South Florida has earned global attention for a host of key sectors. Its technology, banking and finance, and travel and tourism industries are among the most noted industries in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
The real estate sector, however, continues to garner headlines across the country and around the world. From luxury single-family homes and condominiums trading for tens of millions of dollars – some even over $100 million – to developers’ and government leads’ focus on workforce housing, residential remains a burgeoning and vital market.
For businesses moving to the region, commercial real estate and mixed-use developments are accommodating inbound migration and upward growth alike. Warehouse and logistics facilities, in tandem with the transportation infrastructure, make sure that products arriving via seaports, airports, rail and trucks find their way to consumers.
This year’s Power Leaders in Real Estate and Power Brokers in Commercial and Residential Real Estate showcase the agents, brokers, developers, investors, architects and engineers behind South Florida’s built environment. Like the region itself, the list is dynamic, with dozens of new names that reflect how the market is evolving. Together, they are helping build South Florida today for our shared tomorrow.
Founder and CEO, Quest Workspaces
Miami
Kozelouzek expanded the company by over 50% in the past year. Quest now operates 14 locations totaling 310,000 square feet across Florida and Manhattan, making it the largest woman-owned shared workspace company in the nation.
Birthplace: New York
Education: B.A., Cornell University
Why I enjoy real estate: I have the freedom, purpose and platform to transform spaces and lives.
Biggest challenge facing real estate: Demand has shifted, yet most offices haven’t kept up.
How AI will change my industry: Automating operations, freeing humans to deepen connections and service.
Message to future real estate professionals: Be open and curious, bold and expect the unexpected.
Where I take friends in town: Boating on Biscayne Bay, then docking for lunch at Garcia’s.