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Spring Clean and Downsize With a Heart

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Spring Clean and Downsize With a Heart

Spring is in the air! Are you in the midst of a spring clean or move? Are you overwhelmed? We get it. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor Downsize With a Heart. They know that moving can be challenging, particularly for older adults who have a home full of wonderful memories.

Downsize With a Heart supports you through the packing and moving process. They start with a FREE personalized, in-home consultation to understand your transition needs. They offer a variety of fee-based services that can be tailored to your needs and budget. And their staff will assist you with every aspect of your move.

Give them a call to schedule your consultation and let them know we sent you! (614) 545-3844

Another Race Put to Bed!

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May 4th was an exhilarating morning to help The Furniture Bank of Central Ohio with the 4th Annual Bed Race! This fundraiser is an incredible family-friendly event that helps bring together so many folks from the central Ohio community for a great cause, turning an empty house into a home!

The Bed Race teams really stepped up their game this year with lots of creative costumes and bed décor creating lots of anticipation and energy on race day!

Tupelo Food Truck and the Broke Johnny Food Truck were set up along the spectator area, next to the Kids Zone which sponsored by us!

Mary Allen and Sue Lusk-Gleich under the big white tent!

Children were invited to ride Big Wheels and set up under the big white tent were Face Painters, Balloon Artists, and Caricature Artists. Families of all ages enjoyed the fun. Treats and trinkets from bouncy balls to slap bracelets were gifted to the children and smiles were bountiful!

Face painting station!

Celebrity judges included Trisha Moore from Sunny 95 Radio and our own, Sue Lusk-Gleich. The judges helped award prizes for Best Costume and Best Bed. The team who created a Millennium Falcon replete with Chewbacca and a team of Storm Troopers won the Best Bed Award.

Best Costume went to the Wizard of Oz inspired team from Sauder.

2019 Bed Race Results!

2019 Bed Race Results

NBC4i, Big Lots and so many great local organizations showed their support for the mission of The Furniture Bank by participating in the Bed Race this year.

The Reason Columbus ranked #1 Hottest Housing Market in March

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reason Columbus ranked #1 hottest housing market in March
We’ve always thought Columbus was a hot market but the stats this month back up our favoritism!

(April 22, 2019 – Columbus, OH) – Earlier this month, the Columbus area was ranked #1 hottest housing market in March by Realtor.com based on home listing activity and days on the market.

Last month, there were one thousand more homes listed for sale compared to February. The jump from 2,200 to 3,200 new listings generated increased interest and foot traffic from buyers actively seeking to purchase a home in central Ohio.

As a result, more homes were sold or put in contract in March according to the Columbus REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service.

Months supply remains at 1.4 meaning that, if no more inventory were added to the market, it would take less than a month and a half to sell the current inventory based on the current sales pace.

“Even with the increase in new listings, we ended the month with roughly the same number of listings as we had in February,” said John Myers, 2019 Columbus REALTORS® President. “This means consumers bought as much as was added to the market.”

Although March 2019 homes sold or pending sale was down from one year ago, sales were up 24.7 percent from the previous month and homes that went into contract spiked 32.3 percent from February.

The median sale price of a home in central Ohio sold during the first quarter was $189,900, up 6.1 percent from one year ago. The average sale price was $221,372, up 3.9 percent from the first quarter of 2018.

“Given our strong job growth, low-interest rates and so many central Ohio buyers looking to buy a new home, we’re hoping to see new listings continue to increase as we head into the summer months,” added Myers.

Current housing report – March 2019

Columbus REALTORS® is comprised of over 8,300 real estate professionals engaged in residential sales and leasing, commercial sales and leasing, property management, appraisal, consultation, real estate syndication, land development and more.

The Columbus REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) serves all of Franklin, Delaware, Fayette, Licking, Madison, Morrow, Pickaway, and Union Counties and parts of Athens, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Fairfield, Hocking, Knox, Logan, Marion, Muskingum, Perry and Ross counties.

5 Tips for Preparing Your Home For Sale

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5 Tips for Preparing Your Home For Sale - Homework!

The housing market in Columbus continues to be fierce for buyers and sellers alike.

The Columbus Team is here to help and save you money. There’s no sense in spending more than necessary to make updates. In fact, we make sure you have all the necessary information to ensure your home is ready to be listed.

The following are 5 tips for preparing your home for sale: 

  1. Pack and Declutter. Go through each room and pack your belongings to prepare your home for sale. If you’re still living there, leave your essentials but put away everything else. Decluttering and removing as many of your belongings as possible will help potential buyers visualize the home as their own. That means cleaning out those messy closets too! 
  2. Get Photo Ready. We have a House Coach on our team that can help you prepare your home for sale. This includes staging the layout and decor so that your home will look its best in photos and for showings.
  3. Repair. Determine if there are any major repairs that need to take place such as, replacing leaky roof, etc. before selling your home. Minor changes can also make an impact. Changing light fixtures or faucets can add extra appeal, but these changes may not be necessary. Consult with our team to determine what to prioritize, add or remove from your repair list.
  4. Ensure Curb Appeal. The outside of your house is going to be the first thing potential buyers see when they arrive for a showing or drive by. Keep things tidy, including a well-manicured lawn and landscaping. Consider adding to the curb appeal by planting some flowers, power washing your front steps, or even adding a welcome mat at the front door.
  5. Deep Clean and Remove Smells. Do a deep clean and make every surface shine. Also eliminate any odors. For example, if you cooked and there was smoke in the kitchen be sure to get rid of the smell before a showing. These easy-to-do tasks will enhance the potential buyers experience and remove any distractions. 

Our team is ready to help you prepare your home for sale. Contact us today to get started! 

When is the Best Time to List My Home for Sale?

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Woman Wondering, "When is the Best Time to List My Home for Sale?"

You may be wondering, “When is the best time to list my home for sale?” 

Ask anyone and they’ll likely tell you the best time to list your home for sale is in the spring. But wait a minute! If you’re worried you’ve missed the spring market, we have news for you. There are still buyers looking for their perfect home, as we head into summer and yours could be it! 

A recent study conducted by Zillow reveals, USA homes listed for sale in early May sell for $1,600 more than the average listing throughout the year. However, some cities do better listing in early June. This includes Columbus, Ohio!  Homes in Columbus can get $2,900 more during the first couple weeks of June.

You might remember from one of our recent articles, that more buyers have reentered the market due to lower mortgage rates. More houses are going on the market now that winter is behind us. This will cause houses to have higher value, which is a great opportunity for sellers. List your home during the first two weeks of June for the chance to get your best price.

Ready to list your home? Start the process now so that it’s ready by the first week of June. Go through the following steps to get ready: 

  • Contact us to book a complimentary market analysis to know what the value of your home is in this market. 
  • We can help you determine what repairs or enhancements need to happen
  • Give your house that extra dose of “curb appeal”. For example, plant some flowers or put some fresh paint on the porch.
  • Spring clean and remove anything personal from your walls and shelves. A potential buyer needs to walk through the house visualizing it as their own. You may need to temporarily rent a storage space for some of your belongings.
  • Take advantage of the Memorial Day long weekend to put the finishing touches.
  • Our House Coach can help with the final details too!

Our experts here at The Columbus Team will let you know what needs to be done to prepare to list your home and get the best sale price. We know listing your home can seem overwhelming, but we’re here to help every step of the way. Our priority is to make buying or selling a home as simple, easy, and stress-free as possible.