Columbus, OH real estate: buy or sell with a local AXEN agent
Columbus has brick homes in German Village, bungalows in Clintonville and new builds in the suburbs. Taxes and schools change a lot from one line to the next. An AXEN agent who works here helps you compare the true cost.
Columbus neighborhoods buyers ask about
Every one prices differently. Ask your agent for the latest sales in the ones you like.
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Buying a home in Columbus: what to know
The steps are the same everywhere. These are the Ohio and Columbus details that trip people up.
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Check the tax bill. Property taxes change a lot by school district. Look up the exact home on the Franklin County Auditor's site.
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Read the disclosure. Most Ohio sellers must give you the Ohio Residential Property Disclosure Form. Read it before you sign.
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Look at the basement. Many Columbus homes have basements. Check for water, cracks and the age of the sump pump.
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Get pre-approved. Good homes in popular areas move fast. A pre-approval letter makes your offer stronger.
Selling a home in Columbus
Fill out the disclosure
Ohio sellers usually must complete the state disclosure form. Be complete; it protects you.
Know your closing costs
Ohio charges a conveyance fee when a home sells. It is usually paid by the seller, and the county sets the rate.
Price to the school district
Buyers shop by district. Your agent prices your home against sales in the same one.
Columbus real estate questions
Do Ohio sellers have to give a disclosure form?
Most sellers of homes with one to four units must give buyers the Ohio Residential Property Disclosure Form before the buyer signs a purchase contract.
Who pays the conveyance fee in Ohio?
The seller usually pays the conveyance fee when the deed is recorded. The rate is set by the county.
How do I find the property taxes on a Columbus home?
Look the home up on the Franklin County Auditor's website. Taxes depend a lot on the school district and local levies.
Does it cost anything to talk to an AXEN agent in Columbus?
No. Talking with an AXEN agent about buying or selling in Columbus is free.