Our CEO & Founder
Teresa Santana established The Santana Group in 2003, transitioning from a distinguished career in corporate banking, where she served as a loan officer for the Export/Import Bank and a Business Development Officer for the Royal Bank of Canada.
With over two decades of experience in real estate, Teresa has curated a top-producing team that specializes in the Weston area and its surroundings. When you choose The Santana Group, you are partnering with a team that combines corporate acumen with hands-on buyer engagement, ensuring your property attracts the right buyers quickly and sells at the highest possible price.
The Santana Group is a decorated and award-winning team, consistently ranked as the number one team in sold units for the city of Weston over three consecutive years. Operating from their office in Weston, The Santana Group is deeply committed to serving the local community and surrounding areas with unparalleled professionalism and expertise.
The Santana Group is ranked the #1 Compass team and #2 among all agents for the city of Weston for four consecutive years, (NAHREP) Latino Awarded Team by Sales Volume, Top 33rd Team in 2025 recognized by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, ranked #46 in the State of Florida "America's Best Real Estate Teams" by Wall Street Journal Real Trends 2025 and America's Best Real Estate Professionals and Awarded "10 Best Real Estate Agent for 2025" by the American Institute of Real Estate Professionals
OUR TEAM
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Annelisse Ovalles knows what it feels like to be the new person in town. Born in Latin America, she arrived in the U.S. as a child, moving from Texas to Louisiana to Michigan as her father pursued a career in gas engineering. She earned dual degrees in Business Administration and International Trade from Eastern Michigan University before spending the early part of her career in Caracas managing multi-million dollar contracts for one of Latin America’s largest energy companies.
That background — international perspective, sharp negotiation, and a deep understanding of complex transactions — shapes how Annelisse serves clients across Southwest Florida. She specializes in luxury homes, foreign-national transactions, and investment properties, and is fluent in English and Spanish, with team support in Portuguese and French. For sellers, she pairs Compass’s premium marketing platform with thoughtful pricing and a strategic launch plan. For buyers, she identifies opportunities that align with both lifestyle and long-term financial goals. Annelisse is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), and the 2023 President of NAHREP Fort Lauderdale.