Michael Samuels provides legal services to FSBO and other real estate clients in Cincinnati and throughout Ohio.
Purchasing a house can be very exciting. It’s a safe place for you and your family to live and build a future. You have a right to enjoy your property. After all, you paid good money for it. Unfortunately, some individuals find that their enjoyment of a property is...
There are many details about the home sale process that someone listing their home for sale by owner (FSBO) needs to understand. From the disclosure process when listing the property to the negotiation of a purchase price and other terms with a buyer, there are many...
Sellers have to disclose certain negative events that may have taken place in the house. They have to tell buyers about any known defects. If there is known water damage, for example, or damage from a house fire, buyers deserve to know the condition of the property...
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...