Lela Ashkarian 305-395-0814

Live Where Others Vacation - Find Your Florida Keys Dream Home Today

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Lifetime Sales $390,000,000 Million

I am committed to providing a smooth, stress-free real estate experience by truly listening to your needs, offering exceptional service,
and delivering proven strategies to achieve your goals.
I do what is right, not just what is easy, and I always empower you with the knowledge to make confident decisions.

Real Estate Florida Keys

$7,999,000

165 Bayview Dr, Islamorada, FL 33036

4,394 SqFt

6 Beds | 4 Baths

Listing Provided By Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.
$5,800,000

126 Calle Ensueno, Marathon, FL 33050

8,306 SqFt

7 Beds | 7 Baths

Listing Provided By Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.
$5,798,000

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1401&1235 51st Street Gulf, Marathon, FL 33050

3,212 SqFt

4 Beds | 4 Baths

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$4,500,000

246 & 248 Pescayo Ave, Marathon, FL 33050

n/a SqFt

-- Beds | -- Baths

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$3,500,000

56185 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

n/a SqFt

-- Beds | -- Baths

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$3,299,000

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4 Sandpiper Ln, Marathon, FL 33050

2,532 SqFt

4 Beds | 3 Baths

Listing Provided By Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.
$3,190,000

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254 Pescayo Ave, Marathon, FL 33050

2,386 SqFt

5 Beds | 5 Baths

Listing Provided By Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.
$3,189,000

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1500 W Copa D Oro, Marathon, FL 33050

2,272 SqFt

4 Beds | 4 Baths

Listing Provided By Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.
$2,999,000

222 S Anglers Dr, Marathon, FL 33050

3,628 SqFt

5 Beds | 3 Baths

Listing Provided By Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.
$2,995,000

23 S Kyle Way, Marathon, FL 33050

2,278 SqFt

4 Beds | 3 Baths

Listing Provided By Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.
$2,990,000

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243 Pescayo Ave, Marathon, FL 33050

2,708 SqFt

5 Beds | 6 Baths

Listing Provided By Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.
$2,850,000

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334 E Seaview Dr, Duck, FL 33050

1,792 SqFt

3 Beds | 3 Baths

Listing Provided By Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.

Neighborhood Guides

Duck Key

I can provide you with some general information about Luxury Homes in Duck Key Florida Keys 33050. You can call 305-395-0814 Lela Ashkairna, Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate. Duck Key is an ups ...

Islamorada

Islamorada, Florida Keys 33036 is home to some of the most luxurious properties in the world. These properties offer breathtaking oceanfront views, private beaches, state-of-the-art amenities, and spa ...

Key Colony Beach

Key Colony Beach, Florida is a small island community located in the heart of the Florida Keys. This charming town is situated on a narrow strip of land between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Oce ...

Marathon

The Florida Keys Market is a unique and diverse market located in the southernmost point of the United States. It is made up of a chain of islands that stretches approximately 120 miles from Key Largo ...

Testimonials

Lela’s 5-Star Reviews!

“My name is Patricia Sarver, and I would like to tell you about my excellent experience with Lela. She is not only my agent; we also have a friendship. I could not have asked for better service than I had with Lela. She listened to me and helped me every step of the way. It was a 4-year journey, and we made it through together. Lela is a true professional! She was on top of everything that came up in the selling of my home. She is brilliant and knows her profession very well. I was never put off and she always returned my calls as soon as she got the message. Lela went above and beyond what was asked of her. You have a gem on your staff, and I will tell everybody I know to call Lela for their buying or selling of their homes. I not only got my house sold, but I gained a friend in Lela.” Patricia S.—Seller Duck Key
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Having had the pleasure of working with Lela to purchase our dream home in the Florida Keys, Nate and I can confidently say that her professionalism, dedication, and expertise truly set her apart in the real estate industry. She goes above and beyond for her clients, ensuring that every detail is taken care of and that the entire process runs smoothly. Her knowledge of the market, combined with her ability to truly listen and understand the needs of her clients, makes her an invaluable resource for anyone buying or selling a home. Lela’s commitment to excellence is evident in every interaction, and I have always been impressed by her ability to navigate even the most complex situations with ease and grace. Beyond being an incredible realtor, she has become a lifelong friend, and we both truly cherish the relationship we’ve built with Lela. If anyone needs a recommendation or is looking to work with a real estate expert, we would wholeheartedly encourage them to reach out to Lela.” Nate & Holly M Key Colony Beach

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I wanted to share feedback on the recent sale of our property on Stirrup Key. The property was owned by the Kirk of the Keys Presbyterian Church. We are governed by a board called our Session, and all decisions are made by that board as we govern the Church's affairs. Lela led the sales efforts of your team, and she is a true pro. From the market analysis (and we received input from 6 different agents before making our decision on who to work with) to the closing, Lela was always on top of her game. Constant communication and insights from her helped us land a sale we believed was good for the Church and good for the buyers. We had multiple offers, and many times I needed to go back to the board to make decisions as it is not as simple as dealing with a single owner - but in this case aboard. Lela was patient with us and guided the process along. We never felt in the dark. She was prompt, insightful,and a great communicator, and her knowledge of the market, including Stirrup Key was very helpful. On behalf of our church president, Susan Olson, our Session, our head pastor, Josh Roberts, our church administrator, Sandy Hubbard, and the entire Kirk of the Keys congregation, a big thank you to yo,u Brian, Lela, and the whole team there at your firm.” Jeff A.—Seller, Marathon

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Great communication. Very important when going through this process. Lela went above and beyond. She is proactive and professional. Greatly appreciated in today's society. She is friendly and very knowledgeable. Stepped out of her own job to help complete the sale. Would highly recommend."

Sheri McGough
237 Sombrero Beach Rd #1 Marathon, FL 33050

"Lela was very quick to respond to questions and to ask the seller's broker any question which was forwarded. The process was very easy. I would recommend Lela for your real estate needs."

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7020 Harbor Village Dr. Duck Key, FL 3305

A Word from Broker Brian Schmitt

Brian C. Schmitt to New Agents out there whose English is their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Language.

I think that it is insightful of you to recognize that one of your challenges given that English is a second language for you will be your ability to effectively communicate with buyers and sellers in a way that will give them the confidence that you can help them accomplish their goals. One of our most successful agents of all time is Lela Ashkarian who is copied herein and who is originally from Lebanon and who has very successfully overcome that challenge many years ago and has a thriving business which is actually based on her exceptional communication skills which her clients rave about. I believe that you could have a very beneficial discussion with Lela about how she was able to accomplish that and what she did and does to develop and maintain such a successful real estate career. Whatever you do never lose the spark of enthusiasm you have which you share with Lela. It is part of her secret sauce and will be of yours as well. Brian

Brian C. Schmitt

Hi Lela,
I so much appreciate the thoughtful gift of your book. After beginning to read it I was engrossed. Wow, what a story, and I really enjoy your writing style. The way you confront adversity with such directness, hope, and resolution is cool. Nice job and Happy Birthday. Have fun and stay safe. Jim H

Dear Mr. Schmitt -

Just a note to tell you how pleased we were with our agent Lela Ashkarian. We have bought and sold several homes over the past few years, and our experience with Lela was by far the best. She helped us purchase the perfect home in a difficult market, and then helped us sell another property at a price far higher than we dreamed possible.

Lela worked for us tirelessly throughout the process and was a strong advocate for our wants and needs. She provided excellent advice, kept us fully informed, and documented every communication. Lela assembled an outstanding team of professionals to support these efforts, with special mention of the valuable contributions by Natalie Ardis and Tom Wright.

In summary, we were extremely pleased with the effectiveness and professionalism of Coldwell Banker Schmidt Real Estate in serving our real estate needs.

Sincerely,

Brian & Mary Lou

insightful of you to recognize that one of your challenges given that English is a second language for you will be your ability to effectively communicate with buyers and sellers in a way that will give them the confidence that you can help them accomplish their goals. One of our most successful agents of all time is Lela Ashkarian who is copied herein and who is originally from Lebanon She has very successfully overcome that challenge many years ago and has a thriving business that is actually based on her exceptional communication skills which her clients rave about. I believe that you could have a very beneficial discussion with Lela about how she was able to accomplish that and what she did and does to develop and maintain such a successful real estate career. Whatever you do never lose the spark of enthusiasm you have that you share with Lela. It is part of her secret sauce and will be of yours as well. Brian

A Letter from the Heart

A letter from the Heart

Gelcys and Milton

Our Dream Home in the Florida Keys

Dear Brian,

Tomorrow our family will realize a dream that began almost forty years ago for both of us as children visiting and enjoying the Florida Keys. We are writing this letter to you because our dream would not be coming true if not for the spectacular person whom you work with named Lela Ashkarian.

This is the biggest purchase of our family’s life and we could not be happier with the results. The journey did not start recently, but rather 4 years ago. Four years ago, on a Saturday morning, Lela called us after we expressed interest in one of her properties that was advertised online. We discussed with her our vision and dream of purchasing a home for our family in the Florida Keys. Lela listened to us explain our vision of this “dream home” and took it all in stride. It was the first of many steps that proved to us we wanted her as our realtor.

After that first conversation, we began to see her dedication, persistence, and follow-through. Over a span of 48 months, she kept in contact with us, delicately touching base with us every few months to see how our dream was progressing. For 4 years, this amazing professional would email us, call us, and send us pictures of the houses that at that time we could only hope would one day be our home in the Florida Keys!

Her faith in us never wavered as we kept postponing our purchase in the Keys. As much as we wanted to purchase our dream home, we could not do so because we were investing in our start-up business. Most people would have given up on us as a lead with so many delays over the 4-year journey. Many, if not all, would have decided to let us disappear into the rear-view mirror however LELA chose to keep in contact with us and we cannot thank her enough. She has truly EARNED herself The Realtor of Century Award from our family.

Through the years many realtors asked us to work with them and our response was always the same - THANK YOU WE ALREADY HAVE AN AMAZING REALTOR! In the few times we had spoken at this point, our hearts told us that LELA was the right person for us to work with! She has truly deserved and earned our business. How many people would have thought we were just wasting their time? How many people would have discounted our dream? Lela did not!

Tomorrow our family’s dream is coming true and we can honestly say that without LELA and her dedication to her career we would not have our dream home. We have found a friend in LELA as well as met a truly fantastic person ---who also happens to sell Real Estate.

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LELA has been a dream to work with. We will recommend her to everyone that mentions they have plans on purchasing or selling their home in the Keys. Why? After this experience, we feel that it is our OBLIGATION to her to do so! She stuck by us and now she is stuck with us!

Thank you, Lela, for having our best interest at heart! Thank you, Lela, for not giving upon us!

We will NEVER forget this experience and we look forward to many memories in our new Key Colony Home!

Sincerely,

Milton and Gelcys Nogueras

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Testimonials From Customers

A letter from the Heart Gelcys and Milton Our Dream Home in Florida Keys Dear Brian, Tomorrow our family will realize a dream that began almost forty years ago for both of us as children visiting and enjoying the Florida Keys. We are writing this letter to you because our dream would not be coming true if not for the spectacular person whom you work with named Lela Ashkarian. This is the biggest purchase of our family’s life and we could not be happier with the results. The journey did not start recently, but rather 4 years ago. Four years ago, on a Saturday morning, Lela called us after we expressed interest in one of her properties that was advertised online. We discussed with her our vision and dream of purchasing a home for our family in the Florida Keys. Lela listened to us explain our vision of this “dream home” and took it all in stride. It was the first of many steps that proved to us we wanted her as our realtor. After that first conversation, we began to see her dedication, persistence and follow through. Over a span of 48 months she kept in contact with us, delicately touching base with us every few months to see how our dream was progressing. For 4 years, this amazing professional would email us, call us, and send us pictures of the houses that at that time we could only hope would one day be our home in the Florida Keys! Her faith in us never wavered as we kept postponing our purchase in the Keys. As much as we wanted to purchase our dream home, we could not do so because we were investing in our start up business. Most people would have given up on us as a lead with so many delays over the 4-year journey. Many, if not all, would have decided to let us disappear into the rear-view mirror however LELA chose to keep in contact with us and we cannot thank her enough. She has truly EARNED herself The Realtor of Century Award from our family. Through the years many realtors asked us to work with them and our response was always the same - THANK YOU WE ALREADY HAVE AN AMAZING REALTOR! In the few times we had spoken at this point, our hearts told us that LELA was the right person for us to work with! She has truly deserved and earned our business. How many people would have thought we were just wasting their time? How many people would have discounted our dream. Lela did not! Tomorrow our family’s dream is coming true and we can honestly say that without LELA and her dedication to her career we would not have our dream home. We have found a friend in LELA as well as met a truly fantastic person ---who also happens to sell Real Estate. LELA has been a dream to work with. We will recommend her to everyone that mentions they have plans on purchasing or selling their home in the Keys. Why? After this experience we feel that it is our OBLIGATION to her to do so! She stuck by us and now she is stuck with us! Thank you, Lela for having our best interest at heart! Thank you, Lela for not giving up on us! We will NEVER forget this experience and we look forward to many memories in our new Key Colony Home! Sincerely, Milton and Gelcys A letter from the Heart Gelcys and Milton Our Dream Home in Florida Keys Dream Home In Florida Keys

by Our Dream Home in Florida Keys

I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am that Lela has closed the sale of our property there. My brother James and I were very impressed with Lela, she is a treasure. Brian I deal with a lot of people in business and you see all kinds but your staff there was professional in all phases from marketing and canvassing our property to follow ups on all showings

by Call C

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by Tom P

Hi Lela It was a great experience working with you. You have a wonderful attitude and outlook on life, and you are great at your profession. I truly look forward to referring people to you when the opportunity arises. I wish you all the best, as you certainly deserve it. Warmest regards, Wayne R (Attorney at Law)

by Wayne R

"Brian, I am writing today to personally tell you how pleased I am doing business with your company and with Lela in particular. She has worked so very diligently on my last 5 transactions and they were all very difficult and time consuming to put together so they could be closed. Lela has the utmost in professionalism and follows through implicitly on everything we discuss. She knows what the market is and is very realistic in her comments and advice. As a former business owner I can tell you how fortunate your company is to have an associate of her caliber working for you but I'm sure you already know that. She is very efficient and we have a mutual respect for each other's time. I have worked with other agents in the past and there is no comparison... she is "THE BEST!" I;m sure she will continue to earn my business in the future.

by David C. (seller)

I have known Lela for many years as an honest, creditable individual whom I consider to be a top Real Estate Expert. Lela is totally committed to satisfying her clients real estate needs to the fullest. Her professional abilities, organizational skills, coupled with a warm and caring personality, place Lela at the very top of her profession. If you are interested in either selling or purchasing real estate, Lela Ashkarian must be your first choice. Joe P

by Joe P

Hello Brian, Broker/Owner, Coldwell Banker Schmitt 305-395-0814 Lela Ashkarian, Realtor/Consultant/Negotiator I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am that Lela has closed the sale of our property there. My brother James and I were very impressed with Lela, she is a treasure. Brian I deal with a lot of people in business and you see all kinds but your staff there was professional in all phases from marketing and canvassing our property to follow ups on all showings. I know you Dad couldn't be more proud of the people you surround yourself with and it shows. Great Job! Thanks for your help. Cal Cochran Cal, Thank you ! I am so pleased that everything went well with Lela and the sale of your home. I especially appreciate your reference to my Dad who provided the foundation for our company that we strive to live up to every day. Lela was a favorite of my Dad and we are lucky to be able to work with her. Congrats on the successful sale and Best of Luck to you and your family in all your endeavors. Kindest Regards, Brian Lela, It has been a pleasure to have you handle the sale of our property. You have been attentive and very professional throughout the process. I truly appreciate how you have been diligent in every aspect of the marketing of the property and dealing with the buyers and I could not be more impressed with your skills. You are the Best. I am going to enjoy the Baklava you sent, many thanks to you. Cal and James C

by James and Call Cochran

" David & Dawn B. "Lela did a wonderful job getting our lot spld. Would highly recommend her !"

by David and Dawn B

Patrick & Debra F. "Lela is amazing & awesome !!

by Patrick and Debra F

" Jeff & Melody J. "Dear Lela, Considering the economy and the fact I was selling a boat slip in an economy where boating is a luxury item. I am very pleased at the entire transaction and the follow thru that you and your staff brought to the table. You were professional and diligent. I appreciate your efforts and the next time I am buying or selling in your area I will work with you and your office again. Thank you so much!"

by Jeff and Melody

Beck R Lela! "The patience and kindness you showed me as I faced new personal life challenges helped find the strength to make difficult decisions and along the way, I found acceptance of my new reality." Becky R Peace is the result of training your mind to process life as it is rather than as you think it should be. Wayne W. Dyer

by Becky R

"We are incredibly appreciative of your knowledge, effort and expertise in finding us our Dream hone in Cudjoe Key. We are very excited to begin our new adventure and make the home uniquely "ours!" Your dedication and follow up made the process a joy! * By the way, we LOVED the ad featuring our home and our dog! Thanks!"

by Bill E. & Von C.

"My wife, Corrine and I want to compliment you and express our appreciation for your having Lela on your staff and the outstanding way she handled this sale. Lela was exceptional in all respects and although we have been involved with real estate agents in five different states we have never had the outstanding satisfaction that we had in this transaction. We owe it all to the way in which Lela handled every detail from our initial interview to the closing."

by Theodore S.

"Lela takes her time to read, takes consideration of the big picture, understands the customer's/ clients needs and considers their preferences and practices. She makes the efforts to educate agents and buyers and help them understand the REO/Short sale process when trying to purchase and REO or Short Sale property. She is available, timely and responsive. Great Agent and she is proud of it. Works hard and is willing to do the hard work."

by J.H.F., Ohio

"Hi Lela, We just want to again tell you how appreciative we are on your selling of our house. Your professional conduct made it possible in such a quick time. From the time we first met you through the closing you were extremely responsive and kept us up to date every minute. Your positive outlook made us feel very comfortable with you handling the process. We would be more than happy to enthusiastically recommend you to anyone. Thank you again for all you did for us"

by Eileen B.

"Lela was the most professional and thorough sales person in Real Estate I have ever dealt with. We have purchased over 15 homes in the past 20 years and this was by far the best experience we have ever had."

by RAP

"As always Lela Has done a great job. Thanks "

by Joe F.

" Always a pleasure working with "Lela"

by Joe & Heidi F.

Buyers Cooperating Agent To Lela Ashkarian Hello Brian, I recently had the opportunity to have a closing with Lela Ashkarian in which I represented the Buyer " I have never had an agent pursue me like that after a deal was dead. I have learned from this deal and I have to recommend Lela for her continual correspondence with me, she was an integral part of making this deal come together. She was also very accommodating in helping to close the deal. I just wanted to let you know. I think she is a super agent and it was my pleasure to work with her.

by Gerald J.

Hi Lela, Just wanted to let you know that in the few short hours we spent with you looking at houses in Marathon Key, we learned more from you than talking with over ten other realtors in the past 3 years combined! Thank you for your patience, time and education and look forward to working with you! Lisa M

by Lisa and Randy M

Dear Mr. Schmitt - Just a note to tell you how pleased we were with our agent Lela Ashkarian. We have bought and sold several homes over the past few years, and our experience with Lela was by far the best. She helped us purchase the perfect home in a difficult market, and then helped us sell another property at a price far higher than we dreamed possible. Lela worked for us tirelessly throughout the process and was a strong advocate for our wants and needs. She provided excellent advice, kept us fully informed, and documented every communication. Lela assembled an outstanding team of professionals to support these efforts, with special mention of the valuable contributions by Natalie Ardis and Tom Wright. In summary, we were extremely pleased with the effectiveness and professionalism of Coldwell Banker Schmidt Real Estate in serving our real estate needs. Sincerely, Brian & Mary Lou

by Brian and Mary L C

Our contact was primarily with Natalie Ardis. She was fantastic and followed up on every question/concern we had. She walked us through every step before, during and after our purchase. We would recommend her or use her again!

by John and Traci A.

I am new to the area and spoke with multiple agents with different companies. Natalie was teh most professional and most knowledgeable agent. The process was very easy for me. Natalie was very aggressive and went out of her way to make sure the transaction went smoothly. She excels at her job and I will be using her or referring in the future. I was very impressed and my entire family. I would like to thank Schmitt Real Estate Company.

by Adam H.

Natalie Ardis is fantastic! Best we have ever worked with

by Jay and Sue J.

This was our 3rd real estate transaction with Natalie. All 3 of our transactions were handled professionally. Everything from start to finish she made it so easy as we were out of state before we bought this home and now full time residents. Thank you Natalie!

by Mel and Jenny A.

This is our 2nd house we have purchased with Natalie's help. We would go so far as to say we would not do another real estate transaction without Natalie Ardis

by Susan M.

Lela Ashkarian

Meet Lela Ashkarian – Your Premier Florida Keys Real Estate Expert

With over three decades (28 years) of unparalleled experience in the Florida Keys real estate market, I am committed to delivering exceptional service, market expertise, and strategic negotiation skills to ensure a seamless experience for both buyers and sellers. My dedication to client satisfaction has earned me a Diamond reputation as the top agent in the nation and in the Florida Keys.

Why Choose Lela Ashkarian?

Renowned for my in-depth market knowledge, innovative marketing strategies, and personalized approach, I work tirelessly to help you achieve your real estate goals. Whether you are buying your dream home, selling your property for top dollar, or investing in the Florida Keys, I am here to guide you every step of the way.

A Passion for Excellence and Community

Actively engaged in the community, I support various charitable initiatives and promote the beauty and lifestyle of the Florida Keys. My commitment goes beyond transactions—I strive to build lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and results.

Discover the Florida Keys Market

Stretching 120 miles from Key Largo to Key West, the Florida Keys offer a vibrant and diverse market driven by tourism, retail, world-class fishing, and a strong real estate sector. With breathtaking waterfront properties, investment opportunities, and an unparalleled quality of life, the Florida Keys are an ideal place for both residents and visitors.

Why Isn’t Your Home Selling?

Even in a seller’s market, some properties remain unsold due to key factors. If your home isn’t attracting offers, consider the following:

1. Limited Viewing Opportunities

Buyers can’t fall in love with a home they can’t see. Restricting showing times can significantly reduce exposure. Many potential buyers, particularly those from out of town, have limited availability. The solution? Ensure your home is accessible for showings at convenient times.

2. Overpricing

Setting the right price is crucial. While it’s natural to want the highest return, an overpriced home can deter buyers and lead to a prolonged market presence. As Jeff Tucker, Senior Economist at Zillow, states: “Sellers who price and market their home competitively shouldn’t have a problem finding a buyer.” Listening to market feedback and making adjustments can make all the difference.

3. Lack of Preparation

First impressions matter. Curb appeal, cleanliness, and minor updates can dramatically impact a buyer’s perception. Simple steps like fresh landscaping, a well-maintained exterior, and decluttering the interior can significantly enhance your home’s appeal. A well-prepared home invites stronger offers and a faster sale.

Let’s Get Your Home Sold

If your property isn’t receiving the attention it deserves, it may be time to reevaluate your strategy. As a top-producing agent in the Florida Keys, I am here to provide expert guidance tailored to your specific needs.

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Discover the Magic of Florida Keys: Your Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Investment

The Magic of Investing in the Florida Keys Real Estate: Your Comprehensive Guide

There is a certain magic to the Florida Keys that captivates every visitor. It's a tropical paradise tucked between the shimmering Atlantic Ocean and the serene Gulf of Mexico. Its enchanting allure, turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, and unmatched laid-back lifestyle make it a sought-after destination for real estate investment. From first-time buyers, and seasoned investors to vacation home seekers, the Florida Keys real estate market caters to a diverse range of needs and tastes. At www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com, we're thrilled to guide you through the journey of investing in this stunning region.

The Florida Keys, an impressive archipelago of over 120 tropical islands, boasts breathtaking beauty that stretches off the southern tip of Florida. It's a place that offers tranquility and adventure in equal measure, with locations varying from the buzzing nightlife in Key West to tranquil beaches in Islamorada. The real estate market mirrors this diversity with properties ranging from cozy beachfront cottages to opulent waterfront estates. The choices are endless whether you seek a permanent home, a vacation retreat, or a lucrative investment property.

The Florida Keys real estate market has consistently shown growth and resilience over the years. Despite global economic uncertainties, the appeal of the region as a holiday spot, coupled with the scarcity of available properties, keeps property values on an upward trajectory. The market dynamics, characterized by low supply and high demand, suggest competitive pricing and a ripe opportunity for potential investors.

However, investing in real estate can appear daunting without the right guidance. To help navigate through the process, we've outlined a simple step-by-step guide. From defining your investment goals, researching the market, and selecting an ideal location, to inspecting the property, securing financing, making an offer, and closing the deal, we've got you covered.

But the journey doesn't stop at acquiring the property. To maximize your return on investment, you should consider several strategies, such as renting out your property for vacationers, banking on property appreciation, leveraging tax benefits, and diversifying your investment portfolio with real estate.

Investing in Florida Keys real estate presents an opportunity to reap substantial financial returns while enjoying the pleasure of owning a slice of this paradise. With careful planning, meticulous research, and the right guidance, you can navigate this real estate market successfully to achieve your investment goals. The Florida Keys is not just a hub for seasoned investors, but also a welcoming gateway for first-time buyers, offering countless opportunities to grow your investment portfolio while basking in the relaxed lifestyle of this tropical utopia.

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Discover Your Dream Home in the Enchanting Florida Keys with Lela Ashkarian

Let's Find Your Dream Home in the Florida Keys!

Hello Future Homeowners,

The Florida Keys offer a unique charm and unparalleled beauty, drawing people from all over to its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant community. As the top real estate expert in the region, I am dedicated to guiding you through this exciting journey. With just a 72-hour notice, I can curate a personalized home-viewing experience tailored to your needs.

Buying a home is not just a transaction—it’s a journey, and I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Your Personalized Home Search

Our initial consultation will allow me to understand your unique criteria, helping to identify the perfect home amidst the serene beauty of the Florida Keys. To make your search seamless, I encourage you to share your top five must-haves for your dream home by filling out this form: Click Here. Knowing your readiness to make an offer will help streamline the process and ensure a successful outcome.

My Proven Home-Finding Process

Explore MLS listings at your convenience and email me your top choices.
As your buyer’s representative, I will research your selected listings and gather insights to help you make informed decisions.
Organized Showings – I arrange showings geographically to optimize your time and ensure each home aligns with your criteria.
Appointment-Based Viewings – As per Broker/Seller/MLS policy, all showings require appointments, and prospective buyers must provide proof of funds or lender pre-approval.

Let’s Start Your Home Search Today

If you're ready to embark on this exciting journey, I am just a phone call away! Contact me at 305-395-0814 or visit www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com.

Your Trusted Realtor for Life

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Let’s make your Florida Keys dream home a reality!

Florida Keys Market Report

Navigating the Florida Keys Real Estate Market in 2025

As the top-selling real estate agent in the Florida Keys with 28 years of experience at Coldwell Banker Schmitt, I’ve seen the market evolve through booms, corrections, and everything in between. The 2025 Florida Keys real estate market is dynamic, offering opportunities for buyers and sellers who act strategically. Here’s what you need to know to make informed decisions, backed by the latest data from Coldwell Banker Schmitt.

A Market of Paradoxes

The Florida Keys market in 2023 showed resilience despite a correction, with the third-highest dollar volume of sales in history, yet the lowest number of sales in a decade. This paradox highlights a market adjusting after the peak of 2021-2022, with high average sale prices ($671,703 in 2020, up 7.8% from 2019) and low inventory (1,871 properties in 2020, the third-lowest on record).

For sellers, this means pricing strategically to attract serious buyers in a competitive market. Low inventory underscores buyers' need to act quickly on well-priced properties. My expertise and access to Coldwell Banker’s comprehensive market reports ensure you’re ahead of the curve.

Why Work with Me?

With a proven track record of $390 million in sales volume and Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s “Every Day Until It’s Sold” marketing program, I deliver unparalleled results for my clients. My 28 years of local knowledge and personalized approach ensure that whether you’re selling a waterfront estate or buying your dream home, you’ll benefit from data-driven strategies and a commitment to your success.

Ready to Make Your Move?

Don’t navigate this complex market alone. Contact me today for a free home valuation or to discuss your buying strategy. Let’s turn your Florida Keys real estate dreams into reality.

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Lela Ashkarian, PA, ABR, CRS,CREN, GRI, e-PRO, C2X, SFR

Senior Buyer and Listing Agent Since 1997

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Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate

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