Buying a home
Buy With Confidence. Buy With Central Ohio’s Champion Team.
Whether it is your first home or your fifth, buying is a big move. Our agents guide you from pre-approval to keys in hand with clear advice, sharp negotiation and a team of experts behind every deal.
- #53In the U.S. by sides (EZ Referral Network)
- $3B+in homes sold
- 1,000+homes sold a year
- 24 pages
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Get Our 2026–2027 Buyer Guide
A step-by-step guide to buying your home: pre-approval, financing, buyer agreements, making offers, inspections, appraisal gaps, a buyer cost sheet, closing day and a moving checklist. Fill out the form and your download starts right away.
Why buyers choose us
More Than an Agent. A Team in Your Corner.
The listing agent works for the seller. Your EZ agent works for you.
Expert negotiation
Pricing and contract strategy built to protect your money and your interests, from the first offer to the final walk-through.
Local market knowledge
Agents who know the neighborhoods, schools and true values across Greater Columbus and beyond.
Money-saving resources
Trusted lenders, title, inspectors and movers, plus preferred-partner perks like the Keller Home Loans Zero Plus program.
A whole team behind you
You get one dedicated agent backed by The EZ Referral Network, with in-house support at every step.
The buying process
Your Path to the Keys in 8 Steps
Every purchase is different, but here is what to expect and how we help along the way.
- 01
Start with a game plan
We sit down with you to map out what you need, where you want to live and what fits your budget, so every showing is worth your time.
- 02
Get pre-approved
A pre-approval letter sets your price range, shows sellers you are serious and lets you move fast. Paying cash? A proof of funds letter does the same job.
- 03
Tour the right homes
We search the market, set up your tours and give you honest feedback on each home, its neighborhood and its value. Before tours start, you will sign a buyer agreement. We explain your options first.
- 04
Write a winning offer
We study comparable sales and current competition, then build an offer with the right price, terms, timing and possession date to stand out.
- 05
Negotiate and go under contract
Most sellers counter. We negotiate the price, earnest money, closing date, concessions and other terms until the deal works for you.
- 06
Inspect the home
A licensed inspector checks the home top to bottom. If major issues come up, we negotiate repairs or credits based on your contract.
- 07
Appraisal, loan and title
Your lender orders the appraisal and finalizes your loan while the title company prepares your documents. We track every deadline so nothing slips.
- 08
Closing day
Bring your photo ID and verify wiring instructions by phone with the title company, never by email alone. Sign, get your keys, welcome home.
Good to know: buyer agreements
Before touring homes, buyers sign a buyer representation agreement that spells out your agent’s services and how compensation is handled. Compensation is always negotiable. You can tour any home on the market, and we will walk you through every option before you sign.
Free resources
Buying a Condo in Greater Columbus?
Community-by-community fees, rules and sales history for condo and townhome communities across Greater Columbus, plus free condo guides, are on our sister site MyColumbusCondo.com.
Financing & closing
Financing and Closing Made EZ
Estimate your monthly payment with our mortgage calculator, get pre-approved with our go-to lender Matt Sheffey.
Free Guides for Columbus Buyers
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