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

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

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

The Quick Read

• 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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Top Realtor in Orlando: What the Numbers Actually Show

Orlando Real Estate•Jun 9, 2026•Choosing an Agent

Top Realtor in Orlando: What the Numbers Actually Show

The Quick Read

• 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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Best Realtor in Orlando? How to Actually Tell

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

Best Realtor in Orlando? How to Actually Tell

The Quick Read

• 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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Seller Closing Costs in Florida 2026: Fee by Fee

By Ken PozekPozek Group March 23, 2026 11 min read

Seller Closing Costs in Florida 2026: Fee by Fee

The Short Version

• Florida sellers typically pay 8% to 9.5% of the sale price in total closing costs, including commissions
• On a $400,000 Orlando home, that translates to roughly $32,000 to $38,000 out of your proceeds
• Documentary stamp tax alone runs $2,800 at $0.70 per $100 of sale price
• Owner's title insurance on a $400K sale is $2,075 (Florida promulgated rate, non-negotiable)
• Real estate commissions average 5.5% statewide, though post-NAR settlement rules give sellers more flexibility
• Property tax prorations, HOA payoffs, and municipal lien searches add $500 to $2,000 depending on your community
• Talk to Pozek Group to…

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Property Tax Orlando FL 2026: Rates by Neighborhood

By Ken Pozek · Pozek Group · March 20, 2026 · 12 min read

Property Tax Orlando FL 2026: Rates by Neighborhood

Quick Takeaways

• Orange County combined millage rates range from about 15.5 mills in Windermere to over 19 mills in parts of the City of Orlando, so location determines your bill more than any other factor.
• A new buyer on a $400,000 home in the City of Orlando with a homestead exemption should budget roughly $6,400 to $6,500 per year for the first year.
• The homestead exemption removes up to $50,000 (up to $51,411 for 2026 with the inflation adjustment) from your assessed value, saving most homeowners $800 to $1,000 annually.
• Save Our Homes caps your annual assessed value increase at 3%, which is why long-term owners pay…

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Florida Homestead Exemption 2026: Orlando Filing Guide

By Ken Pozek · Pozek Group · March 19, 2026 · 11 min read

Homestead Exemption Florida

TL;DR: Homestead Exemption Florida

• Florida homestead exemption reduces your taxable value by up to $50,000, saving most Orlando homeowners $750 to $1,000 per year in property taxes
• You must own the property and live in it as your primary residence on January 1 of the tax year you are applying for
• The deadline to file is March 1 each year with your county property appraiser
• The Save Our Homes cap limits annual assessed value increases to 3% or the CPI change, whichever is lower, building major long-term savings
• Portability lets you transfer up to $500,000 of your accumulated Save Our Homes benefit to a new Florida home when you move
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Most Expensive Homes in Orlando: Where Luxury Meets Location

By Ken Pozek | March 17, 2026 | Orlando Luxury Real Estate

Most Expensive Homes in Orlando: Where Luxury Meets Location

Quick Takeaways

• Golden Oak at Walt Disney World claimed 8 of the top 10 most expensive home sales in Central Florida in 2025
• The highest recorded sale in 2025 was $23 million at 10018 Enchanted Oaks Dr. in Golden Oak
• The same Orlando-based team listed two of the top 10 sales in 2025 and currently holds the #1 sale of 2026
• The average sale price in Golden Oak sits near $10.7 million with only about 300 total homes in the community
• Isleworth, Reunion Resort, and Winter Park round out Central Florida's luxury tier outside Golden Oak
• The Four Seasons Private Residences tower completed in late 2025,…

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Is Orlando a Good Place to Live? Everything You Need to Know in 2026

Pozek Group February 2026 8 min read Life in Orlando

Is Orlando a Good Place to Live? Everything You Need to Know in 2026

• Orlando is significantly more affordable than coastal Florida — inland homeowners insurance averages $2,500–$4,500/year, not the $10,000–$12,000 you hear about for beachfront homes
• Alligators are in most bodies of water but are not dangerous if left alone — county removal is free when needed
• Summer weather means 20-minute afternoon downpours daily, then it cools. Hurricanes weaken significantly before reaching inland Orlando
• Schools are a genuine strength — A-rated public schools, charter programs, hybrid private options, and new campuses under construction constantly
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Introducing the New Pozek.com | Orlando Real Estate Hub

Introducing the New Pozek.com: A Fresh Chapter for Orlando Real Estate

For years, Orlando has known us through two lenses: The Pozek Group, one of the top real estate teams in Central Florida, and The Orlando Real, the media brand telling the stories of our city.

Today, we’re proud to announce a major milestone — the official launch of the new, redesigned Pozek.com, created to become the ultimate hub for all things Orlando real estate.

This move isn’t just a website update. It’s the natural next step in our evolution — and a sign of just how far Orlando, and our brand, have come.

How The Orlando Real Started (and Why It Changed Everything)

In 2021, Ken Pozek launched The Orlando Real with a simple but powerful idea:

“Let’s…

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