Why Work with a Columbus Ohio Realtor to Buy or Sell Real Estate in Central Ohio? 

      …and much more! 

Realtors spend most of their time:

  • Counseling buyers & 
          sellers
  • Showing homes to buyers
  • Marketing their current 
          listings
  • Coordinating transactions 
          from purchase to closing
  • Previewing homes for 
          buyers and sellers
  • Holding open houses
  • Maintaining their website
  • Researching financing 
          options
  • Keeping informed of 
          current market trends
  • Understanding  & studying legal issues 
          that affect Columbus Ohio 
          Real estate
  • Continuing professional 
          education courses
     

    • I hope this information helps you better understand the real estate profession and how working with a realtor can benefit you. My job as your Professional Columbus Ohio Realtor is to provide all the necessary information, show you all of your options and provide the guidance you need to make an educated decision on your Columbus Ohio Real Estate needs. There are many bad stereotypes of real estate agents and I work very hard to ensure you realize they don’t apply to all agents, especially not me! 

    If you really want to know why you should work with me I think it’s important you hear what many of my past clients have experienced - because what they say about me is WAY more relevant to you than what I could say about myself!

    Success Stories


    Please don’t hesitate to call me anytime from 8am-10pm EST at 614-895-0496 for personal assistance with your Central Ohio Real Estate needs. 

    WHY WORK WITH A COLUMBUS OHIO REALTOR?

    When you are ready to buy, sell or build your home, condo or investment property you need to ask yourself the following questions:

    • Do you have the time, energy, sources of information and contacts to do the job yourself?
    • Do you have the knowledge to understand all aspects of buying or selling and how current and constantly changing market trends affect the Columbus Ohio real estate market?
    • Do you anticipate the results of your transaction will be as good or better than they would be if you had professional assistance?
    • Would working with a Columbus Ohio Realtor help the process go more smoothly and protect your best interests?
    • Do you think having a realtor involved might likely allow you to purchase for less or sell for more?

    The process of buying, selling and building a home in Columbus Ohio can be a confusing, complex one. Finding the right Columbus Ohio Realtor is the first of many important steps that can make a difference in how quickly you sell or buy your home, condo or investment property and for how much.
 

    WHAT CAN A REALTOR DO FOR YOU?

    As a consumer in the Columbus Ohio real estate market, you will benefit from the services of an experienced Columbus Ohio Realtor throughout the home buying or selling process. A good real estate agent will:

    • Help you determine what the proper selling price of your home should be, or how much home you can afford.
    • Suggest ways to accrue the down payment and explain alternative financing methods when buying.
    • Share information on current property values in the Columbus Ohio real estate market, taxes, utility data, municipal services, and local zoning changes they may be aware of.
    • Research your housing needs through the Columbus Ohio MLS (multiple listing service) and other sources for non listed homes. 
Show you homes that best meet your needs and desires.
    • Suggest simple and imaginative changes to enhance your home’s appeal, to help it sell more quickly and improve it’s value.
    • When selling your home, provide exposure to attract buyers that you couldn’t possibly do on your own.

    A realtor should be sensitive to the major commitment you are about to make. Look for a real estate professional to facilitate negotiation of a win-win agreement that will satisfy both buyer and seller. 
 

    HOW DO COLUMBUS OHIO REALTORS WORK?

    All of this work is done with a desire to earn your loyalty, develop a lasting relationship with you based on respect and also to build a personal reputation for the highest quality professional service available.

Typically people selling a home have agreed to pay a commission to the listing brokerage company, based upon a percentage of the selling price. The listing broker then splits the commission with the listing agent and also provides a co-op fee to the buyer’s broker who then splits their share of the commission with the buyers agent.

    Some buyer’s think that if they go directly to the listing agent to purchase a home they may get a better deal. This is simply not true because the commission is set in writing in the listing agreement up front. It simply means the listing agent will get all of the commission and the buyer does not get the true representation they deserve.

Realtors in Columbus Ohio, have a contractual agreement with their real estate company, which states they may list and sell real estate as an independent, licensed realtor representing the broker. Here’s a chart with an example of the typical commission split in the Central Ohio Real Estate Market:

    COMMISSION STRUCTURE BREAKDOWN
    A commission of 5-6% of the home sale is paid by the
    seller to the listing agent’s broker company.
    LISTING AGENT BUYER’S AGENT

    2-3% goes to the listing
    agent’s broker company.

    20-50% is retained by the
    listing agent’s broker.

    The listing agent is paid
    by their broker company.

    3% goes to the buyer’s
    agent’s broker company.

    20-50% is retained by the
    buyer’s agent’s broker.

    The buyer’s agent is paid
    by their broker company.

     

    Petra Hinterschied - Re/Max Connection Realtors

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