The Waterfront Issue Fort Lauderdale & Broward

Mary Gallo, Realtor in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Ocean access, deep-water dockage, and no fixed bridges, I read the water before I read the kitchen. Bilingual, no pressure, and grounded in what other agents skip. Se habla español.

Drone photograph of a canal-front estate at golden hour with a private dock in Rio Vista, Fort Lauderdale On the Cover
Rio Vista · Fort Lauderdale waterfront
Top ProducerCanvas Real Estate, multiple years
TrustedFamilies helped across South Florida
EN / ESFully bilingual service
WaterfrontDeep-water & ocean-access specialty
Broker Associate · Canvas Real Estate
The Expertise No Sign Shows

Why waterfront is a different sport.

01

Ocean access

Not all "waterfront" reaches the ocean. I map the exact run from your dock to the Port Everglades inlet, and flag the Intracoastal-only homes before you fall for one.

Ocean-access homes →
02

Deep-water dockage

Draft, dock length, and depth at mean low water decide the boat you can actually keep. I read the survey so your yacht doesn’t sit on the bottom at low tide.

Homes with docks →
03

No fixed bridges

A single fixed bridge can cap your mast clearance forever. "No fixed bridges" is a real price premium, and I know which isles have it and which don’t.

Fixed bridges, explained →
Where I Work

From Hillsboro Inlet to Biscayne Bay.

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Waterfront from Deerfield Beach down to Key Biscayne, and the inland communities across Broward. Tap any pin to open that market. Don’t see your street? Text me, I likely cover it.

Map of Mary Gallo's South Florida service area with pins for each community served ATLANTIC OCEAN Hillsboro Beach Deerfield Beach Lighthouse Point Pompano Beach Sea Ranch Lakes Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Fort Lauderdale Wilton Manors Dania Beach Hollywood Hallandale Beach Aventura Sunny Isles Beach Miami Coral Gables Key Biscayne Parkland Coral Springs Coconut Creek Tamarac Sunrise Plantation Weston Davie Cooper City Southwest Ranches Pembroke Pines Miramar
Waterfront & coastal Communities inland
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Mary is phenomenal! Selling your place is stressful, she made the entire process smooth as can be, went above and beyond, always kept me informed every step of the way, which brings comfort knowing every detail in the process.
Jason M. · Google review
Mary helped find our dream home! She went above and beyond for us. We are new to Florida and she was so knowledgeable and guided us every step of the way. We hit some bumps in the road but Mary was so patient and kind and never gave up finding us our perfect home!
Liz I. · Google review
Mary was beyond expectations: educational, helpful, patient, and overall a pleasure to work with. I'm an HVAC contractor and I deal with many realtors and other professionals. I won't go anywhere else. If I sell, she's selling my house; if I buy, I'm using her, no questions asked!
Steven A. · Google review

Real 5-star reviews from Mary Gallo’s Google Business Profile (4.9★ from 33 reviews). Read them all on Google →

Mary Gallo, Broker Associate at Canvas Real Estate, in a bright South Florida kitchen
Meet Mary

A specialist who knows the water, and always answers the phone.

Hi, I'm Mary Gallo, a Broker Associate with Canvas Real Estate. I've spent years helping families across South Florida, and more than thirty years in customer service before real estate. It shows in how I work: warm, honest, and genuinely in your corner.

I'll tell you when a listing is overpriced. I'll flag a fixed bridge your last agent never mentioned. And whether you're buying, selling, or relocating, my goal is simply to make it feel smooth and stress-free, in English or Spanish.

Top Producer at Canvas Real Estate, board member of NAHREP West Broward, and families helped all across South Florida.

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Free · No Obligation

What’s your waterfront home really worth today?

I price on the water, the dockage, and real comparable sales, not a generic algorithm. Get a straight answer from a listing agent who sells your street.

Se habla español · Your info is never shared or sold.

Prefer to text?

Send me your address and I’ll reply with a real, on-the-water read, usually within the hour.

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