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Don’t Write Love Letters to Sellers – You Could Get Sued

Don’t Write Love Letters to Sellers – You Could Get Sued

by Susanne Novak | Aug 2, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends

Many desperate buyers write Love Letters to Sellers hoping to convince them to pick their offer in a competitive situation. They try to create an emotional connection with homeowners to sway the decision in their favor. How Love Letters Become a Liability I know of...
Market Update: Record Sales Fueled by Rise in New Listings

Market Update: Record Sales Fueled by Rise in New Listings

by Susanne Novak | Jul 26, 2021 | Market Updates

June was another record-breaking month for the Columbus housing market. Sales were up by 15.6% over June last year. It only took 11 days in average to get a contract on a listing – that’s 59.3% faster than a year ago. The average sales price peaked at...
Market Update: Days on Market Plummet by 90% since 2011

Market Update: Days on Market Plummet by 90% since 2011

by Susanne Novak | Jun 28, 2021 | Market Updates

While home sales have slowed down in many parts of the country during the month of May, the Columbus housing market is still red hot. Closed sales, pending contracts, and sales prices are up by double digits. Even New Listings have increased by 20.7% in May as...
How a FSBO Lost $50,000 in the Hottest Real Estate Market of our Lifetime

How a FSBO Lost $50,000 in the Hottest Real Estate Market of our Lifetime

by Susanne Novak | Jun 7, 2021 | Seller Tips

Two months ago, I was at a listing presentation for a $400,000 house in Dublin. The owner was an older lady looking to right-size and buy a patio home. The presentation went well. The lady’s family seemed to like my style and assertiveness and was ready to hire...
Market Update: New Listings Increase by 33% while Showing Index Hits Record High

Market Update: New Listings Increase by 33% while Showing Index Hits Record High

by Susanne Novak | May 24, 2021 | Market Updates

The Central Ohio housing market is booming. As a buyer you know how hard it is to get an offer accepted when 20 others compete for the same property. Home sales were 23.1% higher in April compared to the same month last year. New listings increased by 32.9%, and the...
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