Buy with Tara
Buy in Fort Lauderdale with a local in your corner
From your first condo to a waterfront estate, we help buyers across Broward, Miami-Dade and the Palm Beaches move with clarity, strategy and confidence. Relocating? We work with agents across the country to make the move easy.
Buyer intake
Start your search
Tell us what you're looking for. Our team will call you to talk neighborhoods, budget and next steps.
- Your price point and the areas you like
- When you want the keys
- How you plan to pay (cash or loan type)
- Your must-haves and dealbreakers
Opens our intake form, so we come to the first call prepared.
Five steps
How buying with Tara works
01
Plan
A 20-minute call about your budget, timing, must-haves and the neighborhoods that fit.
02
Pre-approve
Get pre-approved with a local lender so your offer is taken seriously. Preferred lender intro, pending Lynn Whitefall's OK
03
Tour
In person or by live video. Tara flags condo, flood and insurance issues before you fall in love.
04
Offer
Pricing and terms built from live comps, and a strategy for multiple-offer situations.
05
Close
Inspections, appraisal, insurance and closing dates, all tracked by our transaction manager.
Before you offer
South Florida basics every buyer should know
Condo safety rules
Older buildings three stories or taller need milestone inspections and funded reserves. We get the reports before you offer.
Flood zones
Zones are set lot by lot. We check the FEMA map and get you an insurance quote early.
Insurance
Wind and homeowners coverage can change the math. Quotes come before the inspection period ends.
Homestead
Make it your primary home by January 1 and you can save on property taxes every year after.
Active listings
Homes we have for sale right now
$2,000,000
1809 Coral Gardens Drive
Wilton Manors · 7 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,669 sq ft
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$520,000
14170 SE 4th Street
Williston · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,455 sq ft
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$375,000
12251 SE 66th Place
Levy County · 3 bd · 2 ba
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$285,000
130 Cypress Club Drive #302
Pompano Beach · 2 bd · 2 ba · 982 sq ft
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$80,000
3531 Inverrary Drive #310
Lauderhill · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,070 sq ft
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Full home search on this site is coming. IDX decision: keep MLS share links for now (Assets I8)
Reviews
Buyers on working with Tara
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Exact review text, pasted word for word after the client says OK
★★★★★
Exact review text, pasted word for word after the client says OK
FAQ
Buyer questions
Do I need flood insurance in Fort Lauderdale?
If the home sits in a FEMA high-risk zone (A or V) and you use a federally backed mortgage, yes. Many buyers outside those zones carry it anyway. Check the flood zone and get a quote before you make an offer.
How do Florida's condo safety laws affect buyers?
Older condo buildings three stories or taller now need milestone structural inspections and properly funded reserves for major components. Before you buy, ask for the inspection report, the reserve study and any planned special assessments. Tara requests all three for you.
How does the Broward homestead exemption work?
If the home is your permanent residence on January 1, you can take up to $50,000 off its assessed value, and Save Our Homes caps yearly increases in assessed value at 3%. Apply with the Broward County Property Appraiser by March 1.
How much do I need for a down payment?
Some loans start at 3% to 3.5% down, and Florida has down payment help for qualifying buyers. Your lender confirms what you qualify for. Preferred lender intro once Lynn Whitefall approves
Can you help me buy from out of state?
Yes. Relocation is a big part of our business. We tour live by video, send neighborhood notes, and work with agents in your home state to refer you in both directions.
Ready to start looking?
Tell us what you're looking for and Tara's team will call you to talk timing and next steps.