My goal is to make your project a reality and a success whatever your investment profile may be, whether you are looking for a residential or, commercial property. I am dedicated to make your real estate investment project a stress free and a secure experience with the guarantee and service attention you deserve.
Overview
Daniel Kijner was one of the managing partner of KIJNER & SONS INTERNATIONAL REALTY which had offices in France, Thailand and the USA for over 29 years. He is a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker with Compass Real Estate in Miami, Florida and has been a Florida Realtor® since 2006. With an MBA from Paris IX Dauphine University of Business Management and a solid background in Finance, Marketing and Management, Daniel has embraced early on an international career. For more than twenty years, he has worked and lived throughout Europe and South America mastering Spanish and Portuguese doing International Trade. In 1991, he created a real estate company in Paris, France that laid the foundation for the future KIJNER & SONS INTERNATIONAL REALTY created with his son and daughter in 2004.
In 2000, Daniel relocated from Paris, France to Sarasota, Florida juggling between his French and US activities as a builder, developer and Realtor®. In the meantime, Daniel has taught numerous real estate courses for professionals while being an expert, appraiser, valuer as well as a chartered real estate and wealth management specialist. To this day, Daniel is a firm believer in continuous education, networking and exchange of good practices.
Awards and Experience
Daniel has always been an active member of numerous US and French real estate associations such as:
Council of Residential Specialists (CRS)
2014 Global Advisory Panel
2013 – 2015 Member of the Global Alliance Committee
2012 – 2013 Chair Global Alliance Committee
2013 Approved Leadership Academy Candidate
2012, 2014 Marketing Advisory Panel Committee
2012 Chair of the CRS International Committee
2011 Vice-Chair of the International/Global Committee
2006 – 2010 Member of the International/Global Committee
2009 – 2010 & 2013 ex Officio of the Diversity Committee
2007 – 2009, 2014 – 2015 Communications Advisory Panel
Council of Residential Specialists (CRS), Florida Chapter
2013 District 13 Vice President: Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Hardee & De Soto Counties
2013 Member of the Florida Realtors® Committee
November 2011 to November 2012: Member of the Marketing Advisory Panel
2009 & from November 2011 to November 2012: Chairman of the Global Alliance Committee
2011 Chair Diversity Committee
2011 Acting Chair Global Committee
2010 District 13 Vice President: Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Hardee & De Soto Counties
2009 – 2010 Member of the Strategic, Communication & International Committees
2009 Co-chair International Committee & Member of the Education Committee
Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB)
2012 – 2013 Member of the Membership Development Committee
2010 – 2012 & 2012 – 2013 Member of the Professional Development Committee
Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB), Florida Chapter
2012 President Elect
2010 District 13 Vice president : Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Hardee & De Soto Counties
Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM)
2010 Member of the Professional Development Committee
2010 Member of the Global Council
2009 Charter Member of the Leadership Program Academy
2006 – 2010 SAR Honor Society Member
2017 Member of the Diversity Breakout Group
2017 Member of Global Business Commitee
2017 Member of the Legislative Think Tank
2017 – Realtor® Party Member Involvement Committee
2011 – 2015 Member of the Commercial Alliance & Global Business Committees
2010 – 2013 Member of the Attainable/Workforce Housing Subcommittee
2006 – 2014 Member of the Communication Committee & Global Networking Forum
2013 – 2015 Member of the Diversity Committee
2006 – 2016 FAR Honor Society Member
National Association of Realtors® (NAR)
2012 – 2013 Global Business and Alliances Committee (appointed as an Affiliate Representative to the CRS)
2009 – 2013 Member of the Equal Opportunity & Cultural Diversity Committee (appointed as an Affiliate Representative to the CRS)
French – American Business Council of West Florida, Inc. (FRAMCO)
2017 President
2016 Vice President
2012 – 2016 Treasurer & Member of the Board of Directors
French National Association of Real Estate Agents (FNAIM) for Paris & Ile de France
1995 – 2015 Member of “la Chambre Nationale des Experts Immobiliers de France – FNAIM”
Certifications
I have an extensive list of certifications that I have held over the many decades of professional experience.
Personal
Daniel has been happily married for over 40 years and has 2 children with whom he has worked for over 15 years. He is an avid dog lover, enjoys world travels and when not showing properties he loves spending time with his family in beautiful sunny Sarasota especially on Siesta Key – #1 Beach in the USA!