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Meet Heather

An entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for custom homes and home building have been the driving force behind Heather Bretzlaff’s success in residential real estate sales for more than twenty years.

Heather has been immersed in real estate from a young age when her father began a custom home building company in 1983. That company would grow into an award-winning industry player that is highly respected to this day in the Palm Beaches. After earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, she began her career working with large-scale developers. She soon transitioned to selling custom homes in the luxury market for her father’s company in 1997. This move broadened both her knowledge of the market and her growing network of contacts and clients within the quickly evolving industry. Heather became a Florida state certified general contractor and transitioned into the role of Vice President of G.W. Purucker Homes in 2001. She was an integral part of the marketing and sales of many South Florida’s most prestigious waterfront and country club communities including Old Marsh Golf Club, The Loxahatchee Club, Old Palm Golf Club, BallenIsles Country Club, The Islands of Jupiter and Lost Tree Village.

After much success in the home building industry, Heather turned her attention to real estate sales. In her first year, she was recognized as one of the top five producers with the firm she had affiliated with in Palm Beach. Consistently achieving top producer status, she has been named in the top 1% of NRT agents nationwide, a top Florida team in REAL Trends, and has received the highest honor of Pinnacle Award Winner Nationwide for Douglas Elliman. Today, she shares her wealth of knowledge in real estate and custom home building/design with her wide-reaching client list and with The Bretzlaff Group, a real estate team she began with her husband and business partner, Craig A. Bretzlaff. Together, they are part of an elite agent group within The Sports and Entertainment Division of Douglas Elliman and members of The Knight Frank Global Network.

With so much success in the real estate industry, she measures that success from a personal angle. “If my clients are referring others, I know that I have earned their respect and confidence and that is the highest honor,” says Heather. When she is not working, Heather can be found spending time with her children. She is an active member of her community and serves in several community organizations and volunteer efforts. Heather has an active leadership role with The Place of Hope, and is an active member of Old Marsh Golf Club, The Palm Beach Yacht Club, The Society of the Four Arts Contemporaries and serves as a Director on the Palm Beach Board of REALTORS®.

Meet Craig A.

Craig Bretzlaff has been consistently recognized as a top-producing agent over the past several years. Most recently, he led The Bretzlaff Group as recipients of the prestigious Pinnacle Award, Douglas Elliman’s highest award for sales achievement nationally. He is recognized by Real Trends as a Top Producer and was awarded for being in the top half of the top 1% of agents nationwide with NRT. Before joining Compass, Craig achieved the status of National Gold Council Member with the Corcoran Group, Palm Beach. The Bretzlaff Group was the #1 Team for Douglas Elliman, Jupiter, since the office opened in 2019.  Craig and The Bretzlaff Group are a welcome addition to Compass, South Florida, having joined the brokerage in September 2024.

Craig excels in working with ultra-high-net-worth clients and possesses vast experience in handling complex, confidential transactions. Utilizing a multi-faceted approach, he adeptly represents buyers, sellers, and investors locally and globally, guiding them seamlessly through the high-end real estate process. Craig’s savvy negotiating skills and innovative marketing concepts are further enhanced by his comprehensive knowledge of custom home design, new home construction, and renovations. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, unparalleled service, and patience, Craig has the expertise and confidence to bring even the most challenging deals to a successful close.

An accomplished former PGA Golf Professional, Craig has played and competed on many of Florida’s finest golf courses and has first-hand knowledge of every notable golf community in Palm Beach County and across South Florida. Combining his passion for golf with his extensive knowledge of luxury real estate, Craig specializes in the finest Golf and Country Club and Waterfront communities throughout Palm Beach and Martin County. These include prestigious communities such as Admiral’s Cove, Old Palm Golf Club, Old Marsh Golf Club, Lost Tree Village, Frenchman’s Creek, The Country Club at Mirasol, and Seminole Landing, to name a few. Craig’s dedication to the golf industry has been recognized in Florida, New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, Michigan, and Ohio.

Craig is a Past President of the Old Guard Society of Palm Beach and an active member of Old Marsh Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, where he has been the Club Champion multiple times. He is also a member of Jupiter Country Club, a Honda Classic (Cognizant) Ambassador, a member of the Palm Beach Yacht Club, and a member of The Four Arts Society Contemporaries in Palm Beach.

Craig resides in Jupiter, Florida, with his wife and business partner, Heather Bretzlaff, and their two playful Goldendoodles Buddy and Bella.