Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. Its county seat is Palatka. Putnam County was created in 1849 and was named for Benjamin A. Putnam, a soldier in Seminole War, a lawyer, Florida legislator, and the first president of the Florida Historic Society. Putnam died in the county seat of Palatka in 1869. Putnam County has a total area of approximately 827 square miles of which 87% is land and 13% water. As of the 2000 census, there were 70,423 people, 27,839 households, and 19,459 families residing in Putnam 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 Putnam County Real Estate market.