Luis Gonell, Real Estate Agent

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Awards

Awarded to the Top 1,000 Agents and Teams in The U.S / TOP .05% Agents and Team in the US
America Best Top 1.5% of Agent and Team Nation wide – 2023 Real Trend Agent Rankin
Top 1.5% of Agents nationwide - 2022 Real Trend Agent Raking

Press

Peloton board member buys South Beach condo for $16M

Westdale CEO sells Miami Beach condo for $16M

Floor Apartment in Miami Beach Hitting Market for $16.95 Million

British hedge fund manager sells Miami Beach penthouse

Dallas developer sells W South Beach PH to plastics exec

Amid Talk Of Luxury Market Slowdown In Miami, Luis Gonell Continues To Break Records

Haute Residence names Luis Gonell Key Biscayne partner in exclusive real estate network

Haute Residence Welcomes Luis Gonell To Its Invitation-Only Real Estate Network

Waterfront Venetian Island Homes

Dallas developer buys PH at 1 Hotel & Homes

The Real Estate Success Story of Luis Gonell

1 Hotel South Beach penthouse sells for $5.6M

Sir Ivan upgrades to $10M South Beach penthouse

Specialties

Luxury Property Specialist
NAR-National Association of Realtors
Top Agent Network
Senior Real Estate Specialist
Relocation Specialist
Five Star Professional
Investment Specialist
Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Consulting, Landlord
Languages: English, Spanish

Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"Luis knew I had waited 10 years for this penthouse to come on the market and he wasn't going to let anything keep me from living my dream. He negotiated the asking price down so rapidly that before I knew it, the sexiest and most dramatic penthouse in all of Miami Beach was mine." -Ivan Wilzig, Philanthropist, & Recording Artist

★★★★★
"Luis is a devoted person who really puts himself out for his client’s. He is beyond caring, always courteous and pleasant and really tries hard to find the correct placement for each person and situation . He is a lovely human being!! Highly recommend working with him. He ‘gets it." -Nancy, Toronto

★★★★★
"Mi experiencia y la de mi Familia con Luis fue fantastica. Entendio todas nuestras necesidades, nos ayudo a tomar la mejor decision, es muy pasciente y entiende la realidad del Mercado. Hicimos un trabajo impecable, con muy Buenos tiempos y extreaordinaria atencion. No dudo en recomendar ampliamente a luis para cualquier trabajo de real state." -Omar Sharam

★★★★★
"Luis is a true professional. We had a great experience working with him, he understood our lifestyle and found a perfect house that suits our needs. Luis's extensive knowledge of the Miami Luxury Real Estate market helped him to negotiate the best deal for us. We are beyond satisfied with his work." -Mark & Ivette Moses CEO Coaching International

★★★★★
"I took a chance when I listed my home with Luis. I had never met him, but he was recommended by a neighbor. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. Selling one’s home is stressful, but having Luis represent my interests minimized the stress—he knows the market, he has an appropriate amount of self-confidence, he can read people, he communicates well, and he’s wise beyond his years. Not only this, but he’s a very kind person. I couldn’t be happier with the experience of working with Luis. If you’d like me to remove or add anything, please let me know. I’ve bought and sold many properties over the years, and you’re still the best agent I’ve had by far. I looked at your website, and I’m really happy to see how well you’re doing. Not a surprise!" -Robert Bannister

★★★★★
"Luis is a top-notch realtor. He is extremely knowledgeable about the market and trends. He understood from the get-go what we were looking for. Always on time and able to be flexible which was important for us as we were searching from Boston. An excellent negotiator. All in all a pleasure to work clearly can recommend him to anybody." -Wiebe Tinga

About Luis

Luis Gonell has made a remarkable impact in the real estate industry, despite entering it just eight years ago. Within the past two years alone, he has sold over $100 million worth of real estate in his home country, the Dominican Republic. Luis's journey began when he started working at a local bank during his summer breaks at the age of 13. By 16, he had transitioned to sales, dressing prominent businessmen for a suit manufacturing company. This experience ignited his desire to be on the other side, the one purchasing the suits. Motivated by this newfound drive, Luis secured a position at one of the top banks in the Dominican Republic.

In 2005, Luis stumbled upon an episode of "Million Dollar Agent" featuring Carlos Justo, the best real estate agent in Miami at that time. This served as a turning point for Luis, as he realized that real estate was his true calling. From that moment forward, every step Luis took was a deliberate move to create the career momentum he now enjoys.

Leaving behind his family, friends, and everything familiar, Luis embarked on a journey to the United States. He started working in Naples, taking on various roles such as a busboy, pool attendant, janitor, and food runner, making the most of every opportunity that came his way. His work ethic was unwavering, as he would walk over two hours every morning to make his 5:00 am shift, and then walk the same distance back home, only to repeat the process the next day. Building a robust social network was essential for Luis to establish himself as an agent. Recognizing his strengths in connecting with people and excelling athletically, he moved to Miami, where he began teaching private tennis lessons. Despite having no prior experience in teaching tennis and no clients initially, Luis would be at the court every day at 7:00 am, meeting people, training, and networking. Over four years, he amassed a network of over 400 clients, teaching seven days a week in Miami and the Hamptons during the summer, forging countless connections along the way.

While training public figures, celebrities, and business executives, Luis continued to expand his network while working towards his goal. He would often tell his clients, "I'm always on the wrong side of the net. I want to be the gentleman taking the tennis lessons."

During his first year in real estate, Luis dedicated himself to studying the Miami Beach Real Estate market extensively. He analyzed floor plans, cost per square foot, and the duration properties had been on the market, becoming an expert in the ultra-luxury Miami Beach Real Estate market. This meticulous planning, preparation, and unwavering dedication paid off. In just one year, Luis Gonell represented the buyer of the largest penthouse at the W Hotel, which he sold for $10.2 million, breaking the record in Miami-Dade County for the highest-priced condo per square foot ever sold in 2017. Currently, Luis is ranked 17th out of 66,000 agents in Miami, according to the Real Deal. He consistently closes multi-million-dollar deals, with his most recent accomplishment being a $13.2 million sale in one of the most prestigious buildings in Surfside. Recognizing that Miami Beach real estate is a seasonal market, Luis takes a proactive approach to his business. He spends his summers in Monaco, Cannes, St. Tropez, and the Hamptons, meeting with clients and expanding his network. In the winter, he travels to New York City and other major cities that contribute to the Miami Beach market. Reflecting on his career achievements, Luis emphasizes the importance of having big dreams but also emphasizes the need to take bold actions to turn those dreams into reality. Drawing from his personal experience, he understands precisely what it takes to get ahead and achieve remarkable results, and he is delighted to offer that expertise to every client he serves.