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Meet The Team
BESFORT BEHLULI
Broker/Co-Owner
Besfort Behluli is a Tampa Bay real estate professional specializing in land acquisition, development strategy, new construction, and traditional brokerage. He has called Tampa Bay home since 2002, obtained his real estate license in 2013, and partnered with Tom O’Brien to establish Tiger Real Estate in downtown St. Petersburg in 2018. Besfort works closely with developers and investors to identify properties with strong development potential, evaluate zoning and land use, and determine the best strategy for each site. His involvement goes beyond acquisition. He collaborates with developers, architects, and design teams to ensure each project is designed around the demands of the local market. From layouts and unit mix to functionality and market positioning, Besfort works closely with developers and architects to design projects that attract buyers, maximize value, and sell efficiently. With more than a decade of Tampa Bay experience, Besfort guides developers from acquisition and zoning through design, development, and market launch.
TOM O'BRIEN
Manager/Co-Owner
Always a man of vision, Tom has a track record of identifying opportunity and capitalizing on it for the investor or homeowner. With more than 38 years in the industry Tom is excited to play an active part in the transformation and growth of downtown St. Pete!
VALON TOPALLI
Sales Associate
Valon Topalli is a real estate professional with experience in residential sales, development, and investment. Born in Kosovo, he moved to the United States in 1999 and became a licensed real estate agent in 2017. Beyond traditional real estate, Valon has hands-on experience acquiring vacant land and developing new construction single-family homes from the ground up. He also specializes in identifying existing properties with strong investment potential, renovating and improving them, and holding them as long-term rental assets. With an eye for opportunity and a practical understanding of both development and investment real estate, Valon helps clients navigate opportunities from acquisition through completion. His approachable personality, market knowledge, and hands-on experience allow him to provide valuable guidance to homebuyers, investors, and developers alike.