If you’re looking to sell your Orlando home, one of the best tools you can add to your arsenal is partnering with a trusted local real estate agent. Orlando’s real estate market is competitive, and selling a home is complex.
A trusted local agent with one of the top real estate brokerages in Orlando can help you demystify the process and get you the best value for your property when it hits the open market.
As of September, the average days on the market in Orlando—the time it takes for a home to sell once it has been listed—is 58 days. Homes typically sell for a median of $380,000, a 2.7% increase from the previous year.
Our guide will provide you with a list of trusted local agents in your area and top real estate brokerages in Orlando aimed at helping you buy or sell your dream home today.
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What is a real estate brokerage?
Real estate brokers are professionals with additional training and are licensed to run their own businesses, called brokerages. Agents without a broker’s license must work under a brokerage to legally buy or sell property and typically do so as independent contractors. Most brokerages make money by taking a portion of the agent’s commission from each successful transaction.
Since brokerages profit from agents’ success, it’s in their best interest to support them. For sellers, it’s important to consider the kinds of support a brokerage provides its agents.
This support can often include training, access to large marketing networks, the latest technology, or a large support staff.
Why work with an agent?
There are several reasons why you should consider working with a real estate agent when selling your home rather than selling on your own.
One of the biggest reasons is that selling your home “for sale by owner” will typically net you less overall profit than selling through an agent—23.5% less on average, according to the National Association of Realtors. FSBO homes sold for a median price of $310,000 last year. In comparison, homes sold with the assistance of a real estate agent had a median sale price of $405,000. That’s a difference of $95,000.
An agent has your back
Additionally, a real estate agent can help you get more money for your home sale but can also help you wade through a lengthy and complicated sales process.
An agent is your advocate for you and your property, and they can provide insight into their local market or assist you in finding a real estate attorney who can deal with any unexpected complications that might occur.
- Have you sold homes in this area and my price range before?
- How many homes have you sold in my neighborhood in the past year?
- How will you help me prepare my home to sell?
- Will I be working with you directly or with a team?
- What are the average days on market for your listings?
- What is your average list-to-sales price ratio?
- How long have you been an agent?
- How many homes do you help buyers purchase each year?
- Do you work full-time or part-time as an agent?
- Do you work with both buyers and sellers?
List of Top Brokerages in Orlando
Not all brokerages and agents are created equal, and there are countless options to choose from. Rather than wade through an endless list of companies, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top real estate brokerages in Orlando, along with some top real estate agents, for you to consider on your home-selling journey.
RE/MAX 200 Realty
RE/MAX 200 Realty is a RE/MAX-affiliated brokerage based in Winter Park, Fla. It has over 100 agents active across two offices.
Abby Nelson is a HomeLight Elite Agent who works with RE/MAX 200. HomeLight Elite Agents represent the top 1% of HomeLight, consistently providing the best service and getting the best client results. Abby holds 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, serving customers across Orlando and surrounding markets. Additionally, Abby is an accomplished single-family homes agent, working with 76% more SFH deals than the average Orlando agent.
Watson Realty Corp
Watson Realty Corp. is a brokerage based in Jacksonville, Fla. It is a LeadingRE affiliate with over 1,000 active agents and serves customers across Florida and Georgia.
Russie Weidl is a top real estate agent working with Waston Realty, serving clients across Orlando and surrounding markets. Russie is an industry veteran, bringing 25 years of experience to her clients, and is well-versed in townhome and single-family home deals.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Results Realty
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is a brokerage based in Trinity, Fla. It is a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices affiliate with over 900 licensed agents It serves clients across Florida.
Joseph Doher is a HomeLight Elite Agent working with Berkshire Hathway, bringing over 30 years of experience to the table. He serves clients across Orlando and surrounding markets and is an expert in the single-family home market. As a bonus, Joseph also sells homes quickly—his properties sell 51% faster than those of the average Orlando agent.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is a brokerage based in Naples, Fla. It is an affiliate of Sotheby’s International Realty that serves clients in Florida and North Carolina.
Allyn Maycumber is a top-tier Premier Sotheby’s agent with over 30 years of experience. Allyn serves customers across Orlando, with expertise in townhome and single-family home transactions.
Exit Real Estate Results
EXIT Real Estate Property Solutions is a brokerage based in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. They are an EXIT Realty affiliate.
Janice Petteway is a leading Orlando real estate agent working with Exit Real Estate, bringing over 30 years of experience to Orlando and surrounding area clients. Janice specializes in working with first-time home buyers and relocations, among other areas. Janice is also an expert in single-family home deals.
HomeLight’s Buy Before You Sell Program
Let’s say you’re ready to sell your current home, but your dream home pops up unexpectedly. You don’t want to wait for your current home to sell as you might miss out on a great opportunity, so what can you do?
Enter HomeLight’s Buy Before You Sell Program. This program lets you leverage the equity in your existing home so that you can move into your new forever home without delay.
Here’s a quick look at how it works:
Start Making Offers Without Waiting to Sell Your Home
Through our Buy Before You Sell program, HomeLight can help you unlock a portion of your equity upfront to put toward your next home. You can then make a strong offer on your next home with no home sale contingency.
Ready to sell your Orlando home?
Selling your home can be a scary and complicated process, but don’t worry—HomeLight is here to help!
Whenever you’re ready to get started, HomeLight can connect you with a top real estate agent in your local Orlando market. We’ll help you find the best agent in your area—one equipped with the expertise to build a selling strategy that works best for you, whether you’re selling an inherited home or relocating for your next journey as a homeowner.
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