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Local knowledge, careful property evaluation and highly personal guidance—so you understand not only what a home offers, but how it fits your priorities, plans and the market.
Explore Buying →Expertly representing the people and properties that define South Florida.
We represent buyers and sellers across South Florida, with particular expertise in luxury residences and waterfront homes. Established market knowledge meets a design-led understanding of space, value, and potential—and together, these perspectives shape highly personal representation grounded in strategy, judgment, and care.
Local knowledge, careful property evaluation and highly personal guidance—so you understand not only what a home offers, but how it fits your priorities, plans and the market.
Explore Buying →Market intelligence, strategic positioning and exceptional presentation—supported by close guidance from the first assessment through negotiation and closing.
Explore Selling →A property’s distinction lies in the way its setting, architecture, and spaces come together. We pay attention to the qualities that make a home meaningful to live in—and difficult to duplicate.
A sense of separation, thoughtfully arranged spaces, and surroundings that allow you to feel at ease.
An unusual setting, considered architecture, or a combination of features that gives a home its own identity.
Natural light, balanced proportions, thoughtful materials, and spaces that work beautifully in daily life.
The flexibility to accommodate changing routines, family needs, and plans for the future.
Waterfront real estate is shaped by far more than the view. Deepwater access, bridge clearances, dockage, seawalls, elevation and neighborhood nuance all influence value. Led by Heather Lefebvre's more than two decades of experience, we guide buyers and sellers from Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach to Boca Raton with clarity, discretion and confidence.
Explore Waterfront Expertise →
Our expertise is anchored in Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale, extending across Lighthouse Point, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Deerfield Beach, Dania Beach, Boca Raton and the surrounding coastal communities.
Founder and Broker-Associate Heather Lefebvre leads Ocean Area Living with the confidence of more than two decades in South Florida real estate. Recognized for her command of the waterfront market and instinct for the details that shape value, she represents buyers and sellers of luxury residences, condominiums, second homes, investment properties and new construction.
From Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach to Boca Raton, Heather's clients rely on her candid counsel, seasoned negotiation and precise execution. Together with her team, she remains personally accessible whenever the moment requires it—ensuring that guidance is always close at hand. Her deep local knowledge, distinguished credentials and enduring client relationships are the foundation of a practice defined by discretion, meticulous attention and highly personal, white-glove representation.
Meet Heather →With more than 15 years of experience in residential development and interiors, Francesca Smith brings a design-led perspective to every property—combining an exceptional eye for detail with a deep understanding of space, value and potential.
Originally from Italy, Francesca blends a European appreciation for timeless design and craftsmanship with an intimate understanding of the South Florida lifestyle.
Working alongside Heather, she helps sellers identify strategic improvements that can elevate a home's presentation and maximize return without unnecessary spending. From thoughtful upgrades and staging to furnishings and final details, Francesca knows where an investment can make the greatest impact.
For buyers, she brings the same resourceful approach beyond the purchase—helping transform a new property into a considered, beautifully finished home while sourcing furnishings, finishes and design elements at exceptional value.
Meet Francesca →Built on Heather Lefebvre's established South Florida record.
Our approach begins with understanding the property—its architecture, condition, market, likely buyer and untapped potential. From preparation and visual direction to photography, narrative and launch strategy, every decision works toward presenting the property with clarity, distinction and purpose.
For sellers, The Property Edit identifies what should be refined, improved, repositioned—or left untouched—before shaping the presentation and story that will introduce the property to the market.
For buyers, the same property insight helps reveal possibility beyond existing finishes, with optional post-purchase design, renovation and project guidance available separately.
I can’t say enough good things about Heather’s skills as a realtor. … She was extremely thorough and professional through the process, from researching comps for setting—and justifying—the price, to putting together an incredible marketing plan, to negotiating with the buyers. On top of this, she was a joy to work with.”
I had an excellent experience working with Heather Lefebvre to purchase our waterfront condo at Bay Colony Club in Fort Lauderdale. Heather’s expertise in waterfront properties, boating lifestyle communities, and the South Florida market was invaluable. She was responsive, professional, and guided us through every step of the transaction. We couldn’t be happier with our new home.”
Heather’s expertise in helping us sell one of our homes was top notch. She has a successful marketing program which attracts buyers. She vetted every buyer and agent, to bring us a qualified buyer and successful closing. … I’m using her again for two more homes I want to sell.”