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Online Property Searches in are More Popular than Ever! – Orlando Real Estate

Posted on by Jenny Zamora

Several years ago in the not-so-distant past, potential home buyers would start searching for a house the traditional way which was by calling up an Orlando realtor in the area where they want to live. The next step would be for the buyer to give the agent all the criteria that they were looking for in a home and wait for the agent to provide a list of great homes to go see. However if the buyer chose the wrong agent to work with, there are several things that can go wrong such as the agent coming back with a list of properties that the buyer doesn’t like, or maybe the agent won’t call back at all. Either way, this was very frustrating for homebuyers but unfortunately, they had no other choice than to search for properties by using a realtor. The whole key to finding the perfect home all hinged on finding the right agent first.

Buyers are now able to search the MLS just like a real real estate agent

The web has truly changed the way that the Orlando real estate business is done. Potential homebuyers benefit from this just as much if not more than real estate professionals. Homebuyers are now able to search the MLS on their own without even speaking to a realtor first.

Anyone and everyone are now able to search for properties on the MLS at their own convenience from their own home at all hours of the day or night. All the buyer has to do is present a list of homes that they have chosen to their Orlando realtor and go see them. By doing this, the buyer saves time and so does the agent.

Online Property Searches are also a huge advantage for realtors

Realtors also benefit greatly from people being able to search the MLS on their own. It’s a huge time saver if a buyer comes to the agent with a list of homes they want to see instead of the other way around. All the agent has to do at this point is make the appointments to show the properties.

In our office potential buyers are instructed to click on the “Find Florida Properties” tab on our home page. Here they are able to search the entire state of Florida for all the properties that are listed on the MLS at their own convenience.

Recent studies show that 9 out of 10 potential home buyers begin their property search online long before contacting a real estate agent.

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Orlando Real Estate | Location vs. Lifestyle

Posted on by Jenny Zamora

There are so many things to consider when you’re shopping for a new home. When it comes to Orlando real estate there are three words that just about everyone thinks of,  location, location, location. We’ve been taught that location is the only thing that should matter when choosing a home. However, for many people, this is not the case. For these people,  It’s not so much where they live but rather how they live. New generational values have changed and people are increasingly more concerned with how a home will work for their lifestyle than what neighborhood they live in.


When meeting with a new home buyer, It’s important to find out what kind of hobbies or past times they enjoy and whether they want to be near the beach, a golf course, retirement community, etc. A buyer might not be so impressed with the house you just showed them but you if informed them of all the nearby amenities that the community offers that house may have just gotten a whole lot more attractive to them. It may come down to a nearby bike path or a lake for fishing and kayaking to turn that house into their dream home.

 Maintaining a home should be a big factor in your decision to buy

Consumers are becoming more aware of the cost of maintaining a home in addition to the mortgage. When choosing a home buyers need to be aware of all the additional costs that are involved in the community such as homeowners association fees,  yard maintenance, etc. These costs can add up to be a substantial amount of money. After the market crash of 2007, it seems that people are much more aware of not getting in over their heads financially.

The size of the home also makes a huge difference in maintenance costs. Buyers are more willing to move into a smaller home especially when they can enjoy nearby social and recreational amenities.

Sometimes It makes more sense to rent

Many younger adults prefer to rent over buying for financial reasons as well as lifestyle reasons. Young people today are used to having subscription-based technology services. This same concept makes sense to them when renting a house. They can subscribe to a rental home for a while then move on. By renting, they don’t have to be concerned about things like qualifying for a mortgage or having to get the house sold if they want to move to another area.

If you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Orlando, please visit our site and search the MLS like a pro.

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