Category: Seller Resources
Where to Find the True Value for Your Home
Ever wondered what your home is worth? Want to know where to start looking? Whether you’re just curious or are eager to find a competitive listing price, using the best resources to find your property’s value is crucial. Today, we’re going to be talking about two types of home evaluation tools: neighborhood sold reports and comparative... Read More
Central Ohio’s BIA Parade of Homes
This years Parade of Homes presented by the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio will be taking place in one of the hottest golf course communities, Northstar Community. The Northstar Community is a “1,700 acre mixed-use development located north of I-270 in southern Delaware County. Northstar will have more than 1,300 single family homes, including... Read More
How to Host an Effortless End of Summer Party
With Labor Day just around the corner, it is the perfect excuse to gather your friends for one last summer bash. With these easy to follow tips, you and your guests will be sure to have an enjoyable end of summer party. Send Out Invitations There are a few things that we feel... Read More
Columbus Ranked #19 in Hottest U.S. Real Estate Markets
The housing market is booming! With home prices increasing and more buyers in the market, May brought more than the typical seasonal rush. Helping create more opportunities for buyers, there are 2 main factors attributed to the upswing: Listing inventory is now growing faster. While it is larger, inventory is still down from the same... Read More
Experience Matters: Here’s How Our Real Estate Team Will Impress You
Since our founding in 1998 by Sandy Raines, The Raines Group has helped thousands of individuals and families throughout Central Ohio with their real estate transactions. If you’re in the market for a new home – or if it’s time to sell your home and move on to a new place – look no further... Read More
Narrow Down Your Home Search with Our Powerful Online Tools
Whether you’re looking to buy a new piece of Central Ohio real estate or you’re thinking about selling, if you’re like the majority of homeowners you’ll start your transaction on a real estate website. However, it’s important to note that all websites are not created equal. In this post we’ll share a few ways that... Read More
How to Bridge the Buying and Selling Gap
While it’s a great problem to have, one challenge that many homeowners face when upgrading or buying a new home is how to manage the time gap between the two transactions. If you’re facing a transition period between moving in to a new home and selling your old one, you may find these tips helpful.... Read More
What is Your Home’s True Value?
Are you thinking about selling your Columbus property? If so, you’ve likely wondered how much you should ask for in the initial listing price and what you’re likely to receive after the sale finally closes. Of course, what a seller wants and the price a buyer is willing to pay are almost always different, so below we’ll... Read More
Are Open Houses Still Relevant In and Around Columbus?
Buyers in and around Columbus use the internet over 90 percent of the time for their home search. Since so much of the home search process is conducted online nowadays, the idea of having an open house oftentimes gets left up in the air. Is it still an important step in the selling process? You will... Read More
Selling Your Home by the End of the Summer
So what’s the real estate market like in and around Columbus, OH right now? The average price per square foot is up with a 5.7% increase from last year. The median home sales price is also up 2.5% from last year and the number of sales of homes is down 35% opening up the door... Read More
