How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Lakewood Village, Coral Springs
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In Lakewood Village, recent sales run a median of about $161,000 ($210/sq ft), typically closing in about 166 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Lakewood Village agent from an average one.
Lakewood Village recorded 16 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $161,000, averaging 166 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Lakewood Village real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Lakewood Village market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Lakewood Village neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Lakewood Village
The best Lakewood Village 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 Lakewood Village, homes can take time to sell (a median of 166 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference.
That local nuance is why a Lakewood Village specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for.
Recent market activity in Lakewood Village
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Lakewood Village (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Buyer's Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Lakewood Village
Real homes recently closed in Lakewood Village — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 918 Twin Lakes Drive #8-M | 2 bd / 2 ba · 768 sqft · closed 2026-07-13 | $157,500 |
| 908 Twin Lakes Drive #8-C | 2 bd / 2 ba · 768 sqft · closed 2026-06-09 | $165,000 |
| 835 Twin Lakes Drive #30-C | 2 bd / 2 ba · 768 sqft · closed 2026-06-08 | $162,500 |
| 906 Twin Lakes Drive #8-J | 2 bd / 2 ba · 768 sqft · closed 2026-05-01 | $165,000 |
| 911 Twin Lakes Drive #3-N | 2 bd / 2 ba · 768 sqft · closed 2026-03-23 | $169,000 |
| 10187 Twin Lakes Drive #23-I | 2 bd / 2 ba · 768 sqft · closed 2026-03-12 | $160,000 |
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.
Where Lakewood Village sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 34 recorded Lakewood Village closings since 2024, half landed between $160,000 and $188,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $140,000 and the highest $225,000. If your home sits outside the middle band, the reason usually shows up in the size table below before it shows up in condition.
| Sold price band | Share of closings | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Under $150,000 | 2 (6%) | |
| $150,000 – $166,667 | 13 (38%) | |
| $166,667 – $183,333 | 10 (29%) | |
| $183,333 – $200,000 | 4 (12%) | |
| None and up | 5 (15%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Lakewood Village
The same recorded closings, split into thirds by living area. Find the row your home falls in: the $/sqft figure times your square footage is the recorded-sales bracket for homes like yours here — a starting range from real closings, not a valuation of your specific property. Smaller homes here have been selling at a higher price per square foot than larger ones ($257 vs $215) — the usual pattern, since lot, kitchen and baths do not scale with floor area.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 768–768 sq ft | $257 | $197,500 | $170,000 – $225,000 | 11 |
| Mid-size homes 768–768 sq ft | $208 | $160,000 | $140,000 – $195,000 | 11 |
| Larger homes 768–768 sq ft | $215 | $165,000 | $148,000 – $182,000 | 12 |
How Lakewood Village 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Village | $161,000 | $210 | 166 d | 32 |
| Eagle Trace | $948,000 | $299 | 117 d | 46 |
| Napoli Gardens | $172,000 | $208 | 70 d | 42 |
| Venetian Isles | $1.00M | $322 | – | 50 |
| Westchester | $635,000 | $323 | 28 d | 52 |
| Ramblewood South | $662,000 | $331 | 28 d | 71 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
What is on the market in Lakewood Village right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 16 active listings (plus 3 pending) asking from $147,000 to $185,500, median $162,500; 11 of 16 have been on the market over 60 days (median 140 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1981 and 1983 (median 1982); 31 of 31 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $578/mo; none of the 31 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 11 ft); the features listings here most often name are Pool, Other, Security Fence, Maintenance and Parking. 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 Lakewood Village 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. Lakewood Village 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 Lakewood Village
On a median-priced Lakewood Village home ($161,000), property taxes at Broward County’s typical millage of 19.8427 run roughly $2,203 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 Lakewood Village’s $161,000 median and Broward County’s adopted 19.84 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $3,190 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $2,360 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 $2,498 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 1.3% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 7.04% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 5.71x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Lakewood Village, 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 Lakewood Village 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.
15 for sale · 4 pending — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
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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 2026-09-12; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Lakewood Village
Time is on your side in Lakewood Village 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 Lakewood Village
Selling into a slower Lakewood Village 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 Lakewood Village agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Lakewood Village in the last year — the community recorded 16?
- How would you price my home against the $210 per square foot Lakewood Village closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 166 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 11.2 months of supply in Lakewood Village, 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 Lakewood Village
Inside Lakewood Village itself, recorded closings have run from $257 per square foot on the smaller homes to $215 on the larger ones — a gap of 20% that a community average hides. An agent who prices from the size table above, not the headline median, is the difference between a home that lingers and one that sells for more, faster.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in Lakewood Village
If you’re selling in Lakewood Village, 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 Lakewood Village Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
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 Lakewood Village resources
- Homes for sale & Lakewood Village neighborhood guide
- Broward County real estate market
- Sell your Lakewood Village 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 Lakewood Village, as of 2026-08-30, 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.