Meet Debra Wellins, a highly respected luxury real estate advisor in Miami. With exceptional market knowledge and experience, Debra exceeds her client’s goals and guides them seamlessly through the complexities of buying and selling residential properties.
As a Certified Real Estate Negotiator, Debra is effective and savvy in getting the best price for her clients. With over $30 million in sales, she has an unparalleled career record of closing every single transaction. In 2023, she ranked #1 in her office for highest number of closings.
She is also a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, (CLHMS) with GUILD recognition. Debra curates a customized experience for her clientele, one that begins with detailed sales analytics and trend awareness so clients can make the most educated and informed decisions. A marketing campaign is then crafted with compelling, eye-catching multi-media exposure.
While marketing and negotiation skills are key to selling real estate, it’s Debra’s relationship with clients that matters the most. Her extensive market knowledge combined with the genuine relationships she has fostered in the community and abroad give her a tremendous competitive edge in connecting buyers and sellers. She understands that home and family are the cornerstones of life. More than any other personal possession, a home provides a safe-haven and sense of belonging. Whether buying or selling a home, forming trusting partnerships and enduring relationships with clients is essential to her success.
Originally from Chicago, Debra spent most of her life in Pinecrest, Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables. Her passion for the community and giving back is contagious once you meet her. Debra serves on the board of two non-profit corporations, The Barnacle Society, in support of The Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove, the Garden Fund, in support of Pinecrest Gardens.
Debra was educated at Northwestern University and Florida International University (FIU) and hold a Masters Degree in Biology, a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science and a license in Dental Hygiene. Before her career in real estate, she served as an adjunct professor at FIU and dental hygienist and co-founder of Captain Rick’s Gourmet Foods with her husband Rick, a retired 747 Captain. Their family includes son Josh, who lives in Denver and Zoe, their Hungarian Vizsla fur baby. And for fun, Debra is an avid skier and pickleball player and loves hosting dinner parties, courtesy of Rick’s amazing cuisine.