30 Jan The Art of Excellence
Luxury Agent Spotlight: Craig and Heather Bretzlaff
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THE BRETZLAFF GROUP, led by married business partners, Craig and Heather Bretzlaff, has an accomplished history of prestigious reputation for exceeding expectations. The Bretzlaff’s expertise and business acumen have had a long lasting and positive impact on their clients’ success in selling and purchasing real estate.
Capitalizing on their unique backgrounds, they have perfected a highly sophisticated approach to marketing and selling properties of distinction. For those with discerning taste, the Bretzlaff’s attention to detail, innovative marketing concepts, savvy negotiating skills, patience, and VIP service are extremely appealing… and ultimately the keys to effective and prosperous transactions.
Craig and Heather represent prominent local and global buyers, sellers and investors, and seamlessly guide them through the complex process involved in premium property sales. Their comprehensive knowledge of custom home design, new home construction, renovation, and various opportunities to create added value, give their clients confidence knowing even the most complex deals are completed successfully.
A good example of this is a family that Heather and Craig represented in Palm Beach with the purchase of a very unique residence and subsequently, the purchase of an adjacent vacant lot. As the family’s needs changed over the years, the duo assisted in the successful sale of the estate and the family’s relocation to another desirable property on the island with a coveted location more suitable for their changing lifestyle.
Craig is an accomplished former PGA Golf Professional, and a member of the exclusive Sports & Entertainment Division of Douglas Elliman, assisting high net worth clientele with the highest level of confidentiality. With his knowledge, Craig has guided clients through intricate purchases and sales, including large Intracoastal waterway and oceanfront properties to private club community estates. With first-hand knowledge of every notable golf community in Palm Beach County and across South Florida, Craig can provide insight for prospective buyers interested in a lifestyle that offers proximity to the links… Seminole Landing, Lost Tree Village, Old Palm Golf Club, Old Marsh Golf Club, Admirals Cove, and many more. A native of Michigan, he has been recognized for his dedication to the game of golf in New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Ohio, and Florida.
Tiffany and I are writing to offer our personal recommendation for Craig and Heather Bretzlaff. We have known the Bretzlaffs for many years, and their reputation in the community is exceptional. They are widely thought of as honest, hard-working professionals, good parents, and leaders at school and within various organizations. It is for these reasons that we take pleasure in personally supporting them, both as their clients and as friends of the Club. I can say without hesitation that the two personal real estate transactions that Tiffany and I had this year with Craig and Heather rank as the most pleasant that I/We have ever had. Throughout the entire process we knew that Heather and Craig were in control, and most importantly that they had our best interests in mind. In the end, we were able to find our dream home on the water in Palm Beach Gardens, and to sell our home in Jupiter.” – Dan and Tiffany Bowers
As a graduate of the University of Florida and a Florida Certified General Contractor, Heather offers a unique perspective when weighing in on the design, build, marketing and sales of the most elegant custom estates in South Florida. She brings many years of experience and knowledge to the most respected waterfront and country club communities, but she also has a keen sense for the market as she is currently involved with the new construction estates in Palm Beach. The daughter of an award-winning custom home builder, she has been involved in real estate, development, construction and sales for over 25 years in the Palm Beaches.
Heather listens closely to her clients, creating a relationship developed upon trust and understanding. A testament to her professionalism would be assisting one family from the northeast with four transactions within the same luxury gated community, totaling in excess of $18.5M.
Doing business with the two of you is the best of both worlds. Heather, your knowledge of the real estate market and your long experience in the building industry are a great compliment to the real estate search process. Craig, your extensive insights into the golf market and the financial aspects of real estate were invaluable in helping me make my home choice. I found visiting many of the high end golf communities with you to be extremely helpful, and your knowledge of each was really impressive.” – John Reid
Craig and Heather are active members of the Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach Yacht Club, and Old Marsh Golf Club. Craig is the President of the Old Guard Society of the Palm Beach Golfers, a prestigious 102 year-old Club dedicated to the spirit of the game of golf and the camaraderie and companionship associated with the game, and is also an Ambassador for the Honda Classic. Heather serves in several community organizations and volunteer efforts, including Place of Hope, where she was co-chair for the Hope Bash in 2017 and 2018, and remains in a leadership role today.
The Bretzlaff Group operates in Douglas Elliman offices located at Jupiter Yacht Club in Jupiter and Royal Poinciana Plaza on Palm Beach. They specialize in exclusive properties from Palm Beach to Jupiter Island, including the finest golf, waterfront, equestrian, and country club neighborhoods. It would be their honor and privilege to assist with your next move.
