Are we at the bottom yet?   Well all indications that the massive price reductions are slowing and the number of homes that are selling quickly are on the rise.   According to a recent Trulia report the number of home owners keeping their price steady are on the rise.

The average discount held steady at 11 percent.

Trulia reports a 50 percent drop in cities with price reductions of 30 percent or more on average, with only seven major cities reporting such cuts at the beginning of the month.

Regionally, 20 percent of listings in the South and 22 percent of listings in the West, Midwest, and Northeast experienced price cuts.

 "I expect reductions to rise again as the tax credit extension deadline approaches, but I also expect mortgage rates to rise, so they may cancel out the savings [from list price reductions]," says Trulia CEO Pete Flint.

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If you want to sell your Seminole County or Orlando area home in the next 6 to12 months, now is the time to begin putting your plan into place while time is still on your side. Please contact us for any real estate assistance you may need.

We're experts at putting people together with homes they love and can afford. Contact us today for information on Orlando and Seminole County real estate, Orlando & Seminole County homes for sale, Orlando & Seminole County relocation information, a free market analysis of your Orlando area or Seminole County home or statistics on homes in Orlando & Seminole County Florida or the surrounding Central Florida area, including Seminole County, Orange County, Lake County and Volusia County. We're always available to answer your questions.

Hey Orlando, Smart Design Is the Difference Between "Planting" and "Landscaping" 

Planting is haphazard: "Lets get a pine tree; where shall we put it?" "I have always wanted rambling roses; they would look great over there by the back fence." Sometimes this approach works; but sometimes it creates havoc. In today's Orlando Florida Real Estate market, it's important to gain every advantage possible, so have a plan before you start planting.

Landscaping is planned, artistic design. Starting with a concept (rustic, formal, Japanese, for example), you outline the large areas as if you were sketching the basic design of a picture: the placement of large trees and shrubs, the "living areas" for gathering, the "play areas"(a pool, badminton space), the flower (and herb or vegetable) gardens. Then you fill in the all-important details: small decorative pools, terrace planters, birdhouses and baths, outdoor lighting (in the ground and under the eaves). If you plan right, you can be as whimsical and creative as you please without creating havoc.

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Choose plants (trees, shrubs and flowers) that will keep the yard colorful all year round. Keep in mind the view of the yard from inside the house and, if possible, install picture windows to bring the scene right indoors. Also, since nobody wants to be a slave to a yard, plan for easy maintenance as well as good looks. Thats smart landscaping that pays off in many ways.

When it comes to buying and selling houses, working with professionals pays off in many ways, too. E-mail us to learn more about the advantages we can bring to your home-buying or selling experience.

What is my Orlando home worth?

 Having a team of Orlando specialists working for you is to your advantage.

When you're selling property in the Orlando real estate market, your first call should be to Orlando Property Group. The traditional real estate agent, working along and trying to do everything is not as dynamic as the team system. Just as a medical group consults on a patient, a team of Orlando real estate experts work more effectively to assist you with your Real Estate needs. You can be sure that each aspect your transaction will be addressed with efficiency and knowledge.

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When questioning the worth of your Orlando home you may be surprised by the answer. Orlando areas home values can vary greatly from Apopka to Winter Springs  When pricing your home you must realize that prospective buyers often may place a different value on certain aspects of what is of "value" than you do.

Internet Home Valuation Sites Can Miscalculate Values

Internet Home Valuation sites can add to the confusion for Orlando homeowners. They often value at a higher level because they don't understand the nuances of your Orlando Community. In actuality, Real Estate is very local in nature and you need a local expert to understand the differences in values and what is happening in your market. Orlando Realtors watch and understand the markets within the areas they serve.  Sometimes you can find a considerable difference in home prices within just a few miles, and a local Realtor will know exactly what is the reasons for this difference.

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You need to work with a Professional who understands these differences and how your home compares to the current Real Estate Market, how best to present your home, and who guide you on the road to a successful home sale.

For information on great real estate buys in Orlando and nearby suburbs,
contact the Orlando Property Group, your short sale and luxury home specialists.

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How To Package Your Orlando Florida Home To Sell  

After a full day of house hunting in Orlando Florida's complex real estate market, even the hardiest home buyer has difficulty remembering each home visited. A selling display featuring your property's benefits is a great way to be sure your home stands out in the home buyer's memory. We've used the following marketing strategies to successfully sell many homes. They could work for you too! 

Creativity Counts

Your home's memory points can be mounted attractively on a poster or in a looseleaf binder or photo album and displayed on your dining table or near the front door.

Home shoppers appreciate a memory-jogging take-home flyer, summarizing the display information for later study. The flyer should always include the property address, price, brief description and your real estate agent's name and phone number.

Focus On Your Home's Features

Each Central Florida home will have its own outstanding features. When we talk about a marketing strategy for your home, we will consider what to include in your display and on the flyer. Here are some worthwhile ideas: 

Capital improvements

Include project description, year completed and your investment in the home's improvements.

Upgrades or replacements

List new appliances, paint, wallpaper, attic fan -- anything you've accomplished that home buyers won't have to do after move-in.

Mention special features and benefits. For example: "Easy-care kitchen range with self-cleaning oven, sealed burners, electronic ignition, digital controls; 1992."

Energy-saving or "green" features

Cite money-saving extra insulation, high-efficiency heating/cooling system, thermal double-pane windows, etc.

Average annual utility bills

Also mention affordable property taxes. Home buyers want to know!

Floor plan

Show room arrangement and dimensions. New-home builders and renovators can often provide floor plans, or one can be drawn for your home.

Picture your home in your display and on the flyer. Architect's renderings may be available from the original builder.

Gardening highlights

Sketch the landscaping plan to show the work you've done.

Identify trees and plants, especially if you have unusual ones.

Provide photos of bushes and flowers in full bloom, if you're selling off-season.

Pre-listing home inspection report

Impress buyers with proof of your home's excellent condition. Show receipts for correcting any problems the inspector noted.

Community Information

Create a local map.  Highlight nearby schools, convenient transportation, shopping, parks, libraries, hospitals, and any other amenities or points of interest. Your kids can help color the map!

Feature excellent schools. Mention honors and awards, good student-teacher ratios, sports and athletics, drama presentations, and special programs (i.e. for learning disabilities or English as a second language).

List neighborhood association dues (if any), annual community events, Neighborhood Watch programs, and the like. If yours is a friendly, quiet neighborhood, be sure buyers know it!

Community services

Include helpful information such as days for recyclable-material and bulk trash pick-ups, availability of swimming pools, children's summer day-camps, adult education, and so on.

For more information on Orlando, it's various suburbs, countless neighborhoods, amenities and more, please contact us.  We'll be happy to not only help you find your perfect home, but make sure your purchasing in a part of town that you'll be happy with for years to come.  We look forward to being your guides!

Your Orlando Downtown Condo is not selling and you have questions why it hasn't sold.   There are many reasons that Condos do not sell in Orlando.   Let's review some of these reasons:

LOCATION

It may be more difficult to attract buyers to a Downtown Orlando Condo if the location has challenges, such as street noise, poor views, or is in an area that is perceived to be unpopular.  If your condo has location challenges, you want to be sure it is priced aggressively and is superbly staged.

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FLOOR PLAN

Most condo buildings have a few units that have poorly thought-out floor plans, or are older condos that don't reflect today's lifestyle.  Some of the reasons why floorplans are undesirable may include:         

• Poor flow      
• Limited closet and storage space       
• Small Rooms        
• Lack of natural light         
• Unattractive views         
• No in-unit laundry facilties        
• Limited perks - gym, pool, etc.

In the past these condos sold easily, but in today's market they require that  pricing and staging are given a great deal of attention.

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THE CONDO IS PRICED TOO HIGH

The real estate mantra "location, location, location" has been replaced by "price, price, price". As noted above, location is important, but the location and other issues can be overcome by correctly pricing your unit.  There are negative aspects of over-pricing:

• If a condo is on the market too long it may give prospective buyers the impression that something must be wrong with the unit.
• You lose buyers that should be looking at your home, but pass on it because it doesn't fall within their target range.
• Many sellers price higher than the price they really want in the belief that they will have to reduce the price in the negotiations, but in reality this strategy often limits the pool of buyers.  Remember, that in order to negotiate, you must first have an offer.  If you price too high, there may be no offer to negotiate.

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