Orlando Real Estate•Jun 11, 2026•Agent Selection

How to Pick a Real Estate Agent in Orlando, FL: 7 Criteria

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  • Florida has 310,252 licensed real estate agents in 2026, and the typical one closed just 10 transactions last year.
  • Total commission on the median Orlando sale runs about $22,304 at the 2026 national average of 5.44%.
  • Since August 17, 2024, buyer agent pay is fully negotiable, so get the exact percentage in writing before your first tour.
  • 62% of agents with two years or less of experience earned under $10,000 last year. One screening question filters them out.
  • The typical Realtor moved $2.5 million in volume in 2024. Pozek Group has closed $1.5B+ lifetime.
  • Orlando homes averaged 54 days on market in…

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Orlando Real Estate•Jun 10, 2026•Choosing an Agent

Top Real Estate Agents in Orlando, FL: How to Choose

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  • Orange County has 22,716 licensed real estate agents, and only a fraction close enough deals each year to stay sharp.
  • Total Florida commission averages 5.59% in 2026, about $22,919 on Orlando's $410K median sale.
  • Since the NAR settlement took effect on August 17, 2024, the buyer's agent fee is negotiable and no longer assumed.
  • The Pozek Group has closed more than $1.5 billion in Central Florida volume since 2016.
  • In 2024 the team closed 514 transaction sides worth $331.05 million, an average near $644,066 per side.
  • The team reached 38 agents by October 2025 and targets $400 million in annual volume.
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Orlando Real Estate•Jun 9, 2026•Choosing an Agent

Top Realtor in Orlando: What the Numbers Actually Show

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  • The typical Orlando agent closed 10 transactions in 2024 (NAR median). The metro's top team closed 514 sides the same year.
  • Orlando's median sale price was $410,000 in March 2026, which puts a 5.54% commission at about $22,714 per sale.
  • Pozek Group has closed $1.5B+ in volume and holds 1,800+ five-star reviews, the most of any Central Florida team.
  • A median agent runs $2.5M in annual volume. Pozek Group did $331.05M in 2024 alone, roughly 132 times that.
  • Homes in Orlando sold in about 54 days on average in early 2026, so pricing strategy and exposure matter more than ever.
  • Choosing on personality instead…

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Orlando Real Estate•Jun 5, 2026•Choosing an Agent

Best Realtor in Orlando? How to Actually Tell

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  • More than 20,000 agents hold an active Orlando Regional Realtor Association membership, so the title of best realtor in Orlando comes down to data, not slogans.
  • Orlando's median sale price was about $410,000 in March 2026, up 1.2% year over year, at roughly $242 per square foot.
  • The average Orlando seller captured a 97.5% list-to-sale ratio in March 2026, leaving roughly 2.5% on the table.
  • Homes averaged 77 days on market and 113 days from listing to close, so pricing and timing decide your net.
  • The average Florida commission in early 2026 is 5.57%, split into a 2.75% listing fee and a 2.82% buyer-agent fee.
  • Pozek…

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Orlando Real Estate•Jun 2, 2026•Downtown Guide

Is Downtown Orlando Walkable? A Car-Free Reality Check

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  • Downtown Orlando posts a Walk Score of 96 out of 100, among the highest in Central Florida.
  • The free LYMMO circulator and SunRail, at $2 to $9.50 per trip, cover most downtown movement.
  • City garages run about $2 per hour with a $15 daily cap, with an approved increase to $3 per hour off-street taking effect October 1, 2026.
  • A downtown condo sold for a median of $275K in March 2026, down 15.1 percent year over year, near $263 per square foot.
  • Dropping one car saves roughly $9,000 to $12,000 a year.
  • South Eola, the Central Business District, and Thornton Park are the three most walkable pockets.
  • Most…

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Orlando Real Estate•May 30, 2026•Vacation Home Guide

Vacation Home Orlando FL: The 2026 Investment Math

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  • Orlando's metro median price was about $375,000 in February 2026 (ORRA), and rising inventory with longer days on market gives buyers more negotiating room than the 2021 frenzy.
  • Whole-home short-term rentals are legal in Osceola and Polk County resort zones but restricted across most of unincorporated Orange County.
  • A 5 to 6 bedroom home in a top community like Storey Lake can gross $65,000 to $90,000 a year.
  • After management, taxes, insurance, and HOA, realistic net cap rates land between 2.5% and 5%.
  • Osceola County charges a 13.5% transient tax on every nightly booking, collected from the guest.
  • Florida…

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Orlando Real Estate•May 29, 2026•Maitland Guide

Is Maitland FL a Good Place to Live? Honest 2026 Guide

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  • Median sale price hit $530,000 in March 2026, up 17.7% year over year per Redfin
  • Maitland's 19,931 residents post a median household income of $97,150, about 35% above Orange County
  • Drive to downtown Orlando runs 14 minutes at 6:30 AM and 28 to 35 minutes at 8:00 AM via I-4
  • SunRail's Maitland station reaches Church Street in 18 minutes for $2 each way, regardless of I-4 traffic
  • 21 lakes inside city limits, with Lake Maitland at 451 acres as the largest
  • Property tax on a median-priced home runs roughly $8,800 a year after the Florida homestead exemption
  • Trade-off: the small lake-town footprint costs about…

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Orlando Real Estate•May 28, 2026•Hunters Creek Guide

Is Hunters Creek a Good Place to Live? The 2026 Numbers

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  • May 2026 median sale price: $533K (Redfin), up 20.5% year over year
  • Median time on market: 40 days; median price per sq ft: $260
  • Master HOA $175 a month plus a sub-association fee of $271 to $660 (condos) or $312 to $335 (townhomes)
  • Orange County unincorporated millage near 18.1, putting a homesteaded primary tax bill near $8,700 a year
  • Schools: Hunter's Creek Elementary (Niche A-), Hunter's Creek Middle (B+, ranked #8 Orlando area), Freedom High (A-)
  • 9.5 miles to MCO via SR-417; 8 to 10 miles to Disney; about 17 miles to downtown Orlando
  • Population about 22,800. Two big buyer mistakes are roof age…

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Orlando Real Estate•May 22, 2026•Building & Custom Construction

Orlando Custom Home Builders: 2026 Prices, Timelines, Picks

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    • Orlando custom builds run $200 to $500 per square foot in 2026, with ultra-luxury work past $700 per square foot on lakefront parcels.
    • Plan for 18 to 24 months from contract signing to move-in, roughly 4 to 6 months longer than 2019 timelines.
  • Lot acquisition stalls more than half of Orlando custom projects; lock the lot before choosing a builder.
  • Change orders push 70% of custom builds 10 to 20% over budget; the cause is loose allowance schedules.
  • Construction-to-perm loans run 1 to 2% above standard mortgages, adding $10,000 to $20,000 per year in carry.
  • Seven Orlando…

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Orlando Real Estate•May 20, 2026•New Construction Guide

New Construction Townhomes in Orlando: 2026 Buyer's Guide

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  • Base prices: low $300s in Apopka and Clermont, mid $400s in Horizon West and Lake Nona, $600,000 plus along Wellness Way.
  • HOA dues $180 to $350/mo, climbing to $400 to $600 in master planned addresses. CDD adds $1,500 to $4,200 a year.
  • Builder incentives in 2026 hit $10,000 to $25,000 via the captive lender, often with a rate buy down worth $40,000 to $80,000 over the loan term.
  • Independent pre drywall and final walk inspections cost $400 to $700 combined and catch $5,200 to $14,000 in missed work.
  • Build timelines: 6 to 9 months for production builders, 9 to 12 for semi custom. Lock your rate 90…

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