We Live Here. We Sell Here. Creegan Group is a local real estate brokerage based in Maitland, serving Winter Park, Maitland, and communities across Central Florida. The Creegan Group team is rated 5 stars on Zillow from more than 1,100 reviews. Here are answers to the questions we hear most. Don’t see yours? Call us at 407.622.1111.
About Creegan Group
Who is Creegan Group?
Creegan Group is a local real estate brokerage. Chris Creegan leads the team, and Kristin Creegan runs operations. We help people buy and sell homes across Central Florida from our offices in Maitland and Clermont. Our main office is at 439 Lake Howell Road, Maitland, FL 32751.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Winter Park, Maitland, and communities across Orange and Seminole counties and the rest of Central Florida, with offices in Maitland and Clermont. If you’re not sure whether we cover your neighborhood, give us a call.
Why work with Creegan Group?
We live here, so we know these neighborhoods the way only locals do. Our clients have been generous with their reviews. The Creegan Group team is rated 5 stars on Zillow from more than 1,100 reviews, and 4.9 stars on Google. Read our Zillow reviews. Whether you’re buying or selling, you get straightforward advice, careful pricing, strong marketing, skilled negotiation, and steady communication from the first conversation to closing day.
Selling Your Home
What is my home worth?
Online estimates are a starting point, but your home is worth what a buyer will pay for it today. We look at recent nearby sales, the homes you’d be competing with, your home’s condition and updates, and buyer demand in your price range. Request a free home valuation, or read our Seller FAQs for more on pricing and preparing to sell.
Is now a good time to sell?
That depends on your goals, your timeline, and your home’s condition more than on trying to time the market. A well-prepared, well-priced home can sell in any season. We’ll walk you through what’s happening in your neighborhood right now so you can decide with real information.
How do you market homes?
We help your home make a great first impression online and in person, with professional photography, virtual tours, floor plans, and targeted online marketing to get it in front of serious buyers. We’ll talk through the plan for your home before it goes live.
How long will it take to sell my home?
It depends on price, condition, presentation, location, and how many buyers are shopping in your range. Homes that are priced right and show well from day one usually sell faster. Homes that are overpriced or need work tend to sit longer.
What makes a home sell faster?
Three things matter most:
- Preparation. Clean, move-in-ready homes stand out and draw stronger offers.
- Pricing. Price based on recent sales, not wishful thinking.
- Exposure. Good marketing puts your home in front of the right buyers quickly.
My home has been sitting on the market with another agent. What should I do?
When a home sits, there’s usually a reason: the price is high compared with recent sales, the marketing isn’t reaching enough buyers, or the home needs some preparation. Once your current listing agreement ends, we’re happy to take a fresh look and give you an honest opinion on what to change.
How should I prepare my home for sale?
Start with decluttering, a deep clean, minor repairs, fresh paint where needed, and curb appeal. Take care of deferred maintenance a buyer’s inspector is likely to find. Before you take on a big project, ask us whether it’s likely to pay off. For more practical tips, visit prepforsale.com.
Buying a Home
Do you work with buyers as well as sellers?
Yes. We help buyers find the right home and neighborhood, understand what homes are really selling for, write strong offers, and negotiate strong terms through inspection and closing. Call 407.622.1111 to get started.
How do you help buyers craft offers?
We show you the comparable solds in the area before writing any offer to help you decide on your offer price. We also like to negotiate any closing costs or rate buy-downs paid by the Seller to help you decrease your monthly mortgage obligation if you are financing.
What if I’m buying and selling at the same time?
That’s very common, and with a plan it’s very doable. We help you sort out the timing of both sales, what you can afford and expect to net, flexible closing dates, and, when it makes sense, a leaseback so you can stay in your home a little longer after closing. The key is having that plan in place before your home goes on the market.
Moving to Florida
I’m relocating to Central Florida. Can you help?
Absolutely. We help people moving from out of town get to know the area, narrow down neighborhoods, and buy with confidence, even from a distance. Visit our relocation page or call 407.622.1111.
What are the tax benefits of moving to Florida?
Florida has no state personal income tax, which is one reason many people move here. Everyone’s situation is different, so talk with a CPA or tax attorney about how a move affects you. We’re happy to suggest local professionals.
What is the Florida Homestead Exemption?
If your Florida home is your primary residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption, which lowers the taxable value of your home and limits how much your assessment can rise each year. You apply through your county property appraiser, such as the Orange County or Seminole County Property Appraiser, which has current amounts, rules, and deadlines.
How do I make Florida my legal residence?
Common steps include filing a Declaration of Domicile with your county clerk, getting a Florida driver’s license, registering your vehicle and registering to vote in Florida, updating your will and other legal documents, and moving your accounts to your Florida address. A Florida attorney or CPA can tell you exactly what applies to you.
Waterfront Homes
Do I need a permit to build or change a dock?
Usually, yes. Docks on Florida lakes and waterways can require approval from state, county, and sometimes federal agencies, plus your HOA if you have one. If a dock matters to you, have its permitting checked before you close.
What are riparian rights?
Riparian rights come with land next to a navigable body of water. They generally include the right to reach the water, to build a dock with the proper permits, and to reasonable recreational use. They don’t give you exclusive use of the water or override permit rules or HOA restrictions. If you’re buying waterfront, have a Florida real estate attorney review your rights and title.
Should I get a seawall inspected?
Yes. A seawall needs its own inspection by a qualified marine contractor, separate from a standard home inspection, including its condition below the waterline. Seawall repairs can be costly, so know what you’re buying before you close.
Ready to Talk?
Whether you’re buying, selling, or moving to Central Florida, the first conversation is easy. No pressure and no obligation, just honest local advice.
- Call: 407.622.1111
- Free home valuation: Find out what your home is worth
- Visit: 439 Lake Howell Road, Maitland, FL 32751