About

Maria-Cristina Valencia

CEO of RES Real Estate Solutions LLC | Founder of "The Club" Visionary Leader, Real Estate Broker, and Motivational Speaker

Executive Profile

Maria-Cristina Valencia is a distinguished authority in the South Florida real estate market and the driving force behind RES Real Estate Solutions and The Club. With over 25 years of experience in marketing and real estate, Maria Cristina has overseen hundreds of millions in transactions and has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Real Estate Agents in Miami.

As a Master in Marketing and a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), she bridges the gap between high-tech marketing tools and deep-rooted human connection.

Professional Milestones & Expertise

• Specialized Designations: CIPS, CPMS, TRC, FPA, and member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.
• Industry Leadership: One of the top Platinum Brokers for Lennar Orlando and the only broker in the U.S. with the Lennar International Certified Trainer (ICT) designation.
• The Club: Founder and President of an elite real estate group dedicated to integrity, transparency, and a "client-first" philosophy that rejects the impersonal nature of modern corporate recruitment.
• Driven Success: Since 2019, providing elite business coaching and investment strategies to the next generation of entrepreneurs.

A Journey of Resilience & Faith

Maria-Cristina’s success is built on a foundation of overcoming profound adversity. Born in Quito, Ecuador, she moved to Miami at age 28, navigating the challenges of single motherhood following a divorce and the loss of her mother to cancer.

After years of navigating the trials of poverty and personal doubt, Maria-Cristina underwent a spiritual and emotional transformation. Her story is one of turning "shame into strength," a journey she shares as a motivational speaker and board member for Heartbeat of Miami.

Philanthropy & Authorship

• The Sebastian Foundation: Named after her son, Maria Cristina founded this non-profit to support single mothers and vulnerable children.
• The Power of Empowerment: Her signature conference series designed to help women align their spiritual vocation with professional excellence.
• Her Book: Tu Aroma de Mujer (Your Scent as a Woman) – A 7-step guide to overcoming life's deepest pains through faith, reaching once-impossible goals and finding your purpose.

"True success is becoming the best version of yourself, fulfilling the mission and dreams that God planted within you at birth." — Maria-Cristina Valencia