Mercedes Saavedra, a RE/MAX Advance Realty (RMA) broker-associate, has been named one of the Top 250 Latino Real Estate Agents in the U.S., according to a report from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP).

A Cuban native and former mortgage broker, Saavedra was ranked 58th in the country – a noticeable improvement of 50 spots from her ranking in 2014.

Along with Saavedra, RMA associate Chris Camacho was able to earn an Honorable Mention on this year’s list at 284th. Rankings were based on the total number of closing sides and membership in NAHREP was not a requirement.

“Once again we congratulate Mercedes for being included on this prestigious list of agents, and for such a dramatic ascent in the rankings,” said Anthony Askowitz, broker/owner of RMA. “We are also immensely proud of Chris, who narrowly missed being included in the Top 250, but whom we have every confidence will reach that plateau next year.”