Messi Scores Fort Lauderdale Estate for Nearly $11 Million

Team Simpkin of Compass, the Official Real Estate Partner of Inter Miami CF, represented the soccer star during the transaction.

Inter Miami CF Lionel Messi has found his South Florida home after purchasing a Fort Lauderdale estate in the esteemed Bay Colony gated community for $10.75 million. The property is a stunning 10,500 square feet, with eight bedrooms, nine and a half bathrooms, a three-car garage and a pool. Team Simpkin of Compass worked with the utmost discretion to find Messi’s family their ideal property.

“We are endlessly grateful for the opportunity to work with such amazing clientele and provide premier services across South Florida,” Samuel Simpkin says, Principal of Team Simpkin of Compass. “We believe our extensive market knowledge and keen understanding of our clients’ needs has led us to the successful sale of this property to the Messi family. Team Simpkin is the Exclusive Real Estate Partner of Inter Miami CF and has been assisting players and their families find homes and begin their lives in the area since Inter Miami’s inception. This is a full circle moment for us, myself having a soccer background and our team being deeply vested in the Fort Lauderdale community; it is truly an honor to help this organization continue to build its legacy.”

Since the inception of Inter Miami CF in 2018, Team Simpkin of Compass has been working closely with the club, providing real estate consulting services not only to athletes, coaches and staff but also to their families. As the Official Real Estate Partner for the club, Team Simpkin helps players who are relocating to the area from other countries. They assist in finding the right schools, doctors, banks and other life necessities to make the transition as smooth as possible. Acting as a bespoke relocation concierge, Team Simpkin is committed to providing the best possible service to their clients.

“We take immense pride in the relationships we have been able to foster with the team, their families and fans,” Donna Simpkin says, Co-Principal of Team Simpkin of Compass. “As lifelong South Floridians, Team Simpkin is incredibly invested in our community and works tirelessly to provide the ultimate service to our clientele. This transaction underscores Team Simpkin’s dedication to our clients, their families and their futures in South Florida.”

Team Simpkin of Compass was established with a commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of every client. The team takes pride in their relationship-driven approach to business, which has helped them build a vast network of clients and partners. Team Simpkin is dedicated to working with Inter Miami CF and clients in South Florida and beyond, with their most recent expansion into the northeast region, specifically Portsmouth, NH.

For more information about Team Simpkin or to inquire about their services, please visit ​​Teamsimpkin.com

Photos courtesy of MLS

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