55+ Community · Delray Beach, FL
Lakes Of Delray Delray Beach, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
Lakes Of Delray, Delray Beach, FL, is a 55+ community in Palm Beach County with 20 homes for sale right now. Lakes Of Delray is an age-restricted 55+ community in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, governed under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA).
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Lakes Of Delray Market at a Glance
Live MLS · Updated Oct 17, 2026
- Active Inventory
- 20
- New Listings (30d)
- 4
- Pending Sales
- 7
- Median List Price
- $219,000
- Closed Sales (September)
- 9+80% YoY
- Median Sale Price (September)
- $185,000+39.6% YoY
- Months of Inventory
- 3.5
- Avg Days on Market
- 159
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Market Overview
Lakes Of Delray real estate market
There are 20 active listings for sale in Lakes Of Delray right now. The median list price is $219,000, or about $180 per square foot. Listings span $129,000 to $324,900, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 159 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Lakes Of Delray Market Stats
MLS data updated October 16, 2026- Active Listings
- 20
- Median List Price
- $219,000
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $180
- Avg Days on Market
- 159
- Price Range
- $129,000 to $324,900
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Lakes of Delray a 55+ community?
- Yes. All 112 condo listings in the past year describe Lakes of Delray as a 55-and-over community, and 86 say the association must approve buyers. Ask the association how it verifies age and occupancy, and how it handles younger family members staying for long visits, before you make an offer.
- Is Lakes of Delray gated?
- Yes. One hundred eleven of 112 listings describe the community as gated, and 85 specify a guard. One listing describes the gate as manned around the clock. Security is listed as part of the monthly fee in most listings, so ask how guest passes and deliveries are handled.
- What are the HOA fees at Lakes of Delray?
- Listings show monthly fees from $598 to $885, with a median of $702. Most say the fee covers grounds, common areas, cable TV, building insurance and security, and many add trash, recreation and internet. Fees vary by association, so ask for the specific building's budget and assessment history.
- What have condos at Lakes of Delray sold for?
- Eighty-five units closed between July 2025 and October 2026, at prices from $95,000 to $307,000. The median sale was $175,000, or about $145 a square foot. Two-bedrooms of 1,362 square feet in the Witney buildings closed between $185,000 and $240,000 in the late summer of 2026.
- Are pets allowed at Lakes of Delray?
- Mostly no. Seventy-one listings say pets are not allowed, while 30 say they are, usually with size, breed or number limits. Rules differ by association, so if you have a pet, get the rule for the specific building in writing before you write an offer. A unit in a no-pet building will not become pet-friendly after closing.
- Can you rent out a condo at Lakes of Delray?
- Leasing is restricted. Fifty-eight listings note a limit on leasing in the early years of ownership, 34 note other rental restrictions, and 10 bar corporate buyers. Rentals that did come up asked $1,850 to $3,000 a month, with a median of $2,200. Confirm the lease rules with the specific association before buying as an investment, since rules differ from building to building.
- What amenities does Lakes of Delray have?
- Listings describe heated Olympic-size pools, a spa, a clubhouse with a fitness center, library and billiards room, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce and shuffleboard, and a full calendar of classes and clubs. A transportation service and Palm Beach County bus service are also listed among the amenities.
- How long does it take to sell at Lakes of Delray?
- The median unit sold in 60 days over the past year and closed at 94.4 percent of its list price. With 21 units listed against 85 closings a year, supply is tight, but units priced well above recent closings in their association have still sat for eight months or more.
- How many homes are for sale in Lakes Of Delray?
- There are 20 active listings for sale in Lakes Of Delray right now, and these counts update from the MLS as homes come on the market and go under contract. Prices cluster fairly closely, with the top of the market about 2.5 times the entry level. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Lakes Of Delray listings the day they reach the market.
- What is the median home price in Lakes Of Delray?
- The median list price in Lakes Of Delray is $219,000, or roughly $180 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of Lakes Of Delray homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $129,000 to $324,900. The median sits near the middle of that range, so Lakes Of Delray inventory is spread fairly evenly rather than bunched at one end. We can pull recent comparable sales to price a specific home more precisely.
- What price range do homes in Lakes Of Delray cover?
- Homes for sale in Lakes Of Delray currently range from about $129,000 at the entry level to $324,900 at the top of the market. That spread reflects unit size, floor, and finish level across the condos and townhomes here, with the median list price around $219,000. The spread is moderate, so there is real choice here without the extremes some markets show. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send the Lakes Of Delray listings that actually fit.
- How long do homes take to sell in Lakes Of Delray?
- Homes in Lakes Of Delray are averaging 159 days on market, measured from the day a listing goes live to the day it goes under contract. That is a slow pace, so sellers here should expect to price carefully and buyers often have time to compare before committing. Days on market in Lakes Of Delray also shift with the season and with how a home is priced, so a sharply priced listing can still sell well ahead of the average.
- Is Lakes Of Delray a 55+ community?
- Yes. Lakes Of Delray is an age-restricted, 55-and-over active adult community, which generally means at least one resident per home must be 55 or older and the community is built around an active adult lifestyle. These communities usually pair lower-maintenance homes with amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and a full social calendar. Rules on age, occupancy, leasing, and pets are set by the HOA and vary, so confirm the current governing documents for Lakes Of Delray before you write an offer.
- Is Lakes Of Delray a gated community?
- Yes. Lakes Of Delray is a gated community with controlled access at the entrance.
- Are there lakefront homes in Lakes Of Delray?
- Yes. Many Lakes Of Delray homes back onto community lakes, and lake-view lots are common in current listings. The water here is inland lake frontage rather than Intracoastal or ocean access, so do not expect navigable water or boat dockage.
About Lakes Of Delray
Lakes Of Delray, Delray Beach, FL, is a 55+ community in Palm Beach County with 20 homes for sale right now. Lakes Of Delray is an age-restricted 55+ community in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, governed under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA). Homes are priced from $111,777 to $282,000. At least one resident per home must be 55 or older. Pure Equity lists homes in Lakes Of Delray and represents buyers. Commission is negotiable, and what we are paid is agreed with you in writing before you commit to anything.
Lakes of Delray is a guard-gated, 55-and-over condominium community in the 33484 zip code of Delray Beach, built from 1982 to 1995 with lakes running behind many of its buildings. The buildings sit along Lakes of Delray Boulevard and streets named Ashland, Pembridge and Witney, and the community is divided into separate condo associations with names such as Pembridge, Trowbridge, Witney and Watersedge. Nearly every unit is a two-bedroom, two-bath plan of about 900 to 1,485 square feet, with a median near 1,150. All 112 condo listings in the past year carry the 55-plus designation, and 111 describe the community as gated, most with a staffed gate. The clubhouse and the activity calendar are the main draw.
If you own here and are thinking of selling, the closings are plentiful. Eighty-five units sold between July 2025 and early October 2026, at prices from $95,000 to $307,000. The median sale was $175,000, or about $145 a square foot, and closed prices ran from $86 to $225 a square foot. Units took a median of 60 days to sell and closed at a median of 94.4 percent of list price. In the Witney buildings, 1,362 square foot two-bedrooms closed at $185,000, $210,000 and $240,000 over the late summer of 2026. Smaller 900 square foot units on Lakes of Delray Boulevard closed between $95,000 and $155,750.
The spread inside a single floor plan is wide, and it tells a seller where to aim. A 940 square foot two-bedroom on Lakes of Delray Boulevard closed at $105,000 in August 2026, and another of the same size closed at $185,000 about a week later. Renovation explains most of that gap. Units with new kitchens, updated baths, new flooring, impact windows and newer air conditioning sell near the top of their plan's range, and listings that say all assessments are paid draw extra interest. Floor level matters too, since many buyers here ask for the first floor. We price each unit against the most recent sales in its own association and plan.
Inventory is short relative to sales. Twenty-one units were listed for sale at the time of writing, with six more under contract, against 85 closings over the past year. That is about three months of supply, which is tight. Even so, asking prices run ahead of closings: the asking median is $219,000 against a closing median of $175,000, and some listings have sat for eight months or more. Buyers here are careful and often compare several units in one visit. A seller who prices near recent closings in the same association, cleans out and stages the unit, and has the association's approval paperwork ready should see real activity within the first few weeks.
For buyers, the stock is mostly two-story and three-story garden buildings. Seventy-seven of 112 listings are in two-story buildings and 26 in three-story buildings, and many buildings have elevators. Construction is concrete block, and parking is open, with assigned spaces rather than garages. Most units have screened or enclosed patios, and 59 listings mention a lake view while others look over gardens. Corner units and first-floor units get special attention in listing descriptions, and they tend to be the first ones buyers ask about. Public water and sewer serve the community. No unit has a private pool, since the community pools are shared.
Monthly fees in current listings run from $598 to $885, with a median of $702, and they vary by association and unit size. Most listings say the fee covers grounds maintenance, common areas, cable TV, building insurance and security, and many add trash, recreation facilities and internet. Some include water and sewer, and a smaller number cover the roof and building maintenance. Because Lakes of Delray is split into separate associations, the budget, reserves and assessment history of your building matter as much as the community-wide fee. Ask for all three, and ask whether any assessment is planned or has already been prepaid by the seller.
The rules are firm and worth reading before you shop. Lakes of Delray is a 55-and-over community, and 86 listings say the association must approve buyers. Leasing is restricted: 58 listings carry a limit on leasing in the early years of ownership, 34 note other rental restrictions, and 10 bar corporate buyers. Rentals that do come up ask $1,850 to $3,000 a month, with a median of $2,200. Pets are not allowed according to 71 listings, while 30 say they are, usually with limits. Vehicle rules are common too, with many listings barring commercial vehicles, RVs, trucks and boats from the property.
Lakes of Delray fits active buyers 55 and older who want a gated community with a full activity calendar and a modest purchase price, and who are comfortable with association rules on pets, leasing and vehicles. Units are older, so condition varies a great deal from one to the next, and the right unit is often the one an owner has already renovated. Buyers who plan to remodel should get contractor quotes before closing and ask the association what approvals it requires for that work. Listings note a transportation service and county bus service among the amenities, which matters to owners who drive less. Current MLS listings show Orchard View Elementary, Carver Community Middle and Spanish River High as the assigned schools, though schools rarely factor into purchases here.
Amenities
- ✓Guard-gated entrance
- ✓Heated pools and a spa
- ✓Clubhouse with fitness center, library and billiards
- ✓Tennis and pickleball courts
- ✓Bocce and shuffleboard courts
- ✓Transportation service for residents
- ✓Lakes and sidewalks throughout
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Lakes Of Delray
Homes for sale in Lakes Of Delray offer 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Floor plans span roughly 900 to 1,400 square feet. The mix here includes condo homes. Current prices run from $129,000 to $324,900. The homes on the market were built between 1982 and 1992.
Schools
Schools near Lakes Of Delray
Homes for sale in Lakes Of Delray are typically zoned for the Delray Beach public schools below, based on current MLS listings. Confirm the exact attendance zone for any specific address with the Palm Beach County school district before you buy.
- Elementary School
- Orchard View
- Middle School
- Carver Community
- High School
- Spanish River
Map
Where Lakes Of Delray is in Delray Beach
Centred on the homes listed and recently sold in Lakes Of Delray.
HOA
Lakes Of Delray HOA fees
- Median HOA fee
- $738/mo
- Typical range
- $678 to $788
- Lowest to highest
- $631 to $804
- Listings with a fee
- 20 of 20
Across the 20 homes for sale in Lakes Of Delray that list an HOA fee, the median is $738 a month. Half of them fall between $678 and $788. Fees quoted quarterly or yearly are converted to a monthly figure so they compare directly.
The fee most often covers cable TV, common areas, security, grounds maintenance, building insurance and trash pickup. Coverage differs from one building or section to the next, so read what a specific listing includes before comparing it with another.
Listings here most often mention fitness center, pool, clubhouse, pickleball, tennis courts and library.
6 of the 20 listings that state a pet policy allow pets, often with limits.
From current MLS listings in Lakes Of Delray; the figures change as homes come and go. Confirm the fee, any special assessments and the association's rules with the HOA before you buy.
Recent Sales
Recently sold homes in Lakes Of Delray
These are the last 24 recorded closings in Lakes Of Delray, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $147 per square foot. The most recent closed on October 2, 2026. Closed sales are what an appraiser and a buyer's agent will look at, so they are the starting point for pricing a home here.
Sold$139,000
Sold · October 2, 2026
15364 LAKES OF DELRAY Boulevard 49
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,160 sqft · $120/sqft
$11,000 under the asking price
Sold$200,000
Sold · September 25, 2026
15355 Lakes Of Delray Blvd #103
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,362 sqft · $147/sqft
$6,000 under the asking price
Sold$154,500
Sold · September 24, 2026
15453 Lakes Of Delray Boulevard 201
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,000 sqft · $155/sqft
$11,000 under the asking price
Sold$240,000
Sold · September 23, 2026
15075 Witney Road 112
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,362 sqft · $176/sqft
$9,000 under the asking price
Sold$155,750
Sold · September 21, 2026
15234 Lakes Of Delray Boulevard G 244
2 bed · 2 bath · 900 sqft · $173/sqft
$4,150 under the asking price
Sold$208,000
Sold · September 18, 2026
15451 Pembridge Drive 206
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,150 sqft · $181/sqft
$17,000 under the asking price
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15075 Witney Road 108 | September 14, 2026 | $210,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,362 | $154 |
| 15492 LAKES OF DELRAY Boulevard 101 | September 4, 2026 | $185,000 | 2 / 2 | 940 | $197 |
| 15301 Pembridge Avenue 44 | September 3, 2026 | $150,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,150 | $130 |
| 15244 Lakes Of Delray Boulevard 103 | September 1, 2026 | $175,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,362 | $128 |
| 15496 Lakes Of Delray Boulevard 206 | August 27, 2026 | $105,000 | 2 / 2 | 940 | $112 |
| 15074 Witney Road 107 | August 26, 2026 | $185,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,362 | $136 |
| 15011 Ashland Circle 23 | August 26, 2026 | $195,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,170 | $167 |
| 15342 Lakes Of Delray Boulevard 94 | August 25, 2026 | $142,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,160 | $122 |
| 15216 Lakes Of Delray Boulevard 154 | August 20, 2026 | $105,000 | 2 / 2 | 900 | $117 |
| 15216 Lakes Of Delray Boulevard 155 | August 20, 2026 | $95,000 | 2 / 2 | 900 | $106 |
| 15216 Lakes Of Delray Boulevard 126 | August 12, 2026 | $110,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,100 | $100 |
| 15401 Pembridge Avenue 15 | August 10, 2026 | $256,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,150 | $223 |
| 15484 Lakes Of Delray Boulevard 103 | July 22, 2026 | $175,000 | 2 / 2 | 940 | $186 |
| 15355 Lakes Of Delray Boulevard 314 | July 2, 2026 | $167,500 | 2 / 2 | 1,485 | $113 |
| 5550 Witney Drive 102 | June 26, 2026 | $220,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,362 | $162 |
| 15054 Ashland Way 102 | May 29, 2026 | $142,500 | 2 / 2 | 1,000 | $143 |
| 15450 Pembridge Avenue 178 | May 15, 2026 | $189,990 | 2 / 2 | 1,100 | $173 |
| 15461 Pembridge Drive 309 | May 5, 2026 | $190,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,362 | $140 |
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Market & Value
Lakes Of Delray market and home values
The Lakes Of Delray real estate market reads best through the community's own recent activity, not a county-wide average. The median list price in Lakes Of Delray is around $219,000, or roughly $180 per square foot. That sits about 54% below the Palm Beach County median, which shows where Lakes Of Delray lands in the local market. Recent asking prices have run from $129,000 to $324,900, so the home you choose within Lakes Of Delray matters as much as the community average. Homes here have recently taken about 159 days to go under contract, a useful gauge of how quickly the Lakes Of Delray market is moving. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Lakes Of Delray carry more weight than any headline number, since homes of the same type and size set the real range. Pure Equity can pull the active and recently sold homes in Lakes Of Delray so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
How It Compares
Lakes Of Delray compared to nearby Delray Beach communities
Lakes Of Delray sits 3 of 7 on median price among these Delray Beach communities. Price per square foot is the fairer comparison between communities, because it adjusts for the fact that one neighborhood builds bigger homes than another. Days on market shows how quickly each one is actually selling.
| Community | Homes | Median | $/Sq Ft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Pointe | 36 | $304,950 | $216 | 65 |
| Palm Greens At Villa Del Ray | 29 | $225,000 | $185 | 78 |
| Lakes Of Delray this page | 20 | $219,000 | $180 | 159 |
| Pines Of Delray | 37 | $210,000 | $179 | 119 |
| Huntington Lakes | 44 | $207,000 | $191 | 124 |
| High Point of Delray | 34 | $189,000 | $168 | 102 |
| Kings Point | 181 | $125,000 | $143 | 138 |
Medians come from active listings in each community and move as inventory turns over. They describe the homes currently for sale, not what any one home is worth.
Who It Suits
Is Lakes Of Delray right for you?
It helps to know who Lakes Of Delray tends to suit before you tour. As an age-restricted community, Lakes Of Delray fits active adults, downsizers, and seasonal residents who want a lock-and-leave home and a full social calendar. At least one resident usually needs to meet the age requirement, so confirm the specific age rule and any younger-spouse provision before you buy. A lake view is a common ask here, since many Lakes Of Delray lots back onto water without the flood exposure of a coastal address. On price, Lakes Of Delray sits toward the more attainable end of the market, which draws first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. Whether Lakes Of Delray is right for you depends on how you plan to use the home, full time or seasonally, and Pure Equity can walk you through the tradeoffs before you commit.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Living in Lakes Of Delray
Life at Lakes of Delray runs on the clubhouse schedule. Listings describe heated Olympic-size pools, a spa, a fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce and shuffleboard, a billiards room and a library. The activity list in listings is long: classes, clubs, movies, bridge, canasta, parties, water aerobics, yoga and Zumba. A transportation service and Palm Beach County bus service help residents who prefer not to drive. Many units look out over the lakes from screened patios, and walking the sidewalks past the water is part of the daily routine for a lot of owners. One listing estimates the beach at about 20 minutes away by car and downtown Delray at about 13.
Location
Lakes Of Delray location
Lakes of Delray is in Delray Beach, zip code 33484, in Palm Beach County. Buildings sit along Lakes of Delray Boulevard and streets named Ashland, Pembridge and Witney, behind a gated entrance. One listing estimates downtown Delray Beach at about 13 minutes and the beach at about 20 minutes by car, and listings mention Palm Beach County bus service at the community. Current MLS listings show Orchard View Elementary, Carver Community Middle and Spanish River High as the assigned schools. Attendance zones can change, so confirm assignments for a specific address with the School District of Palm Beach County.
Buying in Lakes Of Delray
Buying a home in Lakes Of Delray
The buying process in Lakes Of Delray is the one used across Palm Beach County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Ask for the association's governing documents, budget, and reserve study before you write an offer. Association fees, any club or membership costs, and rules on rentals, pets, and leasing vary by community and materially affect the true cost of ownership. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Palm Beach County is about $3,600. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Delray Beach means you see new listings in Lakes Of Delray the day they reach the market.
Selling in Lakes Of Delray
Selling a home in Lakes Of Delray
Selling a home in Lakes Of Delray starts with pricing it correctly for current conditions. List prices in Lakes Of Delray currently center around $219,000, which is a starting reference for where a comparable home might be positioned. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Buyers in an association community also want to see the HOA or condo docs, the reserve study, and any pending or special assessments up front, so having those ready before you list avoids delays once you are under contract. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Lakes Of Delray owners in Delray Beach, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
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Listing agents and seller representation in Lakes Of Delray
Thinking about selling in Lakes Of Delray? The agent you pick shapes two numbers: what your home closes for, and how long it takes. A listing agent, also called a seller's agent, prices the property against what has actually closed nearby. They also prepare and market it, screen the offers that arrive, and negotiate the terms rather than just the price.
Conditions in Lakes Of Delray currently favor sellers, which is exactly when overpricing does the most damage. A strong market still punishes a listing that starts too high, because the early weeks draw the most qualified buyers and a home that goes stale invites lower offers later. Homes here are averaging about 159 days from listing to accepted offer, so build that into your moving timeline.
Community-level detail matters most here. Association rules, what the fees cover, and which buildings sell fastest all affect your outcome. So does whether a buyer needs board approval before closing. None of it appears in a listing description. All of it decides whether a sale closes on time.
Pure Equity is a licensed Florida brokerage serving Lakes Of Delray. Onias Derilus is the broker of record, Florida Real Estate Broker license BK3276618. A broker holds a higher license than an agent working under one. In practice that means the person advising you on price is also the one legally responsible for the file. That matters most when a deal gets complicated.
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Realtors and real estate agents serving Lakes Of Delray
People search for realtors, real estate agents, and real estate brokers more or less interchangeably. For most purposes the job title matters less than licensing and representation. Every licensed agent in Florida works under a broker. That broker carries final responsibility for the transaction.
What separates real estate professionals in Lakes Of Delray is specificity. Can they answer questions about your street, not just your city? Ask what they have closed nearby and how they arrived at a price. A grounded answer cites particular recent sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Vague reassurance is the warning sign.
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Buyer's agents in Lakes Of Delray
A buyer's agent represents the purchaser rather than the owner. They identify properties that actually fit and research what comparable homes sold for, not what they asked. They also advise on offer strategy. Finally, they manage inspection and financing deadlines through to closing.
Where sellers hold leverage, as they do in Lakes Of Delray, buyers often get one chance to put a well-structured offer forward, so preparation counts more than patience. If you are buying and selling at the same time, which is common for people moving within Palm Beach County, sequencing the two is its own skill: contingencies, timing, and what happens if one closing slips all need planning before either home goes on the market.
What representation costs
Real estate commissions are negotiable. No law, multiple listing service, or association sets them. If an agent tells you there is a standard rate, they are misinforming you. What you pay is agreed between you and the brokerage you hire. Get it in writing before the work begins.
Industry rules changed in 2024. Now a buyer and their agent must put compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes together. Sellers may still offer to contribute toward the buyer's side. However, that is negotiated rather than assumed. It is worth thinking through with your listing agent before you go live.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in Lakes Of Delray?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Lakes Of Delray, and how did they arrive at their suggested price? A grounded answer names recent closed sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. With a median around $219,000 here, the gap between realistic pricing guidance and optimistic guidance is real money. Verify the license too. Florida licenses are public and searchable through the state's DBPR portal. Pure Equity is a licensed brokerage serving Palm Beach County. You can reach the broker directly at (561) 835-5400.
What does a seller's agent actually do?
A seller's agent prices the home against comparable closed sales. Before it goes live, they advise on repairs and presentation. Then they handle photography and marketing, and put the home in front of buyers and other agents. When offers arrive, they screen them and negotiate both price and terms. Terms matter as much as the number, because inspection windows, financing contingencies, and closing dates all affect whether an offer reaches the closing table.
How much does a real estate agent cost in Lakes Of Delray?
Commissions are fully negotiable. No law or real estate board sets them. What you pay is whatever you and your brokerage agree to in writing before work begins. Since the 2024 rule changes, buyers and their agents must agree compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes. Any seller contribution toward the buyer's side is negotiated rather than automatic. Ask any agent you interview to put their fee in writing.
What is the difference between a realtor, a real estate agent, and a broker?
A real estate agent holds a state license to represent buyers and sellers. A broker holds a higher-level license and can operate a brokerage. That broker also carries final legal responsibility for the office's transactions. Realtor is a membership term for agents belonging to the National Association of Realtors. For someone buying or selling in Lakes Of Delray, three practical questions matter. Is the person licensed, who do they represent in your transaction, and what can they actually tell you about your local market?
Do I need an agent to buy a home in Lakes Of Delray?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Lakes Of Delray do. A buyer's agent handles the parts that are easy to get wrong. That means identifying what comparable homes actually closed for, spotting condition or association issues early, and managing inspection and financing deadlines. In a competitive market that guidance matters more, because you often get one chance to put your best offer forward.
Can one agent help me sell my current home and buy the next one?
Yes. For people moving within Palm Beach County it is often the more practical route, because one person coordinates both timelines. Sequencing is the hard part. Should your purchase be contingent on your sale? How would you cover a gap if the closings do not line up? What happens if one side is delayed? Plan all of that before either home is listed, rather than after an offer arrives.
Public Records
Look up Lakes Of Delray property records
Anything on this page that affects what a home costs to own, assessed value, exemptions, flood zone, is published by a public agency. These are the official sources, not our summaries of them.
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
Assessed value, homestead exemption status, and recorded sales history for any parcel.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Look up the official flood zone for an address before you budget for insurance.
Florida Department of Revenue, property taxes
How Florida assesses property, and which exemptions you can claim.
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