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If you are preparing to purchase a home in Central Florida, understanding the escrow process is one of the most important steps you can take. Working with our real estate agents at Watson Realty Corp. ensures you have experienced guidance at every stage of your transaction.

What Is Escrow and Why Does It Matter in Florida?

When you purchase a home in Central Florida, escrow serves as a built-in layer of protection for everyone at the table. A neutral third party holds your funds and key documents until every condition of the sale is satisfied, giving both buyers and sellers peace of mind from contract to closing. The

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For Shannon Scott, the start of her real estate career is a story she'll never forget. It all began just four days after she joined Watson Realty Corp..

With her license freshly hung and her dues not even paid to the local board yet, Shannon found herself face-to-face with her very first transaction. It wasn't just any sale. It was a sentimental one involving a childhood friend, in the neighborhood and on the very street where Shannon grew up. Her friend was purchasing a home just a few blocks away, right next door to her own mother.

"I was terrified and had no clue what to do next," Shannon recalls. "But I wanted to do a great job."

And that is when the Watson...

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For Kimberly Ard, real estate isn't just a profession; it's a family tradition and a personal mission.
Kimberly's journey with Watson Realty Corp. began in 2012 in the Atlantic Beach office, where she worked side by side with her mother as a real estate team. Those early years were filled with listing homes, guiding buyers, and forming meaningful, lasting relationships with customers, an experience that laid the foundation for a deep commitment to Watson's legendary service.

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For Lorri M. Reynolds, real estate has always been more than a career; it's a calling rooted in values she holds dear: reputation, integrity, and service.
Lorri's journey with Watson Realty Corp. began in 1998 at the Ponte Vedra office. Over the years, she wore many hats as an independent contractor, franchise owner, and manager, gaining experience across several brokerages, including her own. But no matter where her path took her, one truth became clear: nothing compares to the Watson Way.

"Once I sold those franchises, it was clear to me that one real estate company stood above the rest," Lorri says. "Watson Realty Corp. d...

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Your first stab at buying a home involves a lot of emotions. Excitement, happiness, anxiety, fear, joy, sadness; you're sure to feel at least some combination of these and more during your first homebuying experience.

Real estate agents know this, and they're often prepared for it. "First-time homebuyers can be scared because they've never experienced this situation before," Michael Blazek, Managing Broker of Watson's Atlantic Beach office, says. "But working with them is fun because they're usually very excited."

We understand just how daunting buying your first home can be. That's why we got some of our brokers to come up with their own expert advice for first-time homebuyers.

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