Choosing an agent in Central Florida can be confusing, especially when there are so many to choose from in the Lake County
area. Ask questions about an agent's experience, local market knowledge of Lake County Florida, cost and marketing plan.
Here are nine questions to ask an agent before deciding he or she is the right one for you to have either market your Central
Florida property or find you that perfect central Florida property.

Do you work full-time or part-time as a real estate agent in Lake County Florida?
Full-time work typically means more attention for you.

How well do you know the Central Florida area that I am interested in?
An agent who specializes in the Central Florida area in which you are interested is preferable. The Agent will be able to
advise you as to home prices in the Lake County Florida area and how quickly you'll need to act based on the demand in the
area.

How many other buyers in Central Florida are you representing now?
The busiest agents in the Lake County area often are the most efficient.

Will you handle all aspects of my transaction or will you delegate some tasks to a sales associate or administrative
assistant?
A knowledgeable assistant can be invaluable, but make sure that you can connect with your agent when you need to.

Can you give me a comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in the Lake County Florida area and homes currently on
the market in Central Florida?
This should contain listing and sales prices for recently sold homes in Lake County Florida as well as listing prices and
the listing date of homes currently for sale in Central Florida. It also should include detailed property descriptions
(such as square footage and numbers of bedrooms and baths).

Can you provide me with local information on the Lake County Florida area?
Your agent should have access to information on local schools, community services, transportation, shopping, etc. in Central
Florida.

Is your license in good standing in Lake County and the state of Florida?
You should check an agent's certification yourself with your state's department of real estate. Many states provide this

information online. In Florida  residents may check
athttps://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=2&search=LicTyp&SID=&brd=&typ=  and then select the type of agent / agency
in order to determine the status of an agents license in Central Florida.

How many years of education and experience do you have?
Experience and continuing education typically make for better agents.

Are you also a broker or a realtor?
Brokers have more stringent licensing requirements and responsibilities. Realtors are voluntary members of the National
Association of Realtors, a trade group.

Interview Worksheet
Use this worksheet to compare Central Florida Real Estate agents and assist you in making your decision as to which agent to
 choose for your purchase of a new home in the Lake County Florida area.. Use your own requirements to determine if the
Central Florida agent you are interviewing meets your own qualifications.

Is your Lake County Florida Agent Available via email? / pager? / cell phone?   
How far or close to me is my Central Florida Real Estate Agent located?
Does this agent have Knowledge about my Lake County neighborhood?
Is this Agent willing to work hard?
Is this Agent available days? / nights? / weekends?   
Will this Central Florida Real Estate Agent be willing to work within my price range?   
Can this agent work with my time frame?
 
What Professional Designations does this Lake County Florida Realtor have? (NAR, CRS, etc.)
Can this agent provide me with other satisfied Lake County Florida References?

The professionals at R & S Realty Group, Inc. can answer yes to all of the above and will do whatever it takes to help you
buy or sell your Lake County Florida Real Estate here in sunny Central Florida.