Lionel Cruz is a seasoned Real Estate Broker with almost two decades of experience, specializing in residential and commercial properties across New Jersey, Florida, and Puerto Rico. He is the founder of Island Real Estate Group in Puerto Rico and an approved Listing Broker for Fannie Mae.

Leadership and Recognition

Lionel{s industry leadership is evident through his roles, including Past President of NAHREP Northern New Jersey Chapter. His expertise extends to mortgage lending as a Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in New Jersey.

Awards and Achievements
NAHREP Top 250 Latino Agent Sales Award (2016-2020)
The Circle of Excellence Sales Award (2017-2024)
NextHome’s President’s Circle Award and Pinnacle Office Award (2017-2021, 2024)

Experienced in but not limited to the following services and sectors. Contact for a full list.

• - National Association of Realtors (NAR) – Active member, committed to upholding the highest standards of professional ethics in real estate. - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) – Former Vice President (2018) and President (2019) of the Northern New Jersey Chapter. - Fannie Mae – Approved Listing Broker since 2015, managing foreclosure sales and REO assets. - Founder of Island Real Estate Group – Puerto Rico-based brokerage firm. - Broker of Record and CEO – NextHome Prime, a leading real estate brokerage in New Jersey.