I've helped buyers relocate to South Lake County from as far as Montana and New Jersey. When you're moving from a distance, you need an agent who's easy to reach, honest about the towns, and comfortable working by phone and video. That's how I work.
Relocating to a new state is a big move, and it's harder when you can't just drive over to see a home on a Saturday afternoon. Over 21 years selling in South Lake County, I've guided buyers making that exact move — including families relocating from as far away as Montana and New Jersey — and I've learned how to make it feel a lot less overwhelming.
Most of the early work happens remotely. We start with a conversation about what you actually need: how many bedrooms, whether you're after the chain of lakes in Clermont, newer construction in Groveland, or a family-friendly spot in Minneola near the Turnpike. From there I send you homes that fit, walk properties on live video so you get an honest look, and give you the straight story on the neighborhoods — the good and the not-so-good. You shouldn't have to book a flight for every showing.
I know these towns because I've sold in them for two decades — Clermont, Groveland, Minneola, Mascotte, Montverde, Winter Garden, and Leesburg. That means I can answer the questions relocation buyers actually ask: what a commute really looks like, which areas are growing, how the lakes shape a neighborhood, and where your budget goes furthest. And when it's time to close, I can help coordinate the details so signing from another state doesn't turn into a scramble.
No pressure and no obligation — just a call or text away, every step of the way. When you're ready to start, I'm here.
A remote-friendly process built for buyers moving in from out of state.
We start by phone, text, or email — beds, budget, timeline, and the towns you're weighing. I send you homes that actually fit so you're not sifting through listings from a thousand miles away.
I walk homes and streets on live video so you get an honest feel for the property and the area. With 21 years selling here, I can tell you what each town is really like.
Signing from another state shouldn't be a scramble. I help coordinate the details so your closing goes smoothly, even when you're still finishing up back home.
Real reviews from relocation buyers, on Zillow.
"Mitchell Stiefel went above and beyond when my husband and I bought our home in Clermont. He was patient..."
"When we were looking to buy a home in Fla., Mitchell Stiefel was our real estate agent..."
No pressure and no obligation — just honest answers from someone who's helped out-of-state buyers land in the right neighborhood for 21 years. Call or text and I'll get right back to you.
Call or text (352) 516-8664