
The Gulf Luxe is a team of professionals focusing on Real Estate transactions throughout North Naples, Naples & Marco Island.
A few of our communities include: Collier's Reserve, Grey Oaks, Pine Ridge Estates, Olde Naples, Port Royal, Park Shore & beachfront along the Gulf Coast.
Erik David Barber
Partner/Founder
Erik David Barber continues to be one of the most highly sought after Luxury Residential Real Estate Brokers in the United States. Out of over 9,000 Licensees in Naples, Florida, Erik consistently ranks within the top 30 based on Individual Sales Volume. Specializing in the 2mm-20mm price points, Erik has consistently been named one of “America’s Best Real Estate Professionals” by REAL Trends, honoring the top ½ of 1% of real estate professionals across the country, moving a minimum of 30mm per year.
Erik founded The Gulf Luxe Team, the number 1 voted Residential Real Estate Team in the city of Naples, in 2012. Having represented some of the most expensive home and condo sales within select Naples communities, Erik understands market value, image and today's needs. He has become widely known for working diligently, quickly and aggressively for a diverse clientele, including: High-Net-Worth Individuals, Ultra High-Net-Worth Individuals, Luxury buyers and sellers, International Investors, professional athletes, entertainers, celebrities, young professionals and growing families. Having spent nearly a decade working in markets such as Los Angeles, New York and Washington D.C., Erik is a Senior Global Real Estate Advisor with endless top-tier relationships in both Domestic and International markets.
Erik David Barber was born and raised in southern New Jersey and spent nearly a decade working in Media & Entertainment. As an experienced marketer with a vast understanding of new media and technologies - including proprietary video production - Erik's unique approach is both relationship-driven and results-focused.
Erik's career and philanthropic drive have taken him to Europe, Asia, Australia and throughout North America. Active in the community, he is an advocate for Keep Collier Beautiful and current member of PETA, Heal the Bay (Los Angeles), The Humane Society of The United States and Save Japan Dolphins. In addition to his involvement with the World Children's Baseball Fair and service as a local youth baseball coach/instructor, he has been a team lead for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society events, is a yearly participant in the Walk to End Alzheimer's and has planned multiple teen empowerment conferences.
Erik is a Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE) and Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), as well as an active member of the Florida Association of REALTORS®, National Association of REALTORS®, and Naples Area Board of REALTORS®.
Erik graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of Bridgeport, with a baseball scholarship and a BA in Business Administration.
