Our story
A brokerage built around advice
Meridian began with three advisors in Coconut Grove and one rule: tell clients the truth, even when it costs the transaction.
Mission
Represent fewer clients, better.
We cap each advisor's active engagements so every client receives senior attention through the entire transaction.
Vision
The most trusted name in Miami property.
Measured not by volume but by the proportion of business that arrives through referral — currently 71%.
Core values
What we hold ourselves to
Advice before transaction
We will tell you not to buy. Our reputation is worth more than any single commission.
Evidence over instinct
Every recommendation is supported by live comparables, absorption data and a written rationale.
Discretion by default
Private clients receive NDA-gated marketing and off-market exposure when publicity is unwelcome.
One point of contact
The advisor you meet is the advisor who negotiates, attends inspections and stands at the closing table.
Timeline
Twenty-two years, three offices
2004
Meridian Estates founded with three advisors in Coconut Grove.
2009
Opened the Brickell office and launched the investment advisory practice.
2015
Crossed $1B in cumulative closed volume.
2019
Invited into Forbes Global Properties and Luxury Portfolio International.
2023
Named Brokerage of the Year by the Miami Board of Realtors.
2026
22 advisors across three offices, $2.4B in lifetime volume.
Recognition
Awards
- Luxury Portfolio International — Top 1% Brokerage 2024
- Miami Board of Realtors — Brokerage of the Year 2023
- Forbes Global Properties — Invited Member
- Best of Houzz Service Award — 5 consecutive years