Frequently Asked Questions

The Fig Team's 8-step buying process begins with a personal consultation to create a wishlist, followed by pre-qualification with a mortgage partner to determine your budget. You receive listing alerts tailored to your criteria, attend viewings and open houses, and find the perfect home to write an offer. After offer acceptance, the home undergoes appraisal and inspection. Finally, you close on the home and celebrate your purchase with the team.

The 'Buy before you sell' program from The Fig Team allows you to purchase your new home before selling your current one. This approach helps you avoid the risks and hassles of selling first, giving you the flexibility to move on your own terms and timeline. It provides peace of mind and a smoother transition between homes.

With The Fig Team, buyers can upgrade their offers to cash using the team's funds. This advantage removes contingencies, strengthens your negotiating position, and allows for quicker closings. Buying with cash through The Fig Team helps you shop with certainty and compete effectively in the Central Florida market.

Once your offer is accepted, the home will go through an inspection to verify that all systems are functioning properly and to identify any major issues. Simultaneously, an appraisal is conducted to confirm that the property's value matches the agreed price. These steps protect your investment and are critical before proceeding to closing.

The Fig Team provides a comprehensive marketing plan tailored to your home, emphasizing professional photography, video tours, Facebook and email marketing, and storytelling to highlight your home's unique features. They also offer expert home staging advice to boost appeal. Their goal is to sell your home quickly and for the highest possible price with minimal stress.

The Guaranteed Sale Program from The Fig Team offers sellers a specific deadline: if your home doesn't sell within 34 days, the team will purchase it themselves. This program removes uncertainty and gives you confidence that your home will sell promptly, allowing you to plan your next steps with peace of mind.

With the Immediate Buyout Program, The Fig Team offers you a fast, competitive cash offer for your home. This program eliminates the need for costly home improvements, cleaning, scheduled showings, and extra closing costs or commissions. It's designed for sellers seeking a hassle-free, speedy sale.

The Fig Team's 'Fix it and list it' and 'Fit it and list it' programs enable sellers to update or repair their homes before listing without upfront costs. You pay nothing until your home sells, and you keep all the profit from the improvements. There are no fees or interest, making it easier to enhance your home's marketability.

The 12 Month 'Love it or Leave it' Guarantee from The Fig Team offers peace of mind by allowing you to live in your new home for up to a year. If for any reason you're not 100% satisfied during that time, the team will buy the home back from you or sell it at no additional cost. This program reduces buyer risk and increases confidence.

Effective home staging starts with decluttering and depersonalizing your space to create a clean, neutral canvas that helps buyers envision themselves living there. Highlight your home's key features like fireplaces or large windows and maximize natural light by cleaning windows and using sheer curtains. Incorporate current design trends such as natural materials and cozy textures. Finally, improve curb appeal with landscaping, fresh paint, and inviting entryways to make a great first impression.

Future-proofing your Orlando home involves installing solar panels and solar water heaters to reduce energy costs, using low VOC paints and energy-efficient windows to improve indoor air quality and insulation, and implementing water-saving measures like low-flow fixtures and smart irrigation. Additionally, integrating smart home technologies such as thermostats and lighting controls helps optimize energy use and convenience, making your home eco-friendly and cost-effective.

The Fig Team specializes in homes across many premier communities in Central Florida. Their service areas include Orlando and surrounding neighborhoods such as Alafaya, Avalon Park, Kissimmee, Lake Nona, Meadow Woods, Waterford Lakes, Winter Garden, Winter Park, and Wyndham Lakes. They provide expert local knowledge to help buyers and sellers navigate these markets effectively.

The Fig Team is available to assist you Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. You can contact them by calling (407) 625-3749 or sending an email to concierge@figueroateam.com. They are ready to help with buying, selling, or any real estate questions you may have.