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Take a Look STEP 1
Get Pre-Approved
Buying a home in Columbus or Central Ohio starts with knowing your budget. We connect you with trusted local lenders who help determine your price range, explain mortgage options, and provide a pre-approval letter. Being prepared not only shows sellers in neighborhoods like Dublin, Upper Arlington, or Worthington that you’re a serious buyer but also speeds up the home buying process.
STEP 2
Searching for Homes
Finding the right home in Central Ohio can be exciting but overwhelming. We help you define your “must-have” and “nice-to-have” features and set up a personalized MLS portal. You’ll receive notifications for homes in Columbus and surrounding areas that match your criteria, including neighborhoods with top-rated schools, parks, and convenient commuting routes. This ensures you only see homes that fit your lifestyle.
<Consider these items for your "must have" list.
Home Type
Number of Rooms
Location
& Lot Size
Budget
STEP 3
Visit Properties
When you identify homes of interest in Columbus or Central Ohio, we schedule and coordinate all showings. Our team accompanies you to answer questions, identify potential issues, and highlight local features like nearby schools, shopping, parks, and transit options. By providing insights into each neighborhood, we help you make informed decisions and find a home that fits your family and lifestyle.
STEP 4
Make an Offer
Once you’ve chosen your ideal home in Central Ohio, we help you craft a strategic offer. We guide you on competitive pricing, contingencies, closing dates, and local market conditions in Columbus neighborhoods. Our goal is to make your offer stand out while protecting your best interests.
STEP 5
In Contract
After your offer is accepted, we guide you through inspections, loan applications, and all contract milestones. We coordinate with local lenders, inspectors, and title companies throughout Central Ohio to ensure everything proceeds smoothly. Our local expertise helps anticipate common regional issues and timelines so there are no surprises.
STEP 6
Closing & Possession
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Closing on your new home in Columbus or Central Ohio is an exciting milestone. We guide you through the final paperwork, coordinate with your lender, title officer, and the seller’s agent, and manage key handovers and utility setups. The most rewarding moment is receiving the keys and officially taking possession of your new home! If your possession date occurs after closing, we handle all logistics with the seller’s agent to ensure a smooth, stress-free transition into your Central Ohio neighborhood.
Real Stories, Real Homes
Would recommend to everyone I know!!
Paul helped us find our ideal house in a crazy market. When we were discouraged by not finding a good fit for a few months, he reassured us and was always available to talk to us if needed. He was very responsive to our requests and went above and beyond to make himself available. When we found the house that was perfect for us, he helped us negotiate a fair offer (without over-paying) and secure our house. Would recommend to everyone I know!!
I would highly recommend Paul when searching and buying a home.
Paul was excellent from start to finish. He was incredibly helpful in the explanations of every single step and was always available when needed. Paul was incredibly responsive to Anya and all questions or concerns. I would highly recommend Paul when searching and buying a home. Plus he has great hair.
Without question, we would not have found our home if it wasn't for Paul Ritter.
Without any question or hesitation, Paul Ritter is an absolutely astounding, kind, honest, and genuinely helpful real estate agent.
Starting March of 2020, my wife and I started looking to buy a house. She immediately contacted Paul Ritter, and we were on our way. Over the course of 7 months (and multiple offers in what is an incredibly competitive housing market), Paul worked diligently and tirelessly to make sure we found a place we could call home.
More than anything, beyond having extensive knowledge of the market and how to navigate the legal and contractual aspects of home buying (of which Paul's level of knowledge is astounding), you want kindness and honesty from your agent. Paul always gave us honest feedback on a home, the good and the bad, and guided us through finding the small details that we should look for as first time home buyers. He always worked to get us the best and most fair price and contract on a house, making sure that we only committed ourselves to the degree that we were comfortable.
We were so immediately impressed with Paul not just as an agent, but as a person, that we recommended him to at least four other families, all of whom found homes that they are all tremendously happy with.
Without question, we would not have found our home if it wasn't for Paul Ritter. And for that, we are forever thankful for his guidance, expertise, and kindness.
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