Foreclosure Prevention Seminar

We are sponsoring a FORECLOSURE PREVENTION SEMINAR on July 7th, 2011

6:00pm to 7:30 pm Thursday

There will be an attorney on site to speak to you about your situation.

Bring your paperwork and you will be able to get some free advice about your mortgage.

This is a FREE SEMINAR on July 7th.

See you there!

Picking a REALTOR

Are you thinking of buying your first home, or maybe an investment home? There are so many agents in the area, how do I choose the best one for me? What should I ask before I start looking?

These are typical questions for any buyer, and here are some of the questions I would ask in order to understand the process, and to make sure your agent is a good fit!

1. Do you work with first time home buyers?
2. Will you email me listings everyday? What info do you need from me?
3. Are you a full time Realtor or just part time?
4. How many buyers/sellers do you work with at one time?
5. Do you require me to sign a contract. How do I cancel it if I’m not happy?
6. What makes you different than other Realtors?
7. What should I know about the buying process before we go look at homes?
8. Do you prepare a market analysis for me before we make an offer on a home?
9. In the current market, what type of home is the best investment for me?
10. Are there certain areas of Central Florida real estate market you know best?
11. What is the average sales price for your clients who are buyers?
12. How many bank owned homes have you sold in the past 6 months?
13. Do you know anything about special programs like down payment assistance or bond money?
14. Do you know about FHA financing, like the 204k program, or adjustable mortgages?
15. Why do people say to avoid trying to buy a short sale? Do you understand the Short Sale process?
16. Do you work with foreclosures? Why are they so hard to buy when you are getting a mortgage?
17. Can you help me with the vendors I will need to get the deal closed? There are many ways to find a good agent. Find a good one and use their knowledge to get the best deal on the best home for you!

Foreclosures and Short Sales in 32806,32812

Ok, it seems like we have a foreclosed home on every corner in Orlando, but not so with the older established neighborhoods. SoDo and Conway have had their fair share, but not nearly to the degree as other newer neighborhoods.

Do you have a foreclosed home in your neighborhood?

You know the one, the grass is over a foot tall and the home has been abandoned for months. Well you have a couple of options.

1. Call code enforcement. Their number is 407-836-3111

(Remember there are thousands of homes with this issue, so don't expect them overnight)

2. Call the bank that has the mortgage on the home. (If you don't know which bank has the loan, give me a call and I will find the information for you) The bank wants to know if the home has been abandoned. They are usually willing to take care of the lawn and secure the property to avoid more damage. Sometimes they are a much quicker source to get the yard maintained.

Give me a call/email/text if you have other questions.