The Homebuyer Center
Preparation, patience and perseverance – the three P's of real estate. These qualities are needed in abundance when someone goes through the complex process of buying or selling a home.

Realtors® in Florida know that keeping homebuyers and sellers informed and involved is key to a smooth, successful relationship. That's where the Homebuyer Center can help. Bookmark this page to find tips, tools and valuable resources to share with buyers and sellers.

Homebuyers and Sellers: Why Work With a Realtor?
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest, most complicated decisions that an individual, couple or family will ever make. It’s a major investment of money, time, effort and emotions. Taking steps to safeguard that investment by using a Florida Realtor® – a trained professional who voluntarily agrees to act under a Code of Ethics – simply makes sense.

Free handouts
To spread the word, the Homebuyer Center offers these one-page handouts outlining some of the essential benefits a homebuyer or seller gains when they work with a Realtor.

• Handout for buyers (PDF)
  
• Handout for sellers (PDF)

Free video presentation to share with clients
Download this free Realtor promotion video whenever and however you need it - at a client presentation or on your website.

• Why you should hire a Realtor: "Sticky Notes" video
  

Homebuyer Assistance Programs
The Homebuyer Center offers Florida Realtors® the tools they need to help potential homebuyers and sellers benefit from these homebuyer assistance programs.  

• Promotional tips, free publicity
  
• How to Conduct a Successful Home Buyers Expo (.doc)

REO & Short Sales

• Florida Realtors Short Sales Center
  
• REO resource page (Word Doc)

Foreclosure Prevention
Communities and families across Florida are struggling to cope with the aftershocks of the current economy. Many people have trouble paying their mortgages and fear losing their homes, but they don’t have to face foreclosure alone. There are options available, and qualified experts who can help.

This audio clip on foreclosure prevention is available for radio commercials or other kinds of promotions.