Realtor · West Palm Beach · South Florida
I'm Celeste Rodriguez. I help buyers, sellers and investors across Palm Beach County and South Florida, in English or Spanish, from the first showing to the closing table.
Meet Celeste
I grew up in West Palm Beach, spent four years selling real estate in New York, and came back for good. When I show you a neighborhood, I'm showing you home.
I'm Celeste Rodriguez, a Realtor with Vantage Realty Partners. I've been in real estate for six years: four in New York and the last two back in South Florida. I'm licensed in both states, so I know both sides of the move many of my clients are making.
I own a home here, and I know how each neighborhood feels on a weekday morning, which shops have held their corner for decades, and how a 1920s bungalow compares with new construction a few miles west. That goes into every price I recommend and every offer I write.
Off the clock, I volunteer around town and spend my money at the small businesses that have stood the test of time. And hablo español, so we can work through every document in whichever language you prefer.
How I help
Selling
Buying
Investing
New York + South Florida
I sold real estate in New York for four years before coming home, and a lot of my clients buy their Florida home while they're still up there. Florida has no state income tax, and the process is easier to run from a distance than most people expect. Three things I tell every one of them:
Florida allows remote online notarization, so you can often sign your closing documents from home. I'll set it up with the title company.
Make the home your permanent residence by January 1 and apply by March 1. It can take up to $50,000 off your home's assessed value and caps future increases.
Insurance is the real budget line here. Get quotes, and a wind mitigation report, before you write the offer.
Historic homes & new construction
I love both. Some buyers want a 1920s home with original floors and a courtyard. Others want impact windows and a builder warranty. I know the questions to ask for each.
Real client testimonials
“She helped me source the property as an investment and then helped me sell it once the project was complete. Professional, responsive, and great to work with.”
“I did not live in the state when I was purchasing so they were on top of scheduling showings for me, doing lots of facetime calls, and being extremely communicative.”
“I had an unorthodox selling situation and they walked me through every step with suggestions but ultimately let me make decisions.”
“Very timely, very good communicating skills, optimistic and eager to do it your way! Highly recommend.”
Where I work
West Palm Beach is where I grew up and the market I know best. I also represent buyers and sellers across Palm Beach County and the rest of South Florida.
Hometown
From the historic districts near downtown to the waterfront along Flagler Drive, I can tell you how each neighborhood actually lives, beyond what the listing says.
Working together
It comes straight to me. No call center, no hand-off to an assistant.
I'll call or text you back to learn your goals, budget and timing, in English or Spanish.
Sellers get a pricing and prep plan. Buyers get a focused search and showings, in person or on FaceTime.
Offers, inspections, negotiation and paperwork, with updates at every step.
Questions
I'm a Realtor with Vantage Realty Partners, born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida. I've been in real estate for six years: four in New York and the last two back home in South Florida. I represent buyers, sellers and investors across Palm Beach County, help clients moving between New York and Florida, and work in English and Spanish.
Yes. I represent home buyers, home sellers and investors, including clients who buy a property, renovate it and then have me sell it.
South Florida, with a focus on Palm Beach County, including West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Wellington, Delray Beach and Boca Raton. West Palm Beach is my hometown and the area I know best.
Yes, and many of my clients do. I schedule and attend showings for you, tour homes with you over FaceTime, and keep you updated at every step. Florida allows remote online notarization, so you can often sign your closing documents without flying down.
Sí. I'm fluent in English and Spanish, and I can take you through the whole purchase or sale in either language.
Ask which parts of the home are original, get a wind mitigation report, which can lower your insurance premium, and pull the permit history to see when the roof, wiring and plumbing were last updated.
If you plan to restore a home in a locally designated historic district, ask about the city's property tax exemption for qualified improvements before any work starts.
Text or call me at (561) 201-1116, email cr@vantagerealtor.com, or use the Work with Celeste form at the top of this page.
En español
Nací y crecí en West Palm Beach. Le acompaño en cada paso, desde la primera visita hasta el cierre, para que entienda cada documento y cada decisión.
Work with Celeste
Or the home you're thinking of selling. Tell me what you love and what you need, and I'll take it from there.