How Do You Choose the Right Central Ohio Community?
Most people think finding the right home starts with the house. In my experience, it often works better the other way around. I have planned afternoons with buyers where we had four or five homes to tour. By the third showing, we pulled into a neighborhood and the buyers told me they did not even wa
What Should You Update Before Selling Your Home?
Once you start thinking about selling, it is easy to look around the house and suddenly see a long list of projects. The dated bathroom. Worn carpet. Older light fixtures. Scuffed paint. Kitchen cabinets that are not the newest style. The temptation is to assume that the biggest project will make th
Which Home Inspection Repairs Should Sellers Fix Before Closing?
A home inspection report is not a list of everything a seller must fix. It is a record of what the inspector observed, from small maintenance items to concerns that may affect safety, structure, or the way a major system functions. That distinction matters. A long report can make a home sound as tho
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What Does a Strong Home Marketing Plan Look Like in Columbus, Ohio?
Most sellers understand that their home needs to be listed online. The harder question is what happens beyond that. Professional photos, a listing description, a sign in the yard, and placement in the MLS are all important. But those pieces do not automatically create a strong marketing plan. A home
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Do You Have to Pay the Buyer's Agent When Selling Your Home in Ohio?
No. When selling your home in Ohio, you are not required to pay the buyer's agent. Buyer broker compensation is negotiable, and you have options for how it is handled. However, deciding not to pay it doesn't necessarily mean you'll walk away with more money. Buyers look at the total cost of purchasi
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Should You Always Accept the Highest Offer on Your Home?
If you're selling your home and more than one offer comes in, it's natural to look at the prices first. But the highest offer and the best offer aren't always the same thing. Sometimes the biggest number comes with enough contingencies, appraisal risk or buyer requests that a slightly lower offer is
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Selling a Luxury Home in Columbus & Central Ohio: What High-End Sellers Need to Know
Luxury homes need a different kind of selling strategy. Not louder. Not flashier. More intentional. When I talk with sellers in New Albany, Dublin, Powell, Upper Arlington, and other high-end areas around Columbus, the concern is usually not just price. It is privacy, timing, presentation, and makin
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