Mercedes Saewitz Joins LPT Holdings as SVP of Operations for Aperture

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LPT is proud to announce that Mercedes Saewitz, a highly accomplished real estate professional with over 20 years of experience, has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Operations for Aperture Lifestyle Real Estate. This strategic appointment underscores LPT’s commitment to excellence in real estate services and its mission to deliver innovative solutions to clients and agents alike.

Mercedes, a Miami native with deep roots in the Florida real estate market, brings a wealth of experience in high-end residential, commercial, and development real estate. Her leadership in the industry is unparalleled, having previously served as the Principal Broker for Florida and National Head Broker Representative at Compass. During her tenure at Compass, she led one of the largest broker teams in the company, drove operational excellence, and played a pivotal role in major company initiatives, including product launches and business development efforts.

“Mercedes’s addition to the team marks a significant milestone for LPT,” said Robert Palmer, Founder and CEO of LPT Holdings. “Her exceptional track record, coupled with her passion for driving success, aligns perfectly with our vision of empowering agents and elevating the real estate experience for all stakeholders.”

Aperture is LPT’s lifestyle real estate brand, launching in 2025 to serve luxury real estate agents and their customers. Built on the same principles of offering cutting-edge marketing, technology, and training, Aperture elevates agent success with tools, resources, and strategies targeted to luxury clients.

“The Aperture brand is a key component of our plans for international expansion, Mercedes’s dedication to excellence and her innovative approach make her the perfect fit,” said Michael Valdes, Chief Executive Officer of LPT International Realty.

As Senior Vice President of Operations for Aperture, Mercedes will lead strategic growth while overseeing compliance, risk management, and the overall transactional success of agents.

“I am beyond excited to join the LPT family, a trailblazing company celebrated for its agent-first philosophy and state-of-the-art technology,” said Mercedes Saewitz. “This is an incredible opportunity to revolutionize the real estate experience for both clients and agents, setting bold new standards and raising the bar for the entire industry.”

Mercedes holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a double major in Marketing and Management from the University of Miami, where she graduated with honors. Fluent in Spanish and a power user of industry-leading tools and technologies, she is well-equipped to drive innovation and excellence in her new role.

About LPT Holdings

LPT Holdings is the parent company of Aperture Lifestyle Real Estate and LPT Realty. Aperture is LPT’s lifestyle real estate brand, launching in 2025 to serve luxury real estate agents and their customers. LPT Realty is a single-entity national brokerage that provides agents with tools, support, and a community to help them build their businesses. LPT has been recognized by Inman as the 2024 Most Innovative Brokerage, and LPT founder and CEO Robert Palmer has been named by Swanepoel as one of the top 200 leaders in real estate.