Why For Sale By Owner Home Sales Often Fail

Many people think that selling homes is an easy process and anyone can do it. The fact is there are a lot of tiny details and major legal hurdles to selling a home. Not only that but statistics show that by selling a home with a Realtor you are more likely to walk away with a higher profit which means more money in your pocket. . .even AFTER paying Realtor fees. 

According to the 2013 National Association of Realtor's 2013 profile of home buyers and sellers the average FSBO sale price was $174,900 and the average sale price of a home represented by a Realtor was $215,00. That is a $40,100 difference! 

Here are just a few more reasons why listing your home with a Realtor is a good idea:

1. As a Realtor, I have access to market data which allows them to determine the BEST price to sell your home in the shortest amount of time for the greatest amount of money.
2. I can show your home when you aren’t available, or another licensed Realtor will be there to show your home. If you need to go out of town, have to work, or are on vacation the process of showing, and selling, your home can continue. Remember, the more people who see your home the more likely your home is to sell.
3. I have professional marketing expertise, contacts with other Realtors who work with buyers, and the support of a brokerage that can market your home more widely than you can as an individual.
4. I can screen visitors to your home, which provides a measure of safety that FSBO sellers don’t have. In addition, by checking to see if the buyers are legitimate and can afford to purchase your home, a I can help you avoid wasting time showing your home to unrealistic buyers.

If you are considering selling your home contact us today to see exactly what we have to offer you and just how much money you could net from the sale of your home.

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The Hartman Lofts: Downtown Columbus Condos

Originally built in 1898 by Doctor Samuel B. Hartman, the Hartman Lofts were built as an extension of a small surgical center next door. Located on the corner of Main St and Fourth St is was opened in  1901 for public stays. Many guests and clients of Dr. Hartman (then the wealthiest man in Columbus) stayed at the hotel including world leaders and Ohio's Governors (Andrew Harris actually lived in the Hartman, not just stayed there).

In 2005 the Hartman building was converted into the Hartman Loft Condominiums from its previous incarnations as a hotel and a bank. Structures built before the 20th century are few and far between in the Central Business District so it was important to breathe new life into this historic structure. The restoration took the past into consideration but it also meets the current, urban, needs of its residents.

The entrance has retained its marble floors and grand staircases for a touch of historic elegance. The units
themselves boast 11 foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, and large windows to let in plenty of light. If you are lucky enough to purchase a condo on the second floor where the old gentleman's lounge used to be then you will have the joy of a beautiful mahogany ceiling. The kitchens are modern and sleek and the units, whether they are 1 bedroom condos or the rarer 2 bedroom condos, are roomy and comfortable. Even better is that each condo in the Hartman has a stack-able washer and dryer so no trudging to common areas or
laundromats.

Living in the Hartman Lofts you are only a block away from the Columbus Commons and all the events hosted there year round; you are across the street from Dirty Franks, Little Palace, and 16 Bit Arcade (and bar); and you are only a short stroll away from everything that German Village has to offer. If you are looking to move to Downtown Columbus and want to be able to walk to entertainment, work, or social hour then the Hartman Lofts may be the right place for you. You can search condos for sale in the Hartman Lofts here or contact Vince to see what the Hartman has to offer you.

What Do Condo Fees Cover?

If you are considering purchasing a condo in Downtown Columbus you will want to take the condo fees into consideration. Condo fees are an additional expense beyond your mortgage that a condo owner will have to pay every month.

One of the questions we get, especially from first time home buyers, is what do condo fees include?

The answer is simple, and not at the same time. It all depends.

Condo fees are paid by every resident to help with the maintenance of the building. The condo fees will usually also include insurance for the building (not your personal property but the actual building itself). Other than that someone interested in buying a condo should check with their Realtor. Condo fees can include a multitude of services including, but not limited to the following:

• Some, or all, utilities
• Gym
• Pool
• Concierge service
• Parking fees
• Internet
• Grounds maintenance (snow removal, landscaping, etc.)
• Trash disposal

Typically the higher the condo fees the more services are included but this isn't always the case. An experienced Realtor (or Realtors like Hannon & Graves) can guide you through the condo buying process and explain what, exactly, the condo fees cover and guide you to the right condo for you.

Are considering purchasing a condo in Downtown Columbus contact Vince of Hannon & Graves Keller Williams Classic Properties today or visit our site to browse condos for sale in Downtown Columbus.

Average Downtown Columbus Condo Sale Price

2013 was a solid year for condo sales in Dowtown Columbus. 130 condos sold (as listed in the Columbus MLS system) with the most expensive being a 4 bedroom 4 bathroom 6400 sq ft condo selling for $1,500,000. On the other end of the spectrum a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom 540 sq ft condo sold for $100,000.

On average a condo in Downtown Columbus sold for $202.38 per square foot in 2013 for an average of $314,358 for a 1507 sq ft condo. What is a better indicator is the median sales price for Downtown Columbus condos was $258,750 for a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 1423 sq ft condo.

These numbers are a huge jump over the sales numbers for 2012 when only 113 condos sold Downtown for an average price of $198.37 per sq ft (average sales price was $246,640 for a 1292 sq ft condo and the median price was $209,000 for an 1183 sq ft condo).

There are still some great condos for sale at great prices (you can view them here). If you are considering selling your Downtown Columbus condo now is looking like a great time to do it! To find out how much your condo could be worth in today's market visit MyColumbusHomeValue.info today.

Downtown Columbus

Columbus is the capital of Ohio and the largest city in Ohio. With over 700,000 people living in Columbus (and over 6,000 in the central business district alone) you can bet there is plenty to do.

If you remember Columbus from years ago you are in for a big surprise. The central business district and immediate surroundings (including the Short North, German Village, Victorian Village, the Discovery District, Olde Tonwe East, and more) are now host to a multitude of restaurants, bars, shops, and business that are making Columbus thrive. Heck, Columbus even has the largest number of taco trucks outside of L.A. (who knew)?

Finding the right place to live Downtown is a matter of determining what is most important to you and then matching you to the right condo. Do you want to be able to walk to all the galleries in the Short North or would you rather be a short stroll to the office? Is night life close by a priority for you or do you demand luxury and nothing short of it?

Whatever your needs there is a place for you Downtown. If you would like to start your Downtown Columbus condo search now then go here to see what is available now. If you would like more help or to be put on a detailed search to match your exact criteria then contact me today and I can get you started.