Ziegelbaum Group Joins Compass: A New Chapter for Fort Lauderdale Real Estate

A Message from Josh & Karla Ziegelbaum – Ziegelbaum Group

We have an exciting announcement to share with our clients, friends, and the communities we are proud to call home.

Ziegelbaum Group has joined Compass.

This is not a decision we made lightly — and it is not simply a change of brokerage. It is a strategic move that reflects where we are as a team, where we are going, and what we believe our clients deserve at every stage of their real estate journey.

We want to share exactly why we made this move, what it means for our clients, and what we believe is ahead for Ziegelbaum Group.

Who We Are — And Why That Never Changes

Before anything else, we want to be clear about something.

Ziegelbaum Group is not defined by the brokerage behind us. It is defined by us — by who we are, how we work, and the relationships we build with every client we serve.

We are Josh and Karla Ziegelbaum. We live in Imperial Point, Fort Lauderdale. We are raising our son here. We invest here. We know these streets — not from a map or a data report, but from walking them, living on them, and watching this community grow around us every single day.

That does not change with a brokerage name. It never will.

What changes is the platform, the tools, the reach, and the resources we bring to every client who trusts us with one of the most important financial decisions of their life.

Why Compass — And Why Now

Compass is not simply the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States. It has been named the #1 independent brokerage in the country by sales volume for five consecutive years, surpassing $262 billion in sales volume across 245,173 transactions in 2025 alone.

But the size of the platform was never the primary reason we made this move.

We chose Compass because of what it gives our clients.

The Technology

Compass has invested nearly $1.5 billion in building what is now widely recognized as the most advanced technology platform in residential real estate — the Compass Home Platform. It is an end-to-end, AI-powered operating system that brings together everything from pricing intelligence and market analysis to client communication, transaction management, and marketing — in a single, seamless platform built specifically for real estate professionals.

For our buyers, that means:

• Real-time property Collections that give clients immediate access to new listings the moment they match their criteria
• Compass One — a private client dashboard that provides complete transparency through every stage of the buying process
• Buyer demand intelligence that shows how interest shifts at different price points
• Access to Compass’s private exclusive and pre-market inventory — properties that never appear on the public MLS

For our sellers, that means:

• Pre-listing pricing intelligence that identifies optimal price positioning before going live
• Reverse prospecting — real-time visibility into which agents have active buyers engaging with your listing
• A three-phase marketing strategy that builds demand privately before public launch — protecting your days on market and maximizing buyer competition
• Professional marketing materials, photography coordination, and listing presentation tools that reflect the quality your property deserves
• Compass Concierge — a program that allows sellers to fund pre-sale improvements with no upfront cost, recouped at closing

The Network

Compass’s 2026 merger with Anywhere Real Estate created one of the most significant networks in real estate history — now encompassing over 84,000 agents across the United States, with connections to Christie’s International Real Estate and a global footprint in more than 50 countries.

For our clients — especially relocation buyers from New York, New Jersey, California, and international markets — this network creates a channel of exposure and buyer reach that simply was not available to us before.

When a Ziegelbaum Group listing goes live at Compass, it is not just visible in Fort Lauderdale. It is visible to the most active network of luxury real estate professionals in the country.

What We Bring — What Has Always Made Us Different

The tools Compass provides are exceptional. But tools are only as good as the people using them.

What Ziegelbaum Group brings to every client relationship is something that cannot be replicated by technology — and that has not changed.

We Live Here

Josh and Karla Ziegelbaum are Imperial Point residents. We shop on Commercial Boulevard. We drive the same roads our clients drive. We know which streets in Coral Ridge have the best boating access. We know which sections of Imperial Point have no HOA. We know where new construction is changing price ceilings and which neighborhoods are still undervalued relative to their potential. We know this because we live it — not because we read a market report.

We Invest Here

We are not advisors who sell real estate in Fort Lauderdale while building equity somewhere else. We invest in this market. We believe in the long-term trajectory of East Fort Lauderdale, the 33308 zip code, Imperial Point, Coral Ridge, and the surrounding Broward County communities where we focus our work. Our investment thesis is the same one we share with our clients every day.

We Raise Our Family Here

Our son is growing up in this neighborhood. The schools we recommend, the parks we mention, the community we describe — these are not abstract talking points. They are our daily life. That personal stake in this community shapes every conversation we have with buyers and sellers who are considering making Fort Lauderdale home.

We Are a Five-Star Team

Our Google reviews reflect something we are deeply proud of — a consistent pattern of clients who felt heard, informed, protected, and genuinely cared for throughout the process. Not just satisfied. Genuinely cared for. That is the standard we hold ourselves to on every transaction, regardless of price point.

Joining Compass gives us better tools. Our commitment to that five-star standard remains exactly what it has always been.

Our Vision — Where Ziegelbaum Group Is Going

We have always been clear about our north star: building a boutique advisory team that delivers institutional-quality service to buyers, sellers, investors, and families across Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.

Compass accelerates that vision in three specific ways:

Elevated Client Experience

The Compass platform allows us to deliver a more transparent, more connected, and more professional experience at every stage — from the first consultation to the closing table. Our clients deserve white-glove service at every touchpoint, and Compass gives us the infrastructure to deliver it consistently at scale.

Stronger Marketing for Sellers

Our sellers will now benefit from Compass’s three-phase marketing strategy — Private Exclusive, Coming Soon, and Active listing — which protects days on market, builds pre-launch demand, and positions each property for maximum exposure to the most qualified buyers. Combined with our local expertise and strategic positioning, this is the most powerful seller toolkit we have ever had access to.

Better Access for Buyers

Our buyers will now have access to Compass’s private exclusive inventory — properties that never appear on the public MLS — giving them a genuine advantage in a competitive market. In a market where the best homes in Imperial Point, Coral Ridge, and across East Fort Lauderdale move quickly, this access matters.

Our Values — What Guides Every Decision We Make

Moving to Compass did not require us to compromise anything we believe in. It aligned with it.

• Transparency — we tell our clients the truth about pricing, conditions, and strategy. Always. Even when it is not what they want to hear
• Local expertise — we are specialists, not generalists. Imperial Point. Coral Ridge. The Landings. East Fort Lauderdale. These are not neighborhoods we occasionally visit. They are the markets we know deeply
• Strategic thinking — we approach every transaction as advisors, not order-takers. We evaluate the full picture — market conditions, neighborhood dynamics, buyer profiles, long-term value — before making any recommendation
• White-glove service — from the first call to closing day and beyond, our clients receive the same level of attention and care regardless of price point
• Community investment — we are not just selling homes in this community. We are building a life in it. That is a different kind of commitment, and our clients feel the difference

A Word of Gratitude

To every client who has trusted us — whether you found us through a Google search, a referral from a friend, a LinkedIn article, or a chance conversation at a neighborhood park — thank you.

Your five-star reviews mean more to us than any award or ranking. They represent real moments of trust, real decisions made with our guidance, and real families and investors who took a chance on a boutique team that cared deeply about getting it right.

We do not take that trust lightly. We never have. And we never will.

This move to Compass is our way of honoring that trust — by giving you access to the best platform, the best network, and the most powerful tools in the industry, delivered through the same personal, strategic, and deeply local service that has defined Ziegelbaum Group from the beginning.

What This Means for You

If you are a current client — nothing changes in how we work with you. Same team. Same communication. Same commitment. Better tools.

If you are considering buying or selling in Fort Lauderdale, Imperial Point, Coral Ridge, The Landings, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, East Pompano Beach, or anywhere in Broward County — now is a great time to have a conversation. We are better equipped than ever to help you navigate this market with clarity, strategy, and confidence.

If you have referred someone to us in the past — thank you. That trust is the foundation of everything we have built. We would be honored to serve anyone you send our way with the same care you experienced.

Ziegelbaum Group at Compass

Same team. Same neighborhood. Same values. A more powerful platform.

We are excited for what is ahead — and we are grateful to be building it here, in the community we love.

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Josh & Karla Ziegelbaum
Ziegelbaum Group at Compass
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