Michael Valdes

Michael Valdes is the Chief Executive Officer of LPT International and Global President of Aperture Global Real Estate, responsible for expanding the world’s fastest-growing cloud-based brokerage internationally. Earlier in 2025, he helped launch Aperture Global Real Estate, the first luxury brand to debut with a worldwide footprint, now spanning 19 U.S. states and four international cities. Aperture sets a new standard for global luxury brokerage, combining international scale with bespoke marketing and innovative tools.

Opinion

EXp’s acquisition of NextHome: Culture may be the deciding factor

The true test of success is how well brokerages are able to combine cultures after a merger

May 12

Opinion

This REMAX merger isn’t a masterstroke. It’s a strategic escape hatch

The merger solves some problems, while introducing a new set that will be much harder to unwind

May 6

Luxury real estate 2026 outlook: A new era of precision, global mobility and intelligent growth

After a turbulent 2025, luxury real estate expert Michael Valdes writes that the market has entered a golden era. Here’s why 2026 marks a turning point

Dec 29

Opinion

Why the Compass-Anywhere merger won’t be real estate’s LVMH

Distinct brands that serve a variety of real estate market price points are required for the Compass-Anywhere merger to be effective, Michael Valdes writes

Oct 16