The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® and the Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors (RWorld) have completed a major merger, creating what is described in the official announcement as the world’s largest local Realtor association. The consolidation became effective on May 11, 2026, bringing together approximately 93,000 members under one unified structure.
The combined organization will operate as Miami and South Florida REALTORS®, pending approval from the National Association of REALTORS®.
According to the announcement, the merger joins MIAMI REALTORS®, the largest local association in the United States, with RWorld, one of the largest regional Realtor organizations in Florida. The combined entity also reports a total real estate sales volume of approximately $69 billion in 2025.
Co-CEO Teresa King Kinney said, “Your real estate association now reflects what we have always known about the Miami and South Florida marketplace. We are one.”
Unified MLS System Across South Florida
The merger is designed to reduce long-standing data fragmentation across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties. Previously, real estate professionals often needed multiple memberships and separate MLS subscriptions to operate across counties. Under the new structure, members will gain access to a unified South Florida MLS dataset.
The announcement states that this combined MLS system will be among the largest in the United States, following other major MLS networks such as Bright MLS and California Regional MLS, based on industry comparisons.
Co-CEO Dionna Hall said, “Realtors in South Florida have dealt with fragmented data for years. Now there will be no more buying IDX feeds from multiple organizations.”
Members will also have access to two platforms, Flexmls and Matrix, and will receive free Supra electronic lockboxes to support property showings.
Leadership Structure and Transition Plan
The merged organization will be led by a shared leadership structure through the transition period.
Teresa King Kinney and Dionna Hall will serve as co-CEOs through the end of 2026. Kinney is expected to retire after more than three decades of leadership, after which Hall will become the sole CEO in 2027.
Alfredo Pujol, previously chair of MIAMI REALTORS®, will serve as the first chairman of the unified board. Jonathan Dolphus, representing RWorld, will serve as chair-elect in 2026 and is expected to become chairman in 2027. He will be the first African American chairman in the history of both organizations, according to the announcement. The organization will continue to maintain regional boards to preserve local governance while operating under a unified structure.
International Expansion and Data Strategy
The new association will also expand its international engagement.
According to the announcement, the organization currently holds more than 437 international agreements with global real estate associations. These partnerships are aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation in real estate markets.
The merger also supports plans to join the Global Data Exchange (GDX), a platform intended to improve international property listing data sharing and increase transparency for global investors. The announcement highlights South Florida’s continued role as a key destination for international real estate investment.
Industry Impact
Market observers say the merger brings together two of the most influential real estate organizations in Florida, creating a larger unified voice for housing policy and professional advocacy.
With 93,000 members, the association is expected to have stronger coordination in legislative and industry discussions at the local and state levels. However, managing such a large membership base may also require careful operational coordination to maintain efficiency across all regions.
