Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. Its county seat is Ocala. Marion County was created in 1844 and named after General Francis Marion of South Carolina, a guerilla fighter and hero of the American Revolutionary War. The county motto is "Kingdom of the Sun." Marion County has a total area of approximately 1,663 square miles of which 95% is land and 5% water. As of the 2000 census, there were 258,916 people, 106,755 households, and 74,621 families residing in Marion County, FL.

Tip #143: Team up with a Real Estate Professional
So why do you need the help of a Realtor®? Well, most Real Estate transactions are very complicated. In most cases, buying, selling or even renting a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, multi-page government mandated settlement statements and a lot more. A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can help you avoid delays and costly mistakes. Real Estate has it's own language. If you don’t know a CMA from a PUD, you can understand why it’s important to work with someone who speaks that language and knows the local Marion County Real Estate market.