JTHS- MIAMI

Today, we mourn the loss of an extraordinary leader, REALTOR®, educator, mentor, and friend, Deborah Boza-Valledor.

Deborah dedicated more than 35 years to the South Florida real estate industry — first as a REALTOR®, then as a history-making MIAMI REALTORS® Chairman of the Board, and ultimately as MIAMI REALTORS® COO & Chief Marketing Officer for one of the most innovative and influential real estate associations in the world.

Read our full tribute: MiamiRealtors.com

Deborah had a one-of-a-kind smile and spirit that you felt immediately when she walked into a room. She had a true passion for helping REALTORS®, and throughout her career she impacted thousands from South Florida to Orlando and beyond. On her Realtor.com profile, she described herself simply as: “I am a Trainer, a Teacher, an Educator. I am a REALTOR®.”

“Gooood morning,” she would post almost every sunrise on Facebook, where thousands of REALTORS® and friends followed her daily “Early Morning Risers Club.” Her posts were usually accompanied by the same photo — Deborah wearing sunglasses, smiling brightly, with her left hand raised in a wave. “Make today a better day for someone else,” she would write. Her daily words of wisdom through the wonderful “Dante Diaries” brought smiles and laughter to thousands.

Known as the REALTOR® brain at the association, Deborah helped bring and develop the 220+ products and services — many of them free — that MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld members use today. “List More, Sell More”, “I AM MIAMI,” and “MORE with MIAMI” became some of her signature phrases as she constantly encouraged REALTORS® to grow their business and better serve their clients.

Deborah’s love for Starbucks coffee was legendary. Not only did she love the coffee — she lived, breathed, and shared the brand. On Halloween, she even came to the office dressed as a Starbucks barista, complete with green apron and tray of cups. In fact, she’s the reason MIAMI REALTORS® offices offer free Starbucks coffee to members today. “It’s all about the members,” she would always say.

Rest peacefully, Deborah.

You will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

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