Cooper City resident Hope Stoller is celebrating another incredible year in real estate. The Associate Broker closed out 2025 as the top listing agent at Charles Rutenberg Realty’s local office and was among the top 1% of agents nationwide. With five-star Zillow reviews and a strong community presence, it’s no surprise that Hope has consistently excelled throughout her 25-year career.
“Hope is amazing!” says client Marybeth Prusher, “I knew from the moment I met her that she was smart, savvy, honest… At every step of the way, she was on top of all of the details and in constant communication with us.”
Local Focus, Personalized Service
Hope’s roots run deep in Cooper City. She began her real estate career shortly after moving to Florida 25 years ago. Hope put her Marketing and Management degrees from the Business School at SUNY Albany to work and opened her own brokerage within a year of obtaining her real estate license. She later joined Charles Rutenberg Realty in 2021.
Hope serves all of Broward County, South Palm Beach County, and portions of Miami-Dade with a particular focus on Southwest Broward. Clients include buyers, sellers, investors, and renters across single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and multifamily properties.
What sets Hope apart is her hands-on approach.
“I am very hands-on with my clients. They know that they will always be able to speak with me directly,” said Hope, “If I am listing their property, I will show their home and work with all parties. If I am helping my buyers find a home, I am the one to show them homes, analyze the comparable sales, and negotiate on their behalf. I do not hand off my clients to other agents on the team.”
The Southwest Broward Real Estate Market
With housing prices high and interest rates still above 6 percent (6%), we asked Hope for some insight on the local market.
“We currently have on average four months of inventory for single-family homes and ten months for condos and townhomes, which gives buyers more time to make better-informed decisions,” commented Hope, “Many buyers feel stuck. There’s strong demand, but affordability is a real and growing constraint. As a result, buyers are waiting. A large portion are hopeful that mortgage rates and prices will improve; therefore, they are hesitant to jump in now.”
Sellers are seeing affordability affecting listings as well. “We see a lot of expired and delisted homes on the market. When a home expires after a certain number of days on the market that is a clear sign that the market has rejected the property.
“Many sellers are removing their homes from the market because they are not receiving many viewing requests or offers. That’s where strategic pricing and strong marketing come in, and that’s where I can help.”
Interest Rates Still Impacting the Market
“Interest rates have decreased over the past year, but affordability remains a significant concern,” said Hope, “Nearly all homeowners have mortgage rates well below current rates, which means they have less reason to move. Foreclosures are at an all-time low as well. This limits housing supply, which puts upward pressure on prices.
Experts are predicting a small appreciation in single-family home prices for 2026, but condos may continue to see a decline in pricing due to high inventory and rising association fees. Interest rates are likely to come down modestly in 2026, maybe in the 5.8–6.2% range, with some scenarios as aggressive as 5.5%. Expect a rebound in buyer activity, especially for single-family homes, as lower rates attract more buyers. I predict a soft recovery rather than a boom; more balanced than the overheated market of prior years.”
Proper Pricing is the Key to Selling Your Home
Hope emphasized the importance of pricing in positioning and selling a home in today’s market.
“Setting the right price is not just about numbers; it’s about maximizing your home’s value and attracting buyers. Pricing your home correctly from the beginning can make or break your selling experience.”
Hope conducts a thorough evaluation of each property, considering its unique features, condition, location, and recent market trends when setting a price. She provides a comprehensive analysis of recent sales and current listings in the property’s area. Relying on expert advice in setting your home’s asking prices is one of the most important decisions a home seller has to make.
Hope’s Top Tip for Home Sellers
“Keep your home well maintained. If possible, make those repairs prior to listing. The first impression is very important. In addition, when it comes time for the inspection, you do not want there to be any issues that could stop or delay the sale.”
Hope’s Top Tip for Home Buyers
“Speak to an experienced and trusted mortgage professional about different mortgage programs, like mortgage buydown rates. Also, don’t be afraid to negotiate terms when making an offer.”
Clients First
Hope’s ability to guide clients through shifting conditions comes from years of training and experience. She is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Certified Real Estate Negotiator, and Certified Residential Real Estate Divorce Specialist.
Her clients value her honesty, clear communication, and relentless work ethic, qualities that continue to fuel her long-standing success in a competitive market.
If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, Hope should be the first call you make.
Home Selling Technology & Tools Offered by Hope
- Free pre-listing appraisal by a state certified
appraiser ($550 VALUE) - Advertise on the MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin,
Trulia and more than 200 additional websites - Place your home on social media reaching thousands
of prospective buyers with paid ads on
Facebook/Instagram - Market your home through networking groups
- Have professional photographs taken of your home
- Provide signage & marketing materials
- Video of your home
- 3D Virtual Tour
- Floor plans
- Your own Property Website
ZILLOW SHOWCASE LISTING
(available to only 10% of listings) includes:
- Increased visibility on Zillow with prioritized
placement in personalized search results, special map callouts & email alerts - Interested shoppers can contact Hope directly from your listing.
- Powerful exposure on the residential website that hosts over 217 million average monthly unique users
- 20% more likely to go pending in the first 14 days than non-showcase listings on Zillow and sell for 2% more than non-showcase listings on Zillow.
- 81% more page views, 75% more saves, 79% more shares than non-showcase listings
Contact Hope Stoller Today!
Phone: 954-610-0605
Email: hopesells28@gmail.com
Web: hopestoller.crrunited.com
Instagram: @hopestollerrealtor
YouTube: @hopesells
Facebook: hope.m.stoller
