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Kelby Contreras

Florida Luxury Real Estate Specialist & A.I. Certified Agent with Compass

Serving Miami Beach, Brickell, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Palm Beach and Greater South Florida

About Kelby

Kelby Contreras is a Florida Luxury Real Estate Specialist and A.I. Certified Agent with Compass, advising clients across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach. A Top 1% Chairman's Circle producer with more than 15 years of luxury market expertise, he combines deep local market knowledge with a specialty in luxury preconstruction and new construction residences, from waterfront condominiums in Miami Beach and Brickell to new development across the South Florida market.

Kelby holds a Bachelor in Finance and Investments, which gives his clients a numbers-first perspective on pricing, financing, and the economics of a property. He works with buyers, sellers, and investors across the condominium, waterfront, and new development segments that define the Miami market, and he is known for clear communication and practical, on-the-ground guidance.

For clients relocating from Greater Philadelphia, Kelby offers an experienced local perspective on South Florida: how Miami Beach, Brickell, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood compare, what waterfront and preconstruction really cost, what commutes look like across the metro, and what life is like in the communities he serves. He is part of Smarty's Trusted Agent Network because he brings the kind of experienced, client-first guidance that helps people feel confident in a new market.

Primary Market

Kelby serves buyers, sellers, and investors across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and greater South Florida.

Primary Market

Miami Fort Lauderdale Palm Beach Miami Beach Brickell Hollywood Greater South Florida

Specialties

Kelby brings focused expertise to these areas of real estate.

Luxury Real Estate Luxury Preconstruction New Construction Condominiums Waterfront Properties

Experience & Accomplishments

  • Florida Luxury Real Estate Specialist & A.I. Certified Agent
  • Top 1% Chairman's Circle producer
  • More than 15 years of luxury market expertise
  • Advising clients across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach
  • Real Estate Advisor with Compass, serving Miami Beach, Brickell, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and greater South Florida
  • Specialist in luxury preconstruction and new construction residences
  • Bachelor in Finance and Investments

Kelby's Real Estate Approach

Kelby's approach is built around understanding each client's goals, timeline, and financial picture first, then matching them with the right opportunity in the South Florida market. For relocating buyers, that often means comparing established inventory with preconstruction and new development, where timing, deposit structures, and price per square foot all matter; for sellers, it means pricing and positioning with current local data and honest market perspective.

He is known for staying close to the details of the Miami market, keeping communication clear and consistent, and using his finance background to help clients see the full cost picture of a property, including association fees, insurance, and carrying costs. Whether a client is buying, selling, or investing, Kelby focuses on the decisions that matter most and works to make each stage of the transaction understandable and manageable.

Why Smarty Recommends Kelby

When a Greater Philadelphia client tells me they are moving to Miami or South Florida, my goal is to put them in the hands of someone I know, trust, and can vouch for in that market. Kelby Contreras is that kind of partner. His more than 15 years of experience across Miami Beach, Brickell, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood, combined with his specialty in luxury preconstruction and new construction residences, make him a strong fit for the way I like to serve buyers and sellers myself.

I have connected clients to Kelby through Smarty's Trusted Agent Network because I trust him to carry the same care and standards forward after the handoff. If your move takes you to Miami or greater South Florida, I am glad to make the introduction personally.

John Smart
Founder, Smarty Home Solutions
A.I. Certified Agent™ & Philadelphia Region Lifestyle Specialist with eXp Realty

Moving From Philadelphia to Miami, Florida

Plan a smoother long-distance move with our practical relocation guide.

Moving from Greater Philadelphia to Miami and South Florida is a big change: a new metro geography, no state income tax, a very different housing market built around condos and waterfront, hurricane season, and year-round heat. Our guide walks through the real differences between the two regions, what to know before you buy in the Miami market, and how Smarty coordinates both sides of your move.

Read the Relocation Guide

John Smart personally serves Greater Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley as his home market. He built this network of real estate professionals he knows, trusts, or has personally vetted to help consumers who need real estate assistance outside his local market. John is not claiming to personally serve every market represented here.

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