Today we’d like to introduce you to Michelle Linett.
Hi Michelle, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
As someone who grew up in Virginia, living in Florida has definitely been a big change. We went from three feet of snow to endless summer. Moving during the height of a pandemic to a state where we didn’t know a soul (with two kids and two dogs) was definitely an adventure!
My career in real estate began with my own interest in real estate investment properties, and it snowballed from there into helping many more on my way to becoming a top-producing agent in Virginia and Florida. Prior to real estate, I spent the first part of my career raising money for arts organizations. A huge part of my job included creating personal relationships with donors, so a transition into becoming a real estate agent came naturally.
Like everyone who falls hard for Orlando, I am a total theme park enthusiast. When I’m not hustling houses, you’ll find me at one of the Disney World or Universal Studios parks. It’s easy to sell something when you have an absurd passion for the area. It’s why many of my out-of-town clients get an itinerary to explore as many parks, restaurants, beaches, and historic sites as they do neighborhoods and houses. Along with my husband and my two kids, I spend most of my free time reinforcing all the reasons Orlando, FL is home.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I began my real estate licensing process in 2019 and was officially licensed in March 2020…right when COVID-19 hit. So let’s just say the timing was… interesting.
But, thankfully, I joined a really exceptional team at my brokerage who helped me really grow, despite the challenges of the real estate market during the pandemic. The housing market went from nearly non-existent, to an extreme seller’s market and stayed that way until 2022.
During that time, I learned how to negotiate extremely well in order to advocate for my buyer clients, who were competing in that crazy seller’s market. I’m happy to say that 100% of my clients have achieved their goal of either selling or buying a house…a statistic I’m quite proud of.
As you know, we’re big fans of Michelle Linett Realtor LLC, with Orlando’s Finest Realty. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
I am a real estate agent in Orlando, FL with Orlando’s Finest Realty, which focuses on helping families buy homes to be near Disney World. My clients are usually big Disney fans who love going to the parks. I, personally, can be found at Disney World several times per month. I love going to Disney World with my past clients (who often turn into friends after closing).
In addition to helping people buy (and sell) homes to live in, I also love helping people buy investment properties.
You really need to have a good real estate agent help you navigate the zoning laws around this, as there are many areas around Orlando where short-term rentals aren’t allowed. Having a REALTOR® in your corner who specializes in short-term rentals will help you achieve your goals and avoid any violations down the line. I currently have the Real Estate Investing Certification, and also the Luxury Homes Certification, from the National Association of REALTORS® and the Residential Real Estate Council.
As a real estate agent, it is my job to truly be an advocate for my clients. I’ve helped purchase and sell about 4.5 million dollars of property in the last three years, received sales awards, and grown my business’s metrics each year….but the number I focus on every day is the exact number of happy clients I’ve helped achieve their real estate goals.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
Regardless of whether the housing market is up or down, whether mortgage rates are high or low…buying a home and paying into your mortgage is going to increase your overall net worth. An old adage I sometimes recall is “the best time to buy a home is always five years ago.” While that doesn’t mean we should hop into a time machine, it does mean that a home you buy today will be worth more in five years.
The housing market can shift from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market in just a few short weeks (which is what we’ve been seeing in the last six months). Things like inflation costs and how the economy is doing can affect how many houses are put up for sale. If there are a lot of houses on the market, demand for them can go down, which makes homes prices go down. Conversely, if there are very few houses for sale, this can increase buyer demand and result in competing offers.
Right at this very moment in time, mortgage rates are around 6.1%, which is lower than it’s been in the past few months but still high compared to where it’s been the last few years….so, buyers have dropped off somewhat as a result. Once mortgage rates dip back down again, I foresee the market having a flood of new buyers looking to buy homes, which will shift the market back to being a seller’s market.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.MichelleLinettRealtor.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyworldrealtor/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleLinettRealtor
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLM2wh-JGBOwwSHwajad4sQ
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