Lisa Ann Carter, Realtor at ERA Grizzard Real Estate

Lisa Ann Carter, Realtor at ERA Grizzard Real Estate Wife, Mom, Realtor®
One Goal, One Passion, Your Home! "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." Proverbs 16:3

Why did I choose Real Estate – it started with my love for my Daddy. He was so much more than an average carpenter; he built homes from the ground up! As a child, it was magical to watch his projects transform into homes right before my eyes. Even today, when I smell sawdust or stroll into Lowe’s, I am reminded of my Daddy. While I am not a homebuilder myself, I do play a part in helping families find their homes and live their dreams through Real Estate. He took his craft very seriously and I approach my profession with that same conviction and drive. Since 2006, it has been my honor to assist home sellers and buyers in navigating their markets, creating stress-free transactions, and securing their dream homes. I hope my Daddy would be proud of my service to others through Real Estate!

You'd be surprised how many DMs I get that start with, "This might be a dumb question, but..." 🙈Here's the thing. They'r...
10/03/2026

You'd be surprised how many DMs I get that start with, "This might be a dumb question, but..." 🙈

Here's the thing. They're never dumb questions!

Buying or selling a home isn't something most people do every day, so of course there are things you haven't had a reason to know yet. And usually, if you're wondering about it, plenty of other people are too.

So, I rounded up a few of the questions I get asked that don't always get talked about out loud. 👉 Swipe through for the answers, and save this for later if buying or selling is on your radar.

💬 Have a question of your own? Drop it in the comments or send me a DM. I'm always happy to answer, and it just might show up in my next round of Q&As!

10/02/2026

Sometimes Central Florida really does show off. 🌈🌈

I caught this double rainbow over Silver Lake recently, and for about 20 seconds, everything else could wait.

One of my favorite things about living here is that even an ordinary afternoon can give you a view like this. Florida may keep us guessing with the weather, but every now and then, she makes up for it. 💛

No filter. No fancy setup. Just happened to be in the right place at the right time.

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Fall in Central Florida comes with its own set of rules. 🍂😂Rule #1: Ignore the temperature.The calendar says October, s...
10/02/2026

Fall in Central Florida comes with its own set of rules. 🍂😂

Rule #1: Ignore the temperature.

The calendar says October, so we are officially allowed to order pumpkin everything, decorate the porch and pretend that 87 degrees feels “crisp.”

Around Lake County, one of the surest signs that fall has arrived is when Great Scott Farms in Mount Dora opens the corn maze and pumpkin patch. 🎃 And yes, we will happily wander through a corn maze in shorts and sunscreen because this is Florida and we are committed to the season.

Soon the fall festivals will be filling up our weekends, the pumpkins will be everywhere, and we’ll all get ridiculously excited the first morning the temperature starts with a 6. 😂

So tell me, locals…

What is the MOST Lake County sign that fall has officially arrived? 🍁

10/01/2026

Ask me one question about Lake County and apparently I take that as permission to tell you EVERYTHING. 😂

Where to grab coffee. Where to catch a sunset. A favorite little restaurant. A waterfront spot you might drive right past. And probably a community or two you should know about while we’re at it.

After living and working around Lake County for more than 30 years, I’ve collected quite a few favorites. And somehow, I’m still finding new ones. ❤️

That’s one of my favorite parts of real estate. Helping someone find a home is important, but helping them get to know the area around the home matters, too.

So whether you’re new to Lake County, thinking about moving here, or you’ve lived here for years and just want another local spot to try, ask away. I probably have a recommendation. 😉

What should we talk about first: coffee & food, things to do, or communities?

09/30/2026

Fall in Central Florida may not mean sweaters and changing leaves just yet... but the fall flavors, events and weekend fun are definitely starting to show up. 🍂☕

And I'm here for it!

So I'm kicking off a little Fall in Lake County series and sharing some of my favorite local finds along the way. Think coffee shops, seasonal treats, local events and places worth adding to a fall weekend.

Because you don't have to travel very far to find something fun to do around here. 🧡

Follow along, and tell me in the comments: what are you looking forward to most this fall?

And if you want to skip ahead to the whole season, comment HOLIDAY and I'll send you my Lake County Holiday Guide, with things to do from fall festivities all the way through New Year's. 🎄🍁

A little bit of everything has been happening in my real estate world lately. 🏡 Two homes are still looking for their n...
09/28/2026

A little bit of everything has been happening in my real estate world lately. 🏡

Two homes are still looking for their next owners, one went under contract after just two days and multiple offers, and another recently made it all the way to the closing table.

And honestly, that’s a pretty good snapshot of real estate. No two homes, sellers, buyers, or transactions follow exactly the same path.

Some homes find their buyer quickly. Others take more time. And some, like a bank-owned property, come with an entirely different set of steps along the way.

Swipe through for a peek at what I’ve been working on lately. ➡️

See one of the available homes you’d like to know more about? Or wondering what the market might look like for your home?

Comment NEXT STEP or send me a message. I’d be happy to talk through either one.

Lisa Ann Carter, REALTOR®
ERA Grizzard Real Estate
📱 352-217-7964

There are a few things in real estate that sound simple…until you get into the details. 🏡After 20 years in this business...
09/27/2026

There are a few things in real estate that sound simple…until you get into the details. 🏡

After 20 years in this business, these are conversations I have with buyers and sellers all the time.

An online estimate can be a starting point, but it hasn’t walked through your home or seen how it compares to the homes buyers are choosing right now.

The highest offer may look great on paper, but price is only one part of an offer. Financing, contingencies, concessions, appraisal terms and timelines can make a big difference.

And renovations? Some are absolutely worth doing. Others may make you love your home more without adding the same amount to what a buyer is willing to pay.

For sellers, those first days on the market matter. That’s when the newest buyers are seeing the home, alerts are going out, and pricing, presentation and availability all need to be working together.

And for buyers, don’t shop by purchase price alone. Interest rate, taxes, insurance, HOA fees, loan terms and seller concessions can change the monthly number more than you might expect.

Real estate has a lot of “it depends” answers. 😉

The important part is knowing what it depends on for your situation.

If you're thinking about buying or selling in Lake County, comment BUYER or SELLER and I’ll send you the guide that fits where you are.

09/24/2026

I've always loved gardening, especially anything that makes the backyard feel a little more tropical. 🌴🌺

Turns out, that means I have a hard time looking at a house without also looking at everything growing around it. 😂

I notice the curb appeal before we ever get through the front door. I notice whether a backyard already feels inviting, and I'm usually imagining what an outdoor space could become with a little attention.

That comes in handy in real estate.

With sellers, sometimes it's noticing the small things outside that could make a better first impression. 🏡

And with buyers, it's often helping them look past what's there today and see the possibilities. That plain backyard might just need a patio, some shade and a few really good plants. 🌿

Of course, there's also the occupational hazard of occasionally being more interested in someone's landscaping than the house. 😂

What hobby or interest of yours unexpectedly comes in handy at work?

09/22/2026

Sometimes it's the practical features that deserve a closer look. 🏡

The garage at 110 Twin Lake Circle has something I know a lot of buyers appreciate — storage!

Between the overhead storage, cabinet space and shelving, there's plenty of room to organize the things you don't necessarily want taking up space inside the house.

And that's exactly why I like doing these little video walk-throughs. Some features just don't come across as well in listing photos.

📍110 Twin Lake Circle | Umatilla
Twin Lakes Estates

Want to see the rest of the home? Send me a message and I'll be happy to show you around.

I can understand why this one can be a tough decision. 😊Mount Dora and Tavares are neighbors, both give you access to th...
09/18/2026

I can understand why this one can be a tough decision. 😊

Mount Dora and Tavares are neighbors, both give you access to the lakes, and you can get from one downtown to the other pretty easily. But living in each can feel quite different.

Mount Dora gives you that established downtown setting with shops, restaurants, parks and the Lake Dora waterfront all woven together. The city even has a lakefront boardwalk at Palm Island Park.

Tavares has its own downtown waterfront lifestyle, but with a different feel. Wooton Park, the marina and the active seaplane base sit right along Lake Dora, with restaurants and activities nearby. ✈️🌴

So if you're trying to decide between the two, here are three questions I'd ask:

📍 What would you like to be close to day to day?

Do you picture being near Mount Dora's downtown, where you can easily make an afternoon out of shopping, eating and walking along the lakefront?

Or does Tavares fit you better, with its waterfront, marina, Wooton Park and downtown restaurants all centered around the Lake Dora shoreline?

🏡 What do you picture coming home to?

This is where I'd stop comparing towns and start comparing actual homes.

In both areas, your choices can change considerably depending on how close you want to be to downtown. You may decide you'd rather have an older home with some character, a newer neighborhood, more yard, less yard, an HOA community or no HOA at all.

Sometimes the house you want makes the location decision for you.

⚖️ Which tradeoff feels worth it?

Maybe being close to Mount Dora's downtown matters enough that you'll compromise on the house or lot.

Maybe you love Mount Dora but discover that the home that checks more of your boxes is five or ten minutes away in Tavares.

And that's why I usually tell buyers relocating to Lake County not to choose the town first and then try to make the house fit.

Let's look at both and figure out which combination of home + location + everyday lifestyle feels right for you. ❤️

Comment COMMUNITY and I'll send you my free Local Community Guide.

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Mount Dora, FL
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