Alexander Goldstein and his puppy Miles Goldstein

Alexander Goldstein is the broker and CEO of Miles Goldstein Real Estate, a boutique-sized luxury real estate brokerage founded upon principles of professionalism, discretion, and precision. He specializes in the representation of unique, rare, and exotic waterfront and oceanfront properties in South Florida. Miles Goldstein Real Estate was founded with the primary focus of anticipating and catering to every need of upscale clientele, and each associate of the firm has been chosen for their individual skill sets. Goldstein sat down with Haute Residence to discuss his new headquarters and what this means to the future of Miles Goldstein:

We hear there has been a change of headquarters for your boutique luxury real estate brokerage, Miles Goldstein Real Estate, and there’s some great Miami history involved here with Cigarette Boats, Don Aronow, and Thunderboat Alley?

I came across an opening for the second floor of The High Lift Marina Building in Aventura at the end of the infamous “Thunderboat Alley”, a long stretch of waterway and the birthplace of a billion dollar boat and racing industry.

The name thunderboat alley came from the insanely loud noise the race boats used to make and the waterway being alley like shaped. The building is boutique sized and has only two floors on one of the busiest corner streets in Aventura.

This was Don Aronow’s, founder of Cigarette Boats, former office space. Don Aronow founded Cigarette, Donzi, Magnum, Apache and Formula boats which broke speed records, and won every major boat race in the world. These kinds of boats changed boating, and Miami, forever.

What went on at this waterway, helped mold Miami. Millionaires, billionaires, dignitaries, and diplomats traveled from all over the world to come and buy their race boats and be able to race them down Thunderboat Alley. This was part of that shift of Miami’s attitude entirely. Miami went from a sleepy retirement city to an exotic, booming attitude-filled city. This was how Miami became Miami.

Alexander Goldstein in front of one of his listings in Golden Beach for $13,950,000.

Why did you feel it was time to move spaces?

I founded Miles Goldstein Real Estate, a luxury boutique real estate brokerage from my living room 3.5 years ago. I envisioned the day I would open a headquarters that represented the brand and its evolution. I was patient and waited for the right time and place to make this move.

In the very beginning, I chose a typical brokerage atmosphere with plenty of normal office spaces, with your average building set up like most ordinary businesses. This served its purpose, but as our brokerage CLAWED itself to becoming the top producing company in Golden Beach, Aventura, and Eastern Shores, we were in the midst of proving our value, and I knew we were in need of a headquarters that had the style, attitude, and energy that our brand was all about in order to take the company to the next level.

Miles Goldstein office at 2890 NE 187th Aventura FL 33180

What appealed to you about moving to that location, and how will this new location help expand your business?

The two-floor building is located in the heart of Aventura, one of the busiest cities in America offering dense street exposure. The traffic alone is billboard-level marketing for us. In addition, I am reaching the boating and waterfront market, which I specialize in. The building is not only home to Formula Boats on the ground floor, but also dry storage space for over 300 boats. There couldn’t be a better location for my brokerage. Our company’s focus is on waterfront real estate, and our synergy within this location is a dream. I’m a tremendous believer in energy and history. What I am to this industry, is comparable to the way Don Aronow and his race boats approached the boating world, and Miami altogether. I went all in - fast, aggressive, and I continue to do things exactly the way I want with zero care for the massive corporate world that currently “dominates” the real estate industry. These were the same years my best friend since preschool, Brett David’s father, opened “ Prestige Imports,” just 5 minutes away in North Miami Beach - which became the place to buy Exotic Cars in Miami, and under the leadership of Brett, has only exploded.

I was born and raised in Miami, and I'm not sure I’ve ever met anyone as passionate about this city as I am. I'm as Miami as it gets. Take it or leave it. I've been boating since before I could walk, and own my own speed boat today, I am taking advantage of Miami waters as much as possible. I have a deep appreciation for this city’s present, its past, and its future. I worked my entire life to be a business owner in the city I love, and I'm proud my business has influenced it even in the slightest.

The energy on this waterway, and within the building of our new headquarters was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Aventura is one of the most central locations in Miami, with Golden Beach, Sunny Isles, Eastern Shores, and Bal Harbour all surrounding it, offering me the dream location surrounded by water as far as the eye can see.

Miles Goldstein office at 2890 NE 187th Aventura FL 33180

How are you going to make the space your own?

The headquarters is a large open space, with all of the associates of the firm able to collaborate together, having no private office spaces within other than a conference room. We are a true firm. We are not 400 agents in competition with one another under one roof. We move, think, act, together. It's powerful when the right energy is combined. The space is designed and covered in art to give a luxury home living room feel and being that we are on the second floor, the entire office space feels like you are literally SITTING on the water. From associates’ desks - you stare down the same raceway cigarette boats were raced on 30 years ago. It’s a thrill. There is an energy to this waterfront world, and the closer I can keep our brand in alignment with it, the better.

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This one-of-a-kind, BRAND NEW 10,527 sq ft contemporary estate included 7 bedrooms, 9.5 bathrooms, a housekeeper’s unit, a glass-enclosed gym and a theater amongst many other features. This 16,500 sq ft Intracoastal lot offers a resort-style backyard, stunning water views, and 100 ft dock with an additional boat slip to allow for several boats. Interior features such as an indoor garden, soaring ceilings with beautiful skylights and a second-floor terrace allow for a natural ambiance and soothing atmosphere. Enjoy the privacy of the Golden Beach community and private sands yet the centrality to Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

Address: 373 Center Island, Golden Beach, FL 33160

Price: $13,995,000

For more information, please contact Alexander Goldstein at 305-336-6959 or ag@milesgoldstein.com

Alexander Goldstein is the exclusive agent representing the Golden Beach, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Address: 16479 NE 30th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33160

Price: $6,375,000

For more information, please contact Alexander Goldstein at 305-336-6959 or ag@milesgoldstein.com

Alexander Goldstein is the exclusive agent representing the South Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Address:

334 S Parkway Pkwy,

Golden Beach, FL 33160

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 6

Price: $4,950,000

For more information, please contact -- Alexander Golstein at 305-336-6959 or ag@milesgoldstein.com

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Alexander Goldstein is the real estate agent representing the Golden Beach, Florida market as a part of the Haute Residence real estate network. View all of his listings here.

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It is located in the exclusive Golden Beach, the only private neighborhood in Miami offering this oceanfront lifestyle.

This turn key, 7,156 sq ft, 7 bed/ 8.5 bath fully furnished estate sits upon 75 ft of direct oceanfront.

Located upon a 24,900 sq ft lot, boasting a massive open floor plan, tremendous rooms, and endless details throughout, this is the paradise you’ve been looking for.

Address: 667 Ocean Blvd, Golden Beach, FL 33160

Price: $17,250,000

Bedrooms: 7

Bathrooms: 8.5

View the listing here.

For more information, contact Alexander Goldstein at 305-336-6959 or ag@milesgoldstein.com.

Alexander Goldstein is the exclusive agent representing the Golden Beach, Florida, real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Goldstein’s recognition as one of America’s most prolific sales associates stems from a newly published report that ranks the best real estate professionals across the country for 2016. It was conducted by REAL Trends, a leading trends tracker in the real estate industry, and sponsored by Zillow, the online listing database.

REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Agents report also features Goldstein as the 60^th most successful agent in Florida, out of over 250,000 realtors, in terms of sales volume. Last year, he closed $40.2 million in deals, more than double the qualifying threshold for the ranking.

“I am obviously pleased and honored to be ranked on this ranking of the country’s top residential real estate agents,” said Goldstein in a press statement on the occasion. “It represents the time and effort that we put into each customer that we serve and how much work it takes to build a successful real estate career. The level of sales it takes to qualify makes it a truly special recognition.”

The enormity of Goldstein’s achievement glares when put in perspective. In 2016, the average realtor completed 8.6 transactions, bringing in less than $1.3 million, according to Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends.

“I have to say, my exposure and use of my affiliation with Haute Living, has had a tremendous amount of doing with my rise in Golden Beach,” said Goldstein. “It's just the beginning.”

Alexander Goldstein is the exclusive agent representing the Golden Beach, Florida, real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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