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New Year, New Home? It’s Your Turn To Buy! – Buyers Edition

In Buy
By Wemert Group Realty

Want to buy a home in 2021? Then read on!

If buying a home this year is on your New Year’s resolution list, we’ve got you covered with some practical steps you can take to be ready to take on the task this year – because it truly is your turn to buy! The good news is, you don’t have to figure any of this out alone – and our team will be there every step of the way to help make sure you can find the right house, on your timeline (in your budget!) with the least amount of stress possible.

These are a few of the steps you’ll take in the home buying process.

1. Find an Agent You can Lean On To Help You Every Step of the Way.

That’s where we come in! Our agents are ready, willing and able to be by your side through each step of this complicated process. While tv shows make buying a home look easy the truth is there are some major hurdles you need an expert to guide you through along the way. Add in the fact that there’s not a lot of inventory in Orlando/Central Florida right now and it becomes even more important to work with an Agent who is experienced and dedicated to your success.

2. Get Pre-approved

Besides the fact that many sellers won’t even entertain an offer without a pre-approval letter, getting pre-approved (if you’re not paying cash for your new home) is THE best way to know what you can spend. It’s best to find a local lender who has a reputation for closing on time and get pre-approved before you submit an offer. We work with lots of amazing lenders who help the families we serve each and every day. You can find a list of those lenders here.

3. Once You’re Pre-Approved, it’s time to start looking!

Once you have a general idea of your borrowing ability, ask your agent to set you up on a search; your agent will show you how you can be instantly notified when a home that meets your criteria is listed. You can set a price cap and filter by location. If you want your child to go to a specific school, you can filter by that school, etc. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that in a strong seller’s market like we have in Orlando, many of the homes will end up selling above list price. So it can be a good exercise to set your search for approximately 10 percent below your price cap to allow some room to escalate up in price if a home you like ends up receiving multiple offers.

4. Start Exploring in Person and Online

It’s good to check out different neighborhoods to get an idea of what you’re looking for. Your agent can look up the neighborhoods you like and review sold homes to get a sense of sale prices in that area. Once you’re ready, you can start looking at homes. You should request a tour as soon as you see a home you like hit the market. Your Wemert agent can often accommodate same-day tours and if it turns out to be ‘the one’, we will be able to place an offer quickly on your behalf.

5. Be Creative With Your Search

While everyone else is looking for the three-bed, two-bath home in the ‘established’ neighborhoods, there may be ways to get a better deal on homes that have room to build an extra bedroom or bathroom. Look for the up-and-coming neighborhoods in your area that are expected to improve and appreciate over the next few years. Renovation financing for ‘fix up’ buyers and creative financing for contingent buyers will also be key in obtaining your goals. Your Wemert agent will be up to date on all kinds of creative ways to make the market work for you and creatively find properties that suit your needs.

6. Be Flexible With Sellers

You can make yourself more competitive by accommodating the seller’s needs. Your Wemert agent will often ask the listing agent what day the seller prefers to close as this can be a consideration when looking over multiple offers. We have won offers because of our buyer’s willingness to close when the seller needs to. The more accommodating you can make your offer, the more appealing it will be to the seller. Your agent will help you through this and offer suggestions along the way on how to navigate these ideas.

7. Be Patient 

In this market, we have to keep at it! It may take time to find your perfect home but don’t get discouraged. If you lose out on a home or two, it wasn’t meant to be. In most cases, our buyers end up with a better home than the ones they lost bids on. Be patient. We’ve helped literally 1000’s of families over the last 20 years and it will happen for YOU too.

Why Hire Wemert Group Realty
When it’s Time to Buy?

Three words: EXPERIENCE, DEDICATION, and RESULTS.

EXPERIENCE
Our reputation, community connections, and allied resources help make us a perfect partner when selling. Our easy out clause, flexible commission, quick response time, and concierge service make us the easy and expert choice.

DEDICATION

Our dedication to our clients, to our craft, and to our team is absolutely unmatched in our industry. It is our aim to always go above and beyond for our clients. Our team will do whatever it takes to get your home sold.

RESULTS
We like to think our results speak for themselves. Our clients recommend us to their family and friends with real estate needs because of our win-win strategies, passion, and integrity for what we do, and the ability to get a home sold.

We’re With You, Every Step of the Way

When it comes time to buy a home, you need an expert who can partner with you to help meet your needs. At Wemert Group Realty, we are a true team. Our impeccable service and skills are second to none in the industry. Our experienced team of experts will guide you through the home buying process each and every step of the way.

We are Your Trusted Local Orlando Real Estate Experts

Our Buyer’s Agents know our market and the available inventory at all times. Your agent will partner with you to consult, negotiate, and craft offers using our unmatched reputation and resources. When it comes time to buy, you can trust that our buyer’s agents are THE best in the business and will partner with you each and every step of the way.

Buying a home is one of your largest and most important financial investments. Choosing a Wemert Group Realty agent will provide you the highest level of professionalism, expertise, and care.

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Lakefront luxury on the beautiful shores of Lake Killarney! Custom built with attention paid to every detail, this Mediterranean oasis delivers 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half baths, a library, theater room, climate controlled wine room, infinity edge pool and sweeping water views! 100’ of private lake frontage, 4 fireplaces, fiber optic lighting and a full Summer kitchen make this home an entertainer’s paradise. Step inside the grand front entry doors and be greeted by a panoramic view of Lake Killarney through the floor to ceiling windows. The custom 20’ stone fireplace is a striking feature of this open floor plan in addition to the travertine tile floors, and elegant floating staircase. Follow the natural flow into a chef’s dream kitchen featuring a hidden sub-zero refrigerator, Wolf gas range in the cooking island with granite counters throughout, and a comfortable casual breakfast nook with French door access outside and tons of natural light. The 3-sided stacked stone fireplace adds ambiance to the kitchen as well as a gorgeous custom-built library, and the beautiful living area, where 2-story windows complete with remote-controlled window treatments overlook Lake Killarney. The main floor features the 3 guest bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom. The staircase is a work of art and brings you to your personal retreat in the Owner’s suite, which features stunning lake views, a dual sided fireplace, sitting area, mini bar, oversized walk-in closet and a large private balcony! The en-suite bath features an expansive dual sink vanity for space and storage, jetted tub with lake views and a huge shower with dual shower heads and seamless glass doors. Also on the second floor is a bonus room which would make a great nursery, home office or gym, as well as a fully equipped and furnished media room. The backyard of this home is thoughtfully designed and one of a kind for the family that likes to entertain, offering a well equipped Summer kitchen with bar seating, fireplace, and a heated infinity pool with a zero edge spillover spa, colored lighting, and fire bowls. Bring your boat - the covered dock features a lift with electrical and a deck for watching the sunset over the lake! Call today and schedule your private tour of this lakefront sanctuary! $3,295,000 Active

2138 Lake Drive Winter Park, Florida

4 Beds 4 Baths 5,100 SqFt 0.380 Acres

Located in the heart of Historic Cherokee Park, this Spanish-Colonial home was built in the 1920's, and offers stunning views of Lake Cherokee and the Downtown Orlando skyline! This 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom pool home has kept its original charm, while the modern additions and renovations blend seamlessly with the original floorplan. As you step onto the large front covered porch and through the front door, the formal living room greets you with a wood-burning fireplace and original wood floors, glass doorknobs, and stunning millwork that carry throughout the home! The gourmet kitchen offers honed quartzite countertops, Subzero refrigerator, Wolf gas stove, Thermador wall oven, and wine refrigerator. Entertain guests in the numerous flexible living spaces, including a formal dining room and large casual breakfast nook. The generous back porch offers a relaxing indoor-outdoor living space with a gas fireplace, retractable screens, and beautiful views of the lush backyard and your heated saltwater pool. As you make your way upstairs, you will find three guest bedrooms, as well as the Primary suite, which offers two sizable walk-in closets and a spa-like bathroom with two sinks, a clawfoot tub and large modern shower! This home has plenty of storage and fully-built closets throughout, as well as a spacious laundry room with more of the honed quartzite countertops, cabinets galore and a second refrigerator. Conveniently located near Delaney Park, Foxtail coffee, Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center, Lake Eola and all of Downtown Orlando's events and happenings! Enjoy the best view of Lake Eola's 4th of July fireworks right from your front porch. Zoned for A-Rated Blankner K-8 and Boone High School! This gorgeous home is a must see - call today and schedule your private tour! $1,450,000 Pending

442 Cherokee Drive Orlando, Florida

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,710 SqFt 0.210 Acres

***Luxury LAKEFRONT Lifestyle*** ***PRIVATE AIRFIELD*** Built in 1925, this historic home was the former Polk City Railroad Station. The home was moved to it's present location several years ago, which was no easy task because the structure was made of concrete and steel weighing 180 tons. Breathtaking 4BD/3.5BA POOL HOME in a GATED COMMUNITY sits on **6.35 ACRES of LAND ~ You can build another LAKEFRONT HOME on!** with a PRIVATE AIRFIELD RUNWAY and features a NEW WATER HEATER, NEWER TILE ROOF, NEWER A/C, NEW VINYL WOOD FLOORS and a MODERN KITCHEN! Soaring CEILINGS with CROWN MOLDING and a NEUTRAL COLOR PALETTE greet you at the entrance of this amazing home. An OPEN CONCEPT Floor Plan allows the DINING ROOM to open into the KITCHEN area, making a wonderful entertainment space for guests! The KITCHEN boasts an enormous CENTER ISLAND that has a COOKTOP, a WINE REFRIGERATOR, stunning PENDANT LIGHTS and seats several guests. A STONE FRONT FEATURE WALL adds tons of character along with the decorative TILED BACKSPLASH, STONE COUNTERS, seemingly endless CABINET STORAGE, GE STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES and a HUGE BAY WINDOW above the sink that provides incredible Pool & Lake Views! The LIVING ROOM is the perfect space to relax and wind down after a delicious meal and the FRENCH DOORS lead out to the wonderful Patio and Pool. Just off the Living Room is the generously sized PRIMARY SUITE that offers more LAKE VIEWS through large windows and the EN-SUITE has been fully remodeled with amazing architectural details to include a DUAL SINK VANITY, decorative mirrors & light fixtures, a separate SOAKING TUB, WALK-IN FRAMELESS SHOWER STALL and SKYLIGHTS that flood in refreshing NATURAL LIGHT! Another bedroom sits just off the Living Room as well with SLIDING DOORS and its own private EN-SUITE. At the entrance is a show-stopping SPIRAL STAIRCASE that leads to the 3rd Bedroom LOFT - which can also be used as a FLEX SPACE, HOME GYM or OFFICE. Additionally the 4th bedroom is located above the detached garage and is a FULL APT STUDIO with a KITCHEN & BATHROOM!! Stepping out to the EXPANSIVE PAVER PATIO where you can soak up the sun and splash in the sparkling pool during the day, embrace the brilliantly colorful Florida Sunsets in the evening and be awed by the uninterrupted views of the stars at night - all while having a panoramic LAKE VIEW reflecting nature's beauty!!! With tons of land and NO CLOSE NEIGHBORS, you can fully enjoy the comfort of TOTAL PRIVACY to the fullest! Note that you must take a private road to get into this GATED COMMUNITY as well. Located near I-4 and a short commute to Van Fleet Trail, Polk City Park, Florida Polytechnic University and easy access to the popular amusement parks, local restaurants, shops and more! CALL TODAY and make this luxurious SKIABLE LAKEFRONT POOL HOME your new HOME SWEET HOME! $1,200,000 Pending

6914 Conley Drive Polk City, Florida

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,113 SqFt 6.350 Acres

Space, privacy, beautiful bass stocked ponds and a gorgeous CUSTOM BUILT HOME with a GUEST/IN-LAW APARTMENT on OVER 5 ACRES in the heart of Oviedo, ZONED FOR A-RATED SCHOOLS - including Hagerty High! A GATED ENTRANCE greets you off Fawn Run and invites you to meander down a long driveway lined with mature trees for a country estate feel with all the conveniences of Central Florida at your fingertips! The covered front porch is a dream and is the perfect spot to relax with your favorite beverage and a water view. A wide driveway and 3-CAR GARAGE gives you plenty of parking and there is a separate garage for your RV with 4 additional bays for your cars, BOAT and any other recreational vehicle your family enjoys! After you have had your fill of exploring the five acre property step inside the glass inset double entry doors and into your dream home… HIGH CEILINGS add to the light and bright open feel and the layout lends itself to entertaining friends and family with ease! The kitchen is ideally located in the center of the action and the home chef will fall in love with the seemingly endless cabinets, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES (that include a GAS COOKTOP & DOUBLE OVEN!), ISLAND with a prep sink, huge WALK-IN PANTRY and a BREAKFAST BAR for casual dining. Off the kitchen is a cozy bonus space that offers a conversation piece in the form of a double sided aquarium, terrarium or display, finished in a stunning wood surround! Follow the natural flow into the expansive living room under a VAULTED CEILING with 4 SETS OF FRENCH DOORS for great NATURAL LIGHT, a FLOOR TO CEILING STONE STACKED STONE FIREPLACE and more of the exquisite BUILT IN’S! This home offers space for the whole family and room to grow with sizable guest bedrooms (one would make a great office space with an exterior access door!) in the main house in addition to the TWO MUST SEE PRIMARY SUITES, both relaxing retreats and unique in their own ways! Through the garage or via a second SEPARATE ENTRANCE behind you will find the charming 1BD/1BA APARTMENT, perfect for guests, in-laws or a little extra income! The cherry on top of this stunning home is the sprawling SCREENED LANAI (with ‘no-see-um’ screens!), an OUTDOOR KITCHEN, its own FIREPLACE, WOOD BEAM CEILINGS and TILE FLOORS! Space for outdoor living, dining and stargazing while a WATER FEATURE flowing off the KOI POND offers a tranquility beyond your wildest dreams! Make friends with the local wildlife, fish in the ponds (there is one in front and one in back!) or just sit back and soak in every peaceful moment that Fawn Run has to offer! This property also includes a chicken coop, pole barn and is GREAT FOR HORSES! In an ideal location just minutes from McCulloch Rd, Lockwood Blvd, 434 and 419 for easy access to shopping, dining, parks and more! Zoned for top rated Seminole County schools and lovingly maintained and updated by the current owners. Call today for your private showing and fall in love with your new HOME SWEET HOME! $1,200,000 Pending

2516 Fawn Run Oviedo, Florida

4 Beds 5 Baths 4,456 SqFt 5.010 Acres

Rare opportunity to own a home in the sought-after gated community of Westover Reserve in the heart of Windermere! An enclave of only 81 homes, this community offers immaculately kept landscaping, tree lined streets and the convenience of being close to shopping, dining, parks and more! With the potential for five bedrooms, including a MAIN FLOOR PRIMARY SUITE and updates around every turn this home has room to grow and is a must see! The beautiful glass inset front door opens up to a bright foyer and your formal living and dining spaces, both with gorgeous WOOD FLOORS, crown molding and elegant features to entertain with ease! Follow the natural flow into the generous OPEN KITCHEN, a home chef’s dream with solid wood cabinets, a center ISLAND for additional storage and prep space, STONE COUNTERTOPS, UPGRADED STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES (2019) that include a DOUBLE WALL OVEN, CUSTOM TILE BACKSPLASH and pantry. You have your choice of casual dining options at the extended breakfast bar or dinette that offers a view of the POOL! The spacious family room is the perfect place to gather with a wall of built-ins, a fireplace to center the room and sliding glass doors to access the lanai! Your main floor delivers TWO DEDICATED DEN/OFFICE SPACES; use as a 5th bedroom or a nursery as one is connected to your primary suite with pocket doors with French doors out to the lanai! Your PRIMARY SUITE is secluded from the rest of the bedrooms for a true escape with lovely details around the doors and windows, more of the crown molding, a WALK-IN CLOSET and a show stopping en-suite bath! Your own personal spa awaits in the private bath with an extended dual sink vanity, soaking tub and large curved shower. Wander upstairs to tour the remaining bedrooms - each with their own en-suite bath - before you head outside to check out the entertainer’s paradise that is your lanai! Complete with a Summer kitchen set in stacked stone and bar seating overlooking the sparkling blue pool, screened for your comfort! Mature landscaping provides ample privacy and makes you feel like you are in your own world while at home. Also noteworthy; SOLAR PANELS keep energy bills low, the exterior was painted in 2021 and interior in 2019, granite counters were added to bathrooms in 2019 and the fireplace uses propane (tank is buried!). As a resident of Westover Reserve you can enjoy tennis courts, a playground and TOP-RATED SCHOOLS! You are just minutes from Restaurant Row, shopping, dining and entertainment with an easy commute into Orlando, Winter Garden and any of the local attractions! Call today for your private tour and make Westover Reserve your new HOME! $999,000 Active

1810 Westover Reserve Boulevard Windermere, Florida

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,764 SqFt 0.250 Acres

Homes like this don’t come around often! Don’t wait to build, this gorgeous POOL home is LIKE NEW (2019) without the wait on a PREMIUM ½ ACRE LOT with WATER VIEWS in the GATED Estates at Lake Pickett! Impeccable landscaping, a PAVER DRIVEWAY, COVERED FRONT PORCH, and a SIDE FACING 3-car garage create a curb appeal you can’t resist and welcome you HOME! Entering this stunning home you will note the WOOD LOOK TILE flooring for easy maintenance, TRAY CEILINGS, eye catching CHANDELIER light fixtures throughout and more! Start your tour in the FORMAL DINING AREA to the right offering access to the kitchen, and to the left you will find a flexible den space - perfect for a home OFFICE. On the way to the kitchen is a HALF-BATH, convenient for guests. The family chef will absolutely fall in love with this GOURMET KITCHEN boasting GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, upgraded STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES including a BUILT-IN OVEN, RANGE HOOD, large ISLAND with a PREP SINK, breakfast bar, and WALK-IN PANTRY! The kitchen is open to the BREAKFAST NOOK and FAMILY ROOM, with two sets of TRIPLE SLIDING GLASS doors offering VIEWS of the SPARKLING POOL and POND! Next to the dining nook, you will find an additional OFFICE space/media room with a PASS-THROUGH window - allowing you to work and still keep an eye on everything happening in the home. The main floor also delivers a nice sized bedroom and EN-SUITE bath with an extended vanity and shower with a BENCH - perfect for guests or an IN-LAW SUITE. Making your way upstairs you will find yet another flexible living space in the generous LOFT, along with SPLIT BEDROOMS! The PRIMARY SUITE can be your escape at the end of a long day with space for all your furniture, a wall of windows for fantastic light, WALK-IN CLOSET and the perfect EN-SUITE BATH! A SOAKING TUB, separate TILED SHOWER and divided DUAL VANITIES give you everything you need in an EN-SUITE. The FOUR additional bedrooms are also a great size and include TWO EN-SUITE BATHS. There is another HALF-BATH and spacious LAUNDRY room upstairs as well! This backyard is pure paradise - sit under the COVERED LANAI and enjoy the serene POND views or splash with your family and friends in the SCREENED-IN POOL! Estates at Lake Pickett offers a community boat ramp, and the ability to live in one of the only new home communities with access to Lake Pickett. This gated community in East Orlando is conveniently located near Waterford Lakes Town Center, Oviedo on the Park, Oviedo Mall, and SR 408 and SR 417 for an easy commute to Downtown or Lake Nona's Medical City. This home has all the bells and whistles of a new build without the wait! Schedule your private tour today and start making memories for years to come! $975,000 Pending

15091 Cuddy Court Orlando, Florida

6 Beds 6 Baths 4,877 SqFt 0.500 Acres

Gorgeous single story POOL HOME in the sought-after Oviedo Forest community with a bright open floor plan, built-in features, travertine tile floors and TOP-RATED SCHOOLS that include HAGERTY HIGH! Tucked away on an oversized .43 ACRE lot in a quiet section of the community with CONSERVATION VIEWS, this home is a must see! Enter through double entry doors and into a spacious foyer complete with a shiplap accent wall! Formal living and dining areas await behind arched doorways, perfect for entertaining friends and family, both offering elegant touches and a fresh color palette. Follow the natural flow into the eat-in kitchen, the built-in breakfast nook is tucked into a bay window for casual dining with a view and easy access to the beautiful kitchen! The family chef will appreciate being surrounded by custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite counters and backsplash, pantry for ample storage - plus a beverage fridge and wine rack in the butler’s pantry! Take note of the high ceilings throughout, adding to the bright open feel, especially in the family room with oversized sliding glass doors to access the lanai! Split bedrooms deliver a private oasis in your PRIMARY SUITE featuring high end wood laminate floors, double tray ceiling, direct access to the patio, a bright SITTING AREA, walk-in closet and of course an en-suite bath. Split vanities to either side of the soaking tub make it easy to start and end your day with ease, the granite counters continue and there is a large separate shower with tile surround. Guest bedrooms share two additional full baths and there is a convenient half bath for guests! Need a home office or a kid space behind closed doors? There is also a bonus room at the front of the home, flexible for whatever you might need! The expansive lanai overlooks the HEATED POOL and SPA, fully screened with a WOODED VIEW! Your pool delivers a sun-shelf and upgraded pebble tech finish and the perfect place to spend the Summer! After splashing in the pool all day, relax around the fire-pit under the stars! Residents of Oviedo Forest will enjoy a friendly GATED COMMUNITY with top schools only minutes away, as well as shopping, dining and all the parks and activities Oviedo has to offer! Your new HOME SWEET HOME is waiting on Holly Springs Terrace - call today for your private tour! $875,000 Pending

935 Holly Springs Terrace Oviedo, Florida

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,454 SqFt 0.430 Acres

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Need space? Room to grow? This is the property you have been waiting for! ***7BD/3.5BA POOL HOME w/ an IN-LAW SUITE in the highly sought-after community of LIVE OAK RESERVE in OVIEDO - ZONED FOR TOP-RATED SCHOOLS that include PARTIN ELEMENTARY, CHILES MIDDLE & HAGERTY HIGH! In the perfect location on a quiet CUL-DE-SAC with POND VIEWS this home features fresh interior paint (2023), new pool heater (2023), new upstairs A/C unit (2019) and outstanding community amenities! A bright open concept greets you at the two story foyer, to your right you will find a spacious interior in-law suite and to your right a formal dining space topped with crown molding and twin windows that let the light pour in! Follow the natural flow into the living area and kitchen, the perfect gathering space with a wall of windows for a view of the pool and a focal point fireplace with a stone surround to center the space. The family chef will appreciate the easy layout of the kitchen that features freshly painted cabinets (2023), coordinating appliances, tiled backsplash, pantry with a beautiful wood and glass door; plus a breakfast bar and nook in front of french doors for casual dining! Need an office space? You got it! The main floor also delivers the generous in-law suite that has a living room, bedroom and full bath and a convenient half bath for guests. Upstairs you will find the remaining bedrooms including a must see primary suite behind double doors delivering a sanctuary with more of the crown molding, nice light, dual closets and a grand en-suite bath. Feel like you are on a spa vacation everyday with the extended split vanities with space for seating, a soaking tub centered in the room under a window with elegant columns on either side, a separate glass enclosed shower and water closet. Before exploring the community, step outside onto the covered lanai and imagine hosting weekend BBQ’s and pool parties, the pool is screened and the heater was replaced this year! On either side of the screen enclosure you will find the patio extends for even more seating options and one has a perfect pond view! Live Oak Reserve is an AMAZING community with a LOW HOA that offers a plethora of AMENITIES including a resort-style pool & splash pad, fitness center, clubhouse, playground, parks, volleyball, tennis and basketball courts. You are just minutes from Waterford Lakes Town Center, Oviedo Mall, Oviedo on the Park, Seminole State College, UCF, Research Park, restaurants, shopping and so much more! Call today for your private showing and start making memories in your gorgeous new home! $800,000 Pending

3525 Wild Eagle Run Oviedo, Florida

7 Beds 4 Baths 3,740 SqFt 0.390 Acres


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