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
When Should You Reduce Your Asking Price?
Your home has been on the market for a couple of weeks. You've had some showings, maybe even some positive feedback, but no offers. Or perhaps you're barely getting any showings at all. Now you're wondering whether it's time to reduce the asking price or give buyers a little more time. It's a reason
Does an Appraisal Decide What Your Home Is Worth?
Does an appraisal determine what your home is worth? No. An appraisal is a lender's opinion of value based on recent sales. Market value is what a buyer is willing to pay today. Most of the time the numbers are similar, but an appraisal does not decide what your home is worth in the open market. If
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First 10 Days on Market: Why They Matter for Central Ohio Sellers
When your home first hits the market, you're getting something you won't get again: a brand-new listing in front of nearly every active buyer looking for a home like yours. That's why I put so much emphasis on getting the pricing, preparation, photography and marketing right before we go live rather
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What Does Overpricing Your Home Actually Cost?
It's understandable to think you should list your home a little high so there's room to negotiate. If you're willing to accept $600,000, why not start at $625,000 and let the buyer work you down? The problem is that buyers don't always respond that way. They don't necessarily see an overpriced home
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Why Do Some Central Ohio Homes Sit While Others Sell Fast?
Two homes can come on the market in the same general area, at a similar price, and have completely different results. One gets steady showings and an offer quickly. The other sits, reduces the price, and starts to feel stale. Usually, the difference is not one dramatic problem. It is how well the pr
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Central Ohio Real Estate Market Update: What Sellers Need to Know | May 2026
Central Ohio entered the spring 2026 market with more homes for sale than the year before, but buyer activity was also strong. Across the 16 suburban zip codes included in this report, April brought 927 pending contracts, 630 closed sales and just 1.2 months of inventory. If you were considering sel
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