Highlands County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. Its county seat is Sebring. Highlands County was created in 1921 and was named for the terrain of the county. Highlands County has a total area of approximately 1,106 square miles of which 93% is land and 7% water. As of the 2000 census, there were 87,366 people, 37,471 households, and 25,780 families residing in Highlands 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 Highlands County Real Estate market.