Michael Samuels provides legal services to FSBO and other real estate clients in Cincinnati and throughout Ohio.
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...
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...
One of the main reasons that people decide to list their homes for sale by owner (FSBO) rather than with a real estate agent is to maximize the return that they receive on the transaction. The seller's agent might demand 3% of the sale price or even more in some cases...
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...
Selling your home can be a daunting task, especially if you decide to take the FSBO route. FSBO, short for For Sale By Owner, refers to the process of selling a property without the assistance of a real estate agent. As a homeowner, you’ll take on the responsibilities...
The For Sale By Owner (FSBO) method has gained popularity among homeowners who wish to sell their property without involving a real estate agent. FSBO allows homeowners to take control of the selling process and potentially save money on commission fees. However,...