While the number of for sale by owner transactions is on the decline, approximately 9 percent of sellers decide to go it alone and forego outside help from a Realtor®. Typically those that go this route have extenuating circumstances, such as already having a relationship with the buyer (which happened in 40 percent of recent FSBO sales, according to National Association of Realtors® data). However, NAR’s 2013 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers shows that most sellers benefit from the outside help of a knowledgeable advocate when selling their home. Aside from being experts in the field, Realtors® have the time, know the market and needs of the potential buyers, bring an objective and fresh perspective to the seller, understand the complexity of all of the processes involved, and have the ability to attract qualified buyers.  It’s because of these reasons that sellers using a Realtor® tend to get more for their homes, according to NAR’s report.

Let’s look at how many sellers sold their homes with a Realtor in August.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2014

Orange County saw 88 fewer homes sold in August 2014 than August 2013, a 5 percent decrease. The average sales price increased by 1.5 percent and the median sales price increased by 4.8 percent from August 2013.  Market times increased by 8 days or 15 percent.

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2014

Osceola County home sales decreased 88 homes, a 14 percent decrease. Prices increased with the average sales price up 9.1 percent and the median price increased by 8.4 percent.  Market Times increased by 5 days compared to August 2013.

Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2014

Seminole County residential sales decreased by 3.6 percent with 26 more homes sold in August 2013. The average sales price increased 4.3 percent and the median price increased by 9.3 percent. Market times increased by 4 days or 7.6 percent.

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2014

Residential sales in Lake County increased with 36 additional homes sold, a 7.2 percent increase. The average sales price increased by 9.9 percent, and the median sales price increased by 12 percent for the month compared to August 2013.  Market times increased by 7 days or 8.1 percent.

Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2014

Polk County saw 37 additional homes sold in August 2014 compared to August 2013, a 4.8 percent increase.  The average sales price increased by less than 1 percent, and the median sales price increased by 9.2 percent.  Market times dropped 1 day compared to August 2013.

It’s still a great time to get your best price on an Orlando home.

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Orlando FL Real Estate Market Trends for Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Polk counties.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2014

Orange County saw 56 fewer homes sold in July 2014 than July 2013, a 3.1 percent decrease. The average sales price increased by 9.3 percent and the median sales price increased by 10 percent from July 2013.  Market times increased by 7 days or 14 percent.

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2014

Osceola County home sales decreased 31 homes, a 5.6 percent decrease. Prices increased with the average sales price up 3.5 percent and the median price increased by 5.3 percent.  Market Times increased by 20 days compared to July 2013.

Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2014

Seminole County residential sales increased by 2.1 percent with 15 more homes sold in July 2014. The average sales price increased 8.8 percent and the median price increased by 7.6 percent. Market times increased by 4 days or 7.8 percent.

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2014

Residential sales in Lake County decreased with 36 fewer homes sold, a 6.6 percent decrease. The average sales price increased by 5.5 percent, and the median sales price increased by 7.7 percent for the month compared to July 2013.  Market times increased by 4 days or4.3 percent.

Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2014

Polk County saw 37 fewer homes sold in July 2014 compared to July 2013.  The average sales price increased by less than 1 percent, and the median sales price increased by 4.3 percent.  Market times increased by 6 days compared to July 2013.

It’s still a great time to get your best price on an Orlando home.

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Welcome to your up-to-the-minute August 2014 edition of Market Snapshot for Windermere Florida compliments of Teri Isner.  This report is personalized with charts including market activity for homes in the 34786 zip code.  Let’s take a look.

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Welcome to your up-to-the-minute August 2014 edition of Market Snapshot for Kissimmee Florida compliments of Teri Isner.  This report is personalized with charts including market activity for homes in the 34741 zip code.  Let’s take a look.

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Welcome to your up-to-the-minute August 2014 edition of market snapshot for Celebration Florida compliments of Teri Isner.  This report is personalized with charts including market activity for single family homes in the 34747 zip code.  Let’s take a look.

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This is a great visual of Orlando Housing Market for April 2014 compared to April 2013 created by the Orlando Regional Realtor Association. Bottom line is prices were up in April but the number of sales was down. Higher sales prices are great news for sellers and an indication that buyers should make a move soon before prices go up even higher.

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Take a look at sales figures in our local real estate market for January 2014.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – January 2014

Orange County saw 81 fewer homes sold in January 2014 than January 2013, a 7 percent decrease. The average sales price increased by 13 percent and the median sales price increased by 14 percent from January 2013.  Market times decreased by 22 days or 19 percent.

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – January 2014

Osceola County homes saw home sales decreased by 30 homes, a 7 percent decrease. Prices increased with the average sales price up 10 percent and the median price increased by 13 percent.  Market Times decreased by 12 days or 7% compared to January 2013.

Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – January 2014

Seminole County residential sales decreased by 5 percent with 22 fewer homes sold in January 2014. The average sales price increased by 11 percent, and the median sales price increased by 16 percent compared to January 2014 levels. Market times decreased by 13 days or 9 percent.

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – January 2014

Residential sales in Lake County increased with 7 more homes sold a 2 percent increase. The average sales price increased by 5 percent, and the median sales price increased by 5 percent for the month compared to January 2013.  Market times decreased by 34 days.

Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – January 2014

Polk County saw 45 fewer homes sold in January 2014 compared to January 2013.  The average sales price increased by 9 percent, and the median sales price increased by 10 percent.  Market times decreased by 27 days compared to January 2013.

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The Fed recently announced they would continue their current pace of purchasing bonds until the economy was stronger. This bond purchasing program is the reason that mortgage interest rates are at historic lows. Rates began to increase over the last several months just on the anticipation that the Fed would announce that they would be reducing the level of bond purchases last month. When that didn’t happen, rates actually decreased.

That was great news for any buyer in the process of purchasing a home. However, this window of opportunity is expected to close in the very near future as most experts expect the Fed to taper the bond purchasers in December.

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Take a look at sales figures in our local real estate market for September 2013.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – September 2013

Orange County saw 9 more homes sold in September 2013 than September 2012, a 1 percent increase. The average sales price increased by 10 percent and the median sales price increased by 18 percent from September 2012.  Market times decreased by 33 days or 21 percent.

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – September 2013

Osceola County homes saw home sales increased by 18 homes, a 4 percent increase. Prices increased with the average sales price up 24 percent and the median price increased by 19 percent.  Market Times remain consistent compared to September 2012.

Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – September 2013

Seminole County residential sales increased by 6 percent with 37 more homes sold in September 2013. The average sales price increased by 22 percent, and the median sales price increased by 24 percent compared to September 2012 levels. Market times decreased by 26 days or 18 percent.

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – September 2013

Residential sales in Lake County increased with 63 more homes sold a 15 percent increase. The average sales price increased by 20 percent, and the median sales price increased by 17 percent for the month compared to September 2012.  Market times decreased by 3 days.

Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – September 2013

Polk County saw 52 more homes sold in September 2013 compared to September 2012.  The average sales price increased by 22 percent, and the median sales price increased by 21 percent.  Market times decreased by 42 days compared to September 2012.

It’s still a great time to get your best price on an Orlando home.

The American Dream of homeownership is alive and well, according to a majority of renters surveyed for the NAR 2013 National Housing Pulse Survey. The survey found that more renters are thinking about becoming homeowners than in past years and the number of Americans who prefer to rent is declining. Thirty-six percent of renters said they were thinking about purchasing a home, compared to only 25 percent in 2011.

Americans’ concerns about home values continuing to drop have also diminished. A majority of respondents revealed that housing prices in their area are higher than last year, and 38 percent reported an increase in local housing market activity in the past year.

Take a look at sales figures in our local real estate market for August 2013.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2013

Orange County saw 31 fewer homes sold in August 2013 than August 2012, a 2 percent decrease. The average sales price increased by 23 percent and the median sales price increased by 27 percent from August 2012.  Market times decreased by 25 days or 17 percent.

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2013

Osceola County homes saw home sales increased by 39 homes, a 7 percent increase. Prices increased with the average sales price up 12 percent and the median price increased by 23 percent.  Market Times decreased by 15 days compared to August 2012.

Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2013

Seminole County residential sales increased by 9 percent with 63 more homes sold in August 2013. The average sales price increased by 16 percent, and the median sales price increased by 13 percent compared to August 2012 levels. Market times decreased by 26 days or 18 percent.

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2013

Residential sales in Lake County increased with 29 more homes sold a 6 percent increase. The average sales price increased by 14 percent, and the median sales price increased by 14 percent for the month compared to August 2012.  Market times decreased by 22days.

Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2013

Polk County saw 21 more homes sold in August 2013 compared to August 2012.  The average sales price increased by 20 percent, and the median sales price increased by 24 percent.  Market times decreased by 20 days compared to August 2012.

It’s still a great time to get your best price on an Orlando home.