Nicki Riettie Real Estate

FULL CIRCLE & OFFICIALLY CLOSED! 🗝️✨

There is truly no higher compliment in real estate than when clients trust you to guide them through both sides of their journey—first helping them buy this wonderful home, and now officially closing on its sale at 8149 Royal Palm Ct in Tamarac! 🏡💙

I am endlessly grateful for their continued trust and confidence in us.

Every successful close is a total team effort. From bringing in our amazing professional staging team to curate every detail, to deploying our targeted, high-impact digital and direct-mail marketing strategies, we make sure every property shines its brightest and gets maximum exposure. Seeing our process deliver seamless results for clients we care so deeply about makes every late hour completely worth it.

To my incredible team—thank you for going above and beyond on every single detail to get this across the finish line. 🥂✨ And to my wonderful sellers: thank you from the bottom of my heart for letting us be part of your story. Wishing you all the happiness in your next chapter!

Thinking about making your next move in South Florida? We’d love to guide you every step of the way! 📲 Drop a DM or call (954) 708-6841.

Set The Stage ✨

58 isn’t my excuse. It’s my reason. 💪🏽

At this stage of my life, I’m not interested in making myself smaller, slowing myself down or deciding something is “too hard” simply because of my age.

I want to keep learning. Keep getting stronger. Keep doing things that challenge me. And occasionally do something that makes me think, Nicki, what on earth are you doing? 😂

Because I’ve learned that confidence doesn’t come from knowing you can do everything.

It comes from being willing to try.

That mindset follows me everywhere — into the gym, ballet, my business and the way I show up for the people who count on me.

I’m still growing. Still pushing myself. Still discovering what I’m capable of.

And at 58, I think there’s an awful lot still ahead of me. ❤️

Strong enough for the life I still want to live.

Rainy showing? Don’t panic. ☔️🏡

South Florida weather doesn’t always cooperate with our showing schedule — but your home can still make a great impression.

Think safe entry, dry floors, bright interiors, umbrella/shoe protection and good drainage. And remember: rain gives buyers an opportunity to see how your property actually handles water.

You can’t control the weather. You can control how prepared your home is for it.

Save this one for the next South Florida downpour… which probably won’t be very long. 😂☔️

🔊 Turn your sound on and listen to the video for all the details!

I started this ballet journey in my late 50s for the FUN of it.

Ballet was something I always felt there was a little space in my life waiting to be filled — something I had wanted to experience for years and finally decided it wasn’t too late.

I certainly didn’t expect to become a principal ballerina. 😊 But I did think some things would come more easily.

The grace. The flow. The musicality. Making my body move the way I could so clearly see it moving in my mind.

Instead, I discovered just how much there is to learn. Steps and combinations. Arms and legs doing completely different things. Finding the music while remembering what comes next — and somehow making it all look effortless. 😂

It has been much harder than I expected. And yes, there have been moments when I’ve wondered if I really belong.

In my last class, that little voice got loud. I was tired, my mind knew what I wanted my body to do, and my body simply wasn’t getting the message.

Then somewhere in the middle of class, I remembered:

I came here because I LOVE this.

So I lightened up.

I laughed at my mistakes, soaked up the encouragement from my classmates and our wonderful teacher, stopped judging every step and just kept dancing.

And I loved every minute of it. ❤️

That’s what I love about this ballet family. We all want to improve, but we’re learning together — encouraging each other, laughing, celebrating the little victories and enjoying the journey.

Of course I want more grace, better technique and stronger musicality.

But getting better doesn’t have to be the price of admission for enjoying it.

I don’t have to wait until I’m “good enough.” And I don’t have to sit something out because I’m not as good at it as I wish I were.

Maybe we all need to lighten up a little about the things we do for joy.

Show up. Learn. Get it wrong. Laugh. Try again. Enjoy the people beside you.

Some things can simply make us happy.

And that is reason enough. 🩰❤️

Our show is coming up in December, and I would absolutely LOVE to see some familiar faces in the audience. ❤️ I’ll share all the details soon!

🔊 Sound on — this one means a lot to me. ❤️

They came back.

There are many ways to measure success in real estate, but one of the ones that means the most to me is trust that lasts.

When a client comes back—or trusts me with their children, family or friends—I never take it lightly.

Because they’re trusting me with more than a house. They’re trusting me with a chapter of their life.

And that’s the kind of business I’ve always wanted to build.

Relationships that last long after the closing.

In my business, it’s always personal. ❤️

🏡 Should I sell now… or should I wait?

It’s one of the questions I’m hearing from homeowners a lot right now — and the answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no.”

The market matters, of course. 📊 But so do your numbers, your next move, and what makes sense for your life.

Before making a decision, find out what your home could realistically sell for today, what you’d likely walk away with, and what your options look like on the other side.

Sometimes the numbers say sell.
Sometimes they say stay right where you are. ❤️

If you’ve been quietly wondering what makes sense for you, DM me HOME and I’ll help you take a look.

No pressure. No sales pitch. Just good information to help you make a good decision. 🏡✨

I can absolutely stop saying it.

Right after we know the budget, loan type, estimated cash to close, and whether the dream-house price is living in the same universe as the monthly payment. 😂

So… get pre-approved first.

Not sure where to start? Call me! I can connect you with a reliable lender who can walk you through the pre-approval process and help you understand your options.

📲 Ready to make a move? Let’s connect and get you started.

🏠Nicki Riettie
📍 www.riettiegroup.com
📞 954.708.6841
✉️ [email protected]