Real Estate Advice for Central Ohio Homeowners

A lot of sellers ask me the same thing before we list: "Should I get my own inspection first?" It comes from a good place. They've read that it's the responsible thing to do, and nobody wants a surprise once a buyer is involved. Here's the short version. For most well-kept homes, I don't recommend a

Thirty days after one of my listings went live, an offer came in $20,000 under list price. The buyers also wanted $15,000 toward their closing costs, and the offer depended on them selling their own home first. My seller had a decision to make, and so will you if a low offer shows up in your inbox.

"Are we doing an open house?" It's usually one of the first questions sellers ask me once the listing date is set. Some ask it hopefully, like the whole sale hinges on that one Sunday. Others ask it the way you'd ask about a root canal. Here's the short version. An open house can help, but it's rare