"I was looking for a family-owned firm with real firepower. After meeting Mike, Christina, Steve, and Joan, I knew. This wasn't just a smart move for me. It was the right move for my agents."
Office: Boca Raton
Specialty: Ultra-Luxury Residential
Joined Keyes: 2023, via Acquisition of Mizner Grande Realty
After more than two decades running Mizner Grande Realty, an award-winning luxury brokerage with over 100 agents, Ari Albinder reached a turning point. The market had evolved, scale mattered more, and he wanted to focus again on what he does best: selling.
"I had to find a place that could support my agents like I did. But I also wanted to keep my brand, my values, my relationships. Keyes gave me all of that, plus Forbes {Global Properties}."
In 2023, Ari brought his team to The Keyes Company through a strategic acquisition. Today, his home branch is one of the top-performing offices in Boca, and he has re-centered his own business with world-class backing.
The Results
- $75.8M closed volume since joining
- 24.3 high-value transactions, averaging over $3M per sale
- Landmark listings & closings at 751 Sanctuary Drive (Boca Raton) and 961 Iris Drive (Delray Beach)
- Leveraging Forbes Global Properties, Luxury Portfolio, and in-house marketing & design teams
- Empowered by agent concierge services, freeing him up to focus on high-value relationship building
What You'll Love About Keyes
"The Forbes Global Properties partnership is everything in this space. When I walk into a $10M listing appointment, I walk in with credibility. And no one else in South Florida can say that."
What stood out most to Ari wasn't just the brand power, but the culture. He immediately felt the Keyes difference: sincere leadership, marketing built for top-tier homes, and tools his team could actually use.
"I was used to doing it all myself. Now, I've got a parent company behind me. One that has everything I could ever ask for."
For boutique leaders and luxury pros, Keyes offers:
- Prestige platforms like Forbes Global Properties and Luxury Portfolio International
- High-touch marketing that aligns with brand standards and listing goals
- Administrative relief so top producers can stay in their zone
- A culture of generosity, not competition: "We all support each other. It's real."
Ari's move wasn't just strategic. It was personal. His legacy, his agents, and his high-end reputation mattered. And Keyes delivered.
"It's a match made in heaven. My agents are happy. I'm doing the best work of my career. We're all thriving."