Lori's Why
MODERN OHIO REALTY is built on the premise that a home is more than a financial investment; it's an investment in life. It should be a space you love, in a place you love. Our mission is to help you uncover exactly where that is, so we do things differently; we don't start with the house, we start with you. We ask what matters to you, why it matters, and only then do we help you discover *your* where. For us, real estate is about more than location, location, location; it's about a home that's uniquely yours, in a location that truly suits both your wants and your needs.
2 - State of Ohio Agency Disclosures
There are some legal things to discuss! We always follow State laws and adhere to Industry Best Practices. This means you get lots of disclosures!
3 - Marketing Overview
We do a lot. And we do a lot of it differently. There are many steps to the home buying and selling process, and whether this is your first purchase or your one hundredth, having professionals you can count on is paramount. This section talks about what we do!
4 - Regional Market Conditions
It's important to evaluate market activity and trends in Columbus and in your neighborhood. This section includes a discussion about our approach and includes reports from the entire region down to your neighborhood. Section five will provide a granular analysis of your specific property.
4.1 - Latest Central Ohio Housing Report
The Columbus and Central Ohio Multiple Listing Service (MLS) publishes a monthly report comparing the current activity to prior periods using their data. It's very useful to monitor market activity and understand housing supply and demand. A link in the reference section below will take you to all related press releases and reports.
4.2 - RPR Reports - Franklin County
Whether your home is in Franklin County or one of the 6 contiguous counties, this report provides an excellent snapshot of the market using MLS & Public Data. We can prepare these for any address, neighborhood, city, county, or custom area to best understand your property.
4.3 - RPR Reports - Your Neighborhood
This is a specific report for your neighborhood. While it is harder to see overall trends with a granular approach, it is valuable to see what is happening in the immediate area.
6 - Listing Contracts and Disclosures
These are the documents we use to list your house and the disclosures you provide to prospective Buyers regarding the condition of your property.
7 - Purchase Contracts
Sample Purchase Contract and documentation we will receive from prospective Buyers when they bid on your home.
8 - Reference Material
The following presentation links provide general reference material, sample marketing materials, and external links to important resources.
Sample: Property Marketing Videos
This is a sample marketing video for a property we sold in German Village. Our videographer uses interior and exterior video and drone shots to highlight the location of each property.
Sample: Virtual Tours
We frequently use virtual tours so potential Buyers can walk through the house before seeing it. This is particularly useful when a coming soon status is used to build energy around the listing and drive showing activity. The sample is from a unique home we sold in 2020!
Reference: Home Service Plan of Ohio
This is a sample Home Warranty plan offered by a minority owned company right here in Columbus! If you'd like to market your home with a home warranty plan we are happy to provide additional information on this company and others serving our Market.
Link: Housing Report Archive
Columbus & Central Ohio MLS Housing Reports: This link takes you to the Columbus REALTORS® website where the monthly Press Release and Regional Housing Reports are published.
Lead Based Paint Information
If a property was built prior to 1978, Buyers will receive this important booklet provided by the EPA/HUD: Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. Sellers are required to disclose if they've ever had the property tested for lead hazards and provide related reports to prospective Buyers.

Please let me know if you have any questions!