Mauricio Zapata

Mauricio Zapata is the strategic engine behind Chariff Realty Group a senior broker, trusted advisor, and operational leader who plays a central role in everything from daily execution to long-term planning. As Principal of the firm, Mauricio oversees major transactions, mentors agents, and helps drive the company’s expansion into new markets.

With a Master’s degree in International Real Estate from Florida International University, Mauricio brings a global lens to local markets, combining analytical rigor with real-world dealmaking experience. His background in finance and deep knowledge of South Florida’s commercial real estate cycles allow him to deliver intelligent guidance to landlords, tenants, developers, and investors alike.

Mauricio specializes in commercial sales and leasing, with a focus on retail, office, industrial, land, and mixed-use properties across Miami’s most competitive submarkets Wynwood, Design District, Brickell, Edgewater, Allapattah, and beyond. His ability to structure complex deals, spot off-market opportunities, and anticipate neighborhood growth has made him a go-to advisor for clients looking to gain a strategic edge.

In addition to his deep roots in Miami, Mauricio is also actively involved in the firm’s expansion into Western North Carolina, where he works alongside Lyle Chariff on transformative real estate projects in the Hendersonville-Asheville corridor. Together, they are revitalizing underutilized corridors, attracting quality tenants, and building thoughtful co-tenancy that enhances both the community and the long-term value of each asset. Mauricio’s disciplined approach to site selection and investment strategy plays a key role in these efforts, helping position Chariff Realty Group as a leader in both urban and small-town redevelopment.

Highly respected by clients and peers, Mauricio is known for his precision, honesty, and commitment to seeing deals through from concept to closing. His leadership continues to shape the future of Chariff Realty Group and the communities the firm helps transform.

Areas of Expertise

• Commercial Sales & Leasing

• Investment Strategy & Deal Structuring

• Landlord & Tenant Representation

• Retail, Office, Industrial & Mixed-Use Assets

• South Florida Submarkets & Miami Urban Core

• Neighborhood Revitalization in Hendersonville-Asheville, NC

• Team Leadership & Broker Development