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Are You Thinking About Moving to Central Florida?
New Job? Moving closer to Disney? Escaping the freezing cold winters from up north? Regardless of the reason you find yourself thinking about moving to Central Florida, one thing is for sure! You will need a place to live! That’s where the Erica Diaz Team comes in. We are Central Florida’s premier real estate team and here to help you with all of your house-hunting in Central Florida needs!
Meet The Erica Diaz Team
The Erica Diaz Team is a real estate team made up of local Central Florida real estate agents. Many of them are even Central Florida natives, and for the others, they love that Central Florida is their home now. Being that the team consists of local residents, you can bet they are a wealth of knowledge about both real estate and daily life needs!
Interested in learning more about each real estate agent and how long they have been on the team? Click here to read An Inside Look at Working with the Erica Diaz Team. It touches specifically on each agent. As well as gives you an inside look at what it’s like when you choose the Erica Diaz Team for your buying and selling needs. Go ahead, take a look, we know you’ll find someone to connect with and help you with your house-hunting in Central Florida needs!
Local Real Estate Team
There are many reasons to use a local real estate agent when you are ready to purchase a home. Especially if you are currently living out of state. Many of our real estate agents on the team are Central Florida natives and those who are not, reside here now. Below are some of the top reasons to use a local real estate team when house hunting in Central Florida!
- Community Focused – Local real estate agents live, work, and play in the community they represent. They can help with more than finding you a home to buy. They can easily share with you the best neighborhoods, local attractions, top schools, and other local recommendations. Making your transition not only to a new home smoother but into a new community too.
- Market Confidant – Anyone can look at market reports and statistics. However, a local real estate agent has an inside view of the market you’re considering. They are happy to share their personal knowledge and experiences.
- Local Connection – Local businesses are key to a successful collaborative community. Local real estate agents have personal with small businesses and entrepreneurs that make up a community. It’s their pleasure to spread the word and suggest places you need to know!
- You are Their Main Focus – Buying a home can be extra stressful when you are moving to a new state. Having a local real estate agent with your best interests at heart is the key to a successful house-hunting in Central Florida (or anywhere else) experience.
One of Our Own Relocated from Out of State!
When Denise and her family decided that moving to Central Flordia was best for them, it was a decision they would not regret! She and her family love it so much here, that Denise now helps other people move to Central Florida too!
Out of State Client Testimonials
We’ve had the pleasure of working with many out-of-state clients. We are also proud to say that while each experience is unique, they have all been a success. In fact, don’t take our word for it… Take it from actual out-of-state clients who have teamed up with the Erica Diaz Team for their personal house hunting in Central Florida experience!
Douglas and Karen Sharrott
Mary Jo recently had the pleasure of helping Douglas and Karen with their out-of-state home buying experience. They were living in Long Island, New York, and ready to move to Central Florida. While Long Island was home, Douglas and Karen were ready for a change. It was time to leave the cold winters behind, for tropical weather all year round.
Douglas and Karen frequently visited Central Florida while they were living in Long Island. Therefore they knew the area and had a good idea of where they wanted to live. Doctor Phillips was their ideal location. Located in the middle of everything, with theme parks all around and just a short drive to the beach.
Lower taxes were another big draw for the couple looking to move to Central Florida. They also loved the homes in the area, they are much different than New York-style homes. The overall lifestyle that comes with living in Florida is what Douglas and Karen looked forward to the most!
Out of State House-Hunting with the Erica Diaz Team
Once Douglas and Karen connected with the Erica Diaz Team, the house-hunting process began. Initially, the Erica Diaz Team provided the couple with email videos of the home the couple had their eyes on. Along with a detailed description of the interior and exterior of the house, a prior survey, and other home information. Mary Jo then took them on a home tour via Facetime, answering any questions they had.
Next, the couple booked a trip to town to visit the house. Mary Jo gave them a guided tour of the house and their soon-to-be Vizcaya neighborhood. After returning to Long Island, Mary Jo helped them quickly resolve homebuying issues remotely. Mary Jo then arranged for a local title company to handle the closing, and she worked with the owner to take care of things that occasionally arose.
What was your favorite thing about working with the Erica Diaz Team?
When we asked Douglas and Karen what their experience was like with Mary Jo this is what they said!
“She is kind; a true professional and a pleasure to work with. After closing, we entered our new home and saw a beautiful “Welcome” sign provided by Mary Jo, that we now proudly display. Buying a house over a thousand miles away, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, could have been stressful, but Mary Jo took away our anxiety by promptly resolving issues and ensuring that the purchase process was smooth and straightforward. Being a former non-Floridian herself, she knew exactly how to address our concerns.”
– Douglas and Karen Sharrott
Doug and Angela Olesen
When Doug and Angela were transferred to Central Florida due to a job transfer, they knew they would need to find a home before they actually moved. This meant they would be house hunting while they still lived in another city. While they did not live out of state, they did live out of town, making the house-hunting process just the same as if they lived out of state.
Out of State House Hunting with the Erica Diaz Team
Doug and Angela lived in West Palm Beach, Florida when they contacted Mary Jo to help them with their home buying process. Since the couple did live in Florida, they were able to arrange some times to come to town and view some homes in person. Each time they came to town, Mary Jo always had several homes for them to look at. She also helped them put together competitive bids. This was incredibly important due to the current market.
What was your favorite thing about working with the Erica Diaz Team?
When we asked Doug and Angela what their experience was like with Mary Jo this is what they said!
“Buying a home from out of town has a lot of added communication. We could not just hop in the car and view a home in person. Mary Jo did a great job at helping us to determine when a house was worth us traveling to view in person. Her response time was unbeatable, always so quick!”
– Doug and Angela Olesen
John and Mary Brodkowski
John and Mary recently found themselves moving from Brunswick, Ohio to Central Florida. Because they lived out of town, and the Covid pandemic, much of their home buying process would have to be done from out of state. Once they connected with Nick, they began the search for their new Central Florida Home.
Moving to Central Florida was an easy decision for John and Mary. They love the attractions, Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in particular. Plus their daughter lives in Winter Garden, and moving close to her is something everyone looked forward to.
Out of State House Hunting with the Erica Diaz Team
Due to the COVID situation, the couple was unable to travel to town to do their house hunting. Luckily they connected with Nick and he was able to assist them even from out of state. He would visit different communities and send pictures along with information about the homes. He also followed up on places that the couple found online. Nick had previously met the couple from one of their prior visits, so he knew what their tastes were which definitely helped.
What was your favorite thing about working with the Erica Diaz Team?
When we asked John and Mary what their experience was like with Nick this is what they said!
“Nick was very personable and would often go out of his way to find what we wanted and check out. Many of these were new homesites. He’d then get back to us in a very timely manner.”
– John and Mary Brodkowski
New Construction Communities
New construction homes are a great option when moving to Central Florida. With so many growing cities that make up Central Florida, there are endless new build communities to choose from. Plus, new construction homes provide you the opportunity to build your dream home literally.
The Erica Diaz Team has had the opportunity to visit many of the new construction communities around Central Florida. During our visits, we do an interview where we receive an inside look at the communities! We even record our visits to give you a first-hand look at the options available from the comfort of your own home.
For you as a buyer, searching for the perfect home from out of state, this is incredibly helpful. It allows you to get a feel for an area and specific communities. Together we are then able to narrow down your ideal options. This makes it easier when you visit (if you visit) to only see possible contenders.
Oakland Park Community (Winter Garden)
In the video below Ashley chats with Tracy over at J&J Building, in the community of Oakland Park in Winter Garden, FL. She even received first dibs on a surprise reveal – be sure to watch and find out! Check out this beautiful community and all that it has to offer and let us know if this is where you see yourself living!
“Within Oakland Park, residents enjoy the healthy benefits of a walkable community and experience acres of green space, trails, and lakes. A simple walk through the neighborhood can lead to new friends and spontaneous activity. After all, that’s how small towns of the past developed a sense of belonging for citizens, fostering deep roots and strong ties. That is the vision for Oakland Park.” – Oakland Park
Cypress Oaks by Hanover Family Builders(Groveland)
Christian chats with Larry in Groveland, Florida at the Cypress Oaks community by Hanover Family Builders. Our team is excited about our growing communities and we can’t wait to help you find your dream home!
“Cypress Oaks is a spectacular new home community in Groveland, just outside of Clermont. Conveniently located off of CR 565A, the community is perfect for commuters due to its close proximity to the FL Turnpike, Highway 27, and Highway 50. Cypress Oaks residents enjoy low HOA dues, a lake-side pool retreat, and no CDD expense, the community is perfectly positioned to provide an amazing home at an exceptional value. And just outside the entrance, you’ll find the South Lake Trail to enjoy that hiking/biking/walking that makes Groveland/Clermont such an amazing place to live. At Hanover Family Builders, we have been investing in Central Florida for almost 40 years, and we are thrilled to be offering beautiful homes in Cypress Oaks.” – Cypress Oaks by Hanover Family Builders
Erica Diaz Team – House Hunting in Central Florida from Out of State
Regardless of the reason you find yourself moving to Central Florida, one thing is for sure! You will need a place to live! That’s where the Erica Diaz Team comes in. We are Central Florida’s premier real estate team and here to help you with all of your house-hunting in Central Florida needs! Contact us today!
