How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Lakeside South, Pembroke Pines
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In Lakeside South: Top Realtors & Agents, recent sales run a median of about $638,000 ($303/sq ft), typically closing in about 118 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Lakeside South: Top Realtors & Agents agent from an average one.
Lakeside South recorded 12 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $638,000, averaging 118 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers how to find the top realtors in Lakeside South, what makes a great Lakeside South real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Lakeside South market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Lakeside South neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
Top realtors in Lakeside South: what “top Lakeside South real estate agents” actually means
The best Lakeside South agents share four things: local sales experience (they’ve actually closed deals here), pricing accuracy built on real comps, marketing that reaches the right buyers, and negotiation that protects your money. In Lakeside South, homes can take time to sell (a median of 118 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference.
That local nuance is why a Lakeside South specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for. New to the process? Start with what a real estate agent actually does.
Recent market activity in Lakeside South
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Lakeside South (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-01):
Market read: Balanced Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Lakeside South
Real homes recently closed in Lakeside South — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1051 Sw 95Th Terrace | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,114 sqft · closed 2026-09-22 | $715,000 |
| 9740 Sw 14Th Street | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,114 sqft · closed 2026-09-22 | $645,000 |
| 9650 Sw 9Th Court | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,117 sqft · closed 2026-09-11 | $810,000 |
| 950 Sw 95Th Terrace | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,114 sqft · closed 2026-08-06 | $505,000 |
| 9651 Sw 9Th Court | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,546 sqft · closed 2026-05-29 | $605,000 |
| 9740 Sw 14Th Street | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,114 sqft · closed 2026-04-20 | $430,000 |
All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
How Lakeside South compares to its neighbors
Pricing a home means knowing the alternatives buyers are weighing. The five nearest tracked communities, side by side:
| Community | Median | $/sq ft | DOM | Momentum Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside South | $638,000 | $303 | 118 d | 62 |
| PARK PLACE | $118,000 | $112 | 282 d | 45 |
| Hollybrook Golf and Tennis Club | $170,000 | $119 | 127 d | 48 |
| Hollywood Lakes Country Club | $950,000 | $335 | – | 56 |
| Hollybrook Golf & Tennis Club | $140,000 | $121 | 387 d | 32 |
| Pasadena Lakes South | $658,000 | $384 | 104 d | 44 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-01.
What is on the market in Lakeside South right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-10-01: 4 active listings (plus 2 pending) asking from $579,000 to $740,000, median $678,000; 2 of 4 have been on the market over 60 days (median 80 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1986 and 1992 (median 1989); 18 of 18 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $43/mo; 6 of 18 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sit inside a FEMA special flood hazard zone (A/V), which buyers’ lenders will price into insurance; median elevation 6 ft. For a seller this is the competition a buyer will tour alongside your home; for a buyer, the stale share is where negotiating room usually is. See the current Lakeside South listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Broward County has fallen over the past year (-14%). About 20% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Lakeside South itself has appreciated about 0% over the period Momentum’s MLS data tracks — a community-level trend, not the county average. A strong local agent will reconcile these numbers with what is happening on your exact street before recommending a price.
What it costs to own in Lakeside South
On a median-priced Lakeside South home ($638,000), property taxes at Broward County’s typical millage of 19.8427 run roughly $11,668 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Broward County is about $1,561 a year (April 2026 filings); private-market quotes differ, and a good agent will tell you which carriers are actually writing here.
Run the real numbers before you commit: what selling nets you, whether your Save Our Homes benefit moves with you, and rent vs buy in Broward County.
At Lakeside South’s $638,000 median and Broward County’s adopted 19.84 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $12,660 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $11,830 with the full Florida homestead exemption — a buyer’s first-year figure; a long-time owner’s Save Our Homes cap can be far lower, which is one reason resale taxes jump at closing. Municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county; see the Broward County tax page.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Broward County sits near $2,482 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 1.3% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 7.03% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 5.68x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Lakeside South, ask your agent for community-level rent comps rather than county averages — the spread between communities is wide.
Who is moving to Broward County, and what they earn
The county lost a net 13,129 people in the latest IRS county-migration year. Households moving IN average $90,662 in income versus $75,372 for those moving out — movers arriving here earn more than those leaving, which shapes what sellers can ask and what buyers compete against. The biggest out-of-state feeder markets are NY, NJ, CA. Median household income in Broward County has grown about 30% since 2018 ($74,534 now). Population is up about 2% over the same stretch. An agent who knows these flows can tell you which way demand in Lakeside South is actually pointing, not just where prices have been.
Sources: IRS SOI county-to-county migration; U.S. Census income and population estimates. County-level data for context; community demand varies within the county.
School context you can verify: the Broward County school district earned a district grade of A from the Florida Department of Education (2025-26) and has held an A since 2024. Attendance zones vary by address, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home with the district.
4 for sale · 2 pending — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
See every 2 listing, with full data ›
All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listings shown as of 2026-10-01; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Lakeside South
Time is on your side in Lakeside South right now. Tour aggressively, compare concessions — rate buydowns and credits often beat a small price cut — and let your agent use days-on-market as negotiating leverage. Every price cut on a listing is information.
If you’re selling in Lakeside South
Selling into a slower Lakeside South market means prep and pricing are the whole game. Interview agents on their marketing reach beyond the MLS, their plan for the first 14 days, and what they would do at day 45 if showings stall. The wrong list price costs more than any commission difference.
Questions to ask before you hire a Lakeside South agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Lakeside South in the last year — the community recorded 12?
- How would you price my home against the $303 per square foot Lakeside South closings have averaged?
- Homes here have been taking about 118 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 4 months of supply in Lakeside South, is this a market where you would advise me to negotiate or hold firm?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in Lakeside South
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Lakeside South expert prices to the micro-market, knows which upgrades buyers reward, and has the relationships to get deals done.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in Lakeside South
If you’re selling in Lakeside South, a top listing agent’s pricing, staging, and marketing are what win top dollar — the same skills behind a strong home sale. If you’re buying, a sharp buyer’s agent protects you in negotiation and inspections. The best Lakeside South Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Momentum’s record in Lakeside South
Momentum Realty is a Northeast Florida brokerage; we do not list homes in Pembroke Pines ourselves. When you ask us for an agent here we match you with a vetted local agent from our referral network — one whose own closed sales are in Pembroke Pines — and we only get paid if you close, so the match has to be right. The market numbers on this page are what we would check that agent against.
Meet your local expert
Brittany co-founded Momentum Realty, a RealTrends 500 brokerage (ranked #440 in the U.S.) with 320+ agents and $3.5B+ in closed sales across Florida. Tell her what you’re looking for and she’ll connect you with the right local Momentum specialist — and make sure you’re taken care of from first call to closing.
“I have now worked with Brittany and the Brooks Group / Momentum Realty to both buy and sell a property over the past 3 years. I had an outstanding experience.” — A. Lloyd, Zillow
Related Lakeside South resources
- Homes for sale & Lakeside South neighborhood guide
- Broward County real estate market
- Sell your Lakeside South home with a local expert
- Broward County homestead exemption
Common questions
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Lakeside South, as of 2026-10-01, and will change over time. This is general guidance on how to choose an agent, not a ranking or endorsement of any individual. Equal Housing Opportunity.