Rising Star: Hillary Hertzberg

It’s not exactly a bold statement to call Miami a young city. The international melting pot has always been a magnet for the young, wealthy and trendy who want a piece of its art, fashion, nightlife and warm South Florida sun. Hillary Hertzberg should know. She is not only a Miami Beach native, but also a rising luxury real estate star at Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Florida. (Incidentally, the apple does not fall far from the tree—her mother is Jill Hertzberg, the other half of Miami real estate dream team The Jills®.) Hertzberg has watched her city transform from a balmy tourist town to a booming international luxury mecca. The constant cycle of affluent newcomers has driven her to keep her finger on the pulse of what the youngest, hippest and wealthiest homebuyers want. (For the record, in Miami, it’s a modern house with smart home technology, eco-friendly features and “open floorplans with sheets of glass to let the outside in and minimalist design throughout.”) She’s also embraced the technologies of the day—Dotloop (a digital real estate transaction system) and millennial-favorites like Instagram to connect with her clients “in a natural way and engage in conversations rather than spamming my network.” Her sense of social consciousness—a closely held millennial value—has also inspired the creation of what she calls the “Second Generation Giving Fund.” Through the fund, she and her brother Danny (also an agent) donate to the charity of their clients’ choosing after each closing. “Being able to give back to different charities brings greater meaning to our work and allows us to connect on a deeper level with our clients,” she says. Whether she’s finding meaningful links to her clients or finding their idea of a dream home, Hertzberg seems to have secured her place among Miami’s young and well-heeled. We decided to get to know her better and get to the bottom of what luxury means for the next generation. Favorite social media platform: Instagram. It’s the best way to share information. People are increasingly more interested in viewing pictures and short videos than reading copy, and Instagram is the best platform for this. Words of wisdom: If at first you don’t succeed, then try, try again. If I wasn't a real estate agent, I'd be: Interior designer. How I plan to leave my mark on the world: By giving back. The more people you can help, the better. Person I most admire: My mom. She never missed a track meet, tennis match, school play or family dinner and still found time to build up an incredible business. She really is Superwoman. Greatest extravagance: Massages. Greatest necessity: My iPhone. If I didn't live in Miami, I’d live in: Tel-Aviv. Greatest passion: My friends and my family. Selling motto: Never give up.  I feel most inspired when: I’m in nature and hiking. Luxury is: In the eyes of the beholder. Currently reading: “Contagious.” Last film watched: “American Sniper.” Wish you had met: Diana, Princess of Wales. She was a strong woman known for her humanitarian charity work who had an ability to empathize with people from all walks of life. Best talent: Ability to truly understand and relate to people. Advice for selling in Miami: Learn as many languages as possible and always embrace the global perspective. On being a second-generation real estate agent: There is an unbelievable synergy between the generations! Preview the Miami lifestyle: Posh penthouse at the Grand Venetian for $11.75 million. Hillary Hertzberg is a key member of the leading luxury real estate team in the country, The Jills. She is a member of the Miami Association of Realtors, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, as well as an active member of AIPAC and Federation. She can be reached at (305) 336-2210.