Buyer Tips

10 Secrets to Winning (almost) Every Purchase Offer
When their purchase offer does not win in a multiple offer situation, buyers often feel rejected. Find out why my purchase offers win 9 out of 10 times.

Why Coming Soon Marketing Limits the Exposure of your Listing
"Coming Soon" marketing strategies have become popular in today's hot sellers market. Agents claim that coming soon signs in your yard will speed the sale of your home. Although there's a good chance you will get an offer quickly, you may not get the best price. As a...

How We Protect Buyers with the Homeowner Price Perception Index
The home price perception index (HPPI) is a valuable tool that helps us anticipate potential appraisal problems.The HPPI is negative in Ohio. It means sellers perceive the value of their home to be higher than the appraised value.

The Pros and Cons of “Coming Soon” Listings
Coming Soon signs may result in a quick sale, however, they have become a major source of complaint with the Ohio Division of Real Estate. Find out the risks of coming soon marketing for buyers and for sellers, and how to use this strategy correctly.

Why Buying a Home is 48% Less Expensive than Renting
Since the Great Recession many young adults have delayed buying a home. New built apartments and tough lending standards keep buyers in rental contracts. As these tenants realize that renting is way more expensive than buying, we will see a substantial influx of new home buyers over the next few years.

Why Interest Rates Will NOT Increase in 2015
You have a unique opportunity to buy the home of your dreams NOW, as interest rates have dropped in early 2015. However, rising home values may reduce your purchasing power in the near future.

The Appraisal Challenge – the Downside of a Hot Real Estate Market
Find out why low property appraisals delay or even terminate purchase contract. I’ll show you how I help can home buyers and sellers avoid appraisal challenges from the get-go.
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