Valdes has become a key partner in LPT Holdings, the parent company of the fast-growing brokerage LPT Realty. He joined the firm in 2024 and leads international growth efforts for both LPT Realty and Aperture, its sister luxury brokerage. In his role as CEO of LPT International, Valdes has a vital position the company’s preparations for a public offering. Before he joined LPT, Valdes was the chief growth officer at eXp Realty.