WATSON REALTY RANKED #12

Real Trends Magazine has ranked Watson Realty Corp. REALTORS® No. 12 on its list of the 25 largest real estate firms in the United States based on a total of both residential transactions and settlement services. Watson Realty was one of only two real estate companies named on the list from the State of Florida, the other company having been ranked No. 22 and based in Plantation, FL.

REAL Trends is the nation’s leading publisher of trends and analysis on the residential real estate brokerage industry. For 18 years REAL Trends has provided its monthly readers with information concerning changes in the business of brokerage, from the Internet to the entry of new forms of brokerage services.

REAL Trends gathers and publishes information about the largest firms in the brokerage industry. They collect data on yearly sales, transactions, sales of related products and changes in productivity. Firms are ranked based on the number of closed transactions in the most recent calendar year, with submissions verified by sources outside the firm.

President of Watson Realty Corp, Ed Forman, stated, "To have earned a ranking of #12 nationwide is a major accomplishment, as more than 940 leading brokerage firms were surveyed in compiling the REAL Trends 25 list. At Watson Realty we believe that these numbers can only be attained by providing the very best customer service possible, each and every day of the year. We are indeed proud of our entire Watson Team for its continued commitment to excellence."

Founded in 1965 by Chairman of the Board, William A. Watson, Jr., Watson Realty Corp. REALTORS® is a full-service real estate company with 43 residential sales offices, 20 property management offices, a Commercial Division, New Homes and Condo Sales Division, Watson Relocation Services, Watson Mortgage Corp., Watson Home Improvement, Watson Plumbing, Watson Electric, Watson Heating and Air, Watson School of Real Estate and Watson Title Services. They are located throughout Northeast and Central Florida as well as in St. Marys, Georgia.


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Close to UCF, Full Sail - Orlando home

Here is a new listing taken by our Maitland office. The home is described as;

Beautifully updated 4BR/2BA home w/ Winter Park Schools! Remodeled kitchen
& baths; hardwood floors; French doors; skylights; huge scr. porch;
bonus
room/loft; fireplace; newer roof, A/C & plumbing. Close to UCF, Full Sail & the 417 Oversized 2-car garage includes separate area used as Dark Room (16x4), with A/C & Water - Equipment in here is
negotiable. Loft is 18x10. All rooms are downstairs w/ the exception of the
loft. Private courtyard off Master Bath for sunning or private garden. All
woodwork/trim is natural (unstained). Large, roomy bedrooms. Sprinkler system w/ separate irrigation meter. Survey and floor plan available.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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