Our Mission
To be the most trusted name in South Florida commercial real estate.
Integrity | Service | Results
The three pillars of INTEGRITY | SERVICE | RESULTS are the foundation on which MSP Group was born and the philosophy that every member of our team is committed to. MSP Group’s success is obviously not due to our size, but rather an unwavering commitment to our mantra that “the Client’s agenda is the ONLY agenda.” MSP Group founder and CEO, Deme Mekras, subscribes to the Golden Rule of treating others as he would want to be treated. This philosophy is instilled in MSP Group team members, and each one is held accountable to this standard.
This business philosophy, superior market knowledge and overall tenacity is what has lead to MSP Group’s success. With more than 20 years of local market expertise, nearly $1 Billion dollars and 12,000 multifamily units closed, there is no better broker to handle your business!
Our History
MSP Group was founded in 2015 with the mission of being the most trusted name in South Florida commercial real estate. MSP Group’s founder and CEO, Deme Mekras, knew that in order to accomplish this mission, the company needed to provide best-in-class service, expert analysis, and robust access to the market. MSP Group’s clients, both private and institutional, benefit from a truly collaborative team environment and a platform free of conflicting corporate agendas and toxic work environments. Always emphasizing quality over quantity, this boutique firm is small in numbers but mighty in skill, enough so to compete with and win business over large national and even global firms. It is this corporate-DNA that has MSP Group rapidly closing in on $1 Billion and 12,000 multifamily units in CLOSED DEALS!
Prior to founding MSP Group, Deme held the post of Regional Managing Partner at Franklin Street, a real estate firm with offices throughout the southeast. In 2012, he led the opening of Franklin Street’s Miami office and was charged with establishing the company in the local multifamily market. Deme achieved this objective during his time there, posting more than $150,000,000 in closed deals, bringing brand recognition to the previously unknown firm in the South Florida multifamily arena.
Before being recruited as an equity partner by Franklin Street, Deme was a Vice President of Investments at one of the largest investment real estate firms in the world, Marcus & Millichap. It was at Marcus & Millichap that Deme learned “the ropes” of the investment brokerage game. He was a quick study, earning the Rookie of the Year award in 2003. During his time at Marcus & Millichap, Deme was promoted up the ranks and earned the coveted National Achievement Award multiple times for his production.
Deme’s introduction to sales was in the tech world, selling telecommunication services to small business throughout Miami. First, he was with Southeast Telephone company shortly after the de-regulation of telecom and thereafter was a sales associate at MCI Worldcom. It was in these roles that he learned that hard work and tenacity lead to results. As a freshman at the School of Hard Knocks, he spent his days pounding the phones, beating the pavement and literally knocking on doors.
Our People
Deme Mekras
CEO, Managing Partner
Deme is the visionary and Chief Executive Officer at MSP Group. He is an expert in the multifamily arena and has closed nearly 12,000 units and $1 Billion in his career, including numerous commercial properties and development sites. A dedicated specialist, Deme has a firm command over all aspects of the multifamily business and enjoys a stellar reputation in the market. A Miami native, Deme grew up in the areas of Coral Gables and Coconut Grove. He attended Carver and West Lab elementary schools, Ransom Everglades middle and high schools before graduating from Coral Gables Senior High. He then attended Southern Methodist University (SMU) where he earned his Bachelors in Business Administration, majoring in Organizational Behavior and Business Policy with a double minor in Spanish and Latin American Studies. Deme is fluent in Spanish which vastly enhances his relationship with his Spanish speaking clientele.
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Sam Mekras
Senior Investment Associate
Sam brings 10-years and nearly $600 million in transaction experience to the table. He currently holds the title of Senior Investment Associate. In addition to being a founding member of MSP Group, Sam was instrumental in developing MSP Group’s proprietary financial models, proposal templates and marketing materials. Sam began his career as a financial analyst, first at Marcus & Millichap, then at Franklin Street and ultimately at MSP Group, where he transitioned into a full time sales associate. Sam focuses on multifamily properties in South Florida.
Born in Durham, North Carolina to parents that were native Miamians, the family returned to its roots, moving back to Miami just before Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Sam grew up and currently resides in the South Miami area. He attended Kenwood K-8 Center and later graduated from Florida Christian High School. He went on to earn a BBA (2013) and MSF (2014) from Florida International University in Miami.
David Webel
Financial Analyst
David was born and raised in Miami, Florida and currently holds the title of Financial Analyst at MSP Group. He is responsible for data mining, financial underwriting and market studies in his support of the MSP Group sales team. He grew up in the Coral Gables area of Miami, one of its most famed communities. David graduated from Coral Gables Senior High and later went on to earn a BA from Furman University (2020) and his MSF from Creighton University (2022). Having played NCAA Division 1 baseball for both schools over 5 years, being a Team Captain and once earning the recognition of Big East Player of the Week, David is eager to continue his track record of performance on the MSP Group squad.