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Hi all! This may be a little unconventional, but I’d really appreciate any advice.

My elderly neighbor, a very sweet lady in her late 70s/early 80s, is hoping to sell her house on Staten Island, NYC and purchase a home in Florida. She does not use the internet, does not have a computer, and has limited phone access - she can call out, but her number shows as private, and she says she does not have a number where people can call her back.

She is single, does not have any family, and I’ve sort of adopted her as my “grandma.” I help as much as I can, but I recently moved out of state, so it’s been harder to support her regularly.

Does anyone have recommendations for a trustworthy Florida realtor, or advice on how to help someone in this situation?

Thank you all in advance!

I’m helping my aunt, who owns a commercial lot in Fort Myers.

She owns this commercial piece of land on S. Tamiami Trail and she really wants to sell it soon:

A little background: she’s running low on cash and just wants to sell the land so she can enjoy her retirement years without constantly stressing. I already had to step in once to help make sure she didn’t lose the property over unpaid property taxes.

Separately, she was recently almost taken advantage of in a crypto-related scam because she’s been desperate for money. Thankfully, I was able to get her to back out before she sent the money, but it made me realize how vulnerable she is right now and how important it is that this property sale is handled the right way.

My main question is: **what is the fastest legitimate way to sell a commercial lot like this without giving it away or letting someone take advantage of her?**

Is LoopNet enough, or should it also be listed on Crexi, CoStar, MLS, Facebook, Craigslist, etc.?

Would contacting nearby business owners, developers, builders, investors, or neighboring property owners directly be smart? Who would be best to pitch for this Florida property..?

Is owner financing worth considering, or is that risky in her situation?

How do we figure out a realistic “sell fast” price without underselling it badly?

Are there reputable land-buying companies, investor groups, or local developers that deal with commercial lots?

What red flags should we watch for so she doesn’t get trapped in a bad contract?

I’m not trying to profit off this. I’m just trying to help my aunt protect herself, sell the property, and walk away with a fair amount of money so she can finally relax and enjoy her retirement.

Any advice from commercial brokers, investors, attorneys, or people who have sold commercial land before would be really appreciated.

Hello just wondering if anyone who lives there knows why so many units are up for sale? I know the new condo laws passed but I don’t know if there’s some huge assessment coming up that I won’t find out about until closing? Thanks for any heads up you might have about living there!

Hey everyone! I recently remodeled my home that was originally built in the 1990s. When I bought the home, it only had the wooden structure and cement poured.

I hired a contractor, who has now "ghosted" me and will not respond, he's completed 90% of the work. The county says that I can't get my certificate of occupancy until a $30,000 impact fee has been paid. There are two prior owners.

Any suggestions on how I can find out if the impact fee was paid by one of the two? A fire happened in the early 2000's of the specific records department and I suspect it was burned in that.

(I know litigation is probably the go to answer, but that's costly and time consuming)

Came across this listing at 13841 Chihuly Court, Orlando and wanted to get the community’s thoughts. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, cul-de-sac street, priced at $550K.

For Orlando right now — does this seem like solid value? Curious what buyers and investors in this market think. Happy to share more details if anyone’s interested or has questions!

Most people overlook Fern Park when they think about Central Florida communities, which is honestly part of what makes it interesting. Seaplanes have been landing on the lakes there since 1914, and while that might sound like a quirky footnote, it says something real about the kind of place it is. Lakeside, established, quiet, and close to everything without feeling like it is in the middle of everything.

Posted the latest market breakdown for Fern Park today covering current prices, inventory, and what closed this past week. It is a slow and steady market right now, and the numbers are telling a pretty clear story about where the negotiating balance sits between buyers and sellers.

Happy to answer questions if anyone is looking at this area or curious about how it stacks up against other Seminole County communities.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Information based on publicly available data, accurate as of April 24, 2026. Real estate markets are dynamic and can change rapidly. For personalized advice tailored to your specific situation, please contact the Deborah Morris Home Team directly. This video does not constitute legal, financial, or professional real estate advice.

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