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ANA TERESA RODRIGUEZ • ATR Luxury Homes Group at Coldwell Banker Realty
WORK • Thursday Routine
ANA TERESA RODRIGUEZ • founder and CEO • ATR Luxury Homes Group at Coldwell Banker Realty
Neighborhood you work in: Coral Gables
It’s Thursday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
No two days are ever the same in the world of real estate. My schedule is always full, and I’m on the move. I might be staging a new listing, showing properties to a client, visiting a construction site for a home we’re remodeling or building, overseeing a professional photo shoot for a new property, meeting with clients, preparing a market insight for an investor, showing listings, negotiating contracts, or leading a buyer tour.
What’s on your agenda today?
Today, I have a meeting with our construction team to check on a property that will be ready for sale in a couple of months. I’ll also stop by another soon-to-be-listed property where my marketing team is capturing professional photos and videos. Later, I have showings at two of my Bay Point listings, followed by an important negotiation call for a property we currently have under contract — hopefully, we’ll be closing soon.
Any bar or restaurant plans today, tonight, or this weekend?
My go-to restaurant in Miami is ZZ’s Club in the Design District. I love the exclusivity, the attention to detail, and of course the incredible food. I also just discovered Claudie in Brickell, a new French fusion restaurant. It blends Mediterranean and Italian influences, and the vibe is incredible. I’m also a huge fan of Fisher Island and love all the restaurants there — each one offers an amazing experience, from casual beachside dining to elegant fine-dining options. For drinks, I enjoy the Fisher Island Bar.
Any weekend getaways?
The beauty of living in Miami is that we’re already where the world comes to vacation. Sometimes, the best getaway is simply staying put and enjoying everything this city has to offer, whether it’s soaking up the sun at Soho House or taking the boat out for a day on the water. If I feel like switching things up without going too far, I love heading to The Breakers in Palm Beach for a change of scenery.
Where are you donating your time or money?
Through two initiatives I led, the Friendsgiving Toy Drive and the New Land Theatrical Foundation (where I serve as chairman), we recently raised approximately $500,000. With these funds, we donated 1,765 bicycles to children in need. Through New Land, we support América Viva Classroom, a pilot program bringing multicultural dance classes into public schools. Both initiatives share a common mission: creating opportunities for kids to thrive, whether through the freedom of riding a bike or the creativity of dance.