When putting a home on the market, there is a lot to consider. How will you find a REALTOR®? What should you price the home? And the big one—is the home ready to sell? Most sellers know to get rid of clutter and fix any big or obvious problems. But what else can sellers do to get top dollar for their home? The National Association of REALTORS has identified some staging tips for various rooms in a home. After all, NAR research shows that 81 percent of buyers believe it is easier for them to picture themselves in a home when it’s staged. To appeal to those buyers, NAR recommends scrubbing the fireplace, focusing on symmetry in decoration, packing up dishes that don’t match your main set in your cupboards, making the extra bedroom a fun activity room to showcase other functions (like a sewing room or office), and keeping all closets as empty as possible.

Check out how many local sellers were successful selling their homes in May:

Orlando Real Estate Sales Statistics

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – May 2016

Orange County home sales increased by 3.18%. Prices increased with the average sales price up 12.08% and the median price increased by 13.13%.  Market times decreased by 3 days compared to May 2015.

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – May 2016

Osceola County home sales increased by 3.21%. Prices increased with the average sales price up 6.27% and the median price increased by 9.78%.  Market times decreased by 11 days compared to May 2015.

Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – May 2016

Seminole County home sales increased by 6.37%. Prices increased with the average sales price up 18.1% and the median price increased by 20.32%.  Market times decreased by 1 day compared to May 2015.

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – May 2016

Residential sales in Lake County home sales increased by 6.87%. Prices increased with the average sales price up 10.75% and the median price increased by 10.73.  Market times decreased by 15 days compared to May 2015.

Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – May 2016

Polk County home sales increased by 8.16%. Prices increased with the average sales price up 9.47% and the median price increased by 11.87%.  Market times decreased by 7 days compared to May 2015.

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Teri Isner is the team leader of Orlando Avenue Top Team and has been a Realtor for over 24 years. Teri has distinguished herself as a leader in the Orlando FL real estate market. Teri assists buyers looking for Orlando FL real estate for sale and aggressively markets Orlando FL homes for sale.

You deserve professional real estate service! You obtain the best results with Teri Isner plus you benefit from her marketing skills, experience and ability to network with other REALTORS®. Your job gets done pleasantly and efficiently.  You are able to make important decisions easily with fast, accurate information from Teri. The Orlando Avenue Top Team handles the details and follow-up that are important to the success of your transaction.

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