Before joining Illustrated, he led a high-producing team at BluEdge with nearly $80 million in combined commercial and residential volume across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.
ONE Sotheby’s International Realty will handle the sale through an online auction starting December 3, with a live bidding event in New York on December 17.
The new company brings together decades of experience and billions in real estate transactions under one roof, positioning itself as a “one-stop shop” for clients seeking top-tier commercial brokerage expertise across Florida.
The lot, located at 3000 SW 28 Street in Miami, is currently occupied by Farrey’s Lighting & Bath, a 100-year-old family-run business.
Before joining Transwestern, he served as Executive Managing Director and Principal at Colliers, overseeing approximately 400 professionals while leading Atlanta’s operations and partnership.
Colliers Vice President Virgilio Fernandez and Associate Alain Crego represented the seller, Robinson Julien, in the transaction. The buyer was self-represented in the purchase of the site.
In total, the Florida-based team, led by Senior Managing Director Mitch Sinberg of Berkadia Boca Raton, executed 35 deals across the country, including 12 acquisition loans, two equity raises, one construction loan, three land loans, and 17 strategic refinances.
CCRE services a wide range of asset types, including single-family, multifamily, office, retail, mixed-use and hospitality in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Both professionals will report to Chris Drew, Senior Managing Director and Miami Office Head.
Groden worked on behalf of the buyer, Jon Samuel of Midtown Group, in the sale from Realty Income. Palm Beach County has plans to occupy the property.