EP #184: Ohana Luxury Real Estate with Thomas Michalak and Lavinia Govender

What Makes Ohana Luxury Real Estate a Good Neighbor...

Joyce Bartels Daal and Thomas Michalak started Ohana Luxury Real Estate tin March 2023. We want a brokerage that works for both Realtors and Customers alike, through providing personalized experiences. The word “Ohana” is a Hawaiian term signifying family, extending beyond blood relations to include close friends and even the community. It emphasizes the value of strong bonds and a sense of unity. We want our name to stand for our values: we are family and there is always room for one more at the table, no matter whom. Our team of Realtors and our customers are our Ohana! You can expect our expertise, our kindness, honesty, discretion and a guaranteed seat at the table. With us, we want you to become the best version of yourself, and feel great about the business we do together. Our business model is about real collaboration, real time, and all of the time. Joyce Bartels Daal, Owner, Chief Happiness Officer, Realtor®, and International Division Chief of Ohana Luxury Real Estate is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), a Military Relocation Professional (MRP), and has earned an e-PRO® designation for advanced digital marketing techniques, and is a certified Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA). Joyce speaks four languages: English, Spanish, Dutch, and Papiamento

Thomas has lived in South Florida for most of his adult life. In 8 years as a Realtor®, he earned both Accredited Buyer's Representative and Seller's Representative Specialist designations. He is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and has sold several luxury properties including his last sale of $1.3 million. Also, he is a Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource, and has advanced negotiating skills.

Lavinia Govender, our Vice President of Business Development, and a Realtor® is driven by a genuine passion for helping clients find their dream homes. She has 8+ years expertise in residential sales, including luxury homes over $1.2 million. She is excited to collaborate with you. Her motto is , “Let’s make some savvy investment decisions together!” Lavinia lives in Davie, Florida and speaks English and Afrikaans. What ties Ohana together is our company's values and the belief that People are always first, in both philosophy and in practice.

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