“We build relationships with our clients”
Growing up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, my dad, who was in the military, taught me the value of hard work. Our family moved frequently due to his deployments—to Spain, different parts of the U.S., and beyond—which gave me the ability to adapt quickly to new environments.
I started college in San Juan and later completed my bachelor’s degree in business administration in Virginia. Right after graduating, I jumped into the workforce as an account manager for an electric company. My knack for numbers marked the beginning of a long career in business. I eventually found myself in Washington, D.C., working as a loan officer for the government, providing loans to small businesses. Around this time, I married Armando, whom I had met during my time in Virginia. A few years later, Armando and I welcomed our first child, Andy, and our lives changed in ways we never expected.
Washington’s cold weather wasn’t for us, so we moved back to Puerto Rico, where I landed a position as a Business Development Manager for Royal Bank of Canada in San Juan. I was heavily involved in the bank’s marketing efforts, bringing in new business. My favorite part of the job was connecting with customers and providing services that truly met their needs. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing people satisfied with your work. Armando, on the other hand, worked in corporate sales and marketing for various technology companies including Microsoft for over a decade as Regional Sales Manager. At the same time, the bank I worked for was sold, and they had laid off. We knew it was time for a new chapter, so we moved to South Florida in 2001.
In 2003, I obtained my real estate license, and it turned out to be the perfect fit. By then, I
had over a decade of experience in business development, marketing, and loan assessment, which gave me confidence in my skills. I also had my own vision for how to build a real estate business that truly served people. What I found in real estate was the independence I had been
searching for.
Starting a business from scratch was no small feat, but I was determined to succeed. I was filled with excitement and trepidation about entering a new endeavor. For a while, Armando worked behind-the-scenes providing much needed support. As the business grew, we needed a full-time licensed agent to manage the volume of the business. Now, more than 20 years later, Armando and I have joined forces, running our own real estate office. With discipline, perseverance, and commitment to our clients, we quickly became the #1 Compass team in the city of Weston and remained among the top agents for several consecutive years.
Looking back, our journey has been one of resilience and providing outstanding service to my customers because everyone deserves a safe home from which to launch their dreams and enjoy life.
We take pride in overseeing every step of the transaction to ensure our clients’ satisfaction. Our strong analytical skills allow us to navigate challenges and find solutions if complex problems arise. A key strength of mine is negotiation—we excel at identifying what the other party needs and removing obstacles to finalize deals smoothly. Armando and I recognize we are being entrusted with a huge responsibility. Together as team leaders, we both have a marketing/sales background and experience in corporate settings, guiding us to a high degree of professionalism.
We treat our clients like family, carefully evaluating every property as if we were making the purchase for ourselves. We would never recommend anything we wouldn’t personally stand behind. Instead, we educate and empower our clients, ensuring they make informed decisions. Even after the transaction is complete, we stay in touch because we genuinely care. Our goal isn’t just to close deals but to also build relationships.
For fun, we love spending time with the rest of our family, hosting gatherings, and enjoying the beach. We are also involved with organizations that support causes close to our heart—foundations for Alzheimer’s, cystic fibrosis, and autism.
Growing up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, my dad, who was in the military, taught me the value of hard work. Our family moved frequently due to his deployments—to Spain, different parts of the U.S., and beyond—which gave me the ability to adapt quickly to new environments. I started college in San Juan and later completed my bachelor’s degree in business administration in Virginia. Right after graduating, I jumped into the workforce as an account manager for an electric company. My knack for numbers marked the beginning of a long career in business. I eventually found myself in Washington, D.C., working as a loan officer for the government, providing loans to small businesses. Around this time, I married Armando, whom I had met during my time in Virginia. A few years later, Armando and I welcomed our first child, Andy, and our lives changed in ways we never expected.
Washington’s cold weather wasn’t for us, so we moved back to Puerto Rico, where I landed a position as a Business Development Manager for Royal Bank of Canada in San Juan. I was heavily involved in the bank’s marketing efforts, bringing in new business. My favorite part of the job was connecting with customers and providing services that truly met their needs. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing people satisfied with your work. Armando, on the other hand, worked in corporate sales and marketing for various technology companies including Microsoft for over a decade as Regional Sales Manager. At the same time, the bank I worked for was sold, and they had laid off. We knew it was time for a new chapter, so we moved to South Florida in 2001.
In 2003, I obtained my real estate license, and it turned out to be the perfect fit. By then, I had over a decade of experience in business development, marketing, and loan assessment, which gave me confidence in my skills. I also had my own vision for how to build a real estate business that truly served people. What I found in real estate was the independence I had been
searching for.
Starting a business from scratch was no small feat, but I was determined to succeed. I was filled with excitement and trepidation about entering a new endeavor. For a while, Armando worked behind-the-scenes providing much needed support. As the business grew, we needed a full-time licensed agent to manage the volume of the business. Now, more than 20 years later, Armando and I have joined forces, running our own real estate office. With discipline, perseverance, and commitment to our clients, we quickly became the #1 Compass team in the city of Weston and remained among the top agents for several consecutive years.
Looking back, our journey has been one of resilience and providing outstanding service to my customers because everyone deserves a safe home from which to launch their dreams and enjoy life.
We take pride in overseeing every step of the transaction to ensure our clients’ satisfaction. Our strong analytical skills allow us to navigate challenges and find solutions if complex problems arise. A key strength of mine is negotiation—we excel at identifying what the other party needs and removing obstacles to finalize deals smoothly. Armando and I recognize we are being entrusted with a huge responsibility. Together as team leaders, we both have a marketing/sales background and experience in corporate settings, guiding us to a high degree of professionalism.
We treat our clients like family, carefully evaluating every property as if we were making the purchase for ourselves. We would never recommend anything we wouldn’t personally stand behind. Instead, we educate and empower our clients, ensuring they make informed decisions. Even after the transaction is complete, we stay in touch because we genuinely care. Our goal isn’t just to close deals but to also build relationships.
For fun, we love spending time with the rest of our family, hosting gatherings, and enjoying the beach. We are also involved with organizations that support causes close to our heart—foundations for Alzheimer’s, cystic fibrosis, and autism.
Sincerely,
