The Altman Brothers, a California-based luxury real estate team, are expanding into South Florida with Douglas Elliman as more of their clients move to the region. Led by Josh, Matt and Heather Altman, the team says it has referred more than $100 million in business to Florida annually and will now establish a local presence, including work tied to a Fort Lauderdale development.
Key takeaways
- The team brings more than $9.5 billion in career sales and over $1.2 billion in annual sales volume.
- Its South Florida expansion will serve buyers and sellers in Miami, Miami Beach, Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, among other communities.
- The Altman Brothers have been named Super Agents for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale.
A move shaped by client demand
Josh, Matt and Heather Altman have spent more than two decades building a luxury real estate business on the West Coast. The team says clients relocating from California to South Florida—and increased referrals to the area—prompted it to move beyond serving the market remotely and establish a permanent presence.
Josh Altman described the expansion as a natural next step after the team had been referring more than $100 million in Florida business each year. Matt Altman said the move connects two major luxury markets, while Heather Altman emphasized the team’s focus on personal service and existing client relationships.
Fort Lauderdale development role
Alongside its broader regional expansion, the team will serve as Super Agents for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale. The appointment is intended to connect the development with the Altman Brothers’ national and international network of affluent buyers.
Douglas Elliman executives said the brokerage’s platform and resources will support the team’s growth across markets. The Altman Brothers already operate in California, Las Vegas and Scottsdale, and plan to bring that reach to South Florida communities including Miami, Miami Beach, Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale.
A record of high-value sales
The expansion follows several major transactions in California. Among those cited by the team are the $82.6 million sale of a Laguna Beach property, described as Orange County’s second-highest residential sale; a $68 million Brentwood sale, a neighborhood record; and a $45 million Montecito sale. The team also reported a $36 million sale in Holmby Hills.
Its current listings include properties in California and Arizona, underscoring its work across multiple luxury markets. With a local South Florida presence, the team aims to extend those client relationships and services to a region it says has become an increasingly popular destination for its California clientele.