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SALES. LEASING. MANAGEMENT.

Serving Central Florida since 1986.

READY TO SELL OR LEASE? LET'S DO BUSINESS TOGETHER!

40 plus years of experience and millions in transaction dollar volume and counting! Are you ready to become my next SOLD Success Story?
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5 Bedrm, 7.5 Bath, 5750 sq.ft.

SOLD $ 1.3M This is one of the ICONIC homes of Reunion Resort with lots of "bling"! A spectacular media/home theater, an ELEVATOR, a super large kitchen and breakfast room, a family and social room combination, as well as formal living and dining. There are two summer kitchens - on ...

5 Bedrm, 4 Bath, 3847 sq.ft.

SOLD $ 745K The interior design and appointments of this home make a statement like none other in all of Reunion Resort. The ultra contemporary components and appointments accentuate the "less is more" theme found in the most descriminating European residences.Created and decorated ...

4 Bedrm, 4.5 Bath, 2900 sq.ft.

SOLD $ 415K Highly motivated seller! Gorgeous view! See it, buy it! This vacation rental home has demonstrated 60% or better occupancy rates since 2012 with potential for annual income of $50,000 or more! There's a Million Dollar view of the Palmer and Watson courses from this vaca ...

4 Bdrm, 4.5 Bath, 4275 sq.ft.

SOLD $ 1.5M Legend's Corner, fully furnished and decorated golf front home for under $1 Million USD! Seller will consider taking a condominium unit in either Centre Court Ridge or Villas North or South in trade.This is NOT a short sale and it is NOT a foreclosure - just a motivated ...

4 Bedrm, 4 Bath, 4060 sq.ft.

SOLD $ 995K Beautifully furnished and professionally decorated by Robb and Stucky in warm earth tones, this all en-suite four bedroom golf front home is perfect for full time living or use as a holiday/vacation home. Two identical huge master suites on the second level open to a re ...

5 Bedrm, 6 Bath, 4850 sq.ft.

SOLD $ 1.4M This gorgeous home is fully furnished and professionally deocrated and built to the Ginn Rental Program specifications. This gorgeous FIVE BEDROOM, FIVE PLUS BATH homeoverlooks the 14th fairway, green, and pond of the Nicklaus course! The view from this home is unmatche ...

4 Bedrm, 4.5 Bath, 2976 sq.ft

SOLD $ 449K Turnkey, beautifully furnished and decorated four bedroom golf front rental home in Liberty Bluff section of Reunion Resort. Use this home for rental income, keep it the family as your exclusive holiday home away from home, or live in it full time year round. Heated poo ...

4 Bedrm, 2.5 Bath, 2993 sq.ft.

SOLD $ 425K This fabulous 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath pool home in the Homestead section of Reunion Resort is perfectly designed for either year-round living or for use as a holiday/vacation rental home. The king sized master en-suite is located on the ground floor; a large airy family roo ...

4 Bedrm, 4.5 Bath, 3200 Sq.ft.

LEASED $ 3200 per month Four bedroom and four full bathrooms; one full bath on ground level and three bathrooms and all bedrooms on second floor. Heated pool and heated spa. Backs to conservation area, private and nice view. Rear yard is fenced. Flooring on first floor is tile, upper level is ...

5 Bedrm, 5.5 Bath, 4552 sq.ft.

LEASED $ 5000 per month Gorgeous, fully furnished and decorated 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home overlooking the Watson # 2 and # 3 holes with over 180 degrees of golf course view! Nature preserve beyond with no homes behind! This home has one of the largest pool and outdoor areasin all of Reunion Res ...

4 Bedrm, 3 Bath, 3495 sq.ft.

SOLD $ 425K This is one of the few one story homes in Reunion Resort. The formal living and dining rooms have wooden floor with upgraded carpet in the bedrooms and tile flooring in foyer, family room, kitchen and breakfast room. The kitchen is huge and well equiped with Jen-air lin ...

3 Bedrm, 3 Bath, 3740 sq.ft.

SOLD $ 395K This three bedroom home offers a beautiful open floor plan with huge vaulted ceilings throughout the home. Beautiful upgrades crown molding, open kitchen, and amazing oversized outdoor patio and pool. Walk up the detailed staircase to a spacious game room/den/or extra f ...

3 Bedrm, 3.5 Bath, 2700 sq.ft.

SOLD $ 329.9K High ceilings, tons of windows and natural light, granite countertops in the kitchen, hardwood floors, and spectacular views come with this custom built 2700 sq.ft. home situated on an oversize lot in Muirfield Estates section of Errol Estates. The extra wide entry foye ...

Peace of Mind. Priceless!

From start to finish of the listing and sales process I provide “best in class” service so my seller’s can have complete Peace of Mind …

and focus on the more important things in their lives.

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Jerry Clinebell, Realtor

Expert Listing Agent

Cell/text: 407-864-6218 | jerry@betterliferealtyofflorida.com

IS THIS WHO YOU WANT HANDLING YOUR PROPERTY LISTING?

27% of Orlando Realtors have less than one year of practical experience and 44% have less than two! Do you want to entrust your property and your transaction to an agent who’s still undergoing “on-the-job” training?

Because they have no experience, most new real estate agents begin their careers by joining one of the nationally recognized brand name brokerages.  When you call one of these companies to list your home for sale the odds are roughly 50/50 they’ll assign you an agent with less than two years experience.

See the Orlando Regional Realtor Association membership statistics here >

It's not SOLD until it's CLOSED and FUNDED!

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EXPERIENCE

My 40 plus years in practice puts me in the top 3% of Orlando Realtors.

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PERFORMANCE

Millions in closed transaction volume at 100% of Full Market Value and a 98% contract to closing ratio. I close what I sell.

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TRUST

Professional.
Ethical.
Honest.
Truthful.
Trustworthy.

SELLER FAQ's.

I’ve been licensed as a Florida real estate broker continually since 1976, and throughout my 40 plus year career I’ve been a certified appraiser, a licensed mortgage broker, and a licensed real estate instructor. I grew up in the real estate, mortgage lending, and construction businesses so I’ve been around these related industries my whole life. I obtained my real estate salesman’s license at the age of 18 and my broker’s license a year later when I turned 19. I began my real estate career after college by specializing in property appraisal serving large lending institutions and the Veteran’s Administration as an approved appraiser for over 10 years.

I transitioned away from the appraisal industry in 1990 and began offering sales, leasing, and property management services to clients. Since 1990 I have sold, leased, and managed residential, commercial, multi-family, and vacation rental properties for individuals and institutional clients from the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic Ocean. Collectively those transactions equate to hundreds of transactions and many millions of dollars in sales and leasing volume. Due in large part to my appraisal background I was selected by several nationwide lenders to be their listing and managing broker to liquidate their recurring portfolio of foreclosed properties throughout Central Florida.  If it has to do with real estate, chances are I’ve “been there done that”.

An Expert Listing Agent is a Realtor who purposely devotes 80% or more of their practice to helping sellers liquidate properties they no longer want or need so they can acquire ones that they do. An Expert Listing Agent promotes a seller’s property to two constituencies: 1.) buyers searching for properties that match their wants and needs, 2.) Realtors who work primarily as buyer’s agents who specialize in helping buyers find just the right home.

For residential properties my sales commission rate is 6% of the first $2 million in selling price plus 5% of the amount over that. For commercial and multi-family properties my commission rate is 5% of the sales price. All sales commissions are paid at settlement (or completion). My leasing fee is equal to one month’s rent with a minimum fee of $2,5000.00. Technically leasing fees are due once the lease is fully executed but typically are paid when the tenant takes occupancy. For ongoing property management and tenant relationship services my fee is 10% of the monthly rental.

While many real estate companies require listing agreements of six months to one year, my listing agreements are for 120 days. Most of my listings go into escrow in under 60 days (many have contracted and closed in 30 days or less) so regardless of market conditions, if I can’t get your property into escrow in under 120 days something is wrong. If that does occur, we will revisit all the circumstances as to why not and then decide whether it’s in our respective best interests to continue onward with our business relationship.

As a footnote, Florida law prohibits perpetual listing agreements, requiring all listing agreements have a definitive expiration date. The term of the listing agreement is a negotiated element of the listing contract between the property owner and the listing realty firm.

Of course I can. I sell properties in many neighborhoods throughout the Central Florida region, and just as when I was in the appraisal business I do extensive market research to understand the nuances of each neighborhood where I list and sell properties. Since beginning my selling activities in 1990 I’ve listed and sold properties of various sizes, values, and property classes from the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic Ocean. Each property listing deserves to be presented in it’s best light with a full compliment of accurate information.

Although not a highly efficient and effective marketing tool, some of my listed properties have been purchased by an Open House visitor. Historically, over 90% of buyers begin their home search on the internet so the most effective way to reach these motivated and qualified buyers is by posting high quality images and virtual tours on the most visited real estate websites. Hosting a Broker’s Open House event where area Realtors are invited to a private tour of the property is a more effective Open House event.

As an Expert Listing Agent my practice is primarily dedicated to helping sellers liquidate properties they no longer want or need and subsequently helping them acquire ones that they do. In that context my work with buyers is limited to those who respond directly to one of my listed property’s advertising and promotion and who demonstrate the genuine desire and financial ability to purchase that property or another one I have in my listing inventory. As noted, I work with my listed sellers (should they become buyers after closing) should they desire to purchase another property locally, are moving to another part of Florida, or to another state. If they are leaving my service area I refer them to an experienced qualified buyer’s agent serving their destination market.

Referrals have always been a part of my business and continually receive referrals from friends, family, acquaintances, and other real estate professionals. I’m always  honored to receive a referral as it demonstrates that person’s trust and faith in my ability to give exceptional service to the person they’ve referred. Referral fees are always paid to other real estate professionals, however Florida law prohibits payment of a referral fee to any person that does not have a valid real estate license in their state or their licensing jurisdiction.

Your circumstances dictate your selling decision, so the best time to sell is when you’re ready.

Real estate markets are dynamic – they go up, they go down. I’ve been selling properties for a long time, in both rising markets and in declining markets, so what it comes down to is when you’re ready to sell regardless of whether the market is moving up or moving down, my goal is to get you Full Market Value for your property in the shortest amount of time with the least inconvenience to you and your family. There’s no upfront fees or costs to list your property with me and there’s zero costs if I’m not 100% successful in meeting your selling goals.

Three words:

  • Experience
  • Performance
  • Trust

Real estate transactions are complicated and can quickly become extremely challenging. Due to their financial magnitude, transactions that go sideways create unnecessary anxiety and stress. There’s a lot at stake in every transaction and time is always “of the essence”. Mistakes and delays become very costly in a hurry – sometimes those costs run into many thousands of dollars.

There are 400,000 licensed real estate agents in Florida so the pool of available agents is huge and there’s no shortage of agents to choose from! The hard truth though is that over 27% of those agents have less than one year of practical experience and nearly one-half of them have less than two years. Further, roughly 80% of newly licensed agents will leave the business within two years of getting their license. Those facts alone should quickly narrow your choices by one-half or more.

You can reduce your risks and greatly increase your chances of a smooth and successful transaction while minimizing your stress by selecting me as your Expert Listing Agent to list and sell your property. Experience, Performance, and Trust. Never accept less.

Ready to sell? Contact me FIRST!

WHAT'S YOUR HOME WORTH NOW?

MONOPOLY IS A GAME YOU PLAY IN YOUR SPARE TIME. SELLING REAL ESTATE ISN'T.

Selling real estate isn’t a game. It’s serious business that requires a full time, trusted and experienced professional to get it done right.

 

Going it alone could end up costing you more time and money than paying me a commission.

Let's Do Business Together!

 

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This is me with my wife.

She likes nice things.

I like giving her nice things.

That makes her happy

which makes me happy.

To give her nice things

I need to sell your property.

List it with me

and I will sell your property.

That makes you happy.

Everyone’s happy.

The End.

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I HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB!

From digital tools to tangible ones, it’s about getting results!

Stellar MLS

All of my listings are posted into the Stellar MLS making your property information immediately available to thousands of buyer’s agents looking for matching properties for their clients. Your property information is simultaneously broadcast to thousands of real estate centric websites for maximum exposure and viewing on the internet 24/7.

Electronic Lock Boxes

I only use electronic lockboxes are used on my listings. These hardened, electronic boxes are only accessible by digital keys and automatically track every instance of being opened. The boxes record the showing agent’s identity, date, and time of access providing a digital paper trail for tracking and reporting of access to your property by other agents.

Showing Alerts

I use the Showing Time System on all of my listings. This fully automated system records the agent’s contact information and verifies that the agent’s real estate license is valid. The system sends me alerts for every showing request so I can gauge the level of interest of buyer’s agents. It also sends emails to the showing agent requesting valuable feedback after the showing.

Escrow Account Services

Better Life Realty of Florida maintains an escrow account, and if desired, escrow services are provided free of charge to all of our sellers. All financial transactions are sent and received via wire transfer directly into or out of the escrow account. Our escrow account records are maintained in accordance with the Division of Real Estate and Florid Real Estate Commission rules and regulations.

Electronic Document Services

All pertinent documents and contracts are created with approved real estate forms and are transmitted to all parties via secure web based signing portals. This improves efficiency for the entirety of the sales and closing processes as well as keeping all parties sensitive information private and secure.

High Tech with a Personal Touch.

As you see from the items on this page a great deal of technology and automation have found their way into my workroom enabling me to provide efficient, Five-Star services to each client. If you have a question or concern you can reach me by email or text message, or if you prefer, you can simply use the old fashioned way and just give me a phone call or I’m happy to meet with you in person.

Expert Home Valuation

Feel free to use my Home Valuation Tool to see an instant estimate of your property’s Full Market Value but it uses AI (artificial intelligence) to derive the number. As an Expert Listing Agent I take into account every nuance of your property to give you the most accurate opinion of your property’s Full Market Value.

Professional Marketing Materials

I learned long ago that competition for eyes on the internet is intense and “if it doesn’t look great on the internet it’s not going to get looked at”. To make sure your property stands out I use professional grade photography for every listing. In addition to high quality still photos, I use a variety of interactive virtual tours that can be viewed by buyers 24/7 worldwide. These digital virtual tours generate greater buyer interest in your property while working to increase the number of real world showings. I’ve absolutely sold many properties strictly from my online digital marketing efforts.

Click-N-List

You can post your property here for sale or for lease in a matter of minutes with our Click-N-List feature. Simply create a profile, log into your account, and complete some simple forms. Use my automated property valuation tool to get started with setting your asking price. I’ll be notified by email that you posted your property and will reach out to you to review the information.

ABOUT

What’s with the logo?

We’re glad you asked.

The multi-colored homes symbolize our commitment to diversity in providing our services to all persons. Further, they represents the evolutionary cycle most of us go through in our real estate ownership: we start “small”, then move “upward” to meet our family’s growing needs, then reverse course as we again adjust to our changing lifestyles and downsize back into smaller homes.

Regardless of where you are on your homeownership lifestyle cycle we’re here to provide you with “best in class” real estate services. Let’s do business together.

ABOUT

Better Life Realty of Florida, LLC (BLRF) is a privately owned and operated full service real estate brokerage company based in Central Florid.  BLRF is licensed as a real estate brokerage corporation with the Department of Professional Regulation and as a Limited Liability Company with the Secretary of State. BLRF is a member of the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, the Florida Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors.

Our mission statement.

Our mission is to provide the full pallet of professional real estate services to all persons of legal age irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, familial or marital status, or sexual orientation. We adhere to the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Realtors and fully embrace the Equal Opportunity in Housing directives.

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