Have you ever thought of investing in a short-term rental property?

As realtors that are right around Disney and all of the theme parks in Florida, rentals are definitely our jam. We love talking about this topic and we love helping people purchase their dream investment properties.

We’ve seen so many investors dive into the world of short-term rentals and do really well, so in this week’s episode of Selling Central Florida, we are diving into the topic to tell you everything you need to know about these types of investments.

Short-term rentals are a tried and true way to make some passive income, and they have blown up in popularity in central Florida. They are an excellent way to generate wealth for your family.

This is truly something that we can all do to generate income. Even if you are just breaking even on your monthly expenses, you are still generating equity on your property just by owning it. Furthermore, you can invest in a property that is already set up as a short-term rental and you can start generating income the day you close.

The opportunities are endless when it comes to rental properties, which is why we love them so much!

In today’s episode, we discuss:

● What a short-term rental is

● Counties that are perfect for short-term rentals

● Occupancy rates on these types of properties

● Property management options

● What you need to know about HOAs

● The benefits of new construction rental properties

● Misconceptions people have when it comes to condos

If you can’t tell, we highly recommend short-term rentals as a way to build wealth, and if you’re looking to get started, we are here for you! No matter where you’re looking in the state of Florida, we have resources all over the state. So even if it’s not central Florida, make sure to reach out to us and we can put you into contact with somebody who specializes in short-term rentals in that particular area so you can get exactly what you’re looking for.

The one thing we can’t tell you is how certain properties perform. You’ll have to get that information from a property manager. There is a great company that does this and we are going to be interviewing them next week so stay tuned!

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A Video Interview with Lafa at his $6.7 Million Listing in Bay Hill

This is our first video podcast recording! The best way to view this episode is on Spotify or YouTube.

Lafayette (Lafa) Britto is a colleague of Tiffany’s at Nova Real Estate.  He moved to the U.S. from Brazil at the age of 10, and didn’t know how to speak English.  He watched his parents work hard, and learned that integrity, hard work, and honesty are all you need to grow and be successful.  With these core values driving his business, he has seen success in just a short amount of time.  This $6.7 million listing in Bay Hill, Orlando is not only his highest listing, but also Nova Real Estate’s highest listing!  His experience in photography and digital marketing, as well as his connections with Orlando Ferrari really set him apart in the luxury market.  Follow him on Instagram to keep up with all things Lafa, or search more luxury listings at his website https://lafayettebritto.com/.

9236 Bay Point Dr, Bay Hill, Florida: To watch the full professional home tour, go to Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/726036262

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Hurricane Venting

In today’s episode, we discuss:

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There are so many amazing communities in central Florida.

One of our goals for this podcast is to introduce you all to some of the incredible communities in

the area. So on today’s episode of Selling Central Florida, we are doing a community spotlight

on none other than Winter Garden.

This location is hands down one of the top favorite communities in the area and it is loved by

many- for a good reason. This community is growing and it has so much to offer. You can get a

new construction, a lake home, or a historic home here. There really is something for

everybody!

Winter Garden is full of so much character and charm. It has a large selection of small

businesses and amazing restaurants to choose from. It really feels like a slice of historic Florida.

This allocation is perfect for families and pets. It even has America's number 1 farmers market!

Another great thing about Winter Garden is how active the community is! There are sports

leagues, facilities, and so much more.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

● Why Winter Garden is a great community

● The types of homes you can get in Winter Garden

● Where it is located and how to get there

● What we love about Winter Garden

● Attractions for families and pets in the area

Winter Garden has so much to offer. If you can’t tell from this episode, we absolutely love it and

recommend it to anyone looking to explore all that central Florida consists of. We really believe

that no matter what it is you are looking for in a community or home, Winter Garden has it.

Winter Garden is very popular but even if you buy here now, it is still going to be a great

investment in the future. It’s the perfect mix of homely and prestigious. It has that old Florida

charm and it is right on the lake. It’s just beautiful. We know you won’t regret it.

If you are interested in learning more about Winter Garden, make sure you check out our

YouTube tour!

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so much.

If you would like to search for available homes in central Florida or check your home value, you

can use our services for free at tiffsellsflorida.com and JennaNuñez.bellatraerealty.com. You can

also email us at [email protected]!

Resources

Youtube Video of Winter Garden

Check out available homes in the Winter Garden area:

Quotes

“You have the historic side, you have new construction, you have activities… You name it and

it’s available in Winter Garden.”

“Winter Garden is homey but prestigious.”

Do you know what a transaction coordinator is?

There is so much to know about the process of buying or selling a home and it can be seriously confusing. So in this episode of Selling Central Florida, we sat down with our good friend Haley to talk about what a transaction coordinator is, what they do, and why some real estate agents choose to use one.

You can think of the transaction coordinator as the master administrator. They deal with contracts and make sure everyone gets the right documents at the right time for things to move properly from open all the way to post-close.

We like to call them the secret superheroes in the background! They keep us real estate agents organized and make sure everyone in the process is on the same page and no one drops the ball on anything important.

Every transaction is different and it’s so easy to miss small mistakes, so the transaction coordinator is an extra set of eyes for everything and extra help for the clients.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

● What a transaction coordinator does

● How they help make sure the whole process goes smoothly

● The requirements to become a transaction coordinator

● How transaction coordinators are employed

● Why transaction coordinators are so beneficial to everyone involved

● How much do transaction coordinators get paid

No matter who it is or what they’re doing, we are just excited to get people excited about real estate. So whether you are here because you want to learn more about who is involved in the real estate process or you’re here because you are interested in becoming a transaction coordinator, we hope this episode was insightful!

If you like the show, please subscribe and leave a review. This helps us get more listeners and help more people. You can also follow us on Instagram and send a DM if you want to connect! If you know anyone who would love or appreciate our work, please share it with them! It helps us so much.

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Resources

Quotes

“My transaction coordinator saved me. I learned a lot from her.”

“Having the transaction coordinator to facilitate once the contract is done is really helpful to our clients.”

“No matter who it is or what they’re doing, we are just excited to get people excited about real estate.”

Have you ever wondered why the two of us love central Florida so much?

There’s a reason we specialize in real estate in this area! We are so lucky that we get to live where people vacation. It’s a dream. So today on Selling Central Florida, we are going to be sharing our favorite areas in central Florida.

People are moving here in droves and for a good reason! This area just has so much to offer. Whether you love beaches, theme parks, islands, or delicious eats, central Florida has it. There really is something for everyone here.

Many tourists think of Central Florida and think of the theme parks and nothing else. They get the impression that we don’t have much else, but that is not the case! We have so many locations that are perfect for adventures.

So if you are new to the area because you just bought your dream home or you’re just wondering why we love it so much, make sure you tune in. We are diving into the must-see beaches for families, the restaurants that have the best eats, nearby places you can’t miss, the best lakes for boating, and so much more.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

● The best beaches in the area

● Our top restaurant picks

● Best lakes for boating

● Farmer's markets you’ll want to visit

● Our favorite nature locations

● The best things at Disney Springs

● Where to get the best coffee

We hope you found this episode helpful! There is so much to do in central Florida and we don’t want you to miss out on a single thing. While these are our favorites, there’s still so much more besides the things we listed in this episode. What do you think? Is there anything we left out? Send us a DM on Instagram and let us know your thoughts!

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If you would like to search for available homes in central Florida or check your home value, you can use our services for free at tiffsellsflorida.com and JennaNuñez.bellatraerealty.com. You can also email us at [email protected]!

Resources

Click here for Location links

Are you wanting to buy a home but feeling intimidated to do so because of interest rates?

We have all probably heard about the interest rate hikes, and when you’re purchasing a home, this is definitely something you want to pay attention to. Three things drive interest rates. Inflation, federal reserve, and the bond market.

We know that can be a little confusing. So, on today's episode of Selling Central Florida, we brought back Greg Tucker with Amerifirst Home Mortgage to talk about interest rates and what is going on in the housing market right now during these crazy times.

Mortgage rates rise when moving towards fast growth in our economy, so higher inflation and lower employment will make them rise. Since the purchasing power of the dollar is lower, it increases the risk. So they have to raise those rates.

In 2020 and 2021, interest rates were historically low, and people got used to those rates and came to expect them. So while the rates are higher than they were during the pandemic, they aren’t that high now, they are just returning to normal. This is great because buyers are getting their power back in the housing market.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

● What determines interest rates

● Why the federal reserve affects interest rates

● How the bond market impacts interest rates

● The multiple factors that influence your individual rate

● What a discount point is and how it works

● The benefits of refinancing later on if you don’t like your rate

● What to know about new construction projects

The moral of the story is? Don’t let the interest rate of your dream home scare you away from buying a home you love! We always say “Marry the house. Date the rate”. If you find a home you love and can afford the interest rate for now, lock it down. You can always refinance later for a better interest rate.

If you like the show, please subscribe and leave a review. This helps us get more listeners and help more people. You can also follow us on Instagram and send a DM if you want to connect! If you know anyone who would love or appreciate our work, please share it with them! It helps us so much.

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Resources

Work with Greg

Quotes

“Rates will go up like a rocket and down like a feather” - Greg

“No one can predict interest rates. My best advice is if you like the rate you are at and you like the payment, lock it down and move on.” -Greg

“Marry the house, date the rate.”

“Don’t let interest rates scare you away from buying the home you love.”

Let’s talk about selling your home!

We have been sharing a lot about what it is like to buy a home in central Florida, but for this episode of Selling Central Florida, we are shifting the focus to selling. There’s a lot that you need to know about the process including what questions to ask your agent, what to expect when your property is on the market, and so much more.

As many of you know, it is a seller's market right now. But what is a seller’s market? This can be best described as when the number of buyers supersedes the amount of inventory of homes on the market. While other factors go into it, like interest rates, it is essentially just a matter of supply and demand.

So what does the home selling process look like when you’re actually ready to pull the trigger? Your seller's agent is going to be a huge help to you when it comes to getting everything ready so that you can get the best possible deal for your home.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

● The factors that determine whether it is a seller’s market

● When you should sell your home

● The first steps to selling your home

● Tips for pricing your home

● The negative impact of pricing your home too high

● Marketing tools for selling your home

● Why your home photos matter so much

● How to choose the right buyer

● What happens when you’re under contract

There’s a lot that goes into selling your home but if you get the right seller’s agent, you will be in good hands, trust us! If you are getting ready to sell your home, make sure you check out the Seller’s Guide here!

If you like the show, please subscribe and leave a review. This helps us get more listeners and help more people. You can also follow us on Instagram and send a DM if you want to connect! If you know anyone who would love or appreciate our work, please share it with them! It helps us so much.

If you would like to search for available homes in central Florida or check your home value, you can use our services for free at tiffsellsflorida.com and JennaNuñez.bellatraerealty.com. You can also email us at [email protected]!

Resources

CLICK HERE FOR OUR Seller’s Guide

Quotes

“You can never predict the highest high or the lowest low. It’s just like the stock market. So ultimately what you have to do is make sure that the timing for selling your house is right for you.”

“With all of the moving parts, you never really know what’s going to come up. So It’s our job to get everything ready to close on the date expected but you never know what’s going to happen so preparing our clients for that is really important as well.”

“Selling and buying are both stressful processes, and it’s our job to prepare you and make it as easy as possible.”

If you like the show, please subscribe and leave a review. This helps us get more listeners and

help more people. You can also follow us on Instagram and send a DM if you want to connect!

If you would like to search for available homes in central Florida or check your home value, you

can use our services for free at tiffsellsflorida.com and JennaNuñez.bellatraerealty.com. You can

also email us at [email protected]!

Do you know what a contingency is?

This is something that is a huge part of the buying and selling process and a lot of people don’t

quite understand it. You’ll hear this word thrown around plenty when trying to buy or sell a home,

but what does it really mean, and how does it affect your ability to buy or sell your home?

In this week’s episode of Selling Central Florida, we are explaining what the word “contingency”

means and how these affect your offer in today’s seller's market. It’s very important for you to

know what your contingencies are when buying or selling a home so that you can be prepared

for whatever happens.

Essentially, a contingency is an event or condition that comes into play when closing. For

example, a buyer wants to buy your home contingent on the sale of their own house first. There

are also contingencies in your offer that may impact your ability to buy or sell your home. There

are many things about contingencies that you need to know and the more educated you are on

the topic, the better your experience will be.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

● What a contingency is

● How your deposit ties into contingencies

● The first two contingencies in your offer

● Finance contingencies that you can waive

● The loan approval period

● Contingencies that you need to pay attention to

● The similarities between deadlines and contingencies

Contingencies are important but your understanding of them can make or break your buying or

selling experience. We hope this episode helped you better understand what contingencies are

and why you need to pay extra close attention to them. They can have a big impact on your

experience in the housing market!

If you like the show, please subscribe and leave a review. This helps us get more listeners and

help more people. You can also follow us on Instagram and send a DM if you want to connect!

If you would like to search for available homes in central Florida or check your home value, you

can use our services for free at tiffsellsflorida.com and JennaNuñez.bellatraerealty.com. You can

also email us at [email protected]!

Quotes

“Contingencies are in place to protect both the buyer and the seller.”

“Everything is negotiable. It’s whatever you as the buyer and seller think is acceptable.”