Real Estate Agents near me in Orange County, FL

Real estate sales associates and brokers are licensed by Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Search the agent's name on myfloridalicense.com to confirm an active license and see the brokerage they are affiliated with. You can also check for any public disciplinary history.

Under current industry rules followed by most brokerages, buyers usually sign a written agreement with their agent before touring homes. The agreement should state how the agent is paid and for how long the agreement lasts. Terms can be negotiated, so ask questions before signing.

A Community Development District is a special district that finances infrastructure such as roads, utilities and amenities in some newer neighborhoods. Homeowners pay CDD assessments, usually on their property tax bill, in addition to any HOA dues. Many communities in Horizon West and Lake Nona have CDDs, so ask your agent for the exact amounts.

Yes. Florida law requires sellers of residential property to give buyers a flood disclosure covering past flood insurance claims, federal or other assistance received for flood damage, and, since October 2025, known flooding that damaged the property during their ownership. Your agent can also help you check FEMA flood zone maps.

Most buyers get a general home inspection. Many also order a wood-destroying organism (termite) inspection, a four-point inspection for older homes, and a wind mitigation inspection, since insurers often use these reports to decide coverage and pricing. Pool, septic and sewer line inspections may also make sense depending on the property.