About Us:

With over 40 years of combined experience in working with VIPs, Michael and his wife, Cristina, provide an exceptional level of service to their clients and have a proven track record as top producers. They have an intimate knowledge of the Miami Beach and Greater Miami real estate markets, as well as those of nearby Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach. They are well informed of all the latest projects and developments. Their clients include Fortune 500 executives, international celebrities, as well as clients relocating to the Greater Miami area from other cities and countries. Between them, they speak English, Spanish, Portuguese and French and are International Real Estate Specialists with a network of associates throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, South America and the Caribbean enabling them to buy and sell luxury property throughout the World.

Michael and Cristina oversee every aspect of the buying and selling process from the initial consultation to contract to closing. Their team includes a transaction coordinator, a marketing professional, a buyer's specialist, a mortgage consultant, a legal advisor, a financial advisor and a closing agent.

Michael Sahlman

Michael and his wife, Cristina, moved to Miami Beach from Manhattan over 6 years ago for a change in lifestyle. Michael Sahlman spent most of his business career prior to real estate selling and marketing financial printing services on Wall Street - a business that is highly confidential and time-sensitive, and demands a very high standard of specialized service around-the-clock to customers from all over the world. Currently, Michael writes a column for Realty Times, the leading Real Estate News site on the Internet, and he is considered one of the leading authorities on real estate in the Greater Miami Beach area. Clients included CEO's, entrepreneurs, investment bankers, corporate attorneys and a few billionaires. Prior to that Michael was a professional tennis player for two years during which time he won several tournaments and achieved a world ranking. He lived in Paris for over a year travelling throughout Europe, and also competed throughout the U.S. He graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida and is originally from New York City.

Cristina Euripedes-Sahlman

She is originally from Cuiaba, Brazil and has been working in the U.S. for over 14 years. Cristina graduated as an architect and interior designer. She worked for several years with Sig Bergamin, one of the top Brazilian architects and interior designers, as his senior designer in the Manahttan office. Later, she opened her own companies, Cristina Euripedes Interiors in New York City; then Habitat Design Associates, Inc. in Miami. She is a licensed realtor, a founding member of the International Luxury Society and speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish. Her clients include celebrities, business leaders and entertainers from the U.S., Europe and Brazil.

Our Commitment to Our Clients

If you make a serious commitment to work with us in buying or selling a property, we guarantee that you will receive the same level of commitment, professionalism and expertise throughout the process. We go beyond the normal responsibilities of a transaction agent. As real estate consultants, we provide our clients with the highest level of representation in the industry as single agents. We believe in educating and guiding our clients through every step of the process. Beginning with finding the ideal property to negotiating the best price to overseeing the many elements involved prior to closing.

We provide our clients with a thorough consultation to define their objectives and customize an appropriate strategy to buy or sell property. We are very passionate about the real estate business, and we believe that once you talk and we eventually meet, you will enjoy the process of working with us and our team. For more information on finding that ideal property or selling your home, call them directly anytime at 786.553.0697 or email them.

Affiliations and Designations:

Certified Distressed Property Expert
e-PRO (Internet Real Estate Marketing Professional)
National Association of Realtors® Member
Florida Association of Realtors® Member
Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches Member
International Real Estate Specialist
International Marketing Society of Castles & Estates
Founding Member of the International Luxury Society

Areas of Expertise

As Certified Distressed Property Experts, we want to help homeowners prevent a foreclosure whenever possible. We understand the process and can show them how to avoid it. Unfortunately, very few realtors really understand the process and even fewer have the expertise to effectively help homeowners navigate the challenges and obstacles that they will face in these challenging times.

Our product focus is residential property, hotels and select commerical property throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. We work with a number of international clients in the purchase and sale of residential properrty throughout the Miami Beach, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach areas. We specialize in the marketing of properties worldwide and have an unparllleled system for selling these properties. As founding members of the International Luxury Society, we have the resources and experience to provide exposure through an extensive network of realtors situated all over the world.

We are also involved in the bulk sale of residential property (condos, townhomes, single-family homes). Currently, we are working with investor groups and developers to facilitate sales of 12 units to over 100 units ranging in prices of $3 million to over $50 million.

For more information on any of the above, please contact us at Info@HomesForVIPs.com or call us directly at 786.553.0697. Our website is www.HomesForVIPs.com.

Testimonials

There are many things I can say about the high quality of service I provide to my clients - both buyers and sellers, but probably none would be as credible as testimonials from some of my recent clients themselves. So please take a moment to read the following testimonials. I hope they indicate my experience and integrity, as well as make it clear how much I enjoy helping people with their real estate needs.

"Michael was a pleasure to deal with and made the buying experience productive and fun. He never pushed us and dealt with every question and request. He took the time to understand our backgrounds, needs and what we were looking for. He put together a large number of carefully selected properties that helped us to really understand the market and focus on the areas and properties that best met our needs. We met many agents in the showings but none came across as capable, easy to deal with and well informed as Michael. He also gave us very good advice on an attorney and title company and explained the details of the purchase, taxes etc. We needed to decorate the property and buy most of the furnishings. Luckily, the other half of the Sahlman team, Cristina, has been fabulous to deal with for these needs. She has extensive architectural and design experience that really makes a difference. In summary, we were very pleased with the Sahlman team and would not hesitate to refer Michael and Cristina or to use them again in the future. Good work and thank you."

-Jerry and Mariana Garcia, Toronto, Canada

"Michael was the ideal partner in our search for our first home. He was patient and always provided us with the best advice, far beyond his duty as a real estate agent. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to make the right purchase and is looking for an agent who takes the right initiatives. He never gives up and he is very well perceived by the other people in his industry."

-Tricia and Felix Brambilla, Miami Beach, Florida

" Michael is a professional who understands the client's needs, requirements and works closely with them for win-win outcomes. He is calm, professional, detailed, and a great listener. I was able to get a great deal through Michael. If you are selling or buying your home, he will help you in finding the best value for you and work hard until closing the deal."

-Eiji Takamori, New York, New York

"I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed working with you on the purchase of our second home! It was a little overwhelming at first being so far away. However, you made the process so much easier by taking the time to actually call and "interview" us on our "wants and must haves" and your knowledge of the areas we were interested in was invaluable to us. Again thanks for all your help. We have recommended you and will continue to recommend you to our friends who are interested in real estate in the Miami area."

-Mary and Mark Thomas, St. Joseph, Michigan

"Mike was a pleasure to work with and we would recommend him to anyone searching for just the right home. We must have tramped him through 30 homes and he was always game for another go! The really nice thing about Mike? He has continued to stay in touch with us and is always willing to do a favor. And, so, you see, he's not just a Realtor - he's a Realtor who cares. Thanks, Mike, for going the extra miles - (plural intended).

Kurt and Linda Cannata, North Bay Village, Florida