In South Florida’s real estate sector, several firms have announced new hires as the busy season approaches.
Okan Group, a Turkish developer, has appointed Michael Sadov of Fortune Development Sales to lead sales for its planned Okan Tower in downtown Miami. The project at 555 North Miami Avenue is designed to rise 70 stories and will feature a 316-key Hilton hotel, 236 condo-hotel units, 163 condos, 80,000 square feet of amenities, and 60,000 square feet of office space.
Sadov joined Fortune Development Sales in June. His background includes serving as sales director at Cervera Real Estate and Compass. He has also worked on sales for projects such as Paramount Miami Worldcenter, Canyon Ranch Living Miami Beach, Aventura ParkSquare, and One Bal Harbour.
Okan Group initially launched sales for the tower in 2020 but paused during the pandemic. The company resumed sales in 2021.
Weiss Law, a firm based in Miami, has added Ben Miller as Of Counsel. Miller is a real estate tax attorney who most recently worked at Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone as counsel for one year. His previous experience includes roles at DarrowEverett and Greenspoon Marder.
Weiss Law was established last year by Adam J. Weiss and Sebastian Bohorquez after their time with Solomon Cooperman Recondo & Weiss in Miami. The firm focuses on acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, litigation and zoning matters.
Claudia Cornejo is joining Coldwell Banker Realty’s Miami office. She is the founder of Claudia & Associates Real Estate Group in Virginia and has sold more than 1,000 homes since founding her team in 2004. Cornejo will divide her time between Miami and Washington, D.C.
