Originally from England, Shelly Northern has made Miami her home for almost 20 years. After graduating in the top five percent of her class with a BSc (honors) in Psychology, Shelly lived in Spain, France, and Barbados working in the hotel industry before Miami became home.
Prior to working for Compass, Shelly was the broker/owner of her own brokerage firm in Coral Gables, which was a finalist in the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce for Business of the Year in its first year of operation. She has also earned educational certificates from the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) and the Transnational Referral Certification (TRC) program.
More recently, she was the co-presenter and featured on Sky TV’s “Million Dollar Dream Homes,” where she showcased Miami’s finest luxury properties across Europe. She has also been featured on the cover of Brickell Magazine. As a real estate broker with 17 years of experience, Shelly has handled many different kinds of residential and commercial real estate, including selling 1,200-acre equestrian communities to international investors, and through her experience, she has gained a diverse client base. She is trusted by clients and colleagues alike, and many Real Estate agents have even listed their own homes with her!
In her spare time, Shelly is passionate about and spends a lot of time at Miami’s animal shelters finding homes for high-risk dogs by moving them out of state and to safety. A lifelong student, she has studied Mandarin for three years and also enjoys painting, drawing, and working out.
From start to finish, it was an absolute pleasure working with Shelly. From our initial conversations and throughout the whole process, she was very professional and highly knowledgeable about the local market and made sure I always felt like a priority. At each step in the whole process, she made sure I was comfortable. Her negotiation skills were first-rate – and she made sure I got the best deal possible. She went out of her way to make sure every detail was taken care of – from arranging inspections to researching potential issues. She demonstrated immense patience and understanding of my situation. It was very difficult. Whether I needed additi...
— Michelle D.
If you’re looking for a real estate agent who will go to bat for you like no one else, Shelly Northern is your person. From the moment we started working together, it was clear that she wasn’t just interested in making a sale—she was genuinely invested in finding me the perfect home. Shelly is relentless in her pursuit of excellence, and her attention to detail is second to none. But what truly sets Shelly apart is her ability to negotiate. She’s a powerhouse who knows how to get you the absolute best deal, and she does it with a directness and confidence that leaves no doubt she’s got your back. I never once had to worry because I knew Shelly was i...
— Buyer
Shelly was great to work with and I knew I was in very capable hands at all times. I used her to sell my previous condo in Coconut Grove and purchase a new townhome in Fort Lauderdale. Highly satisfied with both. I was able to get the asking price when selling, and contracts were completed and signed quickly and efficiently. When I purchased my property there were other offers submitted, but Shelly told me exactly what we needed to do to be the offer chosen. She has a lot of knowledge and was very helpful in choosing the right house for me. Her negotiation skills are top-notch on both sides of the deal. Highly recommend her to all my friends and fam...
— Lee M.
Shelly was phenomenal. She had a friendly personality and attitude that made sellers and other brokers like her and want to work with her, but when the deal was signed she was tough to represent and negotiate resolution of any issues on my behalf. She stayed on top of the seller, the seller's broker, the mortgage broker, the bank, and me! I'm a real estate attorney, formerly a partner at a major international law firm, and have my own real estate brokerage, I still chose Shelly to represent me and my family both in the sale of our home and the purchase of our new home because there is no one better and no one I would trust more.
— Buyer & Seller
Shelly is the best realtor that I have worked with by far, and I will not work with anyone else wherever she’s available. I am an investor/trader for a large investment firm so I’m used to working in a high-intensity, fast-paced environment, have bought and sold multiple properties in NYC and South Florida, and Shelly doesn’t miss a beat. She is a unique combination of super smart, hard-working, and fantastic with people! She’s very meticulous with her research and market analysis to make sure that I’m getting a fair price. She has great people skills, can be a hard negotiator when she needs to, and can get deals done that no one else can in difficu...
— Jingwen W.
I first worked with Shelly in 2012 when purchasing a home in Miami Beach / Surfside FL. I was new to the area and reached out to many agents on a Friday evening. Shelly was the only one who responded and was willing to show up on weekends! For more than 10 years now, we have worked together many times from buying, selling, and renting. I highly recommend her. She is responsive, knowledgeable, thorough, and always finds the best for her clients! She has negotiated many tough situations for us! She is involved from start to finish.
— Buyer
A close friend recommended Shelly to me. She has been more than an agent - she was an invaluable guide as I relocated to the area and purchased in South Florida for the first time. She more than once kept me from making expensive and painful missteps in my search and helped me negotiate with discipline and savvy. In the years since I have recommended her to close friends and family more than once.
Shelly’s expertise in Miami shines through her deep understanding of the city’s luxury landscapes. As a former broker/owner of a Coral Gables brokerage firm recognized by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, she has consistently demonstrated her exceptional skill in navigating Miami’s competitive market.