Sumter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. Its county seat is Bushnell. Sumter County was created in 1853 and was named for General Thomas Sumter, a hero of the American Revolutionary War. Sumter County has an increase in population, due to the expansion of The Villages retirement complex. Sumter County has a total area of approximately 580 square miles of which 94% is land and 6% water. As of the 2000 census, there were 53,345 people, 20,779 households, and 15,043 families residing in Sumter 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 Sumter County Real Estate market.