Country Club Living - Palm Beach North - September 2026

10 C O U N T R Y C L U B L I V I N G - PA L M B E A C H N O R T H | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 6 – Submitted by Jessica Lombardi - Photos provided by Sutter & Nugent - Community HOW SUTTER & NUGENT IS RESHAPING SOUTH FLORIDA'S OFF-MARKET REAL ESTATE LANDSCAPE The $51 Million Deal You Never Saw: W hen a $51 million commercial property changes hands without ever reaching the public market, it raises an important question: Who has access to opportunities that most buyers and investors never see? Recently, Sutter & Nugent Real Estate Agents, Kyle Retamar, Samantha Melice, and Chloe Pepitone, represented the buyers in a $51 million off-market commercial acquisition in Miami Gardens, underscoring the firm's ability to navigate complex transactions through established relationships, market knowledge, and strategic execution. While transactions of this scale attract attention, they reflect something much larger than a single deal. They demonstrate the value of working with a brokerage that understands South Florida's real estate market beyond what is publicly available. Today's market is increasingly competitive. Inventory remains limited across many sectors, commercial investment continues to grow, and many of the region's most desirable properties are sold through private networks before they are ever listed. For buyers, that means access matters. For sellers, representation matters even more. A brokerage with established relationships across Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, and Miami-Dade counties can often identify opportunities, connect qualified buyers, and navigate transactions that would otherwise never materialize. That is where Sutter & Nugent has built its reputation. As a four-generation family-owned brokerage, the firm has expanded throughout South Florida while maintaining a client-first approach across luxury residential, commercial, and investment real estate. Rather than focusing solely on transactions, the firm's agents work to understand long-term investment goals, market timing, and the unique dynamics of each community they serve. The recent off-market acquisition is a strong example of this approach. Off- market transactions require discretion, trust between parties, and the ability to bring together buyers and sellers through professional relationships rather than public marketing. Successfully completing a transaction of this magnitude reflects the depth of experience and network required to operate at that level. For clients considering their next purchase or sale, the takeaway is straightforward. Choosing a brokerage is about more than finding someone to list a property or schedule showings. It's about selecting a team with the market knowledge, negotiation experience, and professional relationships necessary to create opportunities—not simply respond to them. Whether representing a first-time homebuyer in Palm Beach County, a family relocating to the Treasure Coast, or an investor acquiring commercial assets in South Florida, Sutter & Nugent applies the same philosophy: deliver informed guidance, strategic representation, and measurable results. In a region where market conditions change quickly and many of the best opportunities never become public, experience remains one of the most valuable assets a client can have. The recent $51 million acquisition is not simply a milestone for Sutter & Nugent. It is an example of what clients should expect from the brokerage they choose to represent them.