What Happened to the Buyer? This what listing agents are being left with after months of hard work negotiating a short sale. You work diligently following up with the banks negotiator, communicating with the buyers agent all the way, then you get the approval and the buyers agent comes clean that they got tired of waiting and went on to another property. Why couldn't the buyers agent just communicate this to the listing agent? No, they wait until you have a deal then tell you that their clients bought something else. Every agent needs to go to short sale training just so they understand the process. Even if they never take a short sale listing. That way they understand the work involved. I have been working to sell my clients home since September of 2007. Got a good offer in April of 20... 07/09/2008

          KISSIMMEE, BANK OWNED The web address for this property is: http://www.ResidentTeam.com/744481 $158,900 CALL 407-301-0312 Description:PROPERTY IS LENDER OWNED & SOLD AS-IS ONLY. Great nbhd of homes w/ 1/2 acre lots! This 3 BR screened pool home has tile flrs in main liv areas, an eat in Kit & split BR plan. AGENTS - MUST READ REALTOR ONLY REMARKS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING ONLINE OFFERS. *Realtors see attachment for instructions   Location: 1901 EVERGREEN CT, KISSIMMEE, 34746 New or Resale: Resale Type: Single Family Home Price: CALL 407-301-0312 $158,900 Address: 1901 EVERGREEN CT City/St: KISSIMMEE, FL Zip Code: 34746 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square Footage: 1670   Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo  Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo              The Resident Team Keller Willia... 07/07/2008

            KISSIMMEE, BANK OWNED The web address for this property is: http://www.ResidentTeam.com/742865 $169,900 CALL 407-301-0312 Description:GORGEOUS TWO STORY BANK OWNED HOME WITH OVER 2,500 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE - FOUR BEDROOMS TWO AND A HALF BATHROOMS - MASTER BEDROOM ON FIRST FLOOR - READY FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY   Location: 2572 VOLTA CIR, KISSIMMEE, 34746 New or Resale: Resale Type: Single Family Home Price: CALL 407-301-0312 $169,900 Address: 2572 VOLTA CIR City/St: KISSIMMEE, FL Zip Code: 34746 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half Square Footage: 2528   Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo          The Resident Team Keller Williams Realty 8 Broadway Suite L Kissimmee, FL 34741 407-301-0312  Fax: 407-426-1101 Email: markh... 07/04/2008

            KISSIMMEE, BANK OWNED The web address for this property is: http://www.ResidentTeam.com/742873 $159,900 CALL 407-301-0312 Description:BANK OWNED POOL HOME!! NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, UPDATED BATHROOMS, NEW CARPET AND FRESH PAINT! MASTER BEDROOM SUITE ON FIRST FLOOR, OPEN FLOOR PLAN AND CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT. BREAKFAST NOOK OFF THE KITCHEN AND SEPARATE DINING AREA OPEN TO THE LIVING ROOM. VAULTED CEILINGS WITH TILED FOYER. CLOSE TO SHOPPING AND EASY ACCESS TO FLORIDA TURNPIKE. POOL AND PEST CONTROL TREATED AND MAINTAINED. ASK ABOUT SELLER FINANCING OPTIONS. WON'T LAST LONG!   Location: 329 OCEANSIDE CT, KISSIMMEE, 34743 New or Resale: Resale Type: Single Family Home Price: CALL 407-301-0312 $159,900 Address: 329 OCEANSIDE CT City/St: KISSIMMEE, FL Zip Code: 34743 Bedr... 07/04/2008

With Hurricane Season Here, If your Buying A Home What Should You Know. Here in the state of Florida, insurance companies have a box that covers the state and beyond. If a storm is in this zone, insurance companies will not write homeowners insurance until the storm passes out of the zone. This can stop or delay Real Estate closings, so get your homeowners insurance as soon as possible to cover your purchase. With so many things that can derail a Real Estate transaction, it is in your best interest to hire a seasoned professional to watch your best interest. The Resident Chef is here to watch your back and save your bacon. Call Mark Horan today! 407-301-0312   06/23/2008

Why is a Home Inspection Important? With the bulk of the homes being sold in Kissimmee and Saint Cloud Florida being Bank Owned Properties, every buyer of these homes needs to have a home inspection. Bank Owned Properties do not come with a seller's disclosure and latent defects statement. This means that the property is "As Is" and there will not be any recourse if major problems surface after a homes been purchased. Your home inspector will identify major problems and identify potential future problems. This is information that a buyer needs to be armed with while making a purchasing decision. So, just as it isn't wise to sell a home without representation, buying a home without a professional home inspection is just plan naive. If you are looking to purchase a Bank Owned Property, Ca... 06/23/2008

              KISSIMMEE, BANK OWNED The web address for this property is: http://www.ResidentTeam.com/719790 $199,900 CALL 407-301-0312 Description:NOT A SHORT SALE. QUICK RESPONSE TIME TO OFFERS. SPACIOUS 4/2.5 HOME WITH POOL ON A PEACEFUL CONSERVATION LOT. GREAT LOCATION MINUTES TO DISNEY RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING. GOOD CONDITION WITH RECENT PAINT. MAKE THIS HOME YOURS TODAY. GREAT FOR INVESTORS.   Location: 4463 GREAT HARBOR LN, KISSIMMEE, 34746 New or Resale: Resale Type: Single Family Home Price: CALL 407-301-0312 $199,900 Address: 4463 GREAT HARBOR LN City/St: KISSIMMEE, FL Zip Code: 34746 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half Square Footage: 2141   Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo  ... 06/21/2008

          KISSIMMEE, BANK OWNED The web address for this property is: http://www.ResidentTeam.com/736908 $130,000 CALL 407-301-0312 Description:WOW !!! What a great opportunity, this home needs some TLC but priced accordingly. BANK-OWNED sold AS-IS .This is the best priced home in Crescent Lakes.THIS IS NOT A SHORT SALE   Location: 5361 DAHLIA RESERVE DR, KISSIMMEE, 34758 New or Resale: Resale Type: Single Family Home Price: CALL 407-301-0312 $130,000 Address: 5361 DAHLIA RESERVE DR City/St: KISSIMMEE, FL Zip Code: 34758 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square Footage: 1876   Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo          The Resident Team Keller Williams Realty 8 Broadway Suite L Kissimmee, FL 34741 407-301-0312  Fax: 407-426-1101 Email: markhoran@NUMBER1EXPE... 06/21/2008

What is an REO? An REO's is Real Estate Owned, by a lender or bank. These properties are a result of a foreclosure. The property is put up for auction, and the bank buys it back to protect their investment. Here in Kissimmee and Saint Cloud Florida there are currently over 400 REO's on the market. Remember, banks are in the business of lending money, and are not in the Real Estate business. These properties are priced to reflect the condition and are well below a recent appraisal. Usually about 20% below. Currently these homes are setting the market. Here in Kissimmee and Saint Cloud Florida there are currently over 220 REO's pending sale with purchase contracts. Some have sold over listed price with the public making multiple offers. If a buyer is smart, they realize that these propert... 06/21/2008

          KISSIMMEE, BANK OWNED The web address for this property is: http://www.ResidentTeam.com/735336 $199,900 CALL 407-301-0312 Description:This is not a short sale!! 4/3 in gated Isles of Bellalago offering heated swimming pool, club house, tennis/basketball/beachvolley ball courts, boat lift/slip and more! Seller is offering $6600 buyers closing costs!   Location: 4041 BOUGAINVILLEA PL, KISSIMMEE, 34746 New or Resale: Resale Type: Single Family Home Price: CALL 407-301-0312 $199,900 Address: 4041 BOUGAINVILLEA PL City/St: KISSIMMEE, FL Zip Code: 34746 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Square Footage: 2246   Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo          The Resident Team Keller Williams Realty 8 Broadway Suite L Kissimmee, FL 34741 407-301-0312  Fax: 407-426-1101 Ema... 06/18/2008

          KISSIMMEE, BANK OWNED The web address for this property is: http://www.ResidentTeam.com/732420 $475,000 CALL 407-301-0312 Description:5 minutes to Walt Disney World from the gated community of Formosa Gardens. 5 bedroom 4 bath with 2 living areas + large covered porch overlooking the pool. Garage has AC and could be used as games room. New range and dishwasher. ZONED FOR SHOERT TERM RENTAL.   Location: 7981 SEA PEARL CIR, KISSIMMEE, 34747 New or Resale: Resale Type: Single Family Home Price: CALL 407-301-0312 $475,000 Address: 7981 SEA PEARL CIR City/St: KISSIMMEE, FL Zip Code: 34747 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Square Footage: 2283   Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo          The Resident Team Keller Willi... 06/12/2008

  KISSIMMEE, BANK OWNED The web address for this property is: http://www.ResidentTeam.com/730243 $202,000 CALL 407-301-0312 Description:NOT a Short Sale, priced to sell. Don't miss this 2 story 6 bedroom 4.5 bath home on a large lot. Open kitchen to great room. Inside laundry, formal living room, formal dining room. This home also features a garden bathtub with a separate shower stall. 3 car attached garage. Enjoy beautiful Poinciana with outdoor activities such as walking, biking, or jogging. It has magnificent parks and pristine lakes perfect for fishing and canoeing. You can enjoy golf, tennis and sunshine. Just minutes from shopping, Disney, fine dining, Osceola's best schools and the most popular attractions. PQ Letter or Proof of funds w/ check copy to accompany offers. Sold AS I... 06/10/2008

I wrote a post last week titled "Working with Buyers on a wing and a prayer!" This one is a follow with some pointers that may help in getting a Buyer Brokers Agreement (BBA) signed if you choose to work with one. And I hope you do. Here's what I do.  First, if a buyer calls me to see one of my listings I will meet them at my listing to show it to them. At this time, I will not show them any other properties unless I happen to have another listing that's similar.  If Buyers are just calling in, for any other reason, my goal is to make an appointment to meet with them. Since I don't have an office it will either be at one of my listings or a coffee shop.  In either case, I'm going to sit down with them to find out what their needs are before I spend time showing them properties. Now I'll... 06/09/2008

Front View Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo   KISSIMMEE, BANK OWNED The web address for this property is: http://www.ResidentTeam.com/726406 $350,000 CALL 407-301-0312 Description:The perfect vacation home including a south facing pool and spa! Professionally decorated 6 bedroom includes 3 master suites, formal living room with dining, kitchen with informal dining, family room and upstairs loft for plenty of room for indoor relaxing. Garage converted to complete games room. Lots of outdoor screen enclosed space around the pool and spa with southern sun all day. Emerald Island guard gated community with resort amenities including pool, club room, games, fitness, volleyball and more. Nearby US 192 shops and dining... 06/02/2008

Front View Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo Extra Photo   KISSIMMEE, BANK OWNED The web address for this property is: http://www.ResidentTeam.com/724943 $299,900 CALL 407-301-0312 Description:Bank owned! Home is on nice lot. Interior has lots of upgrades, stainless steel appliances, corian counter tops, gorgeous fireplace and a spacious floor plan. Location: 4924 FELLS COVE AVE, KISSIMMEE, 34744 New or Resale: Resale Type: Single Family Home Price: CALL 407-301-0312 $299,900 Address: 4924 FELLS COVE AVE City/St: KISSIMMEE, FL Zip Code: 34744 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Square Footage: 3040 MLS#S4638290     The Resident Team Keller Williams Realty 8 Broadway Suite L Kissimmee, FL 34741 407-301-0312  Fax: 407-426-1101 Email: markhoran@NUMBER1EXPERT.com... 05/29/2008

Orlando vacation homes are building and selling again.  The clients that are purchasing today have the necessary funds and ability to purchase.  The mortgages are alot of fun to acquire but we manage to get them closed.  The title company closed today so we hired a traveling notary.  The transaction closed and the clients are very happy with their new orlando vacation home.  They will start furnishing the property tomorrow.  Sales look very good for the summer.  www.BuyOrlandoProperties.com 05/27/2008

I received a phone call yesterday from a family that is coming to Orlando for a vacation.  They are staying in a clients condo that I sold a year ago.  My client told them that they are doing well and in positive cash flow with their property.  They referred them to me so they can buy their first property. I will show them a new condo that is priced under $195,000 in the Disney area that qualifies for short term rental. www.BuyOrlandoProperties.com 05/26/2008

Its that time of year. My clients are asking about building new homes in a gated golf course community. Providence is the one. New home in a golf course community, on the fairway, pond or conservation. Prices begin in the $300,000. www.Orlando-Homes-4-Sale.com 05/22/2008

I was in Central America looking for the next opportunity. My contact did tell me movie stars were buying thousands and thousands of acres.  Money is not an issue.  Their kids and grand kids should do very well. I will be spending more time in these countries because I think there are still monies to be made there.  I will find them for my clients and myself.  Costa Rica is a 2 1/2 hour flight from Orlando just like Orlando to Detroit.  This is a short trip. If anyone has any experience in these countries please let me know. www.Orlando-Homes-4-Sale.com   05/21/2008

Bellalago is a  beautiful community in Kissimmee, Florida a city next to Orlando.  A gated community on the water that in on a 30,000 acre fishing and water ski lake.  Do you believe it the new single family homes all have barrel tile roofs and prices begin in the low $200,000.  Fantastic water views and some homes are on an internal waterway. The park and Clubhouse overlook the lake.  www.Orlando-Homes-4-Sale.com 05/20/2008