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How to find a top Ohio real estate agent
Finding a great real estate agent in Ohio can play a vital role in a fast and smooth home sale. HomeLight’s Agent Match platform is here to assist.
By analyzing over 27 million transactions and thousands of reviews, we can connect you with top-performing agents in your Ohio city who are well-versed in the state’s shifting market dynamics. Whether you’re buying or selling, HomeLight can help guide you to the best real estate professional for your specific needs.
9 strategies to sell a house fast in Ohio
Top-performing Ohio agents use tried-and-true tactics to draw in buyers and get homes sold more quickly.
“Despite new strategies, it still boils down to the basics – right pricing, good advertising, and attractive offers,” says Fanizzi. Follow these tips for a fast, smooth home sale:
1. Set your price competitively
An experienced top agent will perform a comparative market analysis (CMA) to help you set the best price to sell a house fast in your Ohio market.
If you’re planning to price your home high, note that it only works in certain scenarios, such as when the home is well-maintained or buyer demand is strong.
“In terms of pricing strategy, it’s advisable to list on the higher end of the market range,” says Fanizzi. “We’re in a market where if we have a desirable property, we can push the price a little bit and usually get it.”
If you’re curious about your home’s current value, try HomeLight’s Home Value Estimator. While it shouldn’t dictate your final pricing strategy, an online home value estimate can give you a ballpark price range. You can get a preliminary estimate in less than two minutes.
2. Consider a pre-listing inspection
Home inspections can often hold up a sale. With a pre-listing inspection, you’ll know repair issues in advance and let the buyer know about issues before they make an offer, which saves time. However, spending the extra time and coin on a pre-listing inspection doesn’t make sense in every market.
In some areas in Ohio, Fanizzi says buyers are waiving their right to an inspection, so a pre-listing inspection often isn’t necessary for sellers, and there could be a downside.
“Any issues found during a pre-listing inspection, even if corrected, must be disclosed,” explains Fanizzi, adding that inspection regulations vary across the state and are mandatory for things like wells and septic systems. In some parts of the state, a point-of-sale inspection is required. In that case, a pre-listing inspection might be beneficial to sellers who can correct any issues that might surface later in the process.
3. Showcase your outdoor area
Ohio home shoppers love usable outdoor space. Extending your living space outdoors can be extremely appealing to buyers. Consider how you might transform your outdoor area into an attractive oasis. This might include adding a full furniture set, smoker, and television to watch the Cleveland Browns play on a Sunday night.
“Freshening up the outdoor landscaping is crucial,” says Fanizzi. “We have to sell them on the outside before we get them inside. The exterior has to be tidy, with fresh flowers in season, grass cut, mulch or stone laid out, and any outdoor paint issues touched up.”
