More than a century since we were founded in New York City, we have grown to become one of the largest independent residential real estate brokerages in the nation. We have earned our reputation for excellence and integrity-and we empower our agents to embody those values every day.
Drawing on decades of real estate knowledge and the resources that come with our scale and reach, an Elliman agent is an essential advocate, dedicated to guiding you every step of the way.
At an early age, star agent Christopher Wands learned that the key to success in life and real estate is to treat everyone with honesty and sincerity. This advice has always served him well. His reputation for always keeping his clients’ needs and interests in mind has won him praise from all who work with him.
Originally from Port Washington, NY, the Wands family has been synonymous with real estate for generations. The story began with his great-grandparents, grandparents, and, later, his mother, who became a top broker. Following in their footsteps, Christopher proudly continues the family legacy along with his younger brother, who is also part of The Wands Team.
Since joining Douglas Elliman in 2016, Christopher has taken the South Florida real estate market by storm. In his first year, he transacted on a remarkable 35 properties, earning rising star status as Elliman’s Rookie of the Year. Since then, he has listed and sold some of South Florida’s finest properties. He represented the buyer for the penthouse at Miami s One Thousand Museum for a record-setting $19.5 Million amongst over $50M of sales in the building alone. Christopher also represented The East Facing Duplex PH buyer in The Perigon for $43 million, the seller at 1380 Biscaya Drive for $12.875, and was responsible for $200M in pending and closed sales in 2022. In 2022 Christopher founded The Wands Team, currently ranked #15 for Elliman teams nationwide and among the top 10 in Florida.
His impressive accomplishments aside, Christopher s clients appreciate his positive attitude, strong work ethic, and personable approach Regardless of their budget, they know that when they work with Christopher, they benefit not only from his expertise but from his genuine concern for helping them achieve their goals. He covers the entire South Florida luxury real estate market, from Palm Beach to Miami Beach.
A graduate of the University of Miami, Christopher is a North Bay Village resident who supports his community and charities such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In addition to his real estate business, Chris invests in start-ups. An avid fisherman and sailor, outside of work, you can find him on the water, playing with his two dogs, Cooper and Elle, and enjoying the fantastic South Florida lifestyle with his wife, Emily.
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Elke Johnson provides a data-driven and personalized approach to real estate for her clients through consistent and strategic CMA reports, meticulous MLS knowledge, and proven relationships with her clients. Elke provides detailed information and an explanation of each step of the real estate buying process and ensures her clients are educated, happy, and always up to date with their transactions.
A native of La Jolla, CA, Elke graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Economics and a double minor in Marketing and Communications - a harmonious blend of both quantitative and personal skills which she brings to her real estate profession. Both during and after college, Elke worked for commercial real estate developers in Miami and in Private Equity on the acquisitions side She supported deal execution for a $1B AUM fund by conducting due diligence for commercial real estate acquisitions through research, analysis of comps, and modeling on Microsoft Excel. She then took her real estate skills to REEF Technology, a real estate tech startup based in Miami. As a Business Analyst, Elke used her passion for creative problem solving to use data to solve complex problems and assisted in the launch of over 120 business applications for REEF Kitchens in under 8 months across 38 cities in America.
Elke joined Douglas Elliman to bring her commercial real estate, private equity, and tech startup background to her true passion - residential real estate in Miami. Her focus is on luxury condos and single family homes in Miami Beach, Coconut Grove, Brickell, Midtown, and Edgewater.
As a former resident of Coral Gables and Brickell and current resident of Miami Beach, Elke is very well-versed in the geographical and cultural makeup of Miami. She is passionate about securing offmarket listings for her clients through combining her knowledge of the city and utilizing her technical background which is necessary in acquiring off-market properties.
As a member of The Bloch Team, Elke plans to help grow the already prominent team which has closed $100M in annual sales volume into the new year and beyond
Top-producing agent Christopher Wands founded The Wands Team in 2022 to better meet his rapidly expanding clientele's needs. Widely known for his concierge approach to the business, Christopher has assembled a team of talented agents who share his passion for providing exceptional service. From first-time buyers and relocation clients to seasoned investors, every deal is of importance, and every deal receives equal attention. Simply put, their mission is to deliver a world-class experience for everyone they work with. The results speak for themselves as The Wands Team has swiftly risen to the top of their field. They recently ranked as one of Elliman’s top teams nationwide
They are known for their tireless work ethic, which ensures excellent results for their diverse clientele, as their growing number of repeat and referral clients can attest. Serving South Florida’s top coastal communities and New York City, they know their markets inside and out. They approach every transaction with honesty, patience, and a sincere effort to prioritize their clients' goals. Whether selling, buying, or renting, every member of the team is an expert in their area. They are readily available to answer any questions or concerns. Helping people achieve their real estate dreams is what they do best. Their greatest reward is introducing clients to the wonderful lifestyle at their next destination. If you’re considering a change, you’ll find no better resource than The Wands Team.
Executive Director of Luxury Sales
5555 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33137
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5333 Collins Ave PH-1703
FOR: $44,000,000 5333 Collins Ave #1101
FOR: $8,450,000
FOR: $9,250,000
Within the first 24 to 48 hours •
Our professional photographer will be scheduled to take photos
You are to complete and sign the State required Seller’s Disclosure Statement
Obtain key, FOBs, and any special access instructions
Within the first week
Create professional marketing materials
Obtain necessary documents and disclosure from the Condominium Association, if applicable
Verify legal description and tax information on your property
Properly input the propertyu on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Optimize the property for syndication on multiple websites
Within the second week
We will send you a copy of the MLS listing for your inspection
Distribute new listing to all agents in office
Present the property at our next office sales meeting and discuss the property features
Firm up showing procedure
Implement social media campaign (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram)
Prospecting daily to find a buyer for your property
Within the third and fourth week
Compose and send out email campaign to brokers
Compose and send out email campaign to our database of over 20,000
Progressive broker s open schedule with lunch served
Call and email our active buyers in our database
Personally reach out to the top agents in our market
Personally invite top agents to a private tour of the property
Reserve prospecting notification to brokers
Ongoing and beyond
Follow up to obtain feedback on all showings and inform you based on agreed schedule
Forward listing activity report from MLS
Provide you with updated market statistics
Receive offers & negotiate
47K
Total Impressions
11.3K
Total Reach
Expert real estate photographers will be commissioned to shoot high resolution images of the apartment and outside shots of the building. These photographs will highlight the appearance of your property at its best. The photos will be used in every type of marketing material.
Expert real estate photographers will be commissioned to shoot high resolution videos of the apartment and outside shots of the building. These videos will highlight the appearance of your property at its best. The videos will be used in every type of marketing material.
A professional floor plan artist will measure the property and create an accurate and detailed custom floor plan. Should alternate layouts be possible, additional floor plans will be drawn to help buyers visualize the property’s full potential. Once photos andfloor plans are finalized and approved, the property is ready to go “live” on the market.
We offer Digital Staging if we feel that this would be benefecial for your residence. It is the process of placing beautiful digital home furnishings into your property pictures. It helps potential buyers visualize their future home and is proven to significantly boost property appeal.
Targeted email campaigns distributed to our vast client and broker database to drive qualified buyers to your property . Professional images of your property will be sent out to our extensive client base and mailing list to be seen by a signifigantly larger number of recipients than emailing alone.
Targeted email campaigns distributed to our vast client and broker database to drive qualified buyers to your property . Professional images of your property will be sent out to our extensive client base and mailing list to be seen by a signifigantly larger number of recipients than emailing alone.
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Coconut Grove
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788 NE 23rd St #3502
4701 N Meridian Ave #517
FOR: $6,450,000 4190 Battersea Rd
FOR:
FOR: $3,685,000 1003 NE Little River Dr
FOR: $2,775,000 710 NE 29th St #1602 - Villa Residences
FOR: $465,000
500 Alton Road # 1508 - Five Park Residences
LISTED FOR: $1,420,000
1003 NE Little River Dr
LISTED FOR: $12,000/M
2525 SW 3rd Ave #609
LISTED FOR: $599,000
4000 Towerside Terrace #705
LISTED FOR: $465,000
FOR: $5,800,000 2640 S Bayshore Dr #602
2821 Bayshore Dr #10C
FOR: $2,025,000
2958 Bird Ave
3640 Battersea Rd
2831 S Bayshore Dr #PH6
8100 SW 92nd Ct
FOR: $1,030,000
7620 SW 64th Ct
500 Alton #4203
1000 Biscayne Blvd #4601
1300 NE 94th St
101 20th St #2706
FOR: $3,650,000
FOR: $5,800,000
FOR: $5,575,000 The Ritz Miami Beach
777 NE 26th Ter #5602
FOR: $3,447,500
FOR: $5,475,000
1125 N Shore Dr
FOR: $5,530,000
8270 Oceanus Dr
861 NE 74th St / SOLD TWICE
FOR: $1,300,000
880 NE 74th St
$1.300.000
1581 Brickell Ave #1604
$1,300,000
16400 Collins Avenue # 1046
FOR: $1,550,000 8992 Chauvet Way
FOR: $2,650,000
4067 Park Ave
FOR: $2,375,000
Contract | Pending
3034 Oak Ave - Arbour Residences PRICE: $1,100,000
3131 NE 7th Ave # 3906 PRICE: $1,800,000
4401 Collins Ave # 3202/3204
PRICE: $2,650,000
311 NE 90th St PRICE: $900,000
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