About Osceola County, FL

Del Webb is known for offering age-restricted, resort-style communities in premiere retirement destinations across the country. BellaTrae by Del Webb is a unique community in that it is open to residents of all ages. This ChampionsGate, Florida community offers the famous Del Webb lifestyle and world-class amenities in a Central Florida location just 5 miles south of Disney World.

BellaTrae is a gated community planned to have just 716 homes upon completion. It is located within the fabulous ChampionsGate master-planned community where residents enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining and golf. There is a grocery store, banks, shops and restaurants as well as two 18-hole championship golf courses in addition to the David Leadbetter Golf Academy.

Club Bellavita is where residents gather to enjoy the collection of high-end amenities. This 12,500 square foot facility boasts a myriad of amenities to encourage a physically fit and socially active lifestyle. There is a state-of-the-art fitness center with the latest in cardiovascular and weight-training equipment as well as an aerobics and dance studio. There is also a billiards room, a Wall Street business room and beautiful social spaces to meet up with friends. Outdoors is a heated resort-style swimming pool and spa, sports courts for tennis and bocce ball plus a putting green. Walking paths wind throughout the beautiful community landscape highlighted by scenic ponds and a large lake.

The homes at this Del Webb community are available as new construction or on a resale basis. Mediterranean-style creates breathtaking curb appeal while many of the homes offer golf course or lake views. Available home styles include townhomes and condominiums priced from below $100k to the mid $200’s. Sizes range from 1,536 to 2,369 square feet.

Residents at Del Webb BellaTrae enjoy an exciting lifestyle with plenty of activities. A full-time lifestyle director coordinates holiday events, fitness classes, theme parties, daytrips, golf leagues and much more. While the community is open to residents of all ages, active adults feel right at home in this welcoming Florida community.

The location alone makes for an idea retirement destination with Orlando just minutes away. Shoppers delight in the numerous nearby malls including The Florida Mall, The Mall at Millennia and the Orlando Premium Outlets. The area offers world-class golf, outstanding dining and of course the famous Disney World and Universal Studios.

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Hi folks. Recently I had an agent request more information on.....

• "You mentioned that you educated your sellers at the listing appointment about the inspection. Being a little green still, I can't say I've heard anyone, in the company I work for, talk about doing this at a listing appointment. I guess maybe there's fear that the listing may be lost if we get into that section. So I guess I'd love it if sometime you could talk more about how you present this in your listing presentation."

First, I want to let you know that my listing presentation may be a little different than most. I've never had any training and I've never been on a listing presentation with anyone. I haven't read the book and I didn't listen to the tapes. My presentation was learned by 17 years of trial and error.

To me, the most important part of the listing presentation, is the phone interview, prior to meeting with the potential Seller. By the way, the Seller is not interviewing me, I am interviewing them. When a potential Seller calls, I always chit chat for a few minutes, get the address of their property, their phone number and tell them I will call them back in a few minutes when I can give them my full attention. What I am doing is delaying the conversation to give me time to research their property. It only takes a few minutes but I want to find out as much as I can before I call them back.

When I call them back, normally within about 15 minutes, I already know how much they paid for the property, how long they've owned it and what range the value should fall in. I've sold a lot of properties in my market, so my rough estimate of value will be within $5,000 to $10,000 with out even seeing the property.

Now what I need to know from them is:

• Why are you selling?

• How much do you owe?

• Where are you moving to?

• What do you feel your house is worth and why?

If the answers to these questions are satisfactory, I make an appointment to meet with them. This is what I say.

• "OK so let's set a time to get together so I can look at your property. Once I've seen it I will be able to give you a precise estimate of where we need to price your house to get it sold. What's your schedule like? You don't get home until 6 pm during the week? Sorry I don't do evening appointments. I'm a morning guy and I want to be 100% when we get together. Are you off on Saturday? Great, let's get together Saturday at 11. That will give me time to get all my information together, so when we meet, we can get your house on the market right away. See you then. Oh, before I forget what's your E-mail address? I want to send you some info so you can read up on me and also see how I handle my marketing andhow your property will be displayed on my website".

Now folks, as you can tell, I have already taken their listing in my mind. I will send them an e-mail as I told them I would and they can do their own research on my services. I do not need to rehash this with them when we meet. I have also already pre-qualified them and know that they have a property I will be able to price right and get sold.

When I do meet with them, it is really just to get to know them a little better and to go over pricing with them. I do not go over marketing or any of that stuff. Once I have given them my pricing strategy I immediately start talking about how showings will work, how we negotiate offers together, the possibility ofBuyers asking for closing costs, inspection and repair issues, pre-qualification letters, the closing process etc... What I am doing is keeping them focused on selling and closing NOT whether or not to list with me. My strategy, cocky or not, is that I am the one deciding whether or not I want to list their property not vice versa. I have a lot of confidence in my ability to sell their house and I want them to "feel" this from me.I do not beg for listings. I do not fear losing the listing. My job is to give themthe truth about the market and what it will take to get their house sold. If for some reason they do not want to list with me, at the price I have recommended, then there are no hard feelings. I wish them luck and I leave.

I leave them knowing that they can call me anytime, whether it's to list at a later date or if they just have questions. I am there for them when they are ready to take my advice. I never burn my bridges.

My goodness! This post is getting way too long and I'm not sure I answered the question, so below are some links, to some other posts that I have written. These will expand on my technique a little more. I hope this article helps someone take a listing next week. Go get ‘em!!!

• Make your listing presentation a listening presentation!

• Sellers are not stupid!

• Lock and load, baby! (90 minutes, sign in the ground)

• 45 day listing agreements. Weak?...I don't think so!

• My listing has already been sold!

Broker Bryant's tips:

• Always be 100% honest about pricing.

• Tell Sellers what they need to know NOT what they want to hear.

• Be genuine. Folks can tell when you are faking.

• Concentrate on what they are trying to achieve NOT how good you are.

• The listing presentation is about them NOT you.

• Listen. Listen. Listen. Listen.

Got any tips for me?

3 Bedroom 2 bath St Cloud Florida Homes under $100,000 are most popular. Contemplating buying a home? You are not alone. Baby Boomers, First time home owners, Pre-Retirement Planners, Vacationers, Empty Nesters, Returning Military Personnel, and second home buyers are all looking for the same thing; 3 bedroom 2 bath homes in St Cloud Florida under $100,000.

Why are 3 bedroom 2 bath Kissimmee St Cloud Florida homes under $100,000 so popular? Perhaps it is generational perception. Modern day families average 2.4 children. A modest 3 bedroom home will fill that need, while still being economical. For first time home owners, a 3 bedroom 2 bath St Cloud Florida home, will provide adequate space, and the family is less likely to outgrow it as quickly.

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4844 LAKE CECILE DR, KISSIMMEE FL 34746 $$$ 188,000 $$$

Exterior Front	Den/Family/Great Room
Den/Family/Great Room	Kitchen
Other: Den	Bath2
Master Bedroom	Master Bath
Den/Family/Great Room	Lanai
Patio/Deck	Bedroom 3

**Traditional Sale** Meticulously maintained gorgeous home built in 1992, features 3 bedroom 2 bath plus Den/Study Room, Large Great Room, beautiful kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, formal dining room, vaulted ceilings, gorgeous brick fire place in great room, finished attic, over sized 2 car garage. 2 sets of double sliding glass doors and one triple sliding glass door take you out to the lovely screened in patio with mature landscaping to enjoy, and plenty of room to relax. This property sits on a .34-acre lot. Fenced back yard with gated RV storage with electrical hook up. Deeded lake access to Lake Cecile perfect for fishing, boating or skiing. No Homeowners Association. Just minutes from Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World. Easy access to major highways, 25 minutes from Orlando International Airport. Close to the Orlando Premium Outlets, the Mall at Millenia and the Florida Mall. MUST SEE!!

For the latest status on this property and many more in the Kissimmee Area, contact Steve Glose with Keller Williams Realty direct at 407-616-7286 or visit www.thefloridalivingteam.com. For a faster reply you can also email me at steve@thefloridalivingteam.com. Prospective U.K. Buyers please call: 020-3239-7286. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed on the date posted. All Short Sale Properties are subject to bank approval of Sale Price.

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7702 INDIAN RIDGE N TRL, KISSIMMEE FL 34747 $$$ 117,900 $$$

Exterior Front	Foyer
Dining Room	Living Room
Living Room	Kitchen
Kitchen	Breakfast Nook
Master Bedroom	Master Bath
Patio/Deck	Exterior Back

Set your sights on this amazing 3 bedroom, 2 bath home! Your foyer opens into your stylish formal dining room with archways to your living room and kitchen. Sunlight teases you through your spacious living room to your covered and screened patio ready for dinner fresh from the grill or just enjoying the day. Quiet mornings will find you with your coffee and paper in your breakfast nook, or serve up a casual lunch at the breakfast bar. Venture out on the walking trail that runs past your backyard to check out everything your community offers: pool, playground, soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, and football. You're minutes to theme parks, shopping, dining, and golf in any direction, as well as the 429 and I-4 for all points further. Put this on your must see list today! All information recorded in the MLS is intended to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed, buyer advised to verify.

For the latest status on this property and many more in the Kissimmee Area, contact Steve Glose with Keller Williams Realty direct at 407-616-7286 or visit www.thefloridalivingteam.com. For a faster reply you can also email me at steve@thefloridalivingteam.com. Prospective U.K. Buyers please call: 020-3239-7286. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed on the date posted. All Short Sale Properties are subject to bank approval of Sale Price.

Visit www.hunterscreekliving.com for more information on all properties for sale in Hunters Creek Orlando.