As the Internet has evolved, so has real estate advertising and communication. It was not too long ago when you had to go to your Columbus, Ohio real estate agent's office to see pictures in a huge book of homes you would like to view. Nowadays, with the help of the Internet, you can look at prospective homes on your computer and get a good idea of which ones you would like to look at.

My ESSENTIAL Role as Your Real Estate Agent

If you think that you can find a home on the Internet and purchase it without the help of your real estate agent, then think again! A lot of people have tried this method and have run into serious problems. The Internet is a useful tool for real estate, but it in no means takes the place of the real estate agent in purchasing a Columbus and Central Ohio home.

When you see a house in Central Ohio you would like to view, as your real estate agent, I can advise you on whether it really is something you should take the time to see. A house that is really an eyesore can be made to look beautiful in a picture. As your local real estate expert, I will be able to tell you if there are problems with a home that are not evident in the pictures. I will also know how long it has been on the market, whether or not the sellers are anxious to sell, whether it is a “short sale” or bank-owned property, estimate how much the current owners still have outstanding on their mortgage, compare the home to sold comps in the area, and any other vital information you may need to know about the home in question.

Role of the Internet

The Internet should be used as a guide to help cut down the amount of time spent physically looking for Central Ohio houses to view. If used for anything more than this it can become a damaging tool. Trying to purchase a home without a real estate agent can lead you into big trouble. I have the experience to work with you to get the best deal, ask the right questions, write a purchase offer with YOUR protection in mind (NOT the SELLER’s!), and to have any documents processed legally, with your best interests in mind.

When purchasing your home use the Internet and your local real estate agent as they are meant to be used. They are both invaluable tools that will get you the most house, for the least money, in the fastest time possible.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Greater Columbus, Ohio real estate. For complete information about the local real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to “Everything Real Estate in the Buckeye State” at www.scarletnrayhomes.com  Please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be more than glad to answer them! Call me on my cell at 614-668-4400 or email me at jandrews@columbus.rr.com   “I’m the Doctor Who Loves House Calls!”