Florida home for sale

Here is another listing courtesy of a Maitland Watson Realty associate. This 4 br 2 bath Casselberry Florida home, priced at $329,000 is described as;

Almost new home in gated community. Granite countertops add to the upscale interior decorating. Screened lanai for relaxing evenings.Use the neighborhood walkway and sitting area on Lake Griffin to enjoy the scenery.


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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255

Stunning golf course home in Apopka

Here is another top of the line home being marketed by the Watson Realty Corp. Maitland office. The listing associate, Anne Bradner describes this over 3200 square foot home built in 2004 and priced at $599,000 as follows;

Luxurious golf-front Engle South Hampton model home. Lagoon style pool with rock grotto waterfall and spa. Must see gourmet kitchen, inside double fireplace, firepit on patio and much, much more. Numerous upgraded features.Stunning pool area with salt-water chlorinator and in-floor cleaning system. Exterior walls have additional tailored-foam insulation for energy conservation. Three-way split plan has sitting area in the master suite. Relax in the jetted tub in your own spa retreat in the large master bath. Masterfully landscaped with almost 1/2 acre backing to a spectacular view of the golf course and pond. The brick paver driveway adds to the impressive upscale exterior of the home. The one-story home has lots of space for a large family or in-law suite. This is the home that you have always dreamed of owning, so come take a look.


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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255

3/2/2 Winter Park 1/2 duplex $179,900.

Here is another new listing from the Watson Orlando Maitland office. This listing is being marketed by Diane Sterling. This home has a Winter Park Florida mailing address, is a 1/2 a duplex. Diane descirbes this home in part as;

Lovely 3/2/2 half-duplex in desirable Winter Pk neighborhood w/
fireplace, scr porch, fenced yd, eat-in-kitchen, newer roof, 1yr Home warranty
& no HOA dues! Close to UCF, Full Sail, 436 & the 417 for easy
commuting. Great seminole county schools!

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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255

A fine Maitland home for sale

Here is a nice home being offered for sale by an associate in my office, Nancy Koo. Nancy has enjoyed many successful years in the Florida real estate business. This home is located in Maitland, is priced at $499,900 and described by Nancy as follows:

Love at first sight! Better than new "Lake access, new plumbing, new windows, quite street, three doors down to community park, price right for Dommerich Estate, lg kitchen 18 x10 open to family rm, many high Tec improvements Meticulous owner has many high tech improvements. Emergency light to every room for power outage. 3 water heaters to serve the entire house. Sprinkling system with stainless steel turbine pump system more than $4,000 value, indirect light, indoor laundry with full bath, quality shingle roof w/40 year warranty, remodeled eat in kitchen with top of the line appliances.New double pane/double hung windows. Please pay a visit to the comminuty park, bike trail, jogging, ball field, lake access to Winter Park chain of lakes, boat ramp, picnic table, situated on a very quite street, walk to school, living rm/family rm combo, knock down ceilings,tongue and groove solid construction, screened porch, large lot 125x95, newer A/C, fireplace, double door entry way, pool bath, neutral decor, fenced back yard. Pride in ownership, open & bright, beautifully landscaped, Dommerich Elem, Maitland Middle, Winter Park High, city water and sewer. Lake access fee around $75.00 per year, bring your qualified buyer! First come first serve! Rods and drapes do not convey! Newer heat pump with back up heat strip.

See more homes in the area at www.gregstaker.com


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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255

Spring time real estate market in Florida

Today is the 1st day of spring. 88 degrees outside and sunny. My understanding is the north/midwest is cold with chance of snow today. Brrrrrrrrrrrr.

Recent market reports show that the Central Florida market is still strong. Average days on the market in February was 49. Price reductions are still the key to success.

Orlando Maitland's Watson office is experienceing a strong March. Numbers look good.

Check out my site at www.gregstaker.com to keep up with the latest listings and activity in the Orlando Florida and Central Florida markets.


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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255

Real estate sales success in 2006

Orlando Maitland's Watson office is off to a fast start in 2006. We are currently 66% ahead of last years closing and 6% ahead of last year in written business. Fresh off a 6 million + written week indicates that the momentum is in full swing.

www.gregstaker.com is inching up the ranks in several key terms. It just landed on the 1st page of google for "Lake Mary real estate"

I have started contacting seasoned agents. I am trying to key in on those who appear to have a net understanding. I think a few more associates who understand the term "reciprocal linking" could provide a benefit to the office

Watson's jar opener contest will begin soon. If you do not have one of these famous jar openers, email me and I will send you one.


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Altamonte Springs condos for sale

We held our business meeting this morning at the Lakewood Park condominums in Altamonte Springs. These affordable units are located close to everything but you would not know it when you are back in the comlplex. Pools, tennis courts and a lake just add to the value. For investor or owner occupant, I would encourage everyone in the $200,000 price range to take a look.


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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255

ze zillow iz ze buzz word

The latest buzz word when it comes to the internet and real estate. http://www.zillow.com/ has been created by the same group that created expedia.com. There are of course the 'sky is falling crowd' that think this will end the Realtor's job as we know it and there is the 'dig your heels in the dirt crowd' that think nothing will ever change the basic industry we make our living from. I think that this is just another in a long list of evolutionary events that will ultimately help improve our industry and not destroy it.

The customer is King and information is the royal bounty. If you have not figured that out yet, pull up a chair and prepare to get a business spanking. Control for control's sake is as dated a business practice as the 9-5 work week. Instead of worrying about limiting the information that our customers receive until they make a commitment to us, our time would be better spent improving the services, education and tools we provide those customers once they are ready to step out into the world to start buying or selling real estate. Should we have the vision to incorporate an easily accessible, content driven online information source coupled with the ever improving services, tools and education, the sky will be the limit instead of falling.

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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255

Price adjusting equals sales

The Florida real estate market continues to be exciting. Here in the Maitland office, which covers all of Central Florida including the Orlando, Lake Mary, Winter Park and Longwood areas, January proved to be an exciting time. Over 14 million dollars in written business! Our associates understand the value of staying on top of their listings and providing the best marketing strategies. As the listing inventory continues to rise, recognizing the right time to adjust pricing is a valuable key to success.

Homes are still selling. The average days on the market still appear to be in line with the end of last year. Proper pricing is evident in statistics pulled from the multiple listing service. When looking at homes in Orange and Seminole County that have went under contract from January 1st till the 6th of February, records indicate that 67% of those homes that received a contract within 60 days of list, had at least 1 price reduction. Sellers and Realtors who address pricing after the 1st 30 days, increase their chances of receiving an acceptable offer while those who don't tackle this issue continue to remain unsold. The time to look at price adjusting is not after the home has sat on the market after 90-120 or more days.

The market is constantly changing. An associate of Watson Realty knows how to assist the sellers during these changes. One way is to suggest price improvements. Rest assured that we will always look for ways to make sure our customers reach their ultimate goals.


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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255

Watson Realty celebrates 40 years!

December 2005 marked 40 years of continued real estate service by Watson Realty Corp in Florida. The Central Florida associates had an opportunity to hear a little about the history of this company yesterday during the annual awards program. The presentation included video of past commercials, slides of print ads and a brief history lesson of the company from Bill Watson Jr., his wife and son.

The program also presented various awards and recognition to those who contributed to the continued success of Watson Realty in 2005. Several members of our Maitland team were in attendance to accept their awards for their outstanding year of production. Congratulations to all those in my office who achieved or exceeded their goals in 2005. 2006 should prove to be even more exciting and profitable.

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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255