Location. When you buy a home, you get the neighborhood that comes with it! School quality, crime rates, traffic and noise all affect the desirability of a home. So does the array of local amenities, such as parks, shopping, dining, and access to public transportation or major roads.

Price history. A home that has a historical sales price range of $195,000 to $225,000 isn’t automatically worth a ransom just because the market is hot. If there haven’t been any significant improvements on the home since the last sale, don’t be quick to accept an inflated price. You could face a future drop in value if the market pulls back.

Home features and functional obsolescence. A two-bedroom, one-bath home doesn’t carry the same demand as a three or four-bedroom, two-bath home. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy a smaller home if it suits your budget and your needs! Just don’t over-pay for it. Also, a home that has very dated and inefficient mechanical systems, or an odd layout, or other unusual qualities, could be harder to sell in the future.

Home condition. An older home with “good bones” shouldn’t be overlooked. Still, there is a fine line between a “diamond in the rough” and an outright money pit. A home’s construction quality, structural integrity and overall condition should be examined with care. Home inspection contingencies should never be waived! Read our free e-book, “How to Buy a Home like a Pro” for more information!

As your Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, we serve your best interests at all times! Unlike real estate agents and brokerages who represent sellers, as an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, we only represent you, the buyer, getting you the best price and terms with no conflict of interest at all times.

Understanding this distinction could literally save you thousands of dollars not only on the purchase price and terms, but also on seller concessions and home inspection issues, whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner!

Contact us with your home buying questions! Remember, we are with you every step of the way…all the way home!

Andrew Show
Broker, CEBA-M, CNE, CSP, PSA, e-PRO, CREM, ABRM, AHWD
Buyer’s Resource Realty Services, www.buyershome.com
Serving Metro Columbus, Ohio with Exclusive Buyer’s Agents
7100 North High Street, Suite 204, Worthington, Ohio 43085
614-888-4110 | 888-888-4110 Toll Free | 614-839-4110 Fax

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This month, the city of Columbus, in partnership with United Way, is inviting the area’s residents to participate in a city-wide Volunteer Challenge. The goal of this 16 day event is to spotlight service and emphasize its effect on building a stronger, more supportive community. All audiences are invited to participate! Whether you’re a teen, religious community, non-profit organization or a young professional, you can help our city band together to make the area a much better place to live.

Here are the different phases of the Volunteer Challenge. Whether you participate in one of them or all of them, you’ll be making an impact on our city.

August 25th–Columbus Volunteer Challenge: Family Day
This is the event that will kick off this two and a half week challenge, and you can spend it with the people that you love the most! Families, groups, individuals and volunteers from corporate and faith-based organizations are invited to participate in this one day event, taking place at various sites around the Columbus metropolitan area.

August 26th-September 10th—The Days of Engagement
Individuals in the area can participate in a number of volunteer opportunities and daily calls to action that will involve ongoing commitments throughout the ten days. It’s a fantastic way to throw your energy in to helping one cause that you’re incredibly passionate about. Nonprofit and faith-based organizations are encouraged to create a full calendar of volunteer events that the public can participate in, as well!

September 11th—Community Care Day: National Day of Service
Whether you’re passionate about painting, wild for landscaping or want to put your administrative skills to work, you can help several nonprofits in the community on the closing day of the Volunteer Challenge. Sponsored by the United Way of Central Ohio, this is an opportunity to put your talents to work for a local organization that you care about.

It’s events like the Volunteer Challenge that make Columbus and its surrounding communities such a strong area to live in. The residents are dedicated to making their respective neighborhoods better. As an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, I help several families get settled in to a new hometown each year. I think that participating in events such as this one helps newcomers become familiar with their new neighborhood and get involved in the community quickly.

If you have any questions about buying a home in the Columbus area, don’t hesitate to contact me and ask. You can also view some of our informational videos about the local market at any time. I hope to hear from you soon!

Andrew Show
Broker, CEBA, CEBA-M, CNE, CSP, ABR-M, e-PRO, GREEN
Buyer’s Resource Realty Services
Serving Metro Columbus, Ohio with Exclusive Buyer’s Agents
7100 North High Street, Suite 204, Worthington, Ohio 43085
614-888-4110 | 888-888-4110 Toll Free | 614-839-4110 Fax
www.BuyersHome.com

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