Loretta's first step toward "getting it done" is listening well and understanding what her buyers and sellers want and need. Then she channels her seemingly limitless energy, enthusiasm, experience, and area knowledge to turn her clients' real estate goals and dreams into reality. This dedication has made her a multi-million dollar producer each year since 2008. Since 2008 Loretta has ranked in the top 1% in total sales volume among the more than 2,000 agents of the Realtors Association of Lake & Sumter Counties, Inc. In 2014 Loretta was voted Realtor of the Year by her peers of the Realtor Association of Lake and Sumter Counties. Since joining ERA Grizzard Real Estate in 2015, she has earned the prestigious Leader's Circle Award from ERA International each year. She is the top producer in sales volume and homes sold for the ERA Grizzard Real Estate nine offices throughout Central Florida. Loretta has received the Leader's Circle each year since joining ERA in 2015. Loretta and her husband, John, have purchased and sold numerous homes and investment properties in Lake Country. As a result, she knows first-hand what buyers and sellers want and needs, and she provides it. A 40-year resident of Lake County, she's familiar with every development and street in her territory. That knowledge, combined with well-honed listening skills and the ability to understand what her clients want in a home, allows her to save her buyers time and money. Lake County home sellers appreciate Loretta's attention to detail and diligence in accurately and attractively presenting their homes online. More than 95% of all home buyers go first to the Internet; professional photos and enticing descriptions can make the difference between a home selling success and failure. Her marketing plan includes posting her listings on more than 50 different real estate portals in addition to her websites and the Multiple Listing Service. Once her online marketing for each home is in place, she focuses on marketing and promotions, especially Google, Zillow, and Realtor.com including direct mail and e-mail campaigns with HomeSnap. Loretta's dedication to customer satisfaction, fun personality, take-charge attitude, and drive to succeed soon turn clients into friends. They know she will get the job done for them and that she won't let "getting it done" compromise their best interests. In addition, her clients know they can trust her to "tell it like it is" even when it's information they'd rather not hear. Some wonder where Loretta gets the energy. In addition to going all out for her clients and taking extra classes to enrich her real estate skills, she actively participates in the community. An avid supporter of Lake Cares Food Pantry, Deliver the Difference, The Open Door, Forward Paths, and Companions for Courage, she is also involved in the Golden Triangle Rotary Club. Of course, her ongoing community involvement, reputation, and networking skills benefit her buyers and sellers. When her clients come up against real estate issues and conflicts, she knows which advocate to contact and where to go for a satisfactory resolution. When it's time for you to purchase or sell a home in Lake Country, call on Loretta Maimone -She's "The one to get it done."
