How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Progresso, Fort Lauderdale
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In Progresso: Top Realtors & Agents, recent sales run a median of about $685,000 ($441/sq ft), typically closing in about 44 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Progresso: Top Realtors & Agents agent from an average one.
Progresso recorded 12 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $685,000, averaging 44 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers how to find the top realtors in Progresso, what makes a great Progresso real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Progresso market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Progresso neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
Top realtors in Progresso: what “top Progresso real estate agents” actually means
The best Progresso 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 Progresso, homes sell in a median of about 44 days, a balanced pace where pricing and presentation both matter.
That local nuance is why a Progresso 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 Progresso
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Progresso (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-01):
Market read: Buyer-Leaning Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Progresso
Real homes recently closed in Progresso — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1625 Nw 2Nd Avenue | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,111 sqft · closed 2026-09-28 | $520,000 |
| 1436 Ne 17Th Terrace | 5 bd / 4 ba · 1,668 sqft · closed 2026-09-25 | $690,000 |
| 1424 Ne 16Th Avenue | 4 bd / 3 ba · 1,780 sqft · closed 2026-09-25 | $1.17M |
| 1732 Ne 15Th Avenue | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,080 sqft · closed 2026-09-22 | $525,000 |
| 1531 Nw 7Th Avenue | 2 bd / 1 ba · 988 sqft · closed 2026-09-15 | $395,000 |
| 732 Nw 18Th Street | 3 bd / 1 ba · 925 sqft · closed 2026-09-15 | $351,000 |
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 Progresso 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progresso | $685,000 | $441 | 44 d | 46 |
| City View Townhomes | $475,000 | $337 | 296 d | 44 |
| Sole At Fort Lauderdale C | $285,000 | $266.13 | 39 d | – |
| Lake Ridge | $1.40M | $534 | 71 d | 42 |
| Victoria Park Place | $640,000 | $386 | 32 d | 50 |
| Devonshire | $350,000 | $268 | 110 d | 50 |
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 Progresso right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-10-01: 60 active listings (plus 17 pending) asking from $299,900 to $2,695,000, median $780,000; 19 of 60 have been on the market over 60 days (median 36 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1946 and 2026 (median 1955), 10 of them new construction; 12 of 89 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $328/mo; 67 state no HOA; 19 of 88 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; the features listings here most often name are Other, Fire Sprinkler System, Pool and Street Lights. 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 Progresso 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. Progresso 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 Progresso
On a median-priced Progresso home ($685,000), property taxes at Broward County’s typical millage of 19.8427 run roughly $12,600 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 Progresso’s $685,000 median and Broward County’s adopted 19.84 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $13,590 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $12,760 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 Progresso, 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 Progresso 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.
Roads, retail, schools and new construction change what homes in Progresso, Fort Lauderdale are worth. Ask any agent you interview about the projects below — how they answer tells you whether they actually work this area. Last updated October 2026.
Broward County Transit plans to procure a Project Development and Environment study and preliminary engineering for a light-rail line costing just over $1 billion. It would connect Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades and the convention center as part of the $4.3 billion PREMO plan. No construction timeline has been published.
Why it matters If built, the line would improve transit access between the airport, seaport and convention center. The site is about 4 miles south of Progresso.
Source: Hoodline ›A joint venture of Cain and Kushner proposes 440 residences in towers of 28 and 22 stories joined by a nine-story podium, with the site under contract from Oko Group. Palma Architecture is the architect. No start or completion dates have been published.
Why it matters If built, the project would add residential inventory near the Federal Highway corridor and the New River district. The site is about 2 miles south of Progresso.
Source: Florida YIMBY ›Sky Equity Group is building two 44-story towers with 754 residences on a two-acre downtown site it bought for $27 million in 2021. The developer plans to spend more than $50 million and is acting as general contractor, with ODA Architecture as architect. Completion is slated for 2028.
Why it matters The project would add several hundred downtown residences within walking distance of offices, dining and transit. The site is about 1 mile south of Progresso.
Source: Florida YIMBY ›Affiliated Development has started construction on The Cove, an eight-story, 376-unit apartment building at 1055 North Federal Highway on the former Link hotel site. About 206 of the units are designated workforce housing under the Live Local Act, backed by a 74 million dollar construction loan from Pacific Life. Move-in is anticipated in spring 2028.
Why it matters Adds a large workforce-oriented rental supply along the North Federal Highway corridor and redevelops a former hotel parcel into housing. The site is less than a mile northeast of Progresso.
Source: Florida YIMBY ›Dependable Equities secured a 54 million dollar pre-construction loan from CDK Capital for two ODA-designed towers south of the New River near Las Olas Boulevard, at 101 Southeast 7th Street and 633 Southeast 3rd Avenue. The towers would rise about 557 and 563 feet with roughly 1,460 condominium and multifamily residences and about 14,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2028.
Why it matters Positions two high-rise residential towers and ground-floor commercial space for the downtown Fort Lauderdale market south of the New River. The site is about 2 miles south of Progresso.
Source: Florida YIMBY ›The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously approved an amended development permit for Integra Solutions' Sereno project at 2901 East 9th Court, raising the condominium count from 76 to 88 and adding 113 hotel rooms in a 14-story structure. It is the third iteration of the plan since initial approval four years earlier. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval in March.
Why it matters Adds condominium and hotel supply to the Fort Lauderdale beach area through a revised and expanded approved plan. The site is about 2 miles east of Progresso.
Source: The Real Deal ›Full Progresso, Fort Lauderdale news timeline & guide ›
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown; details and timelines can change. General observation, not investment advice.
60 for sale · 17 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 2026-10-01; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Progresso
Time is on your side in Progresso 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 Progresso
Selling into a slower Progresso 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 Progresso agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Progresso in the last year — the community recorded 12?
- How would you price my home against the $441 per square foot Progresso closings have averaged?
- Homes here have been taking about 44 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 58 months of supply in Progresso, 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 Progresso
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Progresso 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 Progresso
If you’re selling in Progresso, 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 Progresso 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 Progresso
Momentum Realty is a Northeast Florida brokerage; we do not list homes in Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale — 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 Progresso resources
- Homes for sale & Progresso neighborhood guide
- Broward County real estate market
- Sell your Progresso 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 Progresso, 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.