Sustainable Realty Group (SRG) is a unique team of professionals within EWM Realtors, Inc., committed to the principles of sustainable living. While this team is able to help buyers and sellers transact conventional properties, they are proactively developing the sustainable market in Greater Miami.

Thanks to their background and experience they can help sellers make their home more energy efficient;  take advantage of tax incentives; do improvements and help them get the certifications that will make their homes more marketable to buyers looking to save money. They can also help buyers find dwellings that are located in more sustainable neighborhoods; are more energy efficient and with access to alternative modes of transportation.

  Carlos Ruiz de Quevedo, AIA     

Carlos lived in Greater Miami since 1961 and is familiar with the neighborhoods and municipalities that make up Greater Miami. He’s a product of the local public school system and holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami - School of Architecture where he also studied real estate, engineering and photography.
 
For about 30 years, Carlos practiced architecture - 15 as principal-owner of a local architectural firm that under his leadership was recognized by the South Florida Business Journal as "Top 25 Architectural Firms in South Florida". After selling the company he co-founded, he became Sr. VP of The Collage Companies (an Orlando based construction company) and VP of 3D/International (now Parsons Corporation).

Carlos held many leadership positions including President of the American Institute of Architects-Miami Chapter, Rotary Club of Miami; Chair City of West Miami Planning & Zoning Board; Trustee, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce; Member of the Strategic Planning Council for Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Director of the Girls Scouts of Tropical Florida, just to mention a few. Recently was appointed to the City of Coral Gables Green Task Force and was elected Chairman.
 
Carlos was committed to sustainable living since 1972 when he interned with a former student of Frank Lloyd Wright; one of the authors of organic architecture, the predecessor of Green architecture. Carlos drives a hybrid and lives in a green home. Changing to a hybrid saves him over $1,200/yr and about 320 gallons of gasoline. His green house saves him over $3,000/year in electricity.

He joined EWMRealtors, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, in 2003 and is a multi-million dollar producer. But his greatest satisfaction and recognition comes from the people he helps. It is the testimony of his clients that drives Carlos to provide exceptional service. His experience and EWM capabilities make it a perfect combination for providing exceptional service.

  Alejandro Salazar             

Alejandro Salazar was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He is a first generation American of Cuban descent. After graduating from Christopher Columbus, he continued education at Florida International University  for his Business Management Degree. He was an assistant construction manager for Coastal Construction, ranked top 100 construction management companies in the country and major builder in South Florida.

While completing his education, Alejandro obtained his real estate license and launched a stellar career in the real estate industry joining Esslinger Wooten Maxwell (EWM) and his career trajectory has continued on a steady upward climb.

He began mentoring with top producer Carlos Ruiz de Quevedo and was awarded as a multi-million dollar producer in his first 3 years in the business.  Alejandro and Carlos became partners and created Sustainable Realty Group at EWM Realtors, Inc and Miami Property Source. He is part of an empowered high-functioning team that are laying the groundwork for the expansion of green sustainable living and educating consumers on green opportunities and possibilities.

Alejandro’s success in the past five years, during one of the most challenging and competitive real estate markets in history, is a function of his tenacity, drive, leadership skills, and his ability to build great relationships with both his colleagues and clients. He is very familiar with all the neighborhoods that makeup Greater Miami with a focus on Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Brickell, South Miami, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Key Biscayne and the Beaches. His greatest talent is his people skills as he is able to serve the needs of clients from all cultural background and socio-economic levels.  His is fully bilingual, fluent in english and spanish.

Alejandro is a professional and a gentleman. Some of his personal hobbies include tennis, boating and playing guitar.