Gladys Margarita Dias

CEO and Entrepreneur

About Gladys Margarita Dias

Bridging the gap between the PROFIT and the PASSION in real estate: I link the quantifiable ‘hard’ info– location, price and square footage- with the qualitative, ‘soft’ aspects of the built environment - light, space, color, views and community.

I can help people identify what kind of space makes them happy! Not just square feet and location but what makes them feel most comfortable, secure and productive.

The ‘hard’ info is the foundation, but ‘soft’ aspects are the elements that make a place resonate emotionally for the user, and subsequently drive decisions.
Leveraging advanced A.I. technology, I ensure that clients don't just find a property, they discover a space that genuinely aligns with their desires.

Professional Snapshot:
I am a revenue-driven real estate entrepreneur with extensive experience in all three pillars of the built environment: Finance, Design-Construction and Real Estate now enhanced by technology into Fintech, Contech and Proptech.

• I enhance business expansion utilizing creative strategies to positively impact the bottom-line.
• I identify emerging markets and adaptive reuse opportunities to lead real estate processes from site selection through completion.
• I secure funding through Federal, State and Local programs and private lenders.
• I am adept in due diligence, site planning, negotiations, construction management and maintaining real estate portfolios for affordable housing and mainstream products.
• I source, grow, and manage property portfolios in various Florida markets.
• I consult public and private sector on strategic planning and policy.
Biography

Gladys Margarita Dias, a bilingual Cuban American residing in vibrant Miami, is a dynamic figure in the world of real estate. As an expert in property development and revenue optimization, she brings her Latina passion to the realm of profit by transforming spaces and your search into emotional experiences that resonate with her buyers and enhances communities. An architect and Cornell University alumna, she's a knowledgeable captivating speaker, sharing her wealth of insights on real estate and property development.

Most real estate professionals put their emphasis on location and price. Gladys works with individuals and her emphasis is "what kind of space to you want to create?"

“The gurus will tell you real estate is about quantifiable, measurable items –square feet, location and pricing but… what about the qualitative, sensory features –light, space, colors, view, and community – design elements create a place and evoke emotional experiences. I make this connection so you get the maximum benefit.”

Co-Founder/Managing Director, Urbaniza Group since 2001, Gladys guided growth of this multi-million dollar across business development, finance, marketing, public relations and technology integration. Her achievements include circumventing fines through strategic negotiations, orchestrating the successful sale of a $60M property, and solidifying the company's reputation as a prominent industry player.

As the founder and distressed property specialist of S.A.S.S.I, (Special Asset Support Services, Inc) between 2009 and 2014, Gladys showcased her vision by transforming distressed properties into thriving rental units, providing affordable housing solutions amidst a housing crisis. Notably, she secured funding through the Federal Housing Recovery Act 2008 and successfully transformed abandoned properties into safe, habitable award winning homes.

She was a visionary in the ‘tiny house’ movement and developed a historic Coral Gables property into a collection of ADUs that are profitable, sustainable and featured on HGTV.