Unlocking Horizon West Real Estate

Insights from the #1 Realtor in Disney’s Backyard

The current real estate market is constantly shifting and evolving, especially in such a hot spot as Disney’s Backyard here in Horizon West. The market isn’t just shifting by the year down here in Florida, it’s shifting by the week! That takes a lot of work to follow, and it’s nearly impossible for someone outside the industry to track all the zigs and zags of the modern Horizon West real estate market. Lucky for those folks, though….that’s my whole job! Truly, now more than ever, it’s so essential to have a competent, connected Realtor who can do more than just know the trends–they can use that knowledge to give you the best possible chance of buying the perfect home or selling for a great value.

Not All Real Estate Agents Are Created Equal

Now, listen. I LOVE people. I love them so much it hurts my heart. But each and every one of us have things we excel at, and some things we maybe don’t do so well. Real estate is like any other business. There are the truly remarkable professionals, the middle-of-the-road folks who do a fine job, and those who phone it in, letting you as the client do the bulk of the work while they collect their commission on closing day.

But when we talk about real estate, we’re not just talking about buying houses. We’re talking about homes, where you lay down your head each night and wake up in the morning. Finding the perfect home is an essential part of the process, and then comes the kicker: now you’ve got to figure out how that home fits into the current market. I truly believe every client deserves a Realtor that has one finger on the pulse of the housing market, and another on the pulse of the beating hearts living in the homes we’re trying to buy and sell.

Not to toot my own horn, but, well….it turns out I’m pretty good at those things. And from what I hear from clients, it’s rarer than it ought to be to find a real estate agent who can do both. Numbers don’t matter to me, but I know they’re an important deciding factor in a homeseller or homebuyer’s decision of who to take on as their agent, so it’s worth mentioning that my way of doing things has served me (and most importantly, my clients) pretty well. I’m the #1 Realtor in Disney’s Backyard, the area directly west and north of Walt Disney World here in Central Florida. I’m also the #1 Realtor in Horizon West and Winter Garden, Florida, and within the Top 25 Realtors of the greater Orlando area. All this to say, trust your home hunting journey with someone who not only cares about you as a person, but also knows the market like the back of her hand. Both of those things are critical–I tell you, critical–when it comes to navigating the Horizon West real estate market in 2023.

Don’t Trust The Clickbait – Trust The Pros

Here in the real estate world, the headlines flash brighter than the Disney fireworks. Big, sensational clickbait topics get the most engagement, sure, but it’s important to remember that those sources have a vested interest not in giving you the most accurate information, but instead giving you the most flashy information. Apocalyptic promises of huge foreclosures or a crashing housing market are everywhere you look, but if you ask any of the professionals within the industry, all the way to the top, the consensus is clear: the fear mongering is for getting clicks, not for sharing facts.

This can, of course, be incredibly frustrating. I can hear you now: “But Amy, if I can’t trust what the internet tells me, then who can I trust?” Well, here’s the thing. You trust a Realtor. And not just any Realtor, but a GOOD Realtor who knows what they’re talking about. Just think about it–in a market that shifts day by day, anything you find on the internet is going to be–just by virtue of being something that was written and published days, weeks, or months ago–outdated. Even if that information was relevant when it was written (and that can be a big if) there’s no guarantee that the information is still relevant now.

When you’re buying or selling a house, you need two things that the internet can be pretty bad at sometimes: honesty and immediacy. That house you love on a listing website might already be sold before it ever shows up on the site…but how will you know that? Well, if you’ve got me as your Realtor, you will. And you’ll probably also have comprehensive and easy-to-understand information about other homes in the area that are similar, well-priced, and (most importantly) actually on the market.

Real Estate Is A Partnership

I appreciate the go-getters and do-it-yourselfers of the world. Truly, I do, because most days, I’m one of them! But real estate is one of those professions, much like building a house, that’s best done with the help of somebody who knows the tools of the trade. Folks might think selling or buying a home is as easy as buying some milk from the grocery store or selling their old records on ebay, but it’s so much more complicated than that. Every little detail about your home has an impact on its marketability, and the only people privy to what a home is truly worth are the builders, the inspectors, and the Realtors.

If you’re looking to sell, we know how similar homes have sold and for what price, and we know exactly when they sold. If you’re looking to buy, we know which builders and communities tend to be more pricey or more cost-effective, and which ones do and do not have additional fees or costs that might push it out of your price range. When you work with a Realtor, you don’t have to guess about any of those things….I just tell you. The information is yours, and from there we can work together to pair your needs with my know-how and get you the best possible deal in the current market. And if you’re buying a home in Horizon West, working with me costs you nothing.

Sounds like a pretty sweet deal, right? That’s because it is.

Buying a Home In Horizon West, Florida

Buying or selling a home isn’t just about changing your address. It’s about turning the page on the next chapter of your life. I don’t know about you, but with a decision that big, I don’t want to spend one second of the journey unsure or playing guessing games with my home, my family, or my finances. And it just so happens, cutting through the noise and getting to the heart of the home is kinda my whole thing!

If you’re ready to buy or sell your home here in Disney’s Backyard of Horizon West, Florida, let’s get in touch! Call or text me on my cell at 407-848-8042, email me at amy@heartandhomeorlando.com, or submit a wishlist right here on my website to start your journey to homeownership!

Have any questions about what you should be looking for in a Realtor? Let me know in the comments!