusive Board of Regents representative for the Tampa Bay area—a role that further enhances his global reach through LuxuryRealEstate.com, the website with the most international luxury listings in the world. He attends multiple LRE conferences each year to cultivate face-to-face relationships with top-tier agents from around the globe.

He also holds several elite designations:

• Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)

• Million Dollar Guild® member, with verified million-dollar-plus sales

• Member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

Andrew is on the leading edge of technology-driven marketing in luxury real estate. Leveraging the advanced Compass platform, he deploys AI-powered insights, precision targeting, and digital-first campaigns to attract the most qualified buyers—locally and globally. His command of virtual experiences, luxury staging, social media strategy, and Compass Concierge services ensures every listing is positioned to maximize impact, visibility, and value.

Behind the scenes, his analytical mindset and negotiation expertise create a clear advantage for both buyers and sellers. Andrew is known for his ability to navigate complex transactions with confidence, clarity, and discretion—securing optimal outcomes for his clients at every step.

Andrew’s career began with The Salamone Group at RE/MAX Bayway Islands, headquartered on the island of Tierra Verde, where he listed, sold, and invested in premier real estate from the Gulf Beaches to Downtown St. Pete. Today, he works alongside his mother Libby, father Ron, and their exceptional partner Angela Mathias—a family-led team that consistently closes tens of millions of dollars in sales annually across Tampa Bay’s most prestigious neighborhoods.

Whether advising a seasoned investor, marketing a record-setting waterfront estate, or guiding a buyer through the nuances of the luxury market, Andrew combines market expertise, next-generation technology, and an unmatched global network to deliver a real estate experience that is seamless, strategic, and highly personalized.