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Hi, my name is Jen McCarty and I am a real estate agent proud to serve home buyers and sellers in the Orlando, Kissimmee and Central Florida real estate market. If you are moving to or within the Central Florida area, I can help you find that perfect home. If you are selling your Orlando area property, I will market it with the sense of urgency you deserve. Either way, my goal is to help you maximize your real estate investment with personal, friendly and professional service. I love what I do and am fortunate to be able to do it here in Central Florida.

I am “Flo-Grown”, born and raised in St. Petersburg. I think my passion for real estate and architecture was sparked by a move to the Northeast for several years. The historic homes in New England can be breathtaking. When my husband's work took us to Kentucky, I decided to pursue my real estate license there. However, the Mouse came calling and my husband soon was offered an attractive job in IT for Disney. After moving back “home”, I restarted my studies in real estate and successfully achieved my Florida real estate license. 

I work with La Rosa Realty, a well-respected and community-involved team of professionals with access to every resource necessary for smooth real estate transactions. I absolutely love helping people, including helping them find the right home for their lifestyle and budget. I would be honored to assist you.

My goal with this blog is to allow you to better know me, answer your real estate questions and shed light on a variety of helpful real estate related topics. We'll discuss the benefits and challenges of buying a foreclosure (I have personal experience), why getting pre-approved for financing is so important in Florida and home buying and selling tips and tricks. If you have any topics you would like addressed, please let me know!

Thanks for reading. If you would like to explore real estate opportunities in Central Florida, contact me.

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