A current report from Immobilienervice Zillow showed that Columbus had the hottest home market in the country.
In central Ohio, 74% of homes sold in April were signed in less than a week, well above the national average of 47%.
This is great news for anyone trying to sell a home, but it can be stressful for those looking to move or buy their first home.
Ten tips for buying a home now
When looking to buy a home, The Dispatch has spoken to realtors and others to find the top 10 tips for navigating this real estate market, from the importance of patience and looking beyond Zillow.
Should you hire a broker?
Despite the demand for homes, most people looking to sell still hire real estate agents to handle the listing and sale. Only 8% of the apartments have been sold by owners. The main reasons homeowners said they hired realtors were to help prepare the home for sale, get the paperwork done properly, and get it listed at the right price.
Do you have a buyer and just need help with paperwork? A local broker has a service called. created AgentAssistMe.comthat offers paperwork assistance at 1% of the sale price.
Read: Most home sellers are still hiring brokers
How about building your own home?
When you are tired of losing the bidders battles for existing homes, consider building yourself. M / I homes have seen record sales as the new housing industry continues to grow rapidly.
Read: New buildings continue to rise
