The Santana Group

Our dedicated buyer/seller agent team will help us secure your home buyer in the shortest amount of time.  

With over 2500 buyer leads per year, we have the unique opportunity to prioritize the marketing of your home.  We will bring the buyers!

COMPASS

  • 72
    MARKETS
  • 300
    OFFICES
  • 28000
    AGENTS
  • 187 Billion
    SALES TO DATE

Leading the real estate industry since 2012. Embedded wih hand-selected group of more than 28,000 professionals with properties in over 72 markets and 300 plus offices. As of 2023, ranked top spot in sales volume among residential real estate brokerage, with over 187 billion in sales to date.  

Combining the power of local community expertise, we offer you professional services.

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Teresa Santana
Teresa Santana CEO
Before starting a real estate career, Teresa graduated at Christopher Newport University in Virginia with a bachelor's degree in marketing. She moved to Weston, FL in 2001, acquired her real estate license in 2003, and has since thrived in the business regardless of economical restraints. Teresa’s extensive market knowledge derives from her diverse influential business background in the banking industry where she worked as a Business Development Manager for Royal Bank of Canada and Business Loan Officer for Import/Export Bank.  In 2017, Santana Group was founded specializing in luxury real estate and international clients with a team comprised of over 5 buyer agents and three listing agents.   The Santana Group is an award-winning team and ranked number #1 team in sold homes and ranked #2 among all agents for the city of Weston for four consecutive years. Santana group is comprised of diversified cultures and experiences. With an office in Weston, the Group specializes in Southwest Broward including city of Weston, Davie, SW Ranches, and the surrounding areas. 
Armando Santana
Armando Santana COO
Armando was raised in Puerto Rico. He served in the Army proudly for 8 years. Armando has over 20 years in corporate sales and marketing for various technology companies including Microsoft where he was the Regional Sales Manager of the Caribbean among other positions within his 12 years with the company.

As the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of the Santana Group, he assists with all operation decisions and over-sees production while supervising all of the team’s deals, analyzing sales data, and managing the budget. While he is also a licensed realtor and an expert in Weston and the surrounding areas, he assists many clients with selling their homes with his strong negotiation abilities and full support in each deal. He has many great qualities that add to the success of the team. Altogether Armando is truly a secret weapon for the team’s business strategies.

Armando will prepare a customized marketing plan to showcase your home, bringing it to the top of the search engines, this means that your home will have more hits, which means more showings and concludes in a faster sale.
Outside of The Santana Group, Armando loves his family. He is a proud husband, father of four, and grandfather of four amazing children. He enjoys playing golf, spending time with friends and family and loves to travel. Armando is an excellent chef, cooking all of his favorite dishes on any given day of the week. He has lived in Weston since 2002 and loves his community.

Armando plays a big role in the success of the team leading the earnings of multiple awards. The Santana Group @ Compass has been recognized by NAHREP Latino Awards: earning the Team by Sales Volume Top 50 National Award, Top 10 Best Real Estate Agents of 2019 by the American Institute of Real Estate Professionals. The Santana Group is one of the top bilingual teams in Weston, FL and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to guiding you every step of the home buying and selling process. We look forward to working with you.
Annelisse Ovalles
Annelisse Ovalles Real Estate Advisor

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.

Valentina Tischenko
Valentina Tischenko Real Estate Advisor

Valentina Tischenko is a proud member of the Santana Group and the Compass Florida family, bringing a thoughtful, relationship-driven approach to South Florida real estate. With a background in health, legacy planning education, and business ownership, she has spent years helping individuals and families navigate important life transitions with clarity and confidence. Her calm presence, trustworthy nature, and strong focus on problem-solving allow her to create a supportive experience where clients feel guided, informed, and genuinely cared for throughout every stage of the process.

Serving Fort Lauderdale and the greater South Florida market, Valentina is known for her personalized approach, strong communication, and commitment to long-term relationships built on integrity and service. Fluent in English and Spanish, she works with buyers, sellers, and luxury waterfront clients while helping them find solutions that align with their goals and lifestyle. Through her years in South Florida, she has also built valuable connections within the yachting and waterfront community.

Beyond real estate, Valentina has dedicated more than 25 years to supporting charitable and community organizations throughout South Florida, including Handy, Kids In Distress, ChildNet, Take Stock in Children (Mentor of the Year in 2017, to name a few. Her passion for helping others extends far beyond transactions, reflecting her belief that real estate is ultimately about building relationships, protecting what matters most, and helping people move forward with greater peace of mind and long-term wellbeing.

REVIEWS

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Teresa was amazing helping us with the buying of our house. Three points I believe important to share: 1) She worked and guided us through all the details of taxes, cost of buying, paperwork, title company, home inspection, insurance, etc. that being first time buyers made it feel easy and with clear expectations. 2) Maybe the most important one, she got us to the price we wanted to pay. From the houses sold in the area and published for the quarter, our house had the best negotiated price. 3) We really felt Teresa was looking out for our interests and working around our decision times. We would definitely recommend her as a trusted real estate agent.

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I had the pleasure of working with Teresa and Armando both when I bought my house and recently when I sold it. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly efficient. They managed to sell my house at a record price in a very short amount of time, exceeding all my expectations. Their expertise in the market and dedication to their clients truly set them apart. They provided excellent advice, kept me informed throughout the process, and handled every detail with care. Additionally, they managed the staging of my house and ensured it was in perfect condition throughout the sale process. This was especially important as I had moved to Texas and left them in charge of my house. If you’re looking for a realtor who will go above and beyond to achieve the best results, I highly recommend Teresa and Armando. Thank you for making both the buying and selling process smooth and successful!

aclaud20

I got my full asking price! Teresa and Armando have years of experience as realtors. They were always responsive to my needs and helped me through the closing and any issues. They are professionals that know how to protect my interests and get things done. Thank you so much !!!

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Teresa Santana
Teresa Santana

CEO

+1(954) 873-1586

2500 Weston Rd, Suite 404, Weston, FL 33331)., United States

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