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Orlando Realtor – Seller Series part 6

Posted on by Jenny Zamora

I hope you’ve enjoyed reading our 6 part seller series thus far. This final edition of the series goes over what to do when the time finally comes to move out.
Moving is just as exciting as it is stressful. Your Orlando Realtor should be able to ease the stress by providing you with some insight on how to make the move go smoothly and stress-free as possible. Here are some tips that will help you get ready for moving day.

You can choose to do the work yourself by renting a moving truck and enlisting the help of friends and family, or you can hire a professional moving company to do all the heavy lifting for you. Ask your real estate agent to provide you with a list of their preferred vendors.

Whether you decide to hire a moving company or not, you should be ready with all the necessary materials for packing. Things you will need include boxes, tape, and lots of packing material for breakable items.


Don’t wait until moving day to start packing boxes! Everything that goes in boxes, should already be in boxes on moving day. This is also a great time to get rid of unwanted items that you can sell, donate or throw away.

Mark each box with a permanent marker so you know exactly what’s inside when you get to your new home. It’s a good idea to write “fragile” on boxes containing breakables, especially if you’re using a moving company. Whether you hire a moving company or not, make sure that you’re there to supervise the move because no one will care about your stuff more than you do.



If you decide on moving yourself, you’ll have to rent a truck. Don’t pick the first company you find. You should shop around to compare which company has the best rates. Sometimes you can get better rates during the week as opposed to the weekends.

Another alternative to using a moving truck is a portable storage unit. Once you’ve packed all your belongings inside of it, the company will move the unit to your new home.


 

 

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Top Orlando Realtor Breaking News! VIDEO

Posted on by Jenny Zamora

An outrageous claim made today by a top real estate brokerage… Orlando Realty Consultants guarantees to sell your house in 30 days or less for top dollar or they will buy it themselves!

You heard it, right folks! Any Price, condition, or situation!

Even if you’re facing foreclosure!

This team of short-sale experts will get the job done no matter what Jenny Zamora Owner and broker of the company says their unmatched success rate at selling homes for top dollar is credited to her team of highly experienced Orlando realtors.

Top Orlando Realtor Breaking News

By utilizing their “easy exit listing agreement” there’s absolutely no risk for homeowners because they can cancel their listing at any time with no cancellation fee!

Orlando homeowners that want to sell their home fast for top dollar should contact Orlando Realty Consultants immediately by using the information at the bottom of the screen.

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Kailey’s Ridge Update

Posted on by Jenny Zamora

Floor plans and pricing for Kailey’s Ridge in Hunters Creek are being finalized by both builders and are expected to be ready within weeks. With the entrance roadway now paved, construction moves to the next phase of development. The builders (Ryan Homes and Surrey Homes) will each control 50% of the 134 homesites and are scheduled to begin construction on the actual homes by the end of September or the beginning of October of this year. The development will cover about 53.4 acres of land.

Home prices are expected to run between the 3 to 4 hundred thousand dollar range and provide buyers with top-quality residences with some very attractive and functional floor plans to choose from. The plan is also to provide a rural feel to the community for future residents which is why at least thirty percent of the new subdivision will remain protected and unspoiled.

 Hunters Creek Roadways Will Remain The Same

As a follow-up to my last article about Kailey’s Ridge “Kailey’s Ridge Underway Residents React”  Many residents will be very happy to know that the roadway leading into Kailey’s Ridge will not be connecting to any other road. The plan was to have the road connect to either Osceola Pkwy or International Drive. There were even plans to connect the road to 535! As a resident and realtor in Hunters Creek, I’m glad that the Hunters Creek Community Association would not allow this to happen. Developers agreed to pay the  $2,700.00 per lot in order to be part of the HCCA. There will be additional fees to pay by the builders as well as the homeowners as the development progresses. 

About The Builders Of Kailey’s Ridge

THE POINTE AT HUNTERS CREEK

Ryan Homes

This builder has been building residential properties since 1948 and is known to be one of the top 5 developers in the whole U.S. They are known for providing quality homes to buyers with a personal approach. This builder will also be constructing homes that are Energy Star rated which will be a terrific value to homeowners that will cut down on monthly energy costs.

Surrey Homes

In the last 25 years, this builder has built over 5,000 fully customized residences. Their base is right here in Central Florida and over the years they have earned a lot of trust and respect in the industry. Surrey Homes is known for providing the best features, great warranties, and top quality at affordable prices. Their team has a combined 50+ years of experience building homes.

Kaileys Ridge

There’s no doubt that the construction of Kailey’s Ridge is and will continue to be an enormous undertaking until its completion. Hunters Creek is known for having beautifully and quality built homes with sharply designed landscaping. Expectations for Kailey’s Ridge are just as high if not higher than existing homes in the area.

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Orlando Mortgage Brokers Speak Out

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Orlando Mortgage Brokers Spill Their Guts

Recently, top mortgage brokers in Central Florida were asked what their biggest challenges were in their industry. A few of them had this to say…

Some claim that the mortgage market still has ways to go before it fully recovers and that home sales are still below normal levels when you compare them to last year. Brokers feel that inventory levels still haven’t quite caught up with the demand. They went on to say that many people are still reluctant to buy because of the overall lack of confidence in the job market.  All of these factors have a tremendous impact on home purchases in Orlando. Some believe that there is a building demand from new families as well as baby boomers that want to move into a smaller space to begin their retirement.

A mortgage broker’s role is to help their clients understand the entire process involved with a mortgage and how to make sense of it so that they can become homeowners or refinance their existing mortgage. As an Orlando Realtor, I depend heavily on my relationship with a few select mortgage brokers that have proven what they can do through past transactions. It works the same way for them. I get a steady stream of short-sale clients from the mortgage brokers that I work with because they know that I’m an Orlando short sale expert and they can count on me to get the job done.            

  

Customer Service Is King …                                                                                                                                                                              Mortgage brokers would also be wise to really focus on making their customer’s experience a good one. I can’t tell you how many times mortgage brokers get blamed when something goes wrong at the closing table. Turn around time is key when you do mortgages and the most successful mortgage brokers are the ones that get the job done and get it done fast. Even though mortgage brokers take a lot of heat when something goes wrong at the closing table, People should understand that many times it’s completely out of the mortgage broker’s hands.

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Protect Your New Orlando Home With A Home Warranty

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Protect Your New Orlando Home

So you’ve purchased your first Orlando home, it’s wise to consider a home warranty and how they will give you piece of mind. No one expects for things to go wrong as soon as they move in to their new home, unfortunately many times that’s exactly what happens. As an Orlando real estate agent I always inform my clients about the benefits of a home warranty. Sometimes homes sit vacant for extended periods of time and like with everything else that doesn’t get used for a while, different components of a home such as AC unit, water heater, etc. can start to give you problems after not being used for a while.

Home Warranties Are Sometimes Included In The Sales Price

By investing in a home warranty, you can feel better about encountering unexpected problems with your new home. Many times the Orlando listing agent or seller will include a home warranty as part of the purchase price as an incentive. 

Something like an AC unit can set you back several thousand dollars right out of the gate. However, with a quality home warranty you have the piece of mind that all you will be paying is he deductible which is usually in the range of $60 or so. This to me is a no-brainer, your home warranty just paid for itself 20  times over with just one use!

In general a home warranty will cover your appliances, Central AC, plumbing, electrical, the roof as well as several other items. The warranty company will send out an inspector to ensure that all of these items are in good working condition prior issuing your home warranty.

It’s important to note that home warranties are very different than home insurance and cover different things. The best thing to do in order to make sure that you’re buying your warranty from a reputable company is to research them online and read the reviews that were written about each company. Once you’ve researched a hand full of them, you’ll be ready to make an educated decision.

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