Orlando real estate FAQ

I work across Orlando and nearby Winter Park, Lake Nona, Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Winter Garden, Kissimmee and Sanford, in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.

It is a property tax exemption of up to $50,000 of assessed value on your primary residence. You apply with your county property appraiser, and the deadline is March 1 for that tax year.

Most buyers order a general home inspection and a termite (WDO) inspection. Insurers often ask for a 4-point inspection on older homes, and a wind mitigation report can lower your premium.

Check the FEMA flood map for the address and ask the seller about past flooding and claims. I pull the flood zone for every home you consider and suggest an insurance quote early.

A Community Development District fee pays for roads, utilities and amenities in many newer Central Florida communities. It usually appears on the property tax bill, so I check it before you make an offer.

I compare recent nearby sales, active competition and your home's condition and updates, then give you a written opinion of price. It is not an appraisal, and the final price is always your decision.

Yes. Florida sellers must disclose known defects that materially affect value and are not easy to see. I'll give you the disclosure form and help you complete it accurately.

Yes. I offer video tours, share local guides on commutes, insurance and costs, and coordinate inspections and closing remotely, so you can buy before you move.

Within one hour during business hours, Monday to Saturday. Messages sent after hours get a reply the next business morning.