Your Home Should Elevate Your Quality of Life: Ariel Hollender
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- April 29, 2021
Ariel Hollender started his career in real estate at the young age of 18, thanks to the inspiration from his family who are behind The Château Group, a leading real estate development company.
Young and ambitious, Ariel joined Compass and specializes in Sunny Isles, South Beach and his community of Aventura with the goal of helping more people improve their quality of life.
Where Are You Originally From?
I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to Miami in 2001. I grew up with that Spanish love for family, sports, culture and real estate.
What Do You Love Most About Miami?
I love the diversity of culture and the unique aspect of living in a city that is growing every year. Living in Miami feels like you are a tourist in your own city. I love to show my family from Argentina around the Magic City and go from Brickell to Wynwood and to South Beach.
I love that we have plenty of tennis courts and golf courses, my favorite things to do outside of real estate, and of course going fishing with my family.
Top 3 Places You Like Taking Visiting Friends or Client?
Design District, Sunset Harbour, Brickell City Center.
What Inspired You to Get Into Real Estate?
I love bringing people together and was inspired by my grandfather to get into the real estate business because of how rewarding it is to see how you improve people’s lifestyles and watch them enjoy living in a beautiful ocean-front condo or single-family house.
What is Your Biggest Strength As An Entrepreneur?
My biggest strength as an entrepreneur is my desire to succeed and grow at my own pace without having to compete with anyone. I am a very focused and determined young professional. I love to collaborate with other realtors in order to learn and grow with others.
How Do You Stand Out in A Competitive Market?
I have an extensive network of personal contacts that I stay in touch with. People in my community of Aventura know me as a friendly person that is easy to communicate with.
Who Has Been Your Biggest Inspiration?
Manuel Grosskopf
What is The Biggest Lesson You Learned from A Mistake?
Never judge a book by its cover.
What is The Best Advice You Received?
Always listen first before speaking and learn to serve your clients as if they were family.
What Book Had The Greatest Impact on Your Life?
Are You Involved in Any Non-Profit or Charitable Cause?
I am currently involved with the FIDF (Friends of the Israel Defense Forces) through my good friends at the Israeli Embassy in Miami.
How Has Social Media Contributed to Your Success As A Realtor?
Social media, especially Instagram, has made a huge impact on my business career, my first million-dollar sale was a direct result of a 5-minute walk-through I posted for my listing at 1905 S Oak Haven Cir.
The power of social media gives us realtors the advantage of reaching out to clients from Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, France, USA, all from our phones at no extra cost.
What is The Most Memorable Experience in Your Career?
I learned the flipping business from my dad, Carlos Hollender, he taught me how to do everything from painting walls to fixing the roof, and monitoring the construction. It helped me develop a more in-depth taste for construction and real estate. I can say it is not an easy journey but all of the hard work is beginning to pay off, my most memorable moment was selling my first million-dollar home: 1905 S Oak Haven Cir.
What’s An App or Tool That You Couldn’t Live Without?
Instagram and Scannable, when I am on the go for a showing I simply do not have the time to scan documents, thanks to apps like Scannable I can simply scan it over to the owner in 30 seconds.
Who’s Your Favorite Architect?
Bernardo Fort-Brescia
What Are Some Features You See Forward Thinking Developers Implementing?
Coming from a developer family I see the future holding more integrated technological buildings and smart homes.
What is The Biggest Mistake You See Buyers Making?
The biggest mistake I would say is when luxury buyers go for an all-cash deal when they can get financing at a great rate.
Are You Seeing More Local or Out-of-Town Buyers?
The market is seeing more local buyers from New York or Los Angeles, however, my buyers are mostly from Argentina and Brazil.
What is The Biggest Challenge for Buyers?
The biggest challenge I see for buyers is making sure they buy at the right timing. In real estate, as we all know timing is let and the longer you hold real estate the higher the land will evaluate. I recommend my clients, buyers, to move forward on their purchase when they are comfortable as well as when the prices are fair for their own interest of resale value.
What’s Your Favorite Property Currently on The Market?
My favorite property on the market is the Ritz Carlton Residences in Sunny Isles Beach because it has the best attention to detail and service that any client can ask for. I love the elegance of the building and the prime location. The building is so unique that it receives the award for the building of the year 2020.
If You Were Not in Real Estate, What Would You Be Doing?
Digital Marketing with IMS. The digital media business is taking over the world with all of these e-commerce businesses.
We at ARTRPRNR, same as Ariel Hollender, believe in the strong power of social media and cooperation with other realtors.
