Ellen Taracido

Ellen Taracido

Broker Associate: BK3214913
  •   5   (19 reviews)

About Ellen

Your South Florida Real Estate Powerhouse: Ellen Taracido is a top South Florida real estate advisor and a principal of The Performance Group, helping buyers and sellers across Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Boca Raton, and surrounding communities move with confidence and strong financial results. With over 17 years of experience, she turns buying, selling, and leasing into a seamless, strategic, and surprisingly enjoyable experience. Ellen is a master of residential properties and new construction, with deep expertise in luxury pre construction homes and condominiums. Whether you’re a first time buyer, a relocating professional, a move up seller, or a seasoned investor, her sharp market insights, strategic pricing, and data driven guidance give you a real edge in today’s competitive South Florida market. Her in depth knowledge of contracts, staging, and high end property details helps sellers maximize their sale price and helps buyers win the right home with confidence. Raised in New Rochelle, New York, Ellen earned her degree from Hofstra University and first honed her fast paced negotiation skills in New York City’s garment industry. Her real estate journey began in Manhattan, where she purchased, renovated, and sold several properties of her own—falling in love with transforming spaces, navigating complex deals, and helping people move into the next chapter of their lives. In 2008, Ellen relocated to Fort Lauderdale—during one of the toughest real estate markets in history—and committed to mastering every detail of the South Florida market. As a Fort Lauderdale realtor and South Florida real estate advisor, she immersed herself in contract language, contingencies, and risk management. That obsession with the fine print now gives her clients a major advantage at every step, from offer to closing. With Ellen, you get more than a real estate advisor—you get a meticulous strategist, a fierce negotiator, and a partner who makes the process clear, organized, and even fun. Whether you’re buying, selling, renting, or investing, she is dedicated to protecting your interests, maximizing your outcome, and making sure you feel informed and supported from the first conversation to well after closing. When Ellen moved to Florida, she arrived with her beloved beagle, Carson, a New Yorker’s hustle, and a determination to build a life she loved. Today, she thrives on quality time with her husband, pets, family, and friends. You’ll often find her laughing at comedy shows, traveling, trying new restaurants, or enjoying the beach—bringing that same energy, warmth, and positivity to every client relationship and every real estate transaction. Contact Ellen Taracido today to talk about buying or selling in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Boca Raton, or surrounding areas—and experience how real estate can be both successful and fun. #Realtor #ListingAgent #BuyerAgent #RealEstateBroker #RealEstateAgent #RealEstate #RealEstateShouldBeFun #SouthFlorida #FortLauderdale #Broward #BocaRaton #PalmBeach #Miami

Ellen's reviews

  5  
Ellen has 19 reviewsacross 11 different locations, showing 6.
Review Ellen
about 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.

over 3 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

over 3 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.

over 3 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!

almost 4 years ago
Great service

I’ve used Ellen a number of times and she has always provided great timely advice and service. I enthusiastically recommend her.

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Ellen's properties

Ellen has 5 properties for sale and sold 9 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldMay 4, 2026
$462,500
1501s/600 West Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale FL 33312
2
2
1
Condo
Listing courtesy of COMPASS FLORIDA, LLC and City Realty Partners, Inc
SoldApr 8, 2026
$820,000
3431 NE 18th Ave
Oakland Park FL 33306
3
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of COMPASS FLORIDA, LLC
For Sale
$2,795,000
1603/3055 Harbor Drive
Fort Lauderdale FL 33316
3
3
2
Condo
Listing courtesy of COMPASS FLORIDA, LLC
For Sale
$499,900
563 Northeast 7th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
2
3
2
Townhouse
Listing courtesy of COMPASS FLORIDA, LLC
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