Today we’d like to introduce you to Victor Antunez.
Hi Victor, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I’m a lifelong Miamian, a dad to an autistic daughter, and someone who refuses to sit back and hope things get better on their own. Real estate is my profession, but becoming an autism parent shifted everything. I saw how hard it is for families like mine to find real answers, real support, and housing that actually works for their kids.
That pushed me to step up. I started interviewing experts, building the Miami-Dade Special Needs Resource Directory, and hosting The Autism Podcast at Miami’s Community Newspapers so parents could finally hear honest conversations that mattered. Over time, people began calling me the Miami Autism Dad — not because I knew everything, but because I kept showing up and doing the work.
Today, I help families find homes that truly fit their needs, and I use my platform to raise awareness of issues that have been ignored for far too long. My story is simple: I’m an autism dad trying to make things better for my daughter — and for every family walking a similar path.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
No, it hasn’t been smooth. Nothing about raising an autistic child prepares you for the blind spots in the system. You learn fast that services don’t appear on their own, phone calls go unanswered, and the people who should know how to help often don’t. My wife and I spent years piecing together information that should’ve been easy to find.
Professionally, it was just as challenging. Most real estate training ignores families like ours. No one teaches you how to help parents who need structure, stability, and safety more than granite countertops. I had to build that knowledge myself—by listening to other parents, interviewing experts, and compiling resources that didn’t exist anywhere else.
The hardest part has always been the emotional weight. You’re advocating for your child, while also trying to build something that helps other families. But those struggles are precisely why I’m so committed today. I don’t want any parent to feel as lost or unsupported as I did in the beginning.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
I run a real estate practice built specifically for families raising autistic and disabled children. I focus on predictability, routines, safety, and long-term stability — the things that actually matter to families like mine. I’m known as the Miami Autism Dad, and my work centers on helping parents make housing decisions that support their child’s needs today and their future tomorrow.
What sets me apart is simple: I’m not speaking from theory. I’m speaking as a dad who has lived this. I’ve built the Miami-Dade Special Needs Resource Directory, host The Autism Podcast at Miami’s Community Newspapers, and spend my time listening to families, interviewing experts, and connecting parents with real solutions. My real estate practice is built on trust, clarity, and honest guidance — no empty promises, no generic advice.
Reputation-wise, I’m most proud that families tell me they finally feel understood. They feel like someone is actually advocating for them — not selling to them. I want readers to know that I help families buy and sell homes with confidence, and I also help them understand school options, therapies, legal planning, local programs, and long-term housing possibilities. My business is more than real estate. It’s about giving families the knowledge and support I wish someone had given me when I started this path.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
I’ve had a few key people who made a real difference in my work.
Michael Miller from Miami’s Community Newspapers has been a huge supporter from day one. He opened his studio to me and gave The Autism Podcast a home, which allowed these conversations to reach the families who need them most.
Dr. Michael Alessandri from UM-CARD has been both a professional guide and a personal friend. His insight, honesty, and decades of experience have shaped the way I understand autism, community needs, and long-term planning for families like mine.
And Robert Del Castillo from Assisted Employment Services has been invaluable. The work he does helping disabled adults find meaningful work is extraordinary, and he was the person who connected me with you. His commitment to dignity, opportunity, and long-term independence is something I deeply respect.
Whatever success I’ve had comes from people like them — people who show up, tell the truth, and push this community forward.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inclusive.miami.realtor/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inclusive.miami.realtors/
