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Hello and Welcome to the Top Orlando Realtor podcast , if you’ve been here before, we are happy to have you back .

I’m your host John Conde with ORC and today I’ll be talking about the “AS-Is” contract and what it means to both buyers and sellers and hopefully clear up a few things..

These are some highlights from today.

Play the entire episode to hear the full version.

We’ve all heard the saying ” let the buyer beware”…

And that usually applies when someone buys something at a garage sale or craigslist and it basically means you’re buying it as is and the seller doesn’t take refunds…

So let’s say you buy a toaster for a dollar, you take it home and you find out it only makes toast on one side, well guess what?… you’re stuck with it..

Now… when it comes to Orlando real estate… The As-is contract has a whole different meaning and sometimes the seller tends to misinterpret exactly what “as-is” means.

For starters… It doesn’t mean that you’re allowed to withhold any adverse information about the house from a buyer.

As a matter of fact, It’s against Florida law and you can get in legal trouble if you get caught.

It’s called strict liability and it’s taken very seriously in the state of Florida.

If a seller is caught doing this… The buyer has the right to not only rescind the deal, but they can sue the seller for money damages that resulted from failure to disclose.

Now Let’s talk about What Sellers Don’t Have To Disclose

Like Murder….you heard me right. If a dozen people were brutally murdered inside of a home. the incident does not need to be disclosed by the seller….

Could you imagine buying a home, moving your family into it then finding out from a neighbor that it was the scene of a triple homicide a year ago.

So A couple of other ones here that you don’t have to disclose

– If the prior occupants had aids, don’t need to disclose either….

– Any death not related to murder. So.. If someone died of an infectious disease …

 

Personally I wouldn’t care about losing a deal in this situation.. I disclose everything I know about a listing whether it’s required or not…

 

Buyers should always do some extra research before submitting an offer on a home….Especially if you plan on living there.

Deadly crimes are easy to research online through police websites, and newspaper sites.

So That’s it for today, I hope this information was beneficial to someone out there.

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To submit a question or topic to the show just head over to our website and fill out a contact form, we’ll do our best to talk about it on the show .

 

 

 

 

 

On today’s episode of the ORC Podcast I’ll be talking about

 7 Things To Consider Before Buying A House

Buying a home can be a very exciting time for you and your family butthere’s a lot of things you need to consider other than the way the home looks and feels to you.

And this is where working with an experienced Orlando realtor can really help

These are seven things to consider before making an offer On a property

Listen to this entire episode to get the full scoop…Here are some highlights

* Drive by at different times of the day- Neighborhoods can have different looks depending….

* Talk to the neighbors-This is a great way to find out about the area….

* Find out if there’s a Homeowners association-Depending on who you are this could be a good or bad…

* Get A home inspection- Unless the house you’re looking at is brand new, it will have some wear…

* Ask for property tax records-In some areas property taxes can fluctuate according to appraisal values…

* Ask to see utility bills-You may be in love the lake view, glass walls and vaulted ceilings, but…

* Get realistic repair estimates- If the house needs some repair work, don’t just shoot from the hip…

 

If you take these things into consideration, you’ll be much better prepared when it’s time to submit an offer.

Well, I hope that was helpful to someone out there. If so, please take a second to leave a review and rating

Thanks again for listening and we’ll see you next time.

 

“Hello and Welcome everybody and if you’ve been here before, we’re glad you’re back! This is the podcast where we talk about anything and everything to do with real estate in Orlando.”

“Our listing clients always want to know what upgrades they can do to make sure they get top dollar for their home…”

“When selling your Orlando home to retail buyers, they don’t want to update, touch up, re-carpet, repaint,…”

 

Summary of today’s episode below.  Just hit the “play” button to listen to the entire show.

 

“need to sell your home for top dollar,… then make sure that your kitchen and bathrooms are looking tip-top.”

 

“Let’s start with the kitchen…”

 

“The kitchen is a space where appearance and functionality are equally important….”

“90% of home buyers say having a nice kitchen is a huge factor when deciding on whether or not to submit an offer on a house….”

– “A full kitchen re-model usually doesn’t make sense when you get ready to sell…”

– “Start with some Painting- Slap on a fresh coat of paint to brighten up those dingy walls….”

-“Countertops- If you have the old school phormica countertops or old outdated tile, put down some…”

– “Fixtures- Get rid of that old chrome faucett you’ve had for the past 10 years and replace it with something…”

– “Cabinets- Getting new cabinets will cost you thousands, don’t do it if you don’t need to…”

– “You can make your cabinets look brand new by Staining them a different color or even painting them white…”

 

 Let’s talk about bathrooms.

– “Replace the toilet- Unless you can make your existing toilet look brand new…”

– “Vanity- think about staining or painting if you can…”

– “Same with the fixtures…If they look tired and wore out just replace em.”

 

Loan modifications have helped tens of thousands of Orlando homeowners to keep their homes in recent years. However, with Loan Modifications, you have to be aware of the fine print and know exactly what you’re getting yourself into.

Sometimes…terms of a loan mod are much worse than the original mortgage. They just try to sugar coat it to make it look good.

Here’s a recap of today’s episode. Hit the play button to get the full scoop!

 

 5 things you should watch out for when negotiating a loan modification:

 1-“Your lender’s in charge of the loan, which means they have the option of dropping all penalties against you. Don’t be bullied….. ”

2- “This may sound funny but it happens. Sometimes lenders try to get you to agree that if they lose the original loan docs, you must assist them in reproducing them….”

3- “Don’t agree to step by step rate increases or balloon payments…..”

4- “Don’t agree to payments you can’t afford. The whole purpose for doing a loan mod is….” 

5- “Don’t agree to an interest rate that can automatically adjust based on an index over which… ”

 

” An Orlando Short Sale may be your best option!”

 

 “By doing a short sale you’ll be free of your lender forever, and you can get enough cash back from the sale to get a fresh start.”

“If you’re interested in getting more information about loan modifications or short sales call us or visit or site to set up a free consultation”

“we’ll meet with you to discuss the details of your situation to come up with a plan of action that works best for you.”

“I hope this information was helpful to someone out there. If so, please take a moment to write a review and rate the show on i tunes, it would be greatly appreciated.”

“Please keep those questions coming, just visit the ORC site to submit a question or topic and we’ll do our best to talk about it on the show.”

“Thanks for listening everyone, we’ll see you next time!”

 

“Hello and Welcome to the Top Orlando Realtor podcast , if you’ve been here before, we are happy to have you back. I’m your host John Conde and today I’m gonna address a question we recently got from a listing client of ours.”

“After we sold her home in Hunters Creek she was moving to North Carolina and she asked us whether or not she should get movers insurance for her stuff.”

“So I thought it would make a great topic for the show since it’s not something people give much thought to when they move.”

ON THIS EPISODE…

Should You Get Movers Insurance When Moving To Another Home?

1- “Most people spend weeks and even months planning the big move, but they don’t think twice about insurance…”

2- “It’s important to know that Moving Companies Aren’t Liable for Damages…”

3- “Insurance provided by the moving company typically pays you between 10 to 30 cents per pound of anything that breaks…”

4- “Your homeowners Insurance usually covers your stuff as long as it’s in your house but once it’s on the truck then you’re on your own…”

5- “If your things aren’t worth insuring then don’t do it…”

6- “Filing a claim with your moving insurance provider is fast and easy…”

 

Please keep sending in those questions and topics for the show by submitting them to our website at http://orlandorealtyconsultants.com/ We’ll see you next time!

 

Hello and Welcome to the Top Orlando Realtor podcast ,I’m your host John Conde with ORC and

today I’m going to answer a question from one of our short sale clients who resides in Poinciana.

Jose asked if he can Buy his Home Back after we Short Sale it?

The answer is yes, but the transaction has to be done a certain way.

Orlando Short Sale, Can I Buy It Back?

[Episode Summary]

1- “Some cash investors specialize in doing short sale buy backs to the original seller….”

2- “There are ways that it can be done through your lender but you have to jump through some hoops….”

3-  “Making Home Affordable Program” now allows an investor or Non-Profit Organization to buy…. a property then lease it or resell it back to the original seller…”

* You have to qualify for a HAFA short sale first …

* Your bank still has to approve the sale of the property to the investor or non-profit…

* There’s absolutely no guarantee your lender will agree to this so…

4- “So what’s to stop an investor from doing this without the banks approval?… Nothing….”

5- “When doing a short sale buy back with an investor with or without the banks approval expect to pay….”

6- “Never… ever do this type of deal with friends or family….” [wait until you hear this story!]

7-  “A typical cash investor will want at least 3-5% of the purchase price….”

Feel free to submit any questions or topics you’d like to hear about by going to http://orlandorealtyconsultants.com/ and we’ll do our best to talk about it on the show.

Thanks for listening, see you next time

On today’s show we talk about how to get out of a lease agreement in the state of Florida.

Breaking a lease is completely legal in certain situations but you have to do it the right way. If not, you could get yourself in hot water both legally and financially. so you definitely want to avoid that.

In a lease agreement, There are laws in place to protect both lessors and lessees.

So…there’s a few things you need to do before breaking your lease.

1- Find out what your rights are- Read your lease agreement thoroughly,…

2- Keep good records…If you’re in a situation where there’s safety issues involved,…

* Having proof is really important in case your land lord wants to take you to court.

* Health code and building code violations are public record in any state and are easily available on line.

3-Be nice!- Once you find out where you stand…

you find yourself in a situation like this and you need some help, give us a call or visit ORC to set up a free consultation and we’ll be glad to help you out.

Please take a moment to rate the show if you found it helpful and keep those questions coming,….to submit a question or topic just go to the ORC website and we’ll do our best to talk about it on the show.

Thanks for listening… see you next time.

It’s no secret that if you want to sell your Orlando house fast for top dollar you need it to look it’s best when potential buyers are walking through.

In this 18th installment of the Top Orlando Realtor Podcast

we’ll be talking about 5 ways you can have your home looking it’s very best without spending a lot of money.

Sell Your Home In Orlando For Top Dollar

EPISODE SUMMARY

– step #1,  Clean and de-clutter, less is more…

– step #2, Let the light shine in…

–step #3,  Painting…

–step #4 Staging….

–step #5 Curb appeal…

 

If you want to schedule a free consultation with one of our listing specialists, give us a call or visit  http://orlandorealtyconsultants.com/  We’ll be happy to help you out.

 

That’s it for me I hope these tips have been helpful. If so, Please remember to leave a rating and review for us.

If you want to submit a question or discuss a topic on the show just head over to the ORC website and we’ll do our best to talk about it.

Thanks for listening and we’ll see you next time.

I’m your host John Conde and I hope everyone’s doing well. On today’s episode we’ll be talking about

Alternatives To Short Sale 

Now these days most lenders will agree to do a short sale under the right circumstances. But there are some times when lenders won’t agree to a short sale for whatever reason.

So in this situation there are a few other options available to you that are talked about in detail on the show.

Just hit the play button!

1- Deed In Lieu

2- Loan Modification

3- Bankruptcy

4- Foreclosure

 

If you find yourself in this situation…consult with a licensed real estate professional, figure out what your best option is and take action….

if you’d like us to discuss a certain topic or question on the show, just submit your question or topic to the website and we’ll do our best to talk about it on the show, thanks again, we’ll see you next week.

 

I’m your host John Conde with ORC and  it’s good to be back.

 

On today’s episode I’ll be talking about the top 5 things that can kill your Orlando short sale in detail.

[Podcast Summary]

The top 5 things that can kill a short sale

1-    The bank refuses to short sale it-

2-    Stubborn Homeowners Associations-

3-   2nd mortgages not giving enough of a discount-

4-    The BPO Comes in Too High-

5-    The buyers back out or can’t close-

Listen to this episode for in depth explainations on each of the 5 short sale killers

Thanks for listening folks , we’ll see you next time!!!