Category: Buyer Info

Why Use a REALTOR When You’re Buying a Home from a Builder?

Why use a REALTOR when you’re buying a home from a builder? The short answer is that your REALTOR is trained and experienced in real estate transactions. They represent you, and you alone.  A builder represents the builder’s interests first and foremost. Your REALTOR is your advocate. They are available while you’re at work, handling […]

What Does a REALTOR Do When I'm Buying a Home?

You know your Buyer’s Agent searches homes for sale on the internet, schedules appointment to see them, and drives over to the viewing, right? So, aside from that, what does a REALTOR do?  Why should you engage one? REALTORS do so much more for you than simply searching for homes based on your criteria and […]

Home Costs for Planning a New Homeowner Budget

Why discuss a homeowner budget? Because there are home costs many first-time buyers don’t think of when talking to lenders about home affordability.

Moving with Pets

Looking for a pet-friendly REALTOR? The Columbus Team is at your service. We consider your pet a member of your family. Below, please find some useful information on moving to a new home with pets, and consider printing as a general checklist so your pet’s needs are met during this busy transition! Here are some […]

How Pets Impact Our Real Estate Decisions

A 2016 study shows that pets can impact our real estate decisions. How? The impact of pets is felt during buying process in two ways: Buyers are aware of the damage pets do to homes, and buyers want to make sure a new home accommodates their own pets when it comes to comfort and safety. […]

What are Real Estate Disclosures?

A real estate disclosure, or a Residential Property Disclosure as it is called in Ohio, can be defined as a document that accurately describes the condition of a property. In Ohio, sellers are required to give a real estate disclosure to buyers during almost all residential sales. The seller usually fills out the disclosure when they fill […]