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Selling a Condemned House in Ohio

How to Sell a Condemned House in Ohio

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A condemned notice taped to your front door lands harder than any letter you’ve ever opened. One day you’re a homeowner. The next, the city has declared your property unfit for anyone to live in. Pressure builds fast, and that’s usually where sellers lose money, making panic decisions and taking the first lowball offer that … Continued
Understanding Asbestos Risks and Disclosure Rules in Ohio Real Estate

Can You Sell a House With Asbestos in Ohio

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A seller called me last spring from a 1960s colonial in Parma Heights. She’d just gotten her inspection report back, her buyer was threatening to walk, and she had no idea there was asbestos in the floor tiles under her kitchen linoleum. She thought her sale was dead. It wasn’t. She had options she didn’t … Continued
Understanding What Counts as Unpermitted Work in Ohio Real Estate

Selling a House With Unpermitted Work in Ohio

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Picture the scene: you’re ready to list your Parma or Westerville home, the buyers are circling, and then the home inspection report comes back flagging a finished basement, a garage conversion, or a new deck that was never pulled through the building department. This sale doesn’t just get complicated; it gets even more complicated. It … Continued
Financial Factors That Influence the Ideal Time to Sell

How Long Should You Live in a House Before Selling It?

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Most Ohio homeowners don’t ask the timing question until they’re already in a bind. Maybe the job offer came through, the marriage fell apart, or the house just got too big after the kids left for Columbus or Cleveland State. By the time someone sits down and really runs the numbers, they’ve already missed some … Continued
Steps to Sell a House Placed in a Trust After Passing in Cleveland

Selling a House in a Trust After Death

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A family in Columbus sat on a house for nearly eight months after their mother passed, not because they were grieving (though they were), but because nobody could agree on who was actually allowed to sign anything. That house was in a trust. Nobody had read it. That delay cost them carrying costs, maintenance headaches, … Continued
Does the Seller Have Responsibility for Any Repairs After Closing In Cleveland

Is the Seller Responsible for Any Repairs After Closing

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You buy a home in Cleveland and, a few months later, uncover a severe problem, such as a leaking foundation that the seller never disclosed. You’re now staring at thousands of dollars’ worth of repairs and wondering whether the seller is liable. Many purchasers find that it happens more often than they might expect, particularly … Continued
Selling My House and Moving Out of State In Cleveland

How to Sell House and Move Out of State

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Relocating to a new state is an exciting moment, but selling your existing property from afar can be difficult. This process needs to be well organized and executed to ensure the move is seamless, with no compromise to the sale of your property. If you’re crossing the border for a new employment or just a … Continued
Does a Power of Attorney Allow Me to Sell My Parents’ House in Cleveland

Can I Sell My Parents House With Power of Attorney

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If your parents are aging and begin to need help with their affairs, you may be able to sell their house on their behalf with a power of attorney (POA). However, whether you have the authority to do so depends on the exact powers specified in the agreement and whether it was properly executed before … Continued
How to Sell A Fire Damaged House Ohio

How To Sell Your Fire Damaged House Fast In Ohio For Cash

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Your biggest nightmare has come true. The smoke alarm failed to wake you up in time. You smelt smoke, and by then the flames were licking up the walls of your Cleveland Heights home. Thank God everyone got out safely, but now you’re standing on the sidewalk, watching firefighters dump thousands of gallons of water … Continued
Who foots the closing costs when selling a house Ohio

Who Pays Closing Costs When Selling A House In Ohio

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One of the first questions Ohio homeowners ask is who is responsible for closing costs and what costs are associated with a closing. The fact is, closing costs are not a simple answer. Many closing fees are customarily split among buyers and sellers, but the ultimate assignment is up for negotiation. This guide will explain … Continued

How To Sell A Hoarder House Fast In Ohio Without Cleaning

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If you need to sell a hoarder house in Ohio, it may feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be. If you have closed on a hoarder house, inherited a messy house, or have a messy house but the cleaning is just too tall an order, you don’t need to clean up a thing before … Continued

Ohio Guide: Selling a Water-Damaged House Without Repairs

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Your basement flooded again last weekend. Standing water crept through the foundation, soaking into the carpet and drywall. Now you’re wondering if it’s even worth fixing or if you should just cut your losses and sell. I’ve been buying houses across Ohio for over a decade, and I’ll tell you straight up: you’re not alone. … Continued