Orlando Real Estate: The Importance Of Picking the Right Broker

Orlando Real Estate: The Importance Of Picking the Right Broker

All markets have their ups and downs, and for real estate it’s been mostly down for some time now. However, according to a study and forecast by Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund Inc., Orlando real estate continues to be the strongest real estate market in Florida because of the area’s strength in fast-growing industries such as healthcare, tourism, education and defense. If you’re a seller, there have been better times, even in Orlando. If you’re a buyer there are some terrific bargains. Either way, in these trying times it is especially important to work with a real estate agent who specializes in the local area. This is a lesson I learned the hard way.

When I bought my first home, I had no clue about real estate or even what MLS stood for (Multiple Listing Service). However, I lucked into working with a local real estate agent who knew the area and its listings inside out. Even though I more or less knew what I wanted, he insisted on showing me a variety of properties in several areas. He said I needed to know what was out there so that I could make an informed decision....