June 10, 2025

What Zillow and Redfin Can’t Tell You About Buying a Home in Florida

🏠 You’ve seen the listings on Zillow and Redfin. It all looks so easy, right?

But there’s a reason so many Florida buyers say: “We wish we’d talked to Michael first.”

Algorithms don’t explain flood zones, HOA rules, or local market quirks. We do — every day.

✅ 5 Things the Big Sites Don’t Show You

Photos don’t show what it sounds like or how traffic flows. We help you see the full picture.

We check FEMA maps and insurance risks before you fall in love with a home.

Pet bans? Rental restrictions? We read the fine print — before you close.

We don’t just give you comps. We translate them into action steps that match your goals.

Finding a home is step one. We guide you through the rest — clearly, calmly, and strategically.

“Zillow made it look perfect. Michael told us the condo didn’t allow pets. He saved us a huge mistake.” – Marie D., Sarasota

“No website could have explained the real flood insurance costs. Michael walked us through it.” – Nathan C., Bradenton

Q: Can I trust Zillow’s estimates?
A: Not blindly. We give you a hyper-local price breakdown that matches market behavior.

Q: Are Redfin listings up to date?
A: Sometimes. We verify in real-time through MLS access and agent contacts.

Q: Where do I get HOA docs?
A: From us — and we’ll review them with you line-by-line.

Q: How do I find out if a home is in a flood zone?
A: We use FEMA tools, elevation data, and real insurance insight.

Q: Why use an agent at all?
A: We’re the difference between clicking and closing — on the right property, the right way.

Call Michael Renick directly at (941) 400-8735

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