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If you’ve been in real estate for more than five minutes, you know the drill: Feast or famine. One month you’re popping champagne because you closed three deals, and the next month you’re Googling “how much can I sell a kidney for?” (Kidding, please don’t do that). The reality of the Ohio market is that… Read more

Negotiation is one of the most vital skills to master as a real estate agent. You negotiate on behalf of clients (buyers, sellers, or renters) to secure favorable prices and terms. Additionally, you must negotiate with your brokerage to determine how much of your income is shared with the firm. Lastly, you need to negotiate… Read more

Seller concessions are having a moment. In Q1 2025, 44.4% of U.S. home sales included concessions (up from 39.3% the year prior). Ohio’s market is no exception. With median home prices climbing to $250,000 (up 2% year-over-year) and inventory sitting at just 2.69 months of supply, concessions should be harder to obtain. However, buyer’s agents… Read more

  Choosing a career path can feel like a lot. You want work that fits your life, pays off long-term, and gives you room to grow, but you also want confidence that the investment in education and training is worth it. If you’ve been researching the benefits of real estate agent careers in Ohio, you’re… Read more

Looking to become a real estate broker? Find out what you need to know for FREE by contacting our broker planning services team. If you’ve worked as a real estate salesperson for two of the last five years, you may ask yourself, “Should I become a real estate broker in Ohio?” Becoming a real estate… Read more

Many Ohio real estate agents are paid on a 1099-NEC, so it’s easy to assume your commissions are untouchable if money gets tight or a creditor comes calling. The truth is, you can still protect yourself by understanding the rules and responding early. This article answers the question “can a 1099 employee be garnished in… Read more