ORLANDO – Central Florida’s leading real estate brokerage, An Flamand-Orlando Vacation Realty, has been invited to join Mayfair International Realty, a prestigious network of more than 100 different brokerages internationally.

This opportunity will enable An Flamand to market properties to the European investor, a key part of the thriving Greater Orlando real estate market today.
An Flamand, Real Estate broker of An Flamand-Orlando Vacation Realty, noted that Florida is such a strong international draw for tourists, business entrepreneurs and investors alike that joining Mayfair offers her a greater ability to help connect European clients with Central Florida’s housing market.
“We consider being part of Mayfair International Realty as an essential move to guarantee that our clients’ properties reach the widest possible market,” she said. “We are now working in a global real estate village. The international real estate investor is a reality. Our aim, working with Mayfair International Realty, is to bring the global investor to our marketplace.”
Mayfair International Realty brings together “the finest luxury real estate with the very best brokers and agents from across the globe,” noted the UK-wide network that was founded in 1995.
The network has since grown to become of the foremost groups of luxury real estate agents in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
As An noted, joining the network is really about sharing its unique vision.
“You need to have the same values and the same ethics,” she said.
Those values include “uncompromising service and a superb range of luxury homes to discerning international clients,” Mayfair noted on its website, adding that they are also looking for a brokerage that can provide “a unique and clear benefit to your clients and a powerful tool for your agents.”
It’s a network, Mayfair noted, that aims to be “synonymous with quality, integrity, experience and customer satisfaction.”
As Flamand noted, she has plenty of experience working with European investors, who have been searching for great opportunities in the Orlando market for decades – so much so, she added, that her client list “reads like a world atlas.”

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Why is 2016 the perfect time for British clients, British Investors to purchase in Florida or in the United States?

One of the main reasons is the climate, the sunny warm climate that they like. Not only that, they speak the same language. That definitely has its advantages.

In 2015, according to the Realtor Association, Orlando had an increase of 9% appreciation – going in the right direction if that is what you are looking for when investing in Central Florida. Not only that, the UK market is changing tremendously. Starting April 1^st, there will be an extra 3% Doc stamps on any new secondary purchases. Any clients or people that are buying a secondary home, investment home or a ‘buy to let’ will pay an extra 3% Doc stamps, which is significant.

Not only that, a bigger issue I see is when owning property – or investment property, buy to let- you will also not be able to deduct any of your interest rates or your interest on your loan or your mortgage. That is a big expense to a lot of British clients that will be the reason they want to sell or they do not want to buy in the United Kingdom anymore.

So, a lot of clients are looking now to purchase somewhere else. With all of the problems that are happening in Europe, Florida is probably the next best thing and the safest place to buy. A lot of our clients are talking to us and are thinking of either buying either pre-construction, new or existing properties.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at An@OrlandoVacationRealty.

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An and her staff were the best!!!! From the listing appointment to closing she was always there for us. We could have never sold our house without her. Thank you An, Dean and Danny. I know that we asked a lot of questions but you guys never ignored us and treated us like family.

Kristy & Nick Christian

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I’m not easy to impress, but I was very pleased with An (and her team) from start to finish on our villa purchase. Nothing was too much trouble and she was extremely generous with her time and displayed tremendous patience in understanding my concerns and responding to y questions. An carefully explained the process at the outset and took care of everything at each stage as she promised she would. Now that the purchase is complete, I look forward to working with An as my management agent going forward and I would not even consider using anyone else as a realtor for any future purchase.

Scot Clark

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An Flamand and her team were helpful in finding our perfect vacation home. She knew the area very well and helped find a perfect fit for or family. She went above and beyond to help in every way possible to make our dream home our own. The Staff always made us feel like family and we’re grateful for their patience. We look forward to a long relationship with them and will use them for our next purchase.

Racheal Campbell

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We were very impressed with An and her associate upon their first visit.

They were always easy to contact and very helpful. An’s knowledge of the market got us much more for our home than we ever thought. If we were to buy or sell another home, An would be our realtor without a doubt.

Lawrence & Jean Walsh, Nova Scotia, Canada

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An and her team are passionate, friendly and informative. I was provided information that helped me to execute the best decision. My home took several months to sell because of foreclosed homes in my community. An had a variety of clients with different interests viewing my hoe. Some for investment purposes and others to live in. Eventually, my home was sold at asking price.

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We recently purchased a property in Orlando. An’s acquaintance recommended that we contact An Flamand, as they have used her as a realtor and their experience was very positive. On meeting An, we immediately felt comfortable. Her knowledge and experience is vast and we quickly realised that she would be the person to work with in purchasing a property. Every step of the buying process was effortless. An acted promptly on all matters. We are on overseas buyer and went back to the UK after making an offer on ou property, however, it was not a problem. An’s great communication skills made sure that the purchase completed smoothly. We cannot thank her enough. We continue to work with An and highly recommend her if you are looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, efficient and trustworthy realtor.

Louise & Stephen Conroy, Elizabeth & Peter McEwan

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Here are some tips for selling your home quick in 2016…

If you have waited until the new year to put your home on the market, the time has come and there are some very important tips to keep in mind to sell your home quick. There are a few variables that will be impacting the housing market in 20016. Firstly, the Feds raised the interest rate for the first time in many years. While the initial reaction may be slow to come, it will come. Another factor for 2016 – it’s an election year.  While there may be other factors that will come into play this year, these two alone are worth paying attention to.  So, if you are planning to put your house on the market in 2016, here are a few tips that can put you ahead of the others…

• Price your home right. Prices have been rising for a few years now, but are beginning to plateau. You will need to be realistic about your asking price. Be sure that you price it at or below the current market to get maximum interest.
• Stage your home. This is always a good idea, but especially in a buyer’s market. Along with staging your home, you will want to be sure to do a deep clean. If you are too busy or just don’t want to do a deep clean, higher someone. Be sure that every room  has a purpose, clean walkways and declutter. If a buyer comes into your home and has the feeling they may have extra work to do upon moving in, they may just pass.
• Prepare your home for the weather. If you are planning on putting your home on the market during the winter months, be sure that you take the steps necessary to ensure your home is comfortable during the adverse weather. Setting thermostats to a comfortable temperature, cleaning gutters, making sure walkways are clean of any ice or snow are all ways of ensuring potential buyers have a easy, cozy feeling when viewing your home.

If you are interested in selling your home this year or would like more information on preparing your home for the market- email me An@OrlandoVacationRealty.com or call me 1 (407)800-0888. I look forward to working with you!

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