Joe Azar
Position : Broker Associate
30 years of combined real estate experience. $350M in sales transactions over his 16-year career.
The Azar Team consists of Principal Joe D. Azar licensed real estate broker Florida & New York, three Real Estate Advisors in Florida; Greg Garcia, Jesse Lehman, and Jose Renteria, as well as an Administrative Assistant and Marketing Manager. The team is licensed in the state of Florida and New York. His sister Renee Azar co-runs The Azar Team New York.
Joe was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He was able to establish a thriving real estate practice from early on, entering the business in 2006. From his Rookie of the Year award during that first year, to subsequent
honors such as the “Outstanding Customer Service Award”, he was consistently recognized as a Top Producer during his tenure as an associate broker at NRT – Realogy in New York City. His reputation for excellence has led to a career based almost entirely on referrals, a fact he is most proud of and the main reason he cites for being able to build his business from the ground up.
As a result of his successful sales background, Joe was able to transition to the role of Senior Managing Director for NRT – Realogy with relative ease. “I recognize that my strength in the field has the ability to inspire and educate both new and experienced agents and I welcome the chance to help them shape successful careers,” says Joe; a position he was proud to hold in years past.
In his former role as Senior Managing Director, one of his strengths was overseeing the many sales transactions in his office. In 2013 and 2014, he oversaw over $150 million dollars of residential sales transactions, varying from multi-family, mixed-used, townhomes, condo new development and investment properties. After two years in that role, he then transitioned back to brokering his own transactions and leading a four-person team, The Azar Team. Joe’s focus is on helping his clients—from buyers to renters, sellers, investors, and landlords—each property deserves a knowledgeable professional who streamlines the process toward completion.
Joe has had vast experience working with a broad array of clients on unique and challenging transactions. Over the years, he has become recognized as an accomplished broker. He has participated in countless sales in some of the Miami and New York’s most cutting-edge developments, a track record that has provided his clientele with unrivaled access and insight into the latest real estate opportunities and happenings. Experienced with condo board interviews, multi-family properties and all steps involved in the real estate process, Joe places a noticeable emphasis on always being prepared.
He has represented New York City’s top Developers & has had exclusive listings with the likes of Extell Belnord, Highpoint Property Group, Charles Cohen, Redi Management, Larry Gluck’s Stellar Management after recently completing a lease-up of The Willard on the UWS in 2016 & multiple other landlords. In addition to this, he specialized in having corporate relocation accounts with Cartus, Citibank, Davis Polk law firm, Morgan Stanley & many more.
In 2017 Joe put his roots down in South Florida & already has worked with Alliance Residential,
Mack Real Estate Group, was the Exclusive in-house Broker for Property Markets Group X Social Communities & currently the Exclusive In house broker for Richman Signature’s blu27 in Edgewater, Miami. Joe calls Miami & New York City home as he is a licensed Broker in both Florida & New York. He runs a team of two in New York City. Having been licensed in Florida since 2017, Joe has consistently been a top producer and was named Director of leasing for the firm. With over 7 Exclusive Buildings, Joe launched The Azar Team Miami, comprised of himself & four innovative associates. From 2020-2021 he managed the lease up of the Waterline Miami River for Mast Capital.
Joe received his Associate of Science degree in Finance from Pace University and then in 2006, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration & Finance from Brooklyn College. In his free time, Joe stays actively involved in a number of volunteer activities, from feeding the homeless, coaching Little League, captain of his softball team and participates in the American Heart Association Heart Walk.