Jose Serrano is the principal serving as managing director ofSperry Van Ness/New Miami Realty Corp. and Gabriel Serrano issenior advisor.

With the addition of New Miami Realty Corp., Sperry Van Ness hasgrown from nine markets to over 150 markets in approximately fouryears. Sperry Van Ness director of organizational developmentJulianne Bawden is responsible for the company's growth in Floridawhile regional director Rod Santomassimo oversees the region's teamof advisors. Bawden tells GlobeSt.com that New Miami Realty Corp.was selected for several reasons. "Before we add a new member, welook at a number of factors such as experience, integrity andsuccess in terms of gross commission income," Bawden says. "One ofthe deciding factors with New Miami was its incredible workethic."

Bawden adds that New Miami's experience in dealing with foreigninvestors was another factor. Firm members hail from Columbia andhave clients in South and Central America. Other members includeSimona Tessaro, Jorge Gattas and Ana Maria Serrano. The office islocated at 1637 NW 27th Ave.