Many of the region's most significant homes move through a small circle of trusted advisors, traded off-market to protect privacy before a buyer is ready to be named, or a seller wants the public to know. These conversations happen quietly, often before a property is publicly in play.
The Exclusive Group at Douglas Elliman was created for that segment of the market. "Founded in 2023, the South Florida–based team brings together nine agents across Miami, Broward County, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Manalapan, Jupiter, and Vero Beach." Rather than operating as a single-market brokerage, it functions as a regional network of specialists whose expertise spans oceanfront estates, golf communities, luxury condominiums, private coastal enclaves, land, and development opportunities. The team holds some of the world's most record-breaking listings.
That structure matters because ultra-luxury clients are rarely comparing properties by price alone. As global wealth continues to migrate into Florida, drawn by tax positioning and the lifestyle on offer, buyers are weighing properties across multiple South Florida markets at once. A waterfront estate in Palm Beach, a golf course home in Boca Raton, and a condominium in Miami may occupy a similar tier of the market but speak to lifestyle and design differences.
In Florida’s ultra-prime market, the right real estate advisor is no longer just the agent who holds the listing. At this level, the broker’s role has expanded well beyond the transaction, connecting clients to potential schools, architects, country club access, tax-driven migration logic, and lifestyle.
The Exclusive Group pairs that individualized attention with the reach of Douglas Elliman’s national and international platform. The Exclusive Group was ranked the number one Medium Team Nationwide in 2024 and 2025, as well as the number one Team in Florida during the same period. Collectively, its agents bring more than 100 years of real estate experience and more than $9 billion in lifetime sales.
The team also brings distinct market authority. Co-founders Nicholas Malinosky and Devin Kay anchor the group’s leadership across Palm Beach County and Miami. Kelly Brooks recently joined the team after 15 years at Royal Palm Properties in Boca Raton and will oversee the Boca market. Johnny DelPrete, a former professional golfer, works in Jupiter and Palm Beach and represents athletes and entrepreneurs, while Michael O’Connor covers the Delray Beach Region and Michael Merrill extends the team’s reach north through Vero Beach.
Together, the agents operate as one practice, each rooted in their market, all working in service of the same client. In the ultra-prime market, the most important opportunities are often the ones never publicly seen. The Exclusive Group has built its reputation by offering clients discreet access, regional expertise, and trusted relationships across Florida’s most exclusive markets.