Courtney Harris

Courtney Harris is a high-energy real estate advisor known for combining strategic insight with a deeply personalized approach—an ideal match for helping clients navigate one of the most important financial decisions of their lives. As the Lead Buyer’s Agent on Rebeca Cruz’s team at The Riley Smith Group at Compass, she brings clarity, focus, and warmth to every step of the home buying journey. 

Before entering real estate, Courtney spent nearly a decade in New York City, rising through the ranks at American Express where she brokered multimillion-dollar partnerships with Hilton, Lowe’s, and Amazon. No matter the size of the deal, her approach never wavered: prioritize the client’s needs, identify smart and creative solutions to complex challenges, and build trusted relationships grounded in discretion and integrity. She brings that same client-centric philosophy to real estate—advocating fiercely, thinking ten steps ahead, and streamlining the process so clients feel confident from first showing to closing.

Known for her emotional intelligence, Courtney listens deeply and responds with clarity, offering calm and thoughtful guidance throughout what can often be a high-stress process. Whether she’s helping first-time buyers, upsizers, or investors, she crafts tailored strategies with a sharp eye for detail and market trends. From neighborhood tours and search setup to offer strategy and closing prep, she ensures nothing falls through the cracks. 

A proud graduate of Vanderbilt University, Courtney grew up in Maryland and spent many years in New York before making her home in Miami. She offers clients both an outsider’s fresh perspective and a local’s intuitive understanding of South Florida’s most sought-after neighborhoods—from Coconut Grove and Coral Gables to Brickell and Miami Beach. 

In her spare time, Courtney loves spending time with her two little ones, Remington and Mercer. You’ll often find her traveling out west to escape the Miami heat in summer or attempting to ski in winter—though she’ll be the first to admit she only married into the sport. A self-proclaimed foodie, she’s always on the hunt for a new restaurant or hidden gem to explore around town.