Erica Sturtze REALTOR

New construction in Valencia Del Mar with poolside mornings and bright, open living.

Just completed and move-in ready, this Venice model offers 3 bedrooms plus a den and hobby room, 4 baths, a spacious great room, and a private pool.

9154 Red Robin Lane | $1,448,900 | 3 BR + den + hobby room | 4 BA | 2,699 SF

Model home photos shown. Finishes may vary. Link in bio for details.

Looking at two move-in-ready new builds that seem almost identical?

The best choice is usually hiding in the hard-to-change details: lot position, light, privacy, covered outdoor space, storage, drainage, and community traffic.

I help buyers compare Boca, Delray, and nearby coastal communities this way every week.

If you want a simple side-by-side framework for two homes you're weighing, send them my way.

Want fewer surprises once your home goes live?

For Boca and Delray coastal sellers, a little prep up front can prevent insurance questions, inspection notes, and last minute renegotiation. Start with roof age, impact protection, 4 point readiness, drainage, and exterior records.

In these neighborhoods, this is where I see avoidable friction show up most often.

If you want help sorting what matters for your home before listing, I’m happy to talk it through.

Thinking about an older coastal condo and wondering what could change after closing?

The view matters, but so do the building reports and the budget behind them. Read milestone inspections, reserve studies, and the condo budget together so repairs do not surprise your monthly costs or your move-in timing.

I help buyers across Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and nearby coastal communities look past the listing photos and into the real numbers.

If you want a second set of eyes on condo documents, send me the address.

The accepted offer is not the finish line.

For sellers, the next stretch is where details matter most. Paperwork, inspection strategy, buyer deadlines, appraisal questions, and title work can all affect how smoothly a closing comes together.

In Boca Raton and Delray Beach, this is the part of the process where I stay closely involved so nothing important gets missed.

Selling and want a calm point person through closing? I am happy to help.

Honored and grateful to be recognized by RealTrends Verified once again, ranking among the Top 1.5% of real estate professionals in the country. 🏆✨

While I’m incredibly proud of this milestone, it’s one that would not be possible without my amazing clients.

Thank you for trusting me with your homes, your families, your referrals, and some of life’s biggest decisions. What makes this business so special is that many of my clients have become dear friends, and I’m grateful for every relationship that has been built along the way.

I absolutely love what I do, and I never take for granted the opportunity to help people find not just a house, but a place to call home. ❤️

Thank you for your continued support and trust. I’m excited for all that’s ahead!

Trying to plan a condo move around the closing date?

In Boca Raton and Delray Beach, association timing, elevator reservations, insurance paperwork, and access details can all affect when you can actually move in. The safest plan is to treat closing day and move day as two separate milestones.

I help buyers and sellers plan around these building by building details across the local condo market.

If you want help mapping out the sequence, send me the building and your target timeline.

Love the view but unsure what hurricane season could change?

Before you get attached to a coastal home, verify roof age, storm protection, drainage, flood zone, and the current insurance picture. It is easier to spot risk before emotions take over.

I help buyers across Boca, Delray, and nearby coastal neighborhoods weigh these details every day.

If you want a second set of eyes on a listing, send it over and I will tell you what I would verify first.

💫 Pending 💫

Beyond excited for my incredible clients on securing this extraordinary 5-bedroom custom estate in the heart of the barrier island of Delray Beach 🌴✨

This one-of-a-kind off-market new construction home was the perfect fit for their beautiful family — thoughtfully designed with every detail in mind and located in one of South Florida’s most coveted neighborhoods 🤍

Just one block from the sparkling Atlantic Ocean and one block from the iconic Atlantic Avenue, where some of Delray’s best restaurants, boutiques, and cafés are right outside their door ☀️🌊🍽️

There is something truly special about life in the Village by the Sea, and I could not be happier for them as they begin this exciting new chapter and create lifelong memories in this incredible home 🏡✨

📍1017 Miramar Drive, Delray Beach, FL

💰 Last offered at $6,500,000

📱 Let’s discuss your next move! Call me

VillageByTheSea

If you're getting ready to sell and wondering what is actually worth doing first, this is the question to ask before any contractor gets called.

In Boca and Delray, the best pre-listing spend is usually what buyers notice right away: paint, lighting, landscaping, and real repairs. Big remodels are rarely the first answer.

I guide sellers through this every week based on price point, timing, and what local buyers expect.

If cash flow is the reason updates are stalled, ask me about Compass Concierge. I’m happy to help you build the right list.