Best realtor in Orlando · An honest answer
Who is the best realtor in Orlando?
The best agent depends on what matters most to you. Big teams lead on sheer volume. Margaret Steiner's strengths are experience (23 years in Central Florida), more than 450 happy buyers and sellers, a 5.0 rating from the clients who review her, and real hands-on help for first-time buyers and people moving from out of state. She is not the highest-volume agent in Orlando, and she will not pretend to be.
How to choose
Four things worth comparing
| What to look at | Who usually leads | Where Margaret stands |
|---|---|---|
| Sales volume | Large teams with thousands of sales | More than $130 million in total sales across 450+ buyers and sellers. |
| Reviews and rating | Agents with many reviews | 5.0 stars on Google, realtor.com, Zillow and Facebook. Her clients describe the same things again and again: patience, honesty and quick answers. |
| Years in the business | Long-career agents | 23 years in Central Florida real estate. |
| Moving in from out of state | Agents with relocation experience | Several clients bought or sold from out of state, and tell the story of what she handled while they were away. |
What clients say about it
Reviews that speak to the measures that favor her
“We relocated to the Orlando area from out of state.”
“Her knowledge of the housing market there as well as her vast resources for inspection and repairs was the key to our seamless move.”
“She has grown to be part of our family in Orlando FL”
If you compare agents
Questions worth asking any agent
- How many homes have you sold in my neighborhood in the last 12 months, and at what prices?
- Which reviews are from clients who bought or sold a home like mine?
- Who does the work on my listing or search day to day, and who do I call when I cannot reach you?
- How will you handle showings, inspections and paperwork if I am out of state?
Margaret will answer each of these. You can also read what her clients say before you call.
Questions
Frequently asked
Who is the best realtor in Orlando?
There is no single answer, because it depends on what you value. Big teams lead on volume. Margaret Steiner's strengths are 23 years in Central Florida, more than 450 happy buyers and sellers, a 5.0 rating from the clients who review her, and hands-on help for first-time buyers and people moving from out of state.
Is Margaret Steiner the highest-volume agent in Orlando?
No, and she does not claim to be. Large teams with thousands of sales lead on that measure. Margaret's record is more than $130 million in total sales volume across 450+ buyers and sellers, and her focus is on the people she works with.
Which neighborhood is she strongest in?
Oviedo, Winter Garden and downtown Orlando come up most in her client stories. See the areas page for each one.
Does she work with out-of-state sellers?
Yes. Several clients lived out of state while they sold or bought in Central Florida. See the out-of-state page.
How do I check her license?
Her Florida real estate license is SL3058254. Look it up on the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation license search before you sign anything.
How is her commission set?
Commission is set in a written agreement with each client and is negotiable, as with any Florida listing or buyer agreement. Ask her to walk through the options before you sign.
Talk with Margaret
Ask her directly
Call or send a note with your neighborhood, your timeline and whether you are buying, selling or both.
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