Selling a House in Parramore

We buy houses in Parramore and surrounding Central Florida communities. This page is written for Parramore homeowners and families who are deciding whether to sell, and want to know what their property is worth and what their options are before talking to any buyer.

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Quick answer

Parramore is a historic neighborhood of the City of Orlando, immediately west of downtown. Because it sits next to major public and private investment, land here can be worth more than the condition of a house suggests. Before you respond to any offer, check three things: what the zoning allows on your lot, whose name is on the deed, and whether a city housing program could help you stay if you would prefer to. Then compare offers. You are never obliged to accept one, including ours.

Who governs a Parramore address

Parramore is inside the City of Orlando, so the city handles permits, code enforcement and zoning, and Orange County offices keep the deed, tax and court records. Our page on selling a house in Orlando lists the citywide offices in more detail.

The neighborhood plan and why it matters to an owner

The city adopted the Parramore Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan in January 2015. The city says the plan aims to prepare the community for the future while preserving, enhancing and celebrating Parramore’s culture and heritage, and increasing housing opportunities is one of its ten principles. The same city page lists what has followed, including a downtown university campus, a K-8 school, new mixed-income apartments and infill single-family homes.

For a homeowner, the point is practical: public plans and nearby construction affect what a lot is worth and what can be built on it. A buyer who makes you an offer has probably read the plan. It is worth knowing what it says about your block.

What to look up before you sell

Zoning and what the lot allows

Use the city’s zoning lookup to find your property’s zoning and any overlay letters after it. The city’s Residential Development Standards Guide explains what the overlays mean, and the City Planning Division can tell you what could be built. A lot zoned for more than a single house can be worth considerably more than the house standing on it.

Whose name is on the deed

Homes that have stayed in one family for generations sometimes still have a parent’s or grandparent’s name on the deed. A house in that position cannot be sold until title passes to the heirs, usually through probate, and every heir with a share has to be part of the sale. Check the owner of record on the Orange County Property Appraiser site and in the Orange County Comptroller’s official records. Our guide to selling an inherited house in Florida explains the steps. Sorting out title is worth doing even if you decide to keep the house, because it also affects insurance, repair assistance and the homestead exemption.

Code cases, liens and permits

City of Orlando Code Enforcement lets you look up a case by address and get lien payoff information. The city will consider reducing a fine only after the property is brought into compliance. For older work on the house, the city’s Conduct a Title Search page explains how to find open or expired permits. See also our guide to selling a house with code violations or liens in Florida.

Historic status

Parramore has a long history, but at the time of writing it is not one of Orlando’s six locally designated historic districts. Individual buildings can be designated landmarks, which brings city review of exterior changes and demolition. The city’s Historic Preservation page shows what is covered.

If you would rather stay

Selling is not the only answer to a house that needs repairs. The City of Orlando has a Housing Rehabilitation Program for owner-occupied homes inside the city. Funding is limited and the program has at times been closed to new applications, so check its current status. If you are behind on the mortgage, a HUD-approved housing counselor can review your options at no cost, and our guide to selling a house before foreclosure in Florida explains how to find one.

Official property resources for Parramore

How to weigh an offer

Owners near downtown tend to receive letters, calls and door-knocks from people who want to buy. A few steps protect you whoever the buyer is:

  • Get more than one number. Ask a licensed agent for an opinion of value, or pay for an appraisal, and compare it with any cash offer.
  • Value the land as well as the house. Ask what the lot would be worth to someone who can build what the zoning allows.
  • Take your time. A fair offer will still be there after you have spoken to family, an agent or an attorney. Be wary of anyone who says it expires today.
  • Read what you sign. A purchase contract is binding. If anything is unclear, have a Florida real estate attorney look at it first.

As-is versus a traditional sale

Listing on the open market exposes the property to the most buyers, which is usually how the highest price is found, particularly where the land is in demand. An as-is cash sale usually brings less, in exchange for no repairs, no showings and a shorter timeline. It is worth comparing when the house cannot be insured or financed as it stands, when liens have to be paid from the proceeds, or when several heirs want a simple, certain sale. The cash sale vs traditional sale calculator shows what each route would leave you with your own figures.

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Matthew Buys Houses is a private home buyer and is not affiliated with the City of Orlando, Orange County or any government office or housing program. Programs, zoning rules and procedures change, so confirm details with the office itself. This page is general information, not legal advice.