Eric Maldonado
Eric Maldonado is a seasoned real estate entrepreneur, investor, and developer with more than 20 years of hands-on experience in Puerto Rico's real estate market. As Co-Owner and Principal Broker of Coldwell Banker Puerto Rico, Eric brings decades of local market knowledge, entrepreneurial experience, and a deep understanding of property investment, renovation, and development to one of the world's most recognized real estate brands.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Eric relocated to Puerto Rico during his youth, where he developed a deep connection to the island and its communities. As a teenager, he became actively involved in his family's business, an experience that instilled in him the values of discipline, hard work, accountability, and entrepreneurship. Growing up in an entrepreneurial environment shaped his work ethic and provided the foundation for his future success as a business owner and real estate investor.
Building upon these early experiences, Eric embarked on his real estate journey by identifying undervalued properties and transforming them into profitable investments. Over the past two decades, he has developed extensive experience in the acquisition, renovation, redevelopment, and resale of residential and commercial properties throughout Puerto Rico.
Through years of hands-on involvement in fix-and-flip projects, property rehabilitation, and real estate development,Eric has cultivated an exceptional ability to recognize opportunities where others see challenges. His experienceencompasses the entire investment lifecycle, from identifying and acquiring properties to overseeing renovations, managing construction, repositioning assets, and executing successful sales.
Unlike traditional real estate professionals whose experience is primarily limited to brokerage transactions, Eric approaches real estate from the perspective of an investor, developer, and entrepreneur. This practical,results-driven mindset allows him to provide clients with valuable insights into property values, renovation potential,development opportunities, and long-term investment strategies.
As Co-Owner and Principal Broker of Coldwell Banker Puerto Rico, Eric is committed to building a premier,full-service real estate brokerage that combines deep local expertise with the global reach, sophisticated marketing capabilities, and international reputation of the Coldwell Banker brand.
His vision extends beyond conventional real estate brokerage. Eric is focused on creating an organization that connects buyers, sellers, investors, and developers with exceptional opportunities throughout Puerto Rico while fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, integrity, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Having spent much of his life on the island, Eric maintains a strong connection to Puerto Rico and is passionate about its continued growth, revitalization, and economic development. He believes that strategic real estate investment,responsible redevelopment, and entrepreneurship play an important role in strengthening communities and creating lasting economic value.
For Eric, real estate is more than a profession—it’s the continuation of an entrepreneurial journey rooted in
family values, discipline, hard work, and a lifelong commitment to recognizing opportunity and creating
value.
