Orleans County is located in western New York, with Lake Ontario on its northern border and the Erie Canal passing right through the middle of the county. Orleans County has a total area of approximately 817 square miles of which 48% is land and 52% water. As of the census of 2000, there were 44,171 people, 15,363 households, and 10,846 families residing in the Orleans County, New York. Out of the state's 58 counties, it only ranks as 50th most populous. The name is in honor of the French Royal House of Orleans.

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 Orleans County Real Estate market.