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Linda Ivell brings 25 years of real estate experience to your service, focusing the last ten on helping clients buy and sell their homes in Florida! A Certified EPro Specialist, Linda stays up-to-date on technology to communicate and deliver information to provide better information, an easier decision-making process, and reliable systems to ensure a smoother transaction. With state-wide leadership roles as a civic activist, Linda knows communities on many levels, which is especially helpful in working with home buyers new to the area. Newcomers can immediately feel right at home! Well-travelled (and married to a Brit) Linda brings a special knowledge in dealing with buyers beyond the United States. Linda has a unique and long history of marketing and public relations experience, including serving as a National Sales Manager to Fortune 500 corporate clients and as Press Secretary to the United States Congress. "After those experiences," says Linda, "I can work with anybody!"

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Starting your search for Florida Real Estate



Perhaps your interest in buying Florida real estate began with a vacation here to the beach, Disney or Universal theme parks. Perhaps you are looking now because you know that the exchange rate is good, and real estate is in the middle of the biggest buyers market of our lifetime. Regardless, you'll need some reliable information in making your choice of what to buy.

I often hear stories from foreign buyers - especially in the Orlando area, about the first home they bought in the United States. Often, their purchase was the result of a travel package offered to the area, and a well organized presentation about the advantages of investing in Florida real estate. And all of that is certainly true!

What they seem to miss, however, is the opportunity to see and understand the many real estate options, and get exposure to different venues within this great state.

Because estate agents (or Realtors) in the United States are heavily regulated, most are tied to a specific county in Florida to provide you buying options. And, while that is far better than a tour operator who will only show you the new homes they are offering, I offer the unique ability to help you decide which area of Florida suits your needs best.

Are you a golfer? Want to spend your time at the beach? How close do you want to be to the theme parks? Are you a boater? Will you be using your home yourself and offering it to friends and family, or will you want to rent it when it is not in use?

A little bit of information at the beginning can help me find your your perfect Florida home!