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The 9 Top Reasons Why Some Orlando Homes Sell Faster

Posted on by Jenny Zamora

1- Curb Appeal

Believe it or not, curb appeal is the #1 factor that affects the time a home is on the market. By making your home look its best from the street, you are off to a good start.

 2- Good School Districts

Studies show that homes in good school districts sell faster and at a premium than homes located in less desirable school districts. When Orlando Realtors were surveyed, they said that 1 in 5 people would pay up to 10% over their budget to be in the right school district.

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 3- Move-in ready

Orlando homes that are move-in ready sell 12% faster than homes that need some work or are needing appliances. The less you give a potential buyer to complain about, the better off you are.

 4- Great photography

Orlando homes that are marketed with professional photos sell much faster than pictures taken with your smartphone. Using wide-angle lenses will also make rooms look larger and show better in print as well as online marketing.

 5- Staging makes a huge difference!

Homes that are staged spend an average of 73% less time on the market than homes that aren’t staged.

 6-Video Marketing

Using virtual tours and Youtube videos to market a home will get it sold 20% faster than when no video marketing has been done.

 

7- Upgrades

Homes with upgrades such as quartz, granite, custom cabinets, stainless appliances, high end light fixtures, tankless water heater, etc. sell anywhere from 34 to 61 days faster than homes with n om upgrades.

 

8- Pricing it Correctly

Pricing a home correctly from the start will probably sell in less than 2 months. Overpricing can cause your home to sit for 6 months or more.

 

Choosing The Right Realtor for the job

9- This should probably be #1 on the list. Working with an Orlando Listing Specialist will get your home sold up to 40% faster than with a new agent.

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Orlando Short Sales… Know The Rules!

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Don’t let the name fool you, Orlando short sales take a long time! The reason being is that a short sale means that the bank loses money so you can’t blame them for not being in a rush. This can however be helpful to the homeowner by allowing them time to get their house sold and avoiding foreclosure. If a lender approves a short sale on a home, it means that they are allowing the homeowner to sell their home for less than what’s owed on the mortgage.

Recently, the United States Treasury Department changed the rules to make the short sale process easier and more efficient. Usually, the short sale process will drag on for several months and even up to a year in some cases. And even then there was no guarantee that the lender would agree to a short sale. That’s why there are so few Orlando short-sale realtors willing to specialize in this area of real estate.

Some short-sale agents remain skeptical and think that nothing will change. Orlando short sale specialist Jenny Zamora, Broker at Orlando Realty Consultants “I will be the first to shout from the rooftops if the short sale process becomes faster than what it is”.

These are some of the changes that are being put in place:

  • Potential buyers must submit a pre-approval letter from a lender together with their offer on the home.
  • Lenders have to either approve or deny a short sale offer within ten business days.
  • To protect the homeowner from being forced out, the short sale lender must give a 45 day closing period unless the seller agrees to a lesser amount of time.
  • If someone buys a house via short sale, they cannot sell it for at least 90 days. This scenario is fine for someone planning to live in the home but it presents a problem for investors looking to do a quick flip.
  • Orlando short sales done through the HAFA program [Home Affordable Alternatives Program] can’t be sold to a friend or relative or business partner of the seller.
  • A maximum of $3,000 can go to holders of junior liens to release a lien on their property
  • A lender may not foreclose while the house is being marketed for sale during the short sale process.
  • Lenders may no longer charge fees to borrowers who wish to pursue a short sale instead of a foreclosure.
  • Lenders may no longer lower realtor commissions after an offer has been received.

Jenny Zamora, Orlando Realtor, and short sale specialist are overall happy with the changes although she is doubtful these changes will increase her already outstanding turnaround time of 30-45 days to complete a short sale.

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Fully Renovated Saint Cloud Home … Move-In or Rent-Out!

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Hurry! This Gem of a property has been fully renovated and won’t be around for long!

2 homes on a huge ½ acre corner lot. The larger 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home is 840 square feet and the smaller 1 bedroom 1 bathroom house is 530 square feet.

Property Features:

  • Large 1/2 acre fenced-in lot
  • Granite Counter-tops
  • Solid Wood Cabinets
  • New Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Ceramic Tile and Wood Laminate Floors
  • New Central AC
  • New water heater
  • Fire pit

A great home/investment property with several options for you like…

  • Live in the 2/1 main house and rent out the 1/1 apartment
  • Live in the 1/1 detached apartment and rent out the 2/1 main house
  • Occupy both homes and still maintain your privacy, the 1/1 apartment is the perfect mother-in-law suite.

Rent Breakdown

2/1 Main House – $950.00

1/1 Detached Apartment – $750.00

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New Listing In Longwood! | Home For Sale in Longwood, FL

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New Listing In Longwood | Home For Sale In Longwood, FL | 407-902-7750

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This home has been beautifully renovated and is nestled in the quiet community of Longwood. Masterful design and modern luxury are embodied in this 4 bathroom 1 1/2 bath home which features new stainless steel appliances, solid wood cabinetry, and solid granite countertops throughout.

The open floor plan consists of a large living/dining room, spacious bedrooms, and an inside utility room. The floors are dark wood laminate throughout with Italian ceramic tile in both bathrooms. High-end fixtures and glass doors just like with every other detail of the renovation was carefully selected and quality crafted.

The home has a beautifully landscaped front yard complete with landscape pavers, a front porch, and a large fenced-in backyard with a separate entrance perfect for entertaining. This property is move-in ready!

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2 Homes For Sale In St. Cloud, FL

Posted on by Jenny Zamora

These 2 houses in St. Cloud are newly renovated and move-in ready. Located on an enormous 1/2 acre corner lot

The detached apartment home is perfect for your mother-in-law to move in and have everything she needs completely independent from the main house.

2 homes for sale on a corner lot in St Cloud! Perfect for a mother-in-law suite or rental apt for some extra monthly income. The larger home is an 840 sq ft two bedroom one bathroom home with central AC and the smaller detached home is 540 sq ft and has 1 bedroom 1 bath with an inside laundry room and screened-in porch.

Each unit has its own electric meter and utilities for rental situations. Both homes back onto a beautiful fenced-in yard that’s perfect for entertaining. Home features: Granite countertops, custom solid wood cabinetry, high-end fixtures, ceramic tile, and wood laminate flooring, new central ac, new water heater, Firepit, Inside utility room in a small house, Huge fenced in yard, Corner lot, screened-in porch. You have to SEE IT!

Schedule a showing today before it’s gone!

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