Some of Greater Orlando’s top realtors discuss their trade

Allyn Maycumber
Keller Williams Realty
“…[If] all parties are educated in market conditions and contract obligation, then both seller/buyer wins.”

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Brandie Mathison-Klein
Keller Williams Realty
“It brings me joy to help folks … navigate the process of this very important decision.”

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Carol Wittman
Fannie Hillman + Associates
“…[The] home my buyers eventually purchase is even better than the ‘perfect’ one that got away.”

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Dallas Ackley
ERA Grizzard Real Estate
“…[If] you are buying a new-construction home, always call a realtor and have your own representation.”

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Denise McKinley
RE/MAX Town & Country Realty
“My favorite part of helping families is attending the house-warming party and seeing how they transform the house…”

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Kathleen Carlson
Imagination Realty
“Choose the top listing agent who has the most closed sales in your area of choice.”

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Kathleen Perkins
RE/MAX Properties SW Inc.
“I … thoroughly [explain] each step of the … process and [keep clients] informed every step of the way.”

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Maria Van Warner
Fannie Hillman + Associates
“My approach focuses on creating genuine, long-term relationships, not short-term transactions.”

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Sherry Smith
ERA Grizzard Real Estate
“Having a realtor on your side gives you the marketing, tools and knowledge that you need.”

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Tami Klingenberg
ERA Grizzard Real Estate
“Helping find a community that feels like home is what this career is all about.”

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Mel Bernstein
The Mel Bernstein Real Estate Team
“View [your agent’s] experience and … reviews so you … know them before you make contact.”

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Bobby Baldor
RE/MAX Properties SW Inc.
“Set proper expectations… Communicate clearly, and know how to do your job—be prepared.”

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Jenny Wemert
The Wemert Group
“[Having an] agent who will advocate for you … means [having] a trusted advisor…”

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David Dorman
Century 21
“The look on [first-time buyers’] faces when they get the keys is priceless.”

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Becki Douglas
RE/MAX Town Centre
“I love the look on my clients’ faces and … when they find ‘the house.’”

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Sharon Helsby
Fannie Hillman + Associates
“Unless you purchase a lot and floor plan to build, you will not find a home that is perfect.”

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Donnie Garland
ERA Grizzard Real Estate
“My number-one piece of advice for home buyers is know your credit score.”

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Terry Bailey
Charles Rutenberg Realty
“I try to listen to what is really important to [clients], such as schools, neighborhood … etc.”

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Jimmy Tate
Waypoint Real Estate Group
“I place exceptionally high value on the quality of service I provide, often to my detriment.”

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Terris Anne Packer
Urbanista Brokers
“Building solid relationships as the ‘go-to’ realtor for clients is extremely rewarding.”