Craig A. Bretzlaff

Craig A. Bretzlaff is a welcome addition to Compass, South Florida, having joined the
brokerage in September 2024. Consistently recognized as a top-producing agent
throughout the Palm Beaches over the past several years. Craig was most recently
honored with the prestigious Pinnacle Award, Douglas Elliman’s highest accolade for
sales achievement nationally. Recognized by Real Trends as a top producer both locally
and nationally, he has been distinguished for being in the top half of the top 1% of
agents nationwide with NRT. Prior to his tenure at Douglas Elliman, Craig achieved the
status of National Gold Council Member with the Corcoran Group, Palm Beach. Under
his leadership, The Bretzlaff Group was recognized as the #1 Team for Douglas
Elliman, Jupiter, since the office opened in 2019.

Craig excels in working with ultra-high-net-worth clients and possesses vast experience
in handling complex, confidential transactions. Utilizing a multi-faceted approach, he
adeptly represents buyers, sellers, and investors locally and globally, guiding them
seamlessly through the high-end real estate process. Craig’s savvy negotiating skills
and innovative marketing concepts are further enhanced by his comprehensive
knowledge of custom home design, new home construction, and renovations. Known for
his meticulous attention to detail, unparalleled service, and patience, Craig has the
expertise and confidence to bring even the most challenging deals to a successful
close.

An accomplished former PGA Golf Professional, Craig has played and competed on
many of Florida’s finest golf courses and has first-hand knowledge of every notable golf
community in Palm Beach County and across South Florida. Combining his passion for
golf with his extensive knowledge of luxury real estate, Craig specializes in the finest
Golf and Country Club and Waterfront communities throughout Palm Beach and Martin
County. These include prestigious communities such as Admiral’s Cove, Old Palm Golf
Club, Old Marsh Golf Club, Lost Tree Village, Frenchman’s Creek, The Country Club at
Mirasol, and Seminole Landing, to name a few. Craig’s dedication to the golf industry
has been recognized in Florida, New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, Michigan, and
Ohio.

Craig is a Past President of the Old Guard Society of Palm Beach and an active
member of Old Marsh Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, where he is the reigning Club
Champion. He is also a member of Jupiter Country Club, a Honda Classic (Cognizant)
Ambassador, a member of the Palm Beach Yacht Club, and a member of The Four Arts
Society Contemporaries in Palm Beach.

Craig resides in Jupiter, Florida, with his wife and business partner, Heather Bretzlaff,
and their two sons, Grant and Jaxson, and their two playful Goldendoodles Buddy and
Bella.