Central Florida Real Estate~The Good, the Bad & The Ugly by LaShawn Norden, REALTOR

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Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Heritage Realty
As a 35 year Seminole County Native, I provide Real Estate services to those in Lake Mary, Sanford, Winter Springs, Altamonte, Longwood, Casselberry and Oviedo. Experienced in marketing & selling homes ranging from $100K to over $2M and in assisting Buyers to find a home that meets their personal and financial needs. Accredited Luxury Home Specialist & a Certified Distressed Property Expert with ample experience with distressed property purchases & sales!

ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2008 

If you are like most consumers I've spoken to or worked with, you'll probably agree that there is nothing worse than encountering a sales person who is on an ego trip! As a matter of fact, nothing turns me off more than dealing with a salesperson who has an ego larger than life and who is more co...
07/16/2008
Do you believe that the schools your children attend are just as important as the home they are raised in and the bloodline they carry? I do. Evidence suggests (even if it's my own!) that children who attend top quality schools have an undeniable advantage in school and in life over those childre...
07/14/2008
Even though it's only Wednesday, the power in my Seminole County home has been out twice this week...and just in case you are wondering, YES, I paid the electric bill! Unfortunately, there was a pretty nasty storm in the area yesterday and a tree fell on the power lines... Considering the power w...
07/09/2008
I wish all of my Buyer clients would be as honest, sincere, dedicated, loyal and patient as the Francisco family has been these past few months! Several months ago, they were referred to me by a family member (who is a past client!) as they were interested in buying a home. From the moment we met...
07/07/2008
I am quite sure each of us has a different measure of succcess. As a real estate agent, I think some of the most common measurements are: The amount of money you made in a specific time period The number of sales you had within a specific time period The number af agents your company has (for tho...
07/07/2008
Yesterday, I posted the first of this two-part series. You can read the first five questions here. Now that I have you stitting on the edge of your seat, here are the next five questions... 5. How long is the listing agreement?  The reason for this question is simple...you should know the length ...
07/05/2008
LaShawn Norden | RE/MAX Central Realty | (321) 377-0157 728 Adidas Road, Winter Springs, FL Carefree living in this tennis villa in Winter Springs Tuskawilla community! 2BR/1BA Single Family House offered at $169,999 Year Built 1984 Sq Footage 1,247 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors ...
07/05/2008
Every day in this business, I learn something new! Yesterday was no exception! I am representing a Buyer who wrote a contract on a home that was listed as a "short sale" in a Seminole County community in Longwood, Florida. Thank goodness, the listing agent, Valerie Crane, has been in business for...
07/04/2008
When selecting a Real Estate agent to market and sell your home, it's crucial that Sellers not only interview their agent, but that they verify the information that their prospective listing agent boasts. I've created a two-part series titled "Ten Questions Every Seller Should Ask" which outlines...
07/04/2008
Yes, it's true. When there is a motivated Seller who keeps their house clean, is willing to accommodate showings on last minute notice and who agrees to the Buyers requests for repairs even when it's more than they wanted to agree to, that Seller can and will sell their house in today's market! C...
07/01/2008
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LaShawn Norden

REALTOR, (321) 377-0157, Your Real Estate Advocate in Central FL
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Selling or purchasing a home can be exciting and scary at the same time! The goal of my blog is to educate Central Florida Buyers & Sellers about the Good, the Bad & the Ugly things that can happen in a real estate transaction! As an advocate for consumers in Orange, Seminole and Volusia County, I especially enjoy working with first-time home buyers, relocation buyers, sellers of distressed property and luxury home sellers. Native to Central Florida, I'd welcome the opportunity to be your advocate too!

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