Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty reports February sales of more than $34.7M

ORLANDO, FL --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, reported it sold homes in the Central Florida area worth more than $34.7 million in February.

Roger Soderstrom, owner and founder of the firm, said sales in February were up more than 35 percent over January 2009.

“The real estate market is beginning to improve,” Soderstrom said. “Sellers understand the need to price their homes for the market, and buyers are beginning to realize the values that are available,” Soderstrom added.

During the first few days of March, Soderstrom said Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s World Center in downtown Orlando negotiated sales totaling more than $2 million and the firm anticipates its March sales will top February’s strong showing.

Soderstrom said Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has seen strong short sale activity as well as upper tier luxury home sales since Jan. 1.

“We anticipate a strong first quarter in 2009,” Soderstrom said.

“This is the perfect time to buy real estate, especially in Florida. The opportunities to own single-family homes, condominiums, oceanfront and riverfront properties has never been better.

"Prices are very affordable, and buyers are making deals now that will change their lives,” Soderstrom said.

CONTACTS:

Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, 407-588-1260 http://www.stirlingsir.com/,
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142