Ontario County is located in western New York state. The county is within the Finger Lakes Region of the state.Ontario County has a total area of approximately 662 square miles of which 97% is land and 3% water. As of the census of 2000, there were 100,224 people, 38,370 households, and 26,360 families residing in Ontario County, New York. It is ranked as 23rd most populous county in New York state. Progressive Farmer, a country-life oriented magazine, rated Ontario County as the 2006 "Best Place to Live" in the United States.

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 Ontario County Real Estate market.