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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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Top 5 Mistakes in Choosing a Short Sale Realtor

Posted on by Jenny Zamora

Choosing the right realtor to sell your home is something that you should take very seriously. The sale or purchase of a home is one of if not the most important transactions that a person will ever be involved in within their lifetime. So what if you’re in need of a short sale? Then you really need to be careful because short sale listings are a completely different animal than traditional listings. There is a lot more work involved with completing a short sale and that’s just the beginning. Realtors that specialize in doing short sales have to be highly skilled negotiators and have to possess a “never give up” attitude in order to be successful.

Following is a list of 5 things that homeowners should look out for when hiring a realtor to do their short sale.

1- Realtors that only work part-time- It’s hard enough to work a short sale as it is. Imagine if your short sale realtor had another job during the day when the lenders are working. Part-time realtors have no business working with short sales because it can take twice as long to get it done and when you’re doing a short sale, time is of the essence. Lenders can still continue with foreclosure proceedings even during the short sale process.

2- Realtors that outsource all the work- There are some realtors out there that don’t care for all the extra work that a short sale requires of them so they outsource their short sale files to a third party. I personally would never do this because I think it’s unethical and misleading to the homeowner. If a realtor is advertising themselves as a short sale specialist or expert then I feel that realtor should do all the work, not someone else. Don’t get me wrong, it’s important to have an assistant or processor in your office to help move things along, but this is very different than outsourcing the entire process to a third party. Also, third-party negotiators will add extra fees to a short sale which can cause the deal to fall apart entirely. Make sure to ask the agent if they are going to work on your file or will it be outsourced to another company.

3- Insist on weekly progress updates- Homeowners that are in pre-foreclosure are stressed out enough about their situation as it is. Imagine how much more stressed a homeowner will be if they have no clue about what’s going on with their house. It’s important that you make things clear with the realtor up front by getting them to commit to weekly updates with your file even if nothing’s happened on any particular week. If the realtor can’t commit to keeping you “the homeowner” in the loop every step of the way, then you shouldn’t hire them.

4- Check their track record- Research the agent to see what they’ve accomplished in their real estate carer lately. A good short sale agent should be working with several files at any given time. Also, find out how many short sales they’ve completed in the past six months or year. An agent that’s good at doing short sales should have at the very least, three happy clients that would be willing to tell you all about their experience with that agent.  If you’re their only short sale client then seller beware!

5- Interview Several agents before choosing one- There are a lot of great short-sale agents out there which means you can afford to interview a few before making your choice. Pick at least two or three that satisfy the checklist above and see which one you feel would do the best job for you according to your needs. Remember, this person is going to be handling the sale of your home from beginning to end. Make sure that you feel comfortable with them. Just because a real estate agent is great at doing short sales, it doesn’t necessarily mean that’s the best agent for you.

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Boosting Estate Agency Sales as the Market Picks Up

Posted on by Jenny Zamora

As the housing market picks up, estate agents need to be ready to satisfy both buyers and sellers. Orlando Real Estate Agents will have to work harder to make sales, as home owners have become more savvy. They know the ins and outs of the industry and more are willing to sell properties themselves.

Recent figures have shown that more properties are being built and sold and that there are an increasing number of people looking to buy. This is all good news for estate agents who have had to weather the storm over the last few years. What should real estate agents be doing to boost sales and take advantage of this positivity?

Price realistically

Prices might be increasing, but that doesn’t mean you should be too optimistic with your asking prices. Home owners have a range of online services where they can view the prices of similar properties and what they sold for. They won’t be taken in by a property that’s overvalued. Even if they do make an offer that’s accepted, there could still be problems when they come to have it valued or look for quantity surveyor services. If a property is at the right price, there’s more chance of it selling quickly.

Join services

When people are buying and selling properties they need to use a range of professional services. If you don’t already have links with other local businesses, now would be a good time to start. Look for solicitors, mortgage advisors and quantity surveyor services that would be happy to recommend your business in exchange for you marketing them.

Good descriptions

The descriptions sell the property, as potential buyers want to get a feel for it before they view. Spend plenty of time making sure you have all the exact measurements and cover all the details. Speak with the current owners about local amenities and the distances to them, as well as what they really love about the house. This will give you a good indication of what will sell it to buyers.

Focus on the photos

As well as the descriptions, an excellent photo will also help to sell a property. If they’re attracted to a photo then they’re more likely to read the description and view the house. Buyers don’t want to see gloomy shots, so try and take them on a bright day. Think about what can be seen in the photo and remove anything that takes away the focus from the property: for example washing or rubbish.


Go mobile

More consumers are browsing property sites on the move, whether in their lunch break or on public transport. Therefore, it’s important that you’ve got an excellent mobile site, that’s easy to navigate. Buyers tend to use these sites more than sellers, so the search function should be high up on the page. There’s not as much space as on a static website, so concentrate on the important elements:

  • Image
  • Price
  • Location
  • Bedrooms

After the economic difficulties, estate agents and quantity surveyor services will be glad to see some positive news. The better-equipped agents are to sell properties quickly, the easier it’ll be for them to attract sellers and buyers.

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Apopka Short Sale | 1662 SCRUB JAY RD, APOPKA

Posted on by Jenny Zamora

Apopka Short  Sale | 1662 SCRUB JAY RD, 32703- https://orlandorealtyconsultants.com/ VIDEO

Beautiful Apopka home and in Great Condition.

4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Open floor plan with lots of space.
Formal dining
Large living room.
Move in ready!
This is home d is price right for  a quick sale. Don’t wait! This property won’t last long.

Orlando Realty Consultants is a full service Real Estate brokerage located in Orlando Florida which specializes in doing Orlando Short Sales and Foreclosure Prevention with a team of highly experienced short sale realtors on staff.

We provide Professional Real Estate solutions for both home buyers and sellers. Our diverse team of Orlando real estate experts have experience in all aspects of Real Estate. We will work with you to make your home purchases and sales process as simple as possible, while providing you with the most up-to-date information of your transaction process as it develops.

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What’s a short sale package? | Orlando Realtors

Posted on by John Conde

Orlando Realtors- What’s a short sale package?  Video Transcript https://orlandorealtyconsultants.com

Hello Everyone, my name is John Conde with Orlando Realty Consultants Y, Yo Hablo Espanol. Today I’m here to explain exactly what goes into a short sale package.

First question…The young man with the Puerto Rican Flag

Audience – “What makes up a complete short sale package?”

“Great question,… there are many different components that make up a complete short sale package and it’s crucial that your agent gets it right the first time around….    Now before we get into the details of a  short sale package it’s important to know why your bank is asking you for all of this documentation.”
“You see, you’re trying to prove to your lender that you can no longer afford to keep the property and you’re asking them to “pretty please” let me sell it for what it’s currently worth so that I can get out from under this huge debt that I owe you.”

“Next question…. Older Gentleman with the headphones”
Audience – “What’s a hardship letter?”

“OK a hardship letter is a letter explaining to the lender the story of why you’re in the situation that you’re in…. Now when you write a hardship letter,.. remember… this letter will be read by another human being so you really want them to feel compassionate about you and your situation…so keep that in mind when you’re writing it and the more details, the better.
Now there are some negotiators that have a very robotic approach to their job and it won’t make a difference at all, but it’s worth a try.”

Some other items that they will ask you for are things like
– 2 years of tax returns…bank statements…-financial worksheet …-paystubs, etc.

Audience -“What if you don’t want to give them your personal financial information?”

John Conde- “Well if you don’t want to give them you’re financial information then your short sale file will be closed and foreclosure proceedings will continue…and that holds true for all lenders. In my 8 years of doing short sales I’ve never had one where the lender doesn’t require the homeowners financial information. So that’s just the nature of the beast.”

OK folks, I have to go…if you have any more questions about what goes into a short sale package just contact our office… feel free to take a card, visit our website or just call us at the number at the bottom of your screen…. Thank you

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