Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. It is the 20th fastest-growing county in the US. Its county seat is Tavares and its largest city is Clermont. Lake County is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee MSA. Lake County was created in 1887 and was named for the numerous lakes in the area (1,400 lakes). Lake County has a total area of approximately 1,156 square miles of which 88% is land and 18% water. As of the 2000 census, there were 210,528 people, 88,413 households, and 62,507 families residing in Lake County, FL.

Tip #143: Team up with a Real Estate Professional
So why do you need the help of a Realtor®? Well, most Real Estate transactions are very complicated. In most cases, buying, selling or even renting a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, multi-page government mandated settlement statements and a lot more. A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can help you avoid delays and costly mistakes. Real Estate has it's own language. If you don’t know a CMA from a PUD, you can understand why it’s important to work with someone who speaks that language and knows the local Lake County Real Estate market.