How to pick the right buyer representation
Cincinnati Real Estate
|Dear Clients and Friends, Choosing the right realtor to represent you in the purchase of real estate can feel like a big decision. With recent changes in how real estate transactions are handled, this choice has become more critical than ever. As of August 17th, the National Association of Realtors requires that ...
BEWARE: The Buyer Broker Agreement
Cincinnati Real Estate
|Dear clients and friends, There has been a significant change that affects anyone looking to buy a home: the new requirement for buyer broker agreements. Effective August 17, if you want to see a property, you must sign a buyer broker agreement with the agent showing you the home. This law is ...
3 Strategies To Pack For Your Move
Cincinnati Real Estate
|Dear clients and friends, Moving can be one of the most exciting yet stressful experiences in life. But with a bit of preparation and the right approach, you can make the process much smoother. Here are three practical tips that will save you a lot of frustration when it comes to moving ...
Veterans – no longer at a disadvantage…
Cincinnati Real Estate
|Dear clients and friends, Did you know that until very recently, our veterans were at a competitive disadvantage when purchasing homes here in the United States? As you may recall, the NAR settlement goes into effect on August 17, and one of the terms of that settlement is that sellers no longer ...
What your pets want in their next house! 🐾
Cincinnati Real Estate
|Dear clients and friends, When you’re considering your next move, it’s easy to focus on what you need in a new home, but have you thought about what your four-legged family members might need too? Moving with pets involves more than just packing up their favorite toys. Here are three key things ...
The 3️⃣ best ROIs for your remodeling dollar
Cincinnati Real Estate
|Dear clients and friends, Do you know the three best returns on investment to maximize your sales price when preparing your home for sale? Today we want to share with you the top three highest returns on investment for supercharging your sales price when you go to market. 1. Replacing Your Garage ...
Fannie, Freddie, and Commissions
Cincinnati Real Estate
|Dear clients and friends, Here is some clarity to an important topic that’s been causing quite a stir: the impact of the proposed NAR settlement on conventional underwriting guidelines. In April, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued a clarification regarding how this proposed settlement might affect underwriting standards. As you may know, ...
3 Cost-effective curb appeal hacks
Cincinnati Real Estate
|Dear clients and friends, When it comes to making a great first impression, the exterior of your home plays a crucial role. Whether you're preparing to sell or just want to enhance your home’s overall look, improving curb appeal doesn’t have to break the bank. 1. Landscaping Landscaping is the foundation of ...
The 3 things you should know about title insurance
Cincinnati Real Estate
|Dear Clients and Friends, Title insurance might not make your heart race with excitement, but it's a crucial piece of the home-buying puzzle that you definitely need to understand—especially if you're considering a move. Let's break down the three essential things you should know about title insurance. 1. What Title Insurance Does ...
The Proposed NAR Settlement
Cincinnati Real Estate
|Dear clients and friends, Today, I want to discuss a topic that’s been stirring quite a bit of conversation in the real estate community: the proposed National Association of Realtors settlement of the Sitzer-Burnett case. With so much conjecture, opinion, and forecasting out there, it's important to focus on what we actually ...