Meet Karina Leal Your Delray Beach Real Estate Broker:

Karina Leal has over 20 years of experience successfully buying and selling homes in the Florida Real Estate market and in Brazil, including most of the cities of Palm Beach County and Broward County as Delray Beach Florida real estate, Boca Raton fl Real Estate, Boynton Beach Real Estate, Highland Beach, Hypoluxo, Ocean Ridge, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Lantana, Deerfield Beach… along others.

1. Karina has access to all the listings available for sale and rent in Palm Beach County, Brevard, Broward and Dade, and of most of the real estate information you might request and need about the neighborhoods, schools, Palm Beach County, Broward County, Dade, Saint Lucie and Florida market conditions, zoning regulations and local economy.
2. Karina Kfuri will do the leg work, keeping you up-to-date with new listings and conditions as they impact the market as well as Email you next listings available at the MLS ( Multiple Listing ) of the Palm Beaches.
3. Karina takes it to “the heart of the matter.”
4. Leal is a full-time real estate agent – anything less and you’d be short changed.
5. She will use her connections throughout the mortgage, lending and banking industry to get you the best deals possible.
6. Making you feel as  our only client in the real estate transaction is our priority guiding you through the complexities of buying and/or selling a property, eliminating hassles and stress.
7. As a standard business practice the properties are researched as they become available, keeping you updated of market conditions as they evolve.
8. I won’t waste your time – when an offer is made, I’ll require acceptance or a counter offer within 24 to 48 hours.
9. You’ll have the advantage of personal, one-on-one attention, as well as my dynamic web and e-mail resources.

Karina Kfuri Leal’s resume is available for your review!

Founder & Florida Real Estate Broker — Leal USA Realty South Florida (Palm Beach & Broward) | Brazil Fluent in English & Portuguese Professional Summary With over 30 years of experience in the real estate markets of South Florida and Brazil, I am a Florida-licensed Real Estate Broker and the founder of Leal USA Realty. My work focuses on residential and investment properties, rentals, property management, and strategic advisory for local and international clients. I am known for my ethical standards, strategic negotiation skills, and personalized, high-touch service, supporting clients in complex, high-value, and cross-border real estate decisions. Core Areas of Expertise

• Residential & Investment Real Estate
• Property & Asset Management
• Sales, Rentals & Airbnb Oversight
• Cross-Border & International Transactions
• Strategic Negotiation & Deal Structuring
• Market Analysis & Portfolio Strategy
• Leadership & Ethical Decision-Making

Professional Experience Leal USA Realty Founder & Real Estate Broker Delray Beach, Florida, USA Nov 2002 – Present

• Founded and lead a boutique real estate brokerage serving Palm Beach and Broward Counties
• Represent buyers, sellers, landlords, and investors in residential and income-producing properties
• Manage long-term and short-term rental portfolios, including Airbnb properties
• Advise clients on pricing strategies, asset preservation, and long-term value creation
• Conduct negotiations involving high-stakes transactions and multi-party interests
• Develop marketing strategy, online presence, and client acquisition initiatives
• Member of the National Association of Realtors® since 2002

International Real Estate Practice — Brazil & USA Real Estate Broker & Property Manager

• Conducted real estate transactions and property management across multiple jurisdictions
• Assisted clients in buying, selling, and renting properties in South Florida
• Extensive experience in the Brazilian real estate market, including Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo
• Bridged legal, cultural, and linguistic differences in cross-border negotiations
• Focus on asset preservation, appreciation, and long-term portfolio oversight

Executive Education & Professional Development Harvard Business School — Executive Education

• Certificate of Management Excellence (Dec 2025) Awarded upon successful completion of advanced executive programs
• Strategy: Building and Sustaining Competitive Advantage (Dec 2025) Focus on competitive positioning, long-term value creation, and strategic decision-making
• Strategic Negotiations: Dealmaking for the Long Term (April 2023) Advanced negotiation frameworks for complex, high-stakes, and long-term agreements
• Authentic Leader Development (Dec 2024) Leadership development centered on values, self-awareness, and ethical influence

Harvard Law School — Executive Education

• Negotiation and Leadership (May 2023)
• Negotiating the Impossible (May 2023)

Harvard Kennedy School — Executive Education

• Harvard Negotiation Master Class (Nov 2024)

Licenses & Certifications

• Florida Real Estate Broker — Active & Renewed Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
• CRECI-RJ — Brazilian Regional Council of Realtors (Issued May 2019)
• Pricing Strategies & CMA — Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches

Languages

• English — Fluent
• Portuguese (Brazil) — Native / Fluent

Professional Philosophy My work is guided by ethics, transparency, and strategic thinking. I believe real estate decisions should be grounded in data, experience, and long-term value, while respecting each client’s unique goals and circumstances. Market Focus Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach, Broward County, and select waterfront and luxury com