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Name: Carlos Ruiz de Quevedo, AIA
Company: Esslinger Wooten Maxwell, Inc.
E-mail: Contact Carlos Ruiz de Quevedo, AIA (Esslinger Wooten Maxwell, Inc.)
Website: http://www.REalProfessional.net
Office Phone: (305) 667-8871 x 452
Cell Phone: (305) 510-0647
Alt. Phone: (305) 807-0931
Fax: (305) 329-7762
Address: 550 South Dixie Hwy, Second Floor, Coral Gables, Fl, 33146
Description: I am a full time Associate with EWM, in Greater Miami with a focus on Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami and other high value communities.In the top 2% of agents nationally.

Meet Carlos:

Before becoming a Realtor I spent about 25 years as an architect, interior designer and construction manager. I worked mostly on large government and institutional projects. In 1984 I co-founded an architectural practice and grew it from a two person firm to two offices with 35 full time employees. At the end of 1999 I sold my interest in the architectural firm; then led a construction company and a multi-service construction management firm. Soon after I started investing in real estate and that led me to becoming a full time Reltor. I use my abilities to help people buy, sell and invest in real estate. For more information about my background and experience, go to my website at www.REalProfessional.net .

Areas of Expertise

I have a very diverse background, so I am able to help buyers, sellers and investors in many ways that most other realtors can't. I am a licensed Architect and Interior Designer in Florida. I also led two construction companies and have been a real estate investor. Look at the testimonials below and that will give you an idea how I have used my experience to help sellers, buyers and investors.

I have handled transactions from the Florida Keys to Ft. Lauderdale. My focus areas are Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, South Miami, Pinecrest, Miami and sorrounding areas. But I am also familiar with the Beaches, Key Biscayne, etc. Due to my background I am able to assist buyers of new and pre-construction single and multi-family as well as regular re-sale properties. In new properties I am able to assist the buyers with punch lists at the end of construction. I also help them to negotiate a contract that more clearly defines their expectations.

Now with foreclosed properties I am able to assist buyers to determine what may be needed to make some of these properties livable again. I do that by connecting them with contractors and sub-contractors who can help them define the scope of the work needed and the budgets to get them accomplished.

Testimonials

Earlier this year, my fiancée and I had the privilege of working with real estate agent Carlos Ruiz de Quevedo in the search for our first home. The home buying process can often be a stressful and confusing one, especially for inexperienced first-time home buyers. Carlos not only had endless patience in explaining each step to us, but was always available! night, day, or weekend - to answer questions. We were consistently impressed by his professionalism, knowledge, courtesy, and willingness to go that extra mile to ensure that we found exactly the home that we were looking for. I would highly recommend Carlos´s services to anyone who is also searching for that perfect home.

Sincerely,

Glenice J. Nickerson & Henry R. Burk III
Miami, Fl

Mother, Beth and I wanted you to know how very much we all appreciate the way you handled the sale of mother´s house this past summer. You took us step by step in a way that I know another realtor would not have done - from praying with us over each detail to spending time with mother´s lawyer and financial planner to insure a smooth transition. You helped us understand each step in the process of listing and selling the house and assist us in all decisions - you soothed Mother´s concerns about selling her home of forty two years and answered our many questions in a manner that we could understand.

The sale of the house went quickly and I know that you, next to God, played the largest part in the smoothness of this transaction...

Thank you for everything you have done for our family above and beyond what was required of you.

Sincerely

Patti C. Irvine

For Elizabeth C. Travis and Jane N. Calvin
Miami, Fl

We wanted to thank you for all your help in the process of buying or first home. Being new to home buying and the Miami area, we know your insight and experience in the local market was the difference between making a sound investment and making a large financial mistake.

When we chose you as our real estate agent, we knew that you would make the sometimes very stressful and frustrating process of buying a home more enjoyable. You were very patient with our many, many questions and concerns. Although we know that you had many other clients, you always made us feel like we were your top priority.

Our new home is the perfect match for our lifestyle and personalities. We are enjoying it so much.

Best wishes,

Bethany and Kelly Barnett

Miami, Fl

Angela and I want to thank you for all you hard work and help, in trying to find us a winter home in Homestead. We believe you went above and beyond what a typical Agent would normally do.

Stan and Angela Harris
Ranger, GA

Carlos, I appreciate your work and follow up throughout the listing of the Palmetto Bay property. Your support and guidance were critical to the prompt sale as well as the final sales price received by the university. Thank you for your services to the University of Miami.

Mayra Menendez
Assistant Director For Real Estate
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Fl

Dear Mayra,

I can't thank you enough for the contact information you offered me regarding the Realtor. I have been dealing with Carlos Ruiz since November 2005. He is absolutely a wonderful individual. Mr. Ruiz has gone out of his way to help us find a suitable place for the visiting professor arriving in January. During this entire ordeal, Mr. Ruiz has been patient, very professional, honest, amicable and understanding. I will forever be grateful to Mr. Ruiz and cannot thank him enough for all he has done for us.

Sincerely,

Dania Puerto
Department of Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Miami

Dear Sirs,

Your firm sold my house in November and was handled by Carlos Ruiz. I would like to commend the way the entire sale was handled//Mr. Ruiz is an excellent agent// Even though the market was down, he was relentless in trying to find a buyer// You should be proud to have such an agent in your firm// I would also commend Alex Salazar who assisted Mr. Ruiz in the showing of the property// I am sure he will make a very good agent//

Sincerely,

MARSHALL STEPHENS
Dillard, Georgia

As many people who have been thru the process may know, shopping for and purchasing a home can be one of the most mentally and emotionally exhausting endeavors one can ever undertake. My wife and I were fortunate enough to come across Carlos Ruiz. As it turns out the whole process was a truly serendipitous event. My wife happened to spot Carlos´ open house sign and pointed it out to me. As it turned out I have been a recipient of Carlos´ indispensable and infinitely informative monthly trade newsletter for the better part of 2 years now. The best part of Carlos´ newsletter is that it shows the truth about market trends based on actual data. None of the self serving hype of realtors that continued to put a spin on things and refuse to admit that the market was rapidly changing. It was his free distribution of valuable and honest information that always out stuck in my mind and caught my attention. It was this name recognition that brought us to view our new home, totally by chance.

From there on out the process was as smooth as silk. Easy negotiation, kid gloves attention to details and follow thru on every detail assist both his client the seller and now us the buyers. The realty community could learn a great deal from a person like Carlos. Honesty, integrity and excellence in service have no substitute.

Lastly I firmly believe that his years of experience as an Architect added an additional depth to his knowledge and attitude. An edge that no other realtor we have ever dealt with ever had, nor would I guess could ever acquire.

Thanks again Carlos, we could not have done with without you!

Hector and Lissete Fernandez (and Tico, Bella and Lola)
Miami, Florida

Carlos I want to let you know how pleased I am that you were the realtor I chose to sell my house. The current market was not the best time to be selling but with all of your help it only took a couple of months. The problems were many and you stood by your promise to help in any way to make this a successful transaction. I can not thank you enough for all of you help. Paul A. Buzinec

Dear Mr. Ruiz,

I wish to thank you for the phenomenal service you rendered in the successful sale of my home at 8905 SW 115 Terrace, Miami, Florida, a success in the face of a crashed real estate market.

First problem area involved some open permits, unknown to me, dating back for years. I was at a complete loss as to the procedures to follow with the Miami Dade County Building Department. You personally led me through the process which was a great relief.

You also personally educated me on the analysis of the market in my neighborhood, a totally new learning process for me.

Lastly, you persevered with open houses, follow ups with those who showed potential interest in the property and maintained a continuous interaction with me through the processs which took several months as the seller's market kept changing for the worse, even for desirable locations as was mine.

A remarkable outcome was the coordination that took place with the completion of my newly constructed home in Tallahassee. The sale of my house and the transition to my new home fit perfectly.

For all this, plus more, I am eternally grateful. The amount of effort and time you devoted to my assistance was outstanding and exeeded my expectations.

Most sincerely,

Joseph H. Davis, M.D.

Dear Mayra,

I´m writing to send a belated "thank you" for recommending that I contact Carlos Ruiz (EWM Realty) during my family´s recent housing search. We have since found and purchased a home (earlier this summer) and Carlos´ expertise was invaluable in all stages of the process.

Carlos worked with us as our realtor and we could not have been more pleased. Carlos (and his assistant, Alex) was on all occasions thorough, patient, and proved to be well-informed of the South Miami housing market, He was also personable and attentive to my and my wife´s questions, concerns and requests. Again, we could not have hoped for a better experience.

Thanks again for putting us in touch with Carlos and I hope your summer is going well.

Best regards,

Ric Hall
Ricardo D. Hall, Ph.D.
Dean of Students
University of Miami