Fresno County is a county located in the Central Valley in California, south of Stockton and north of Bakersfield. As of 2007, its population was 1,002,284. The county seat is Fresno. The County was formed in 1856 and is named after Fresno Creek. Fresno in Spanish signifies "ash tree" and it was due to the abundance of mountain ash or ash trees in the county. The county has a total area of 6,017 miČ, 99% of it is land and 1% of it is water. Agriculture is the primary industry in Fresno County and it is the number one agricultural county in the nation.

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 Fresno County Real Estate market.