Your Lakefront Lady  ·  Central Florida & beyond

Central Florida lake living, curated to your next move.

I'm Desiree Pelletier, REALTOR® and Area Leader with Epique Realty. Whether you're buying, selling or moving to Florida's lake country, you'll have a plan, a partner and the key to your next move.

Start where you are

Every move is a new chapter. Choose yours.

Pick your path and I'll meet you there with the tools, guides and local lake knowledge you need for the very next step.

01

Buying

Find the right home

First home or forever home, we start with your budget, your must-haves and the lakes and neighborhoods that fit your life. Then I guide every showing, offer and inspection.

  • Every Central Florida listing, updated live
  • Frontage, dock and seawall built into your search
  • Trusted local lenders & inspectors
02

Selling

Sell on your terms

Pricing, presentation and timing decide your result. You get a local value, a prep plan and marketing that shows off your home, your dock and your view.

  • A free home value report
  • Pre-listing prep & staging guidance
  • Lake, frontage & upgrades priced right
03

Relocating

Arrive feeling at home

Moving from out of state or across Florida? Get honest, local answers about the lakes, towns and lifestyle so you can choose with confidence from anywhere.

  • A personal relocation consult
  • Custom lake & neighborhood comparison
  • Lakeland, Winter Haven, Kissimmee, Winter Park & more side by side
04

Buy & sell

Move once, in the right order

Selling one home and buying the next? I sequence every step so you're never caught in between, whether you sell first, buy first or need a bridge.

  • Sell-first or buy-first plans
  • Bridge loans & rent-back options
  • A calm plan for big decisions

Wherever the water is

Find your kind of lake life.

I go all over. Tell me how you want to live, and I'll find the lake, the town and the home that fit, wherever that takes us.

A wooden dock with a covered boat lift on Lake Howard, part of Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes

01 · Boating & chains of lakes

Dock out back

Connected lakes you can cruise all day, with frontage, docks, lifts and seawalls priced right.

Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes · Windermere's Butler Chain · Lake Toho · the Harris Chain

Talk boating homes
Aerial view of Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, ringed by neighborhoods and oak trees

02 · In-town lake living

Walk to the water

Historic neighborhoods around city lakes, with morning walks on the shore and downtown close by.

Lakeland's Lake Hollingsworth & Lake Morton · Winter Park's Chain of Lakes · Orlando's Lake Eola

Talk lake-adjacent homes
The Florida Citrus Tower in Clermont at sunset, framed by palm trees

03 · Hills & small-town charm

Slow it down

Rolling hills, citrus history and walkable little downtowns, with a lake never far away.

Clermont · Mount Dora · St. Cloud · Lake Wales

Talk small-town living
The downtown Tampa skyline under a clear blue sky

04 · The city within reach

Lake life, big-city access

Live on the water and still reach the airport, the beaches, the theme parks or the office.

Orlando · Tampa · Kissimmee · Davenport · Polk City

Talk commute & location

All across Central Florida, and beyond. Not sure where you fit yet? That's what the first call is for. Tell me where you're headed

A white swan among lily pads on the shore of Lake Morton, Lakeland
Lake Morton, Lakeland

“After moving to Central Florida from Key West, I fell in love with the lake life that exists right here in Polk County.”

Desiree Pelletier

Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland under a blue sky with white clouds
Lake Mirror, Lakeland

Complimentary concierge services

White-glove service, tailored to lake life.

Every detail considered, so you can focus on what matters. Personal, organized and always one step ahead.

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  1. I

    Relocation consult

    A personal call about how you want to live on, or near, the water.

  2. II

    Custom lake comparison

    Lakes and neighborhoods matched to your boating and lifestyle needs.

  3. III

    Tailored home search

    Frontage, dock, seawall and budget, all built into your search.

  4. IV

    Trusted local pros

    Lenders, inspectors, dock builders, seawall inspectors and marine services.

  5. V

    Keys & beyond

    Closing day, plus my local list of favorite spots and services so you feel at home fast.

7,700+Lakes across Florida
1Trusted guide, start to keys
$0Florida state income tax

How we work together

A plan from the very first call.

Calm, organized and always a step ahead.

  1. 01

    The first conversation

    Where you are, where you want to be and your timeline. Real talk, zero pressure.

  2. 02

    Your plan

    Pricing or budget, lakes and neighborhoods, timing and the order of every move.

  3. 03

    Every detail handled

    Showings, negotiation, inspections, lenders and title, start to keys.

  4. 04

    Keys & beyond

    Closing day and my local list of trusted pros whenever you need them.

Portrait of Desiree Pelletier, REALTOR®, smiling at her laptop

Meet your Realtor®

Hi, I'm Desiree.

Most people know me as The Lakefront Lady. I specialize in lakefront and lake-adjacent homes, and I help you understand not only the homes, but the lakes, the neighborhoods and everything that comes with living near the water.

I'm not here to give you a sales pitch. I'm here to be your trusted local resource, whether you're buying your first home, your forever home, or selling the one you have.

Real reviews from real clients

What my clients say.

“Desiree was incredible to work with from start to finish. Her communication was clear and consistent, and she always made sure I understood every step of the process. What could have been a stressful experience felt smooth and manageable because of her guidance.”

Kelly Oxford

“Desiree is an outstanding listing realtor agent in Polk City, FL! Professional, responsive, and strategic from start to finish. Strong marketing, clear communication, and great results.”

Aury De Jesus

“Desiree genuinely cares about her clients, and it shows. She went above and beyond to make sure I felt confident, informed, and supported throughout the entire process.”

Ruth Miller

Ready when you are

Let's talk about your next move.

Welcome to lake life. Let's find the life that fits you.

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