Ellen Taracido

About Ellen

Ellen Taracido, Broker Associate Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Expert | Poinsettia Heights Resident | Condo & Residential Specialist A South Florida Realtor since 2009, Ellen Taracido is a trusted Fort Lauderdale real estate advisor known for market expertise, strategic pricing, sophisticated marketing, and strong negotiation. She specializes in residential properties, luxury and new construction, and condominiums, helping buyers and sellers navigate the complexities of the South Florida market. A Fort Lauderdale resident since 2008 and a Poinsettia Heights resident since 2009, Ellen brings firsthand knowledge and a genuine connection to the community she calls home. She is passionate about helping Poinsettia Heights homeowners understand their property's value, prepare for the market, and achieve the strongest possible result when they decide to sell. Through her dedicated neighborhood resource, SellingPoinsettiaHeights.com, she provides local market information and resources for homeowners, buyers, and sellers. While Poinsettia Heights is a key part of Ellen's local focus, her experience extends throughout Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, and surrounding communities. Her experience spans luxury and new construction properties, residential homes, and the Fort Lauderdale condominium market, including extensive work with downtown Fort Lauderdale properties. Ellen has also been part of the sales teams for two ultra-luxury pre-construction developments in Fort Lauderdale, Riva and Adagio, giving her firsthand experience with new development, construction, design, contracts, pricing, and the expectations of today's discerning buyers. For sellers, Ellen takes a strategic approach from the beginning. She evaluates the property, comparable sales, competing inventory, market conditions, buyer expectations, and the property's unique strengths to determine how it should be positioned and priced. Her goal is to create a thoughtful marketing strategy that generates meaningful exposure, attracts qualified buyers, and positions her clients for success throughout the negotiation process. Her attention to contracts, contingencies, risk management, staging, and transaction details gives her clients an advantage from the first conversation through closing. Ellen's path to real estate began in New York. Raised in New Rochelle, she earned her degree from Hofstra University and developed her negotiation skills in the fast-paced New York City garment industry. She later purchased, renovated, and sold properties of her own in Manhattan, discovering a passion for real estate and complex transactions. In 2008, Ellen relocated to Fort Lauderdale and entered the South Florida real estate market during one of its most challenging periods. She immersed herself in the local market, contracts, negotiation, contingencies, and risk management—experience that continues to shape her strategic, detail-oriented approach. As a Broker Associate with Compass, Ellen combines local expertise with sophisticated marketing, technology, and the resources of a leading global real estate company. She is also a Florida Realtors Director, Code of Ethics instructor, Ombudsman, and member of the Professional Standards Committee, and holds the National Association of Realtors' C2EX endorsement. Whether you're selling a home in Poinsettia Heights or surrounding areas, buying or selling a condominium in Fort Lauderdale, or navigating a luxury or new-construction opportunity elsewhere in South Florida, Ellen provides knowledgeable, strategic representation grounded in experience, local insight, and a commitment to exceptional service. Expertly positioned. Precisely sold.

over 3 years ago

Wonderful Experience

Ellen is wonderful! She guided me through the whole sale of my home process patiently !! I know I can be demanding at times. She was able to comunícate and project ahead of what I needed. She is super professional, knows her business and has a kind attitude that helps you feel secure of the decisions you making. She is helping me now through the process of my new home !

over 3 years ago

Made selling my house easy

I met with Ellen when we were thinking of selling our house. She was very helpful as to what the market was like and what we would need to do. We decided to go with her firm and it was a great choice. Ellen and her partner staged our home for pictures and then came back and put everything back. during the process she was always helpful answering our questions not only on the sale process but also on the move. We recommed Ellen very highly.

almost 4 years ago

Excellent experience

We couldn’t have had a better realtor than Ellen Taracido. When purchasing a home come so many questions and Ellen definetily knew how to answer them all. Ellen had so much knowledge and options for what we were specifically looking for . Ellen made feel like family to her . We couldn’t been in better hands . Thank you very much Ellen Taracido

almost 4 years ago

Ellen is an absolute pro!

Ellen is an absolute pro. She took control of our condo listing (including a boat slip) and never looked back. She is the ultimate professional, has tons of market knowledge and is willing to work hard to get the deal done. I highly recommend this team.

about 4 years ago

A Superstar!

We have worked with Ellen for years on sale and purchase of multiple properties. She is a dynamo of energy and motivation. She gets deals done, thinks critically about pricing strategy, chases down information and leads, and delivers results! On top of it all, she's just a super nice person that is a pleasure to work with. I can't say enough good things about her. Just go with her!