Home is closerthan you think.Sold by Chele.

I'm Michele Brutus, a Florida REALTOR® helping first-time home buyers, buyers, and sellers across Central Florida — with a clear plan, honest advice, and every detail handled from the first showing to closing day.

First-Time BuyersStep-by-step guidance
BuyersSearch, tour & negotiate
SellersPrice, market & close
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Michele BrutusREALTOR® · Sold by Chele
Central FL
First-Time Buyer Specialist
Central Florida
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  • Orlando
  • Kissimmee
  • Lake Nona
  • Winter Garden
  • Clermont
  • Sanford
  • Winter Park
  • St. Cloud
How It Works

One clear path, five easy steps.

Choose your path, then keep scrolling — each step opens up to show exactly what happens next.

Kickoff

Strategy Call

We talk through your goals, budget, timeline, and must-haves. First-time buyer? I walk you through the whole road map before you take a single step.

  • Goals & budget
  • First-timer friendly
  • No pressure
Financing

Get Pre-Approved

I connect you with trusted local lenders and point you to down payment assistance worth asking about — so you shop with a real number and a stronger offer.

  • Lender intros
  • Down payment help
  • A real budget
The Search

Tour Homes

Curated listings, private tours, and straight talk on every home — the good, the not-so-good, and what it means when it's time to resell.

  • Curated matches
  • Private tours
  • Honest take
The Deal

Offer & Negotiate

I write a competitive offer, negotiate price and repairs, and track every deadline through inspection and appraisal so your deposit stays protected.

  • Strong offers
  • Repair requests
  • Deadlines tracked
Welcome Home

Close & Get the Keys

Final walkthrough, closing table, keys in hand. I stay on every detail so closing day feels like a celebration, not a scramble.

  • Final walkthrough
  • Closing day
  • Keys in hand
Kickoff

Pricing Strategy

A walkthrough of your home and a market analysis of recent nearby sales, so we price to draw buyers in and protect your bottom line.

  • Home walkthrough
  • Market analysis
  • Net estimate
Preparation

Prep & Stage

Simple, high-impact prep — the repairs worth doing, decluttering, and staging tips so your home photographs and shows at its best.

  • Repair plan
  • Declutter
  • Staging tips
Launch

List & Market

Listing photos, MLS exposure, social media promotion, and showings scheduled around your life — so the right buyers find your home fast.

  • MLS exposure
  • Social promotion
  • Showings handled
The Deal

Offers & Negotiation

I walk you through every offer — price, terms, and how strong the buyer's financing is — and negotiate inspections and repairs so the deal holds together.

  • Offer review
  • Strong terms
  • Steady to closing
Sold

Close & Move On

Title, paperwork, and deadlines handled through closing day — so you can focus on whatever comes next.

  • Title coordination
  • Paperwork handled
  • On to what's next
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Michele's promise
Meet Michele

An agent who keeps the whole deal on track — and keeps you in the loop.

I'm Michele Brutus — you may know me as "Chele" — a Florida REALTOR® serving Orlando and the communities around it. I work with first-time home buyers, buyers moving up or relocating, and homeowners ready to sell.

First-time buyers hold a special place in my business. Buying your first home can feel like a maze, so my job is to turn it into a clear plan: what you can afford, what to ask your lender, which neighborhoods fit, and what happens at every step until the keys are in your hand. Selling? You get the same attention to detail — honest pricing, a strong launch, and steady negotiating all the way to closing.

  • Florida REALTOR®Orlando & Central Florida
  • First-time buyer specialistBudgets, down payment options & every step explained
  • Buyers & sellersSearch, pricing, negotiation & closing — handled
Areas I Serve

Rooted in Orlando. Serving all of Central Florida.

From downtown Orlando to the lakes of Kissimmee and St. Cloud, the brick streets of Winter Park, and the hills of Clermont — local know-how right where you're looking.

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Estimates only. PMI is estimated at 0.5% of the loan amount per year when the down payment is under 20%. Actual taxes, insurance, and rates vary by home and lender — your lender confirms the exact numbers, and I'm happy to connect you with one.

First-Time Buyers

Renting today? Let's map your way to owning.

In one short call, we'll look at your budget, your down payment options, and the neighborhoods that fit — and you'll leave with a plan, not a sales pitch.

Free consultation Down payment options explained Lender introductions
Referrals

Know someone ready to make a move?

Introduce us — I'll treat them like family and keep you in the loop.

  1. Share their nameSend me their name and the best way to reach them — or have them call or text me directly.
  2. I reach out personallyA no-pressure call to understand their goals — buying, selling, or both.
  3. You stay in the loopI'll keep you posted (with their permission) — and you have my sincere thanks.
A referral is the best compliment you can give. Thank you for trusting me with the people you care about.
Get In Touch

Let's talk about your next move.

Call, text, email, or answer the first question — I'll get back to you personally.

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First Question

What are you looking to do?

Pick one — I'll tailor our call to your goal.

No commitment · Free consultation