Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(992)
Desare Kohn-Laski
Skye Louis Realty
22 Years of experience
291+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.07%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$1.26B
All-Time Sales
$260K - $3.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(22)
Diana Fairbanks
Balistreri Real Estate
20 Years of experience
59+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.09%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$223.7M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(1)
Linda Faille
RE/MAX Reaction
19 Years of experience
106+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.1%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$164.9M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $3.8M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(258)
Lourdes Maestres
Compass Florida LLC | Lead of THE M.P.H TEAM
17 Years of experience
167+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.12%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$334.8M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $18.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(50)
Terry Behal
NextHome Realty Professionals
11 Years of experience
48+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.16%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$171.2M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $3.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(205)
James Cunningham
RE/MAX Experience
17 Years of experience
43+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.19%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$242.8M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(192)
Heather Edwards
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - The Edwards Group
25 Years of experience
34+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.21%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$338.7M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $4.5M
Price Range
16%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(952)
Sandra Rathe
Real Broker, LLC
17 Years of experience
280+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.25%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$928.7M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $12M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(63)
Samuel Fugina
Marlin Realty INC
21 Years of experience
53+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.29%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$305.6M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $3.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(50)
Jay Shlimbaum
Shlimbaum Realty
12 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.35%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$95.6M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(462)
Wesley Ulloa
LUXE Properties
19 Years of experience
872+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.38%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$1.48B
All-Time Sales
$430K - $17.5M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(138)
Laura Sanders
RE/MAX Direct
25 Years of experience
157+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.44%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$569.2M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(34)
Tehl Sherman
Florida Equities LLC
9 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.48%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$52.4M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.9M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(25)
Michael Petrevski
Premier Elite Realty
32 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.51%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$689.2M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $36M
Price Range
13%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(24)
Gonzalo Riesgo
LoKation Real Estate
24 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.69%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$44.2M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $900K
Price Range
Top Agent(101)
Sonia Gaby Martinez
LPT Realty, LLC
20 Years of experience
60+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.76%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$322.2M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(1)
Brian Morillo Gomez
eXp Realty
11 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.79%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$83.8M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $880K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(185)
Karen Sneed
Coldwell Banker Realty
26 Years of experience
27+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.85%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$140.9M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $3.7M
Price Range
Top Agent(71)
Melecia Johnson
Damelecia, Inc.
15 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.95%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$126.4M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(126)
Nicholas Sproul
SOUTHWESTERN REAL ESTATE
11 Years of experience
49+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.97%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$140.6M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $2.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(12)
Melkys Martinez
eXp Realty LLC
21 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$45.9M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $560K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(113)
Jamie Seneca
Reset Real Estate
17 Years of experience
69+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.12%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$194.5M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(20)
Amber Taylor
RE/MAX Experience
15 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.17%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$55.2M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $3.1M
Price Range
Top Agent(12)
Kimberly Schwartz
One World Properties
14 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.23%
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$79.5M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $3.6M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Fort lauderdale Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$579,000
+15.45% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
98
-1 day year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
94.13%
-0.78% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
6.5%
+2.9% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
17.0%
+6.5% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
21.0%
-25.3% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
7.3
Realtors in Fort lauderdale
6,812
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Fort Lauderdale Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Fort Lauderdale sell in a median of 32 days, compared with the Fort Lauderdale market median of 98 days on market.
About 66 days faster (67% quicker than the Fort Lauderdale market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Fort Lauderdale agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Fort Lauderdale market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Fort Lauderdale?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Fort Lauderdale sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
90 days
Typical time on market
94.9%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Fort Lauderdale, FL sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.
Home Values by Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale
Median home values across Fort Lauderdale, FL neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Bay Colony
+29% over 5 years
$3.63M
Nurmi Isles
+19% over 5 years
$2.89M
Sunrise Key
+35% over 5 years
$2.89M
Seven Isles
+27% over 5 years
$2.77M
Las Olas Isles
+27% over 5 years
$2.34M
Riviera Isles
+18% over 5 years
$2.13M
Navarrea Isle
+27% over 5 years
$1.90M
Harbor Beach
+30% over 5 years
$1.47M
Rio Vista
+37% over 5 years
$1.37M
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
How We Rank Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Agents
Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Fort Lauderdale market today.
Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: May 2026
Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these Fort Lauderdale real estate agents ranked?
Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.
How many real estate agents are in Fort Lauderdale?
Our data covers 6,812 real estate agents serving the Fort Lauderdale area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Fort Lauderdale market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Fort Lauderdale mean for sellers?
Fort Lauderdale's median sale price is $579,000 as of May 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.
Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?
No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.
Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?
No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.
What commission do Fort Lauderdale realtors charge?
Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.
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