This Week in Southern Ohio Real Estate — Bryan’s Recap

Hey everyone, Bryan here. Another full week in the books — here’s a look back at what Rene and I shared, in case you missed any of it.

Closing Costs: The Number Buyers Forget to Budget For

We started the week by talking about closing costs when buying a home in Ohio—typically 2% to 5% of your purchase price here —and a number many buyers don’t plan for until it’s too late. We also talked about how sellers can sometimes help cover those costs as part of a negotiation, something we help buyers navigate all the time.

Highland County’s Market Numbers This Month

We also broke down the latest Highland County market update — inventory’s still tight, sales activity remains strong, and rates ticked up again across the board. If you’re a buyer, exploring every loan program available to you matters more than ever.

What Is a CMA, and Why It’s the First Step

Wednesday, we covered what a Comparative Market Analysis actually is and why it’s different from an online estimate or an appraisal. I can’t stress this enough — pricing your home right from day one is one of the biggest factors in how fast it sells and what it actually nets you.

The Marketing Plan That Sets Us Apart

We wrapped the week with something I’m genuinely proud of — our exclusive Platform Marketing partnership. They only work with one real estate team per market, and in Highland County and the surrounding 25 miles, that’s us. Our listing videos typically pull in 50,000 to 100,000 views — reach that just isn’t available through any other local team. If you’re thinking about selling, that’s the kind of exposure your home deserves.

Thinking About Selling? Let’s Start the Conversation

If this week’s posts got you thinking about your own home, here’s where to start: get a free home valuation, or call us directly for a real CMA. We’ll walk you through exactly what your home could sell for — and what it looks like to market it with the only exclusive Platform Marketing partnership in this area.

📞 Call or text me: 937-776-3405 🌐 VanceTeamRealtors.com

Talk soon, Bryan