Leaders in real estate

Nothing defines the luxury lifestyle like the place you call home. From waterfront estates to chic downtown condos, these expert real estate professionals help buyers and sellers make the best deals in paradise.

Matthew Bachrad

Luxury Specialist Sales Associate

Danielle Stern

Luxury Specialist Sales Associate

William Raveis Real Estate

A Boca Raton native, Matthew Bachrad has almost two decades of experience selling luxury real estate in New York City and South Florida. Danielle Stern, a real estate contract expert from London via Los Angeles, is the other half of the Your Luxury Listing Group, working under the William Raveis Brokerage, the No. 1 independent family-owned real estate company in the northeast and Florida.

Bachrad and Stern recently represented the buyer and seller on an oceanfront property in Highland Beach that sold for just under $10 million. A $13.4 million condo sale in Manhattan’s One57 Building adds to their list of recent transactions, coincidentally sold to a local Boca Raton buyer.

As a duo with extensive design and construction knowledge, they avail their clients of a plethora of resources, from architects to builders and decorators, bringing a full scope of services to every deal. “Matthew has a unique vision of what a house could or should be. His design sense is immaculate and his real estate knowledge encyclopedic,” says one client.

“We personally show all our own listings and never send assistants to do our work. We are completely involved in every aspect of a deal and are always accessible to our clients,” says Danielle.

“For us, luxury is a lifestyle, not a dollar sign. Luxury real estate can be a villa in a country club community, a waterfront condo or large estate home—all of which we have extensive expertise in and are proud to sell. We are the Luxury Real Estate Dream Team you’ve been searching for,” they proudly state.

561-566-5799 yourluxurylisting.com

Dan Lichtenberger Broker

Victor Longo Broker Associate

First Action Realty, Inc.

First Action Realty, Inc. sets itself apart from the pack by operating as a boutique brokerage firm. Dan Lichtenberger and Victor Longo have been providing a bespoke service experience to clients for more than 20 years.

“Service is the key to success in the real estate business, and our brokerage is more personalized than most,” said Lichtenberger.

“You are going to get our expert opinion, and we are going to work closely with you throughout the entire process. We are very in tune with the market and have worked with clients seeking every kind of real estate, from a small condo to a private country club community to a luxurious waterfront mansion. With our own personal background in buying, renovating and reselling homes, we are extremely familiar with what clients look for in a home and what is involved in realizing and exceeding their expectations. Real estate is not only typically our most important and valued asset, but also a great vehicle to establish and grow wealth,” Lichtenberger explained.

“One of the main keys to a successful transaction is negotiating price. What will it cost? How much will I get? When working with First Action Realty, the answer is: more! We’ll negotiate our listing commission as low as 1% and provide a credit to buyers at every closing!

“We’re a little different from most. We answer the phone, give individualized attention and pride ourselves on timeliness. I’d hate to say we’re never late, but … we’re never late,” he boasts.

Dan 561-346-7731 danlich1@yahoo.com

Victor 561-305-7833 vjboca@yahoo.com

Bonnie Heatzig Executive Director of Luxury Sales

Douglas Elliman

As an award-winning authority on waterfront luxury real estate for more than 20 years, Bonnie Heatzig has mastered an ultra-specialized niche working with high-net-worth clients.

“My profession fosters high expectations for performance and results at every turn. The competition is fierce, and there is no margin for forgiveness with a very demanding clientele,” says the turbo-charged powerhouse. “That’s where I step in, and that is where I shine.”

At Douglas Elliman, Heatzig shines brightly among the highest ranked agents nationwide. Being a licensed Florida attorney also gives her clients the edge in negotiations and drafting solutions to make sure they win the bid. “My clients have 100-percent confidence in my integrity and ability to get the deal done at the highest standard,” she says.

As the lead sales director at Boca Beach Residences and executive director of luxury sales at Douglas Elliman, Heatzig started giving guided tours of waterfront properties by boat to provide an open-air, safe environment for her clients and to keep up with the demand during COVID. Since selling out Boca Beach Residences, Heatzig continues to roll out the highest echelon of services, giving her clients the most informative tours of luxury waterfront homes, sharing the inside track on different waterfront neighborhoods and luxury condominiums, and showing them firsthand comparisons for eager buyers looking to own a piece of paradise from Miami to Palm Beach.

Thinking outside the marketing box to demonstrate her standout knowledge base, combined with her white-glove treatment on land and sea, has proven to be Heatzig’s gateway to client loyalty and referrals.

561-251-0321 bonnieheatzig.com

Jonathan G. Postma Broker Coldwell Banker

Jonathan Postma had an early appreciation for the finer things in life, growing up with a family in the yacht industry. His own business mind, cultivated at George Washington University, led him to the residential real estate profession with the reality that not everyone needs a yacht, but everyone needs a place to call home.

“I have set up a team at Coldwell Banker to accommodate any kind of client regardless of their needs, from condos to waterfront mansions, though luxury resort/ waterfront properties are my forte,” says Postma, whose office is strategically located at The Boca Raton. “If you drew a 10-mile radius circle around the resort, I handle all of those properties, including golf communities and oceanfront, however my team covers everything from Palm Beach to South Beach,” he explains.

“My clients know that I am ‘in the know’ whether providing information about the best restaurants, club memberships and the best school districts for their kids to attend. I have clients that I have sold over a dozen homes to, whether upsizing, downsizing, or adding vacation homes to their portfolios. I enjoy the repeat business and the trust my clients have in me. Anyone can sell you a home. I make it a point to be an authority on placing personalities with lifestyles,” Postma says. “I find out what makes the client tick and I match them with a home that suits their needs and dreams.”

561-843-7828 jonathan@Jonathanpostma.com

Geri Penniman Estate Agent Premier Estate Properties

A top-tier agent with Premier Estate Properties, Geri Penniman is ranked among the top 1 percent of real estate professionals nationally—and highly respected for her inside knowledge of some of Boca Raton’s most exclusive estate enclaves, including Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club. The reasons are quite simple.

Geri provides her esteemed buyers and sellers with the value of experience accrued over more than 30 years. While Geri has achieved well over $400 million in career sales, and just recently closed an additional four sales in six weeks alone, she is never about volume. Her focus is highly personal, very one-on-one.

Geri explains it this way: “My role is that of a trusted resource for luxury real estate. I help my buyers and sellers effectively navigate a complex market and guide them in key decisions to ensure that they derive the greatest possible benefit, the highest return on investment. My relationships with my clients go well beyond closing, and may even include tax and legal referrals. Many of them I have worked with time and again.”

Perhaps that is because Geri’s micro-market analytics and insights, her level of discreet concierge service, proven program of results-driven marketing, national and international connections through Premier Estate Properties’ Incomparable Global Network, and her artful negotiating acumen all work to create such a seamless experience for her valued clientele— one that is every bit as stellar as her commitment to helping each of her clients achieve the very best result.

561.212.3888 gpenniman@premierestateproperties.com