Robert Ziehm

Robert Ziehm, owner of Sterling Equity Realty, LLC, of Miami Beach has been active in the real estate markets in the United States and Germany for nearly 25 years. Mr. Ziehm cites high foreclosure rates of almost Four Thousand units per month in Miami-Dade County and an overloaded inventory of properties held by lenders as primary factors in declining local home values. Despite these conditions, though, Ziehm encourages optimism and continued investment.

Mr. Ziehm's optimism has led him to a continued investment in South Florida via a distressed property investment fund. "We are acquiring well researched foreclosed units through court ordered auction" "Free and clear of any encumbrances, these units will be immediately reintroduced to the market for profit, thereby aiding to stabilize values as well."

Fortunately, South Florida is blessed with great weather, beaches and entertainment to keep drawing international buyers and second home buyers, he explains. Many buyers are taking advantage of low interest rates and favorable exchange rates. I expect that prime Miami Beach properties and exclusive waterfront locations will continue to outperform expectations'

Ziehm foresees a massive resurgence in select areas of the market with major new construction projected to resume. He expects market prices to increase moderately for the next couple of years before stabilizing.

About Robert Ziehm
Robert Ziehm is owner of Sterling Equity Realty, LLC, a fast-growing, full-service boutique brokerage firm specializing in residential and commercial properties, development sales, asset management and consulting. During his career, Ziehm has brokered numerous high-profile real estate transactions in Miami, recently as the exclusive listing agent for international tennis star Steffi Graf's property in Miami Beach. At $25M, his firm is also on record for having brokered the second highest condominium sale ever recorded in Florida.

Ziehm was born in Berlin, Germany and studied Business Administration and Physical Education at Freie Universitaet Berlin.