Best Luxury Realtor in Clermont & the Chain of Lakes — Creegan Group
The Leading Luxury Brokerage for South Lake County, Florida
By Chris Creegan | Broker/Owner | 2025 Broker of the Year | Top 40 Nationwide by RealTrends | $2 Billion+ in Career Sales
There is a reason the most discerning buyers and sellers in South Lake County choose Creegan Group. It is not just experience — though we have more of it here than any competing team. It is access. The kind of access that comes from years of cultivating relationships with the high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, and serious investors who are moving into and out of Clermont’s most exclusive lakefront communities. Access to homes before they ever reach the MLS. Access to qualified buyers before a listing ever goes public.
If you are buying or selling a luxury home in Clermont, on the Chain of Lakes, or anywhere throughout South Lake County — this is what genuine market leadership looks like.
Our South Lake County Luxury Track Record
Numbers tell the story that words cannot:
- Over $2 billion in total career sales across Central Florida
- #1 per-agent production of any brokerage in the Orlando market — approximately $7 million per agent per year
- 24 closed sales in Bella Collina alone — ranging from $1,000,000 to $5,500,000
- 77 total luxury sales above $1M across Central Florida, including 15 above $2M and a recent $5,100,000 transaction
- 2025 Broker of the Year — Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association
- Top 40 Nationwide — RealTrends
- Clermont office — embedded in this market every day, not driving in from across town
No other agent or team operating in South Lake County combines this production volume with this depth of local presence. That combination is what our clients rely on.
The Clermont Chain of Lakes: Florida’s Most Extraordinary Lakefront Real Estate
The Clermont Chain of Lakes is not just a collection of water bodies. It is one of the most unique natural assets in the entire state of Florida — and one of the most compelling reasons to own property here that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else in the Central Florida region.
Comprising 11 interconnected lakes running through southern Lake County, the Chain includes Lake Louisa, Lake Minnehaha, Lake Minneola, Lake Hiawatha, Lake Palatlakaha, Lake Winona, Lake Cherry, Lake Wilson, Crescent Lake, Lake Susan, and Cook Lake — all connected through canals and the Palatlakaha River, allowing residents to travel by boat from one end of the system to the other.
Why Chain of Lakes properties are in a category of their own:
Nobody is building more shoreline. The finite nature of true lakefront real estate on the Clermont Chain of Lakes means that supply is permanently constrained while demand continues to grow as the community expands. Lakefront homes here have historically retained their value even during broader market downturns — and are projected to appreciate at 6–8% in 2026 versus 3–4% for non-lakefront properties. The premium attached to direct lake access on the Clermont Chain is not a market fluctuation. It is a structural reality.
The recreational lifestyle is world-class. Clermont has earned a global reputation as a world-class water sports destination — wakeboarders, water skiers, triathletes, and serious anglers regard this chain as one of the premier freshwater systems in the Southeast United States. The bass fishing alone draws competitive anglers from across the country. For buyers purchasing a lakefront lifestyle rather than just a lakefront address, the Clermont Chain delivers at a level that few comparable properties anywhere in Florida can match.
The rolling hills make Clermont genuinely different. Lake County’s topography is a geological anomaly in Florida. The elevation changes and rolling hills that define the Clermont landscape create views, breezes, and a sense of place that flat-terrain Florida communities cannot replicate. Lakefront homes on elevated lots with panoramic water views are among the most sought-after — and most scarce — residential real estate in all of Central Florida.
The Communities We Know Best
Lake Louisa The crown jewel of the Clermont Chain. Lake Louisa is the largest lake in the system — offering the most expansive open-water experience, the most dramatic sunset views, and some of the highest-value residential real estate in South Lake County. Homes on Lake Louisa represent the top of the market, with serious luxury properties beginning well above $1M for direct waterfront access. State park land bordering portions of the lake provides a permanent green buffer that protects views and ensures the surrounding environment remains pristine.
Lake Minnehaha One of the chain’s most active and beloved lakes for water sports and recreational boating. Lakefront communities along Lake Minnehaha — including Susan’s Landing and Hiawatha Shores — attract buyers who want direct access to the connected chain system and the ability to boat freely from lake to lake. The combination of recreational access and residential character makes this one of our most requested sub-markets.
Lake Minneola Downtown Clermont sits along the shores of Lake Minneola — making this the most accessible and most visible entry point into Chain of Lakes living. The Waterfront Park, South Lake Trail access, and proximity to Clermont’s growing restaurant and retail scene make Lake Minneola properties particularly compelling for buyers who want lake living without sacrificing walkability and urban convenience.
Bella Collina — Montverde Bella Collina sits on the western shore of Lake Apopka and Lake Sienna within the broader South Lake County luxury corridor. With a Sir Nick Faldo-designed championship golf course, a 75,000 square foot Tuscan-inspired clubhouse, and Toll Brothers new construction starting above $1.2M, it is one of the most prestigious addresses in Lake County. Creegan Group is the leading brokerage in Bella Collina with 24 closed transactions — more than any competing team.
South Lake County Estate Corridor Beyond the chain itself, South Lake County’s rolling terrain supports a collection of large-acreage estate properties — equestrian estates, grove properties, and custom-built compounds on 5–20+ acre parcels that attract buyers seeking genuine privacy and scale at price points that would buy a fraction of the same land in most other Florida luxury markets. This is a sub-market that rarely advertises itself — it operates almost entirely through agent networks and private relationships.
Our Insider Advantage: Homes Before They Hit the Market
This is where Creegan Group’s South Lake County market position creates value that no amount of marketing can replicate.
Our years of closed transactions, community relationships, and reputation in this market mean we regularly have advance knowledge of properties before they reach the MLS — sometimes weeks before, sometimes months before. Sellers who trust us know we can match them with qualified buyers quietly, efficiently, and without the disruption of a public listing process.
For buyers, this means access to inventory that the general market never sees. The most sought-after lakefront properties on the Clermont Chain — the ones with the right orientation, the right elevation, the right access — rarely need to advertise. They transact through relationships. Our relationships.
If you are a serious buyer who has been watching the public market and not finding what you are looking for, the conversation you should be having is with Creegan Group — because the property you are looking for may already exist, and it may never appear on Zillow.
Our High-Net-Worth Network in South Lake County
The luxury real estate market in South Lake County is driven by a relatively small universe of serious, high-net-worth buyers and sellers. Creegan Group has spent years cultivating genuine relationships within that universe — with corporate executives relocating to the Olympus development corridor, with professional athletes and entertainers drawn by Bella Collina’s security and privacy, with international buyers from Latin America and Europe who understand the value of Florida lakefront real estate relative to comparable properties in their home markets, and with the wealth managers, attorneys, and financial advisors who advise these clients.
When a significant South Lake County property comes to market, our first outreach is to this network — before any public advertising begins. The result is faster transactions, more qualified buyers, and pricing that reflects genuine competitive interest rather than a single bid.
The Luxury Marketing Our Listings Deserve
Clermont Chain of Lakes properties are exceptional. Their marketing should be equally so.
Every Creegan Group luxury listing in South Lake County receives a bespoke marketing strategy that includes:
Cinematic video production capturing the lake, the landscape, and the lifestyle — drone footage across the water at golden hour, interior walkthrough video that communicates scale and quality, and narrative-driven content that tells the story of what it means to live here.
Architectural and lifestyle photography that presents the property at its absolute best — inside, outside, and on the water.
AI-powered digital advertising targeting high-net-worth buyers by income, behavior, and intent — reaching qualified prospects in Central Florida, across Florida, and in the feeder markets that send buyers to South Lake County: the Northeast, Midwest, California, and internationally.
Private network marketing to our curated database of qualified buyers, relocation clients, and high-net-worth contacts before any public listing.
Zillow Premier Agent placement providing elevated exposure on the most-visited real estate platform in the country, backed by our 1,000+ reviews and years of Premier designation.
Off-market confidential marketing for sellers who want to test buyer interest without the disruption and exposure of a public listing.
Why South Lake County’s Growth Story Is Just Beginning
Clermont and South Lake County are in the midst of a transformation that is drawing serious investors and lifestyle buyers alike:
The Olympus Development — A $1.4 billion master-planned sports, wellness, and mixed-use development in the Wellness Way corridor south of Clermont is one of the most significant economic development projects in Lake County’s history. When complete, it will bring employment, retail, and infrastructure investment that fundamentally changes the economic profile of South Lake County.
The 429 / Turnpike corridor — Infrastructure improvements continue to reduce drive times to Orlando, Disney World, and the broader metro, making Clermont’s lifestyle increasingly accessible without sacrificing its small-community character.
Florida’s no-income-tax advantage — High-net-worth buyers relocating from California, New York, Illinois, and other high-tax states continue to arrive in Central Florida — and the combination of lakefront lifestyle, community privacy, and Florida’s tax structure makes South Lake County a genuinely compelling destination for this buyer profile.
Limited lakefront supply — There are a finite number of lots on the Clermont Chain of Lakes. As demand grows, the value of direct lakefront access becomes increasingly durable.
Thinking About Buying or Selling on the Clermont Chain of Lakes?
Creegan Group is the most experienced, most connected luxury brokerage in South Lake County. Whether you are seeking a lakefront estate on Lake Louisa, a golf community home in Bella Collina, a private acreage property in the South Lake County estate corridor, or access to off-market opportunities that never reach the public, we have the relationships, the market intelligence, and the marketing infrastructure to serve you at the highest level.
We would welcome the opportunity to show you specifically what Creegan Group’s South Lake County expertise means for your situation.
📞 407.622.1111 🌐 www.CreeganGroup.com 📍 Clermont Office | Also: 439 Lake Howell Road, Maitland, FL 32751
Market data sourced from Zillow, Redfin, Dream Land Estate, and multiple MLS-based sources as of March 2026. Luxury production figures reflect Creegan Group closed transactions through early 2026. All statistics subject to change.