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"We were very happy with Lori & Marcy. They are very sincere and throughout the process were honest, up front, and if anything, tried to point out every potential negative with each property we looked at. When we started to get shopping fatigue and were considering settling for something that didn’t meet all the items on our wish list, their response was always ā€œyou can do betterā€. We almost went with a nice house on a busy street and they talked us out of it. I’m fairly high maintenance and want to check out all possible options before proceeding and they were very patient. There was never any pressure, yet they were always available with advice and suggestions. For the various advisors needed to complete the deal they had great recommendations. They’ve lived in the area for many years and have a lot of direct knowledge which led to us buying a home before it was on the market."-Don B.

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"We recently sold our house during the Covid-19 pandemic breaking highest price records in the Upper Eastside, Belle Meade and Bayside.  We had spoken to a couple of other area realtors but we didn’t feel they had our best interest at hand, were very pushy, and we witnessed carelessness regarding the following of Covid precautions.  Selling your home can be extremely stressful, especially considering we have 3 young children and a dog, but it was anything but that with Lori and Marcy.  Our house did not even hit the market.  We had a full price offer within 2 days.  We couldn’t be happier with the service that we received.  They will definitely be selling our next house!"-Danny and Roger, Bayside Historic District

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"In the last 8 months we have sold two properties with Gimme Shelter and could not have had a better experience in both sales. The first sale was a condo in a difficult building to finance. They showed exceptional determination in sorting through multiple condo issues and closing with a new lender. We were blown away by the gorgeous photos they had taken, the great marketing, and most importantly shepherding the sale. Next we entrusted Marcy and Lori with selling our house in Buena Vista East. Their incredible knowledge of the market and their beautiful staging got us way over what we expected. By encouraging (but not pressuring) us to do minor repairs and staging, they got us $70,000 over the price we had expected. Their photos and styling were so beautiful we could not believe it was the same house! Moreover, they navigated several quick offers and got us $20k over asking price. It is vitally important to work with realtors who can present options, explain the complexity of the market, and give you real information without hype. We felt so well-guided by them on both sales that we've recommended them to several friends who have had the same superb experience. "-Rosa L. and Todd K., Design District

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"I met with 3 other area realtors but from the moment I met Marcy and Lori they were the most engaged, thoughtful and informative.  And once we got started...WOW!  I've been in client services my entire career and can confidently say they went above and beyond my expectations (even my family loves them).  From staging to pricing, and especially to handle my sale during COVID, it was a dream.  Their responsiveness can't be beat. I feel extremely lucky to have worked with them and I still can't believe we were under contract in 5 days and closed in less than 30!" -Jessica C., Miami Shores



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About Gimme Shelter - FL
Top-producing GIMME SHELTER team offers you the combined talents of three highly dedicated and visionary real estate professionals working full-time on your behalf.

Marcy Kaplan and Lori Brandt, sisters, moved from NYC to Miami Beach in 1994 and soon became residents of Upper East Side’s neighborhoods, Morningside and Bayside. Seeing the area’s potential, they opened Crybaby, one of the MIMO District’s first boutiques back in 1998 and began their real estate careers soon thereafter.  These longtime residents have established a proven track record of real estate success, specializing in the Design District, Morningside, Bayside, Belle Meade, Palm Grove, Shorecrest, El Portal, Biscayne Park and Miami Shores for the past 20 years calling themselves the "Gimme Shelter" team.

Marcy is a creative and visionary trendsetter. She attended SUNY Purchase, NYU, and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Lehman College. She enjoyed a successful career as a makeup artist, interior designer, and personal trainer before transitioning into real estate. Her artistic talents are well utilized in the team’s marketing, staging and styling properties for sale and matchmaking buyers with their perfect home. She is passionate about senior dog rescue and competitive amateur boxing. Marcy is enjoying a newfound interest in yoga and meditation. She owned historic homes in Morningside and Bayside before her recent move to Palm Bay Condo.

Lori brings coordination, organization and attention to detail to the team. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Vermont and a Master’s degree from NYU. Prior to real estate, Lori had a successful career in nursing at NY Hospital/Cornell Medical Center, Beth Israel Hospital, and Jackson Memorial Hospital. She was an adjunct professor at Barry University School of Nursing teaching community health and psychiatric nursing. Lori is conscientious and responsible, ensuring that every transaction is as smooth as possible, keeping you informed every step of the way. She resides in Miami Shores and is a proud single adoptive mother of a child from Kazakhstan and rescue dog Mama of her 2 fur babies.

Lisa is the newest addition to the Gimme Shelter team.  She has been a driving force in Miami and Miami Beach real estate for the past 23 years.  Lisa is originally from Detroit and was raised in Chicago before relocating to Miami.  Her warm and friendly nature and Midwestern values put her clients at ease.  Her extensive background in construction, project management and interior design have been invaluable in supporting her buyers with confidence.  Lisa has extensive experience with income properties and consults with owners long after their purchase to help protect their investment.  Lisa has lived in Surfside and now in Bay Harbor Islands with her adorable dog Oliver and is a "foodie" with extensive knowledge of the Miami dining scene and local happenings.  She is your go-to resource for local events and dining.

Buyers and sellers delight in the team’s savvy negotiating skills, eye for unique and special properties, and personalized attention and care throughout each and every transaction.

Team Agents

Gimme Shelter - FL’s Listings

a view of a house with a tree and sitting area
a front view of a house with garden
a view of outdoor space
a view of a patio with table and chairs under an umbrella
a view of a backyard with plants and a patio
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture
a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and a floor to ceiling window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove top oven a sink a dining table and chairs with the view of kitchen
a kitchen with refrigerator and stove
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a stove a sink dishwasher and cabinets with wooden floor
a living room with furniture kitchen view and a chandelier
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bedroom with a bed and a tv
a bedroom with a bed and dresser with mirror
a view of a livingroom with furniture and closet
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a lobby with furniture and garden
a view of a backyard
a view of a garage
a patio with table and chairs and potted plants
a view of a patio with table and chairs under an umbrella
a view of living room with furniture and window
a kitchen with granite countertop a refrigerator a stove a sink a dining table and chairs
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a sink and a refrigerator
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and a sink
a bedroom with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of small space
an aerial view
a view of lake and city
1/32
Listed By Compass

$1,075,000

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
1,491
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
a view of city with tall buildings
a view of city with tall buildings
a view of a city with tall buildings
a view of an empty room
a living room with furniture
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture and a rug
a living room with furniture a chandelier and a wooden floor
a large white kitchen with a stove a sink dishwasher and a refrigerator with wooden floor
a kitchen with cabinets and chairs
a view of a kitchen and dining room
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a refrigerator and a stove top oven
a bedroom with a bed and a couch
a living room with furniture and a potted plant
a view of a city from a window
a bathroom with a sink and mirror
a bedroom with a bed and a large window
a view of a lake with building
a city view
a view of balcony with city
a view of city from balcony
a view of balcony with two chairs and wooden fence
a view of a city
a view of city
an aerial view of a fireplace with table and chairs
1/25
Listed By CompassActive With Contract

$489,000

2
Bedrooms
1,856
Square Feet
$299,000 | 9140 Collins Avenue, Unit C, Surfside, FL 33154
$299,000 | 9140 Collins Avenue, Unit C, Surfside, FL 33154
$299,000 | 9140 Collins Avenue, Unit C, Surfside, FL 33154
$299,000 | 9140 Collins Avenue, Unit C, Surfside, FL 33154
$299,000 | 9140 Collins Avenue, Unit C, Surfside, FL 33154
$299,000 | 9140 Collins Avenue, Unit C, Surfside, FL 33154
$299,000 | 9140 Collins Avenue, Unit C, Surfside, FL 33154
$299,000 | 9140 Collins Avenue, Unit C, Surfside, FL 33154
$299,000 | 9140 Collins Avenue, Unit C, Surfside, FL 33154
$299,000 | 9140 Collins Avenue, Unit C, Surfside, FL 33154
$299,000 | 9140 Collins Avenue, Unit C, Surfside, FL 33154
$299,000 | 9140 Collins Avenue, Unit C, Surfside, FL 33154
$299,000 | 9140 Collins Avenue, Unit C, Surfside, FL 33154
$299,000 | 9140 Collins Avenue, Unit C, Surfside, FL 33154
$299,000 | 9140 Collins Avenue, Unit C, Surfside, FL 33154
1/15
Listed By Compass

$299,000

1
Bedrooms
560
Square Feet
a view of a city with tall buildings
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of a dining room and livingroom with furniture wooden floor a rug and a chandelier
a view of a dining room and a livingroom
a view of a dining room with furniture wooden floor and chandelier
a kitchen with cabinets appliances sink and cabinets
a kitchen with white cabinets and white appliances
a kitchen with white cabinets and chairs
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a view of a city from a window
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a view of lake with city view
a view of a balcony with furniture
a view of swimming pool from a balcony
a view of a backyard
a view of a patio with table and chairs potted plants and palm trees
$279,000 | 500 Bayview Drive, Unit 2119, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
1/18
Listed By Compass

$279,000

1
Bedrooms
762
Square Feet
$185,000 | 880 Northeast 69th Street, Unit 14H, Miami, FL 33138
$185,000 | 880 Northeast 69th Street, Unit 14H, Miami, FL 33138
$185,000 | 880 Northeast 69th Street, Unit 14H, Miami, FL 33138
$185,000 | 880 Northeast 69th Street, Unit 14H, Miami, FL 33138
$185,000 | 880 Northeast 69th Street, Unit 14H, Miami, FL 33138
$185,000 | 880 Northeast 69th Street, Unit 14H, Miami, FL 33138
$185,000 | 880 Northeast 69th Street, Unit 14H, Miami, FL 33138
$185,000 | 880 Northeast 69th Street, Unit 14H, Miami, FL 33138
$185,000 | 880 Northeast 69th Street, Unit 14H, Miami, FL 33138
$185,000 | 880 Northeast 69th Street, Unit 14H, Miami, FL 33138
$185,000 | 880 Northeast 69th Street, Unit 14H, Miami, FL 33138
$185,000 | 880 Northeast 69th Street, Unit 14H, Miami, FL 33138
$185,000 | 880 Northeast 69th Street, Unit 14H, Miami, FL 33138
1/13
Listed By CompassPending

$185,000

Studio
Bedrooms
580
Square Feet

Gimme Shelter - FL’s Transactions

Past Sales
a living room with fireplace furniture and a large window

$2,500,000

4
Bedrooms
3,418
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
$2,100,000 | 1935 Northeast 117th Road, North Miami, FL 33181

$2,100,000

4
Bedrooms
3,458
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
a view of a house with swimming pool and sitting area

$2,100,000

5
Bedrooms
3,273
Square Feet
0.78
Acres
$1,760,000 | 621 Northeast 55th Street, Miami, FL 33137

$1,760,000

4
Bedrooms
2,558
Square Feet
0.38
Acres
a view of a city with tall buildings

$1,730,000

3
Bedrooms
2,665
Square Feet
$1,660,000 | 3860 Wood Avenue, Miami, FL 33133

$1,660,000

5
Bedrooms
3,538
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
$1,535,000 | Morningside, Miami, FL 33137

$1,535,000

4
Bedrooms
a view of a house with a garden

$1,470,000

4
Bedrooms
2,250
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
a house view with a garden space

$1,450,000

3
Bedrooms
1,812
Square Feet
0.21
Acres

$1,440,000

3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,867
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$1,440,000 | 640 ne 67th street | South Elmira

$1,440,000

3
Bedrooms

640 ne 67th street

South Elmira

a view of outdoor space yard and porch

$1,400,000

5
Bedrooms
5,914
Square Feet
$1,300,000 | 16445 Collins Avenue, Unit WS8B, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

$1,300,000

3
Bedrooms
2,500
Square Feet
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a chandelier

$1,275,000

3
Bedrooms
1,956
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$1,275,000 | 6929 Rue Vendome, Miami Beach, FL 33141

$1,275,000

3,013
Square Feet
a house with palm tree in front of it

$1,275,000

4
Bedrooms
2,393
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
$1,200,000 | 712 ne 72nd street

$1,200,000

3
Bedrooms

712 ne 72nd street

Past Rentals
$19,500 | The Grove, Miami, FL 33133

$19,500

5
Bedrooms
4,111
Square Feet
$11,000 | 1098 Northeast 99th Street, Miami Shores, FL 33138

$11,000

3
Bedrooms
1,812
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
swimming pool view with a seating space

$10,500

3
Bedrooms
1,812
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
a kitchen with a sink stainless steel appliances and cabinets

$9,500

3
Bedrooms
2,086
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a view of a house with a patio

$7,700

3
Bedrooms
1,868
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$7,600 | 77 Northeast 105th Street, Miami Shores, FL 33138

$7,600

3
Bedrooms
1,506
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
a view of a building

$4,950

3
Bedrooms
1,900
Square Feet
a living room with furniture and a large window

$4,800

2
Bedrooms
1,273
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a living room with furniture and a large window

$4,600

2
Bedrooms
2,084
Square Feet
a view of a yard in front of house

$4,595

2
Bedrooms
1,449
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$4,300 | 847 Northeast 72nd Street, Miami, FL 33138

$4,300

3
Bedrooms
1,287
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a front view of a house with garden

$4,200

3
Bedrooms
1,171
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$4,000

4
Bedrooms
1,872
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a view of balcony with city view

$4,000

2
Bedrooms
1,379
Square Feet
a view of a glass door with a yard

$4,000

1
Bedrooms
824
Square Feet
$3,995 | 551 Northeast 69th Street, Miami, FL 33138

$3,995

2
Bedrooms
1,171
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
a front view of house with yard

$3,825

3
Bedrooms
1,300
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

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3
Bedrooms