Holmes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. Its county seat is Bonifay, Florida. Holmes County was created in 1848 and was named for Thomas J. Holmes, who came from North Carolina to settle in the area about 1830. Holmes County has a total area of approximately 489 square miles of which 99% is land and 1% water. As of the 2000 census, there were18,564 people, 6,921 households, and 4,893 families residing in Holmes 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 Holmes County Real Estate market.