Michael Samuels provides legal services to FSBO and other real estate clients in Cincinnati and throughout Ohio.
Ensuring a clear and marketable title is paramount if you intend to sell your property. This is where a quiet title action comes in. It can yield numerous benefits that discerning property owners should not overlook. A quiet title action is a legal process that aims...
When selling your home, you may get many offers that contain contingency clauses. One of the most common examples is a home inspection contingency clause. The seller makes an offer but, if the home doesn’t pass the inspection, then the seller is not bound by that...
Most licensed real estate professionals behave ethically and adhere to the law and the requirements of their profession. When that’s not the case, they can face civil and even criminal consequences. Earlier this year, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced a...
An easement is an agreement that allows someone who is not a property owner to use that property. It can be very specific regarding how they are allowed to use it. For instance, a neighbor may want to share a driveway, and an easement can give them the right to share...
Make no mistake, selling a home involves a lot of paperwork. The process becomes even more tedious when you take the For Sale by Owner (FSBO) route. This is because you will be responsible for every step of the sale process, and this can be draining. If you are...