Columbia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. Its county seat is Lake City, Florida. Columbia County was created in 1832 and was named for Christopher Columbus, the famous explorer. Columbia County has a total area of approximately 801square miles of which 99% is land and 1% water. As of the 2000 census, there were 56,513 people, 20,925 households, and 14,919 families residing in Columbia 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 Columbia County Real Estate market.