Otsego County is located in central part of New York state. Otsego County has a total area of approximately 1015 square miles of which 99% is land and 1% water. As of the census of 2000, there were 61,676 people, 23,291 households, and 15,115 families residing in Otsego County, New York. Out of New York's 58 counties, Otsego County ranks as 38th most populous. The population density of the Otsego County is 62 per square mile. The county's name comes from an Indian word meaning "place of the rock."

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 Otsego County Real Estate market.