Home Buyers
Home Buying vs Renting for the Best Value
Am I paying too much rent for my apartment or house rental? Is it better to buy?
May 1, 2020
News & Resources
Home Buyers
Credit Scores and Mortgage Loan Affordability
What should my credit score look like? Will my student loan or car loan debt affect my ability to purchase?
April 29, 2020
Home Buyers
HOA, Mortgages, and the Homebuying Process
Do you want to ensure that all the homes around you are well maintained on the outside? Do you want amenities within the community?
April 27, 2020
Some Creative Ways to Make Your Home Brighter
Common advice for home sellers is to turn all the lights on for showings and open houses. That is great advice. Home buyers find bright homes more appealing. But what if that’s not enough?
March 30, 2020
HOA Estoppel Letters | A Sometimes High & Unexpected Home Selling Expense
When you sell your home, you provide the buyer a warranty deed, which guarantees that you hold clear title to the property and that you have the right to sell it. Your guarantee is backed up by a title insurance policy, which you purchase as a closing expense and provide to the buyers and their lender. Before a title company will issue a policy, they ensure that in-fact there are no liens or encumbrances on the property, such as a mortgage loan, city municipal lien, or mechanic’s lien, and that home owners’ association (HOA) dues are paid in full.
March 3, 2020
Finding a Rental Home in Central Florida
Our REALTORs® and brokerage do not work with rental homes* nor in property management, and regret that we can not assist people looking for homes to rent. We have put together the information below. We hope you find it helpful. When you are ready to purchase a home or know someone looking to buy or sell, we would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.
February 29, 2020
February 16, 2020
Home Buyers
Wetlands in Florida
There isn’t much vacant land left in Central Florida zoned for single family residences or agriculture that doesn’t have some wetlands on it.
February 10, 2020
January 28, 2020
Relative Humidity – An Important Factor for Good Indoor Air Quality
I retired in 2012 after twenty-four years as a pharmacist in central Florida. As we got into the winter season every year, I have had plenty of requests for humidifiers, mostly from parents of sick children. While it’s almost a tradition to run a humidifier for a sick child, especially in the winter months, it can at times be counter-productive and make things worse.
January 28, 2020
Home Buyers
You Have a Contract to Buy or Sell Your Home. Now What?
The Jean Scott Team doesn’t stop working once we’ve gotten your home under contract – my name is Laci, and I handle Contract to Close for all of our clients. It’s my job to ensure that your home moves smoothly through all of the many steps of the closing process.
January 28, 2020
Home Buyers
Buying a Home in Florida? The Benefits of Getting a Survey.
We often get asked by home buyers here in the Orlando, FL area if they need to pay for a survey and why would they need one. The short answer is, “Yes”. It’s our opinion you should pay to have a survey done before purchasing your home. There are several good reasons for getting one.
January 28, 2020
I’m at the Closing Table – Why Can’t I Have My Keys??
Often buyers and sellers are surprised by some of the issues that can pop up within the last few days before closing. Sudden difficulties when you feel like you’re right at the finish line can make what was otherwise a smooth transaction feel like a nightmare. On the Jean Scott Team, we pride ourselves in doing everything we can to prepare our clients for any possible scenario – one of the hurdles most often unexpected is funding.
January 28, 2020
Florida Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase
By Tim Franke, REALTOR®, GRI®
January 25, 2020
The Real Property Seller’s Disclosure | A Great Selling Tool
When you decide to put your home on the market for sale the Real Property Seller’s Disclosure is a great selling tool. It is a document that is the completed by the Seller that conveys all information about their home to potential Buyers.
January 24, 2020
Home Buyers
P3 Electrical Services
P3 Electrical Services is a full-service, licensed electrical contractor with over 15 years of combined general and electrical construction experience.
June 21, 2019
How We Make YOUR HOME Stand Out in the Market
After selling over 1,100 homes, we can confidently say that we know what it takes to get your home maximum exposure and capture top dollar in the real estate market! No matter your situation, time frame, or home condition, we have strategies to help with your home sale at an opportune time for you and your family.
September 1, 2017