Michael Samuels provides legal services to FSBO and other real estate clients in Cincinnati and throughout Ohio.
When selling a home, one of the most important steps is the showing. A house that shows well may sell for much more than one that does not, even if everything else is the same. Sellers only have one chance to make a good first impression with potential buyers. As...
If you’re considering selling your own home, it’s a good idea to thoroughly research the process first to be sure that you are up for the process. Once you research the real estate market in your area, you will be better able to plan how you want to proceed. Below are...
When you are trying to sell your home on your own, you may be tempted to offload it as quickly as possible. In some cases, that may be a priority. But before you put your home on the market as-is, consider some cosmetic fixes and minor upgrades that can help you net a...
Someone who is preparing to list their property for sale by owner (FSBO) typically hopes to earn as much as possible on the transaction. They forgo having a real estate agent to oversee the process to avoid paying 6% percent of the sale price or sometimes even more...
The average real estate transaction results in agents laying claim to 6% of the sale price, sometimes more. Many would-be sellers prefer to avoid that sizable reduction in the funds that they receive. Listing a property for sale by owner (FSBO) is perhaps the simplest...
One of the most critical decisions you'll make when selling your home is determining its listing price. A listing price is essential for attracting potential buyers, maximizing your property's value and ensuring a successful sale. Too high or too low, and you’ll lose...
Homeowners in Ohio sometimes decide to list their property for sale without the support of an agent. Listing a property for sale by owner (FSBO) will often allow the seller to keep more of the final sale price because they don't have to pay commission to real estate...
Deciding to sell your home for sale by owner (FSBO) means taking on many tasks traditionally handled by a real estate agent. While it gives you more control over the sale, it also comes with challenges. One of the most important aspects is how mortgages affect the...
Those listing a piece of real property for sale typically want as much as they can get for what could be their most valuable asset. Choosing the right time to sell a property based on annual buying trends and the overall market is important, but so is the way that the...
More people are choosing to sell their homes without the services of a realtor. A top reason for this trend is to save thousands of dollars in payments to the real estate company or agent. Selling real property without a realtor can be challenging because you will put...