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In Memoriam – Columbus Realtors

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08/30/2023

Columbus Realtors’ offices will close at 2:30pm on Thursday, August 3rd. The office will open for normal business hours on Friday.

Schedule:
Thursday August 3rd – Closed at 2:30 pm
Friday August 4th – Open at 8:30 am

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08/03/2023

James R. Biven Obituary – Hill Funeral Home
In Memoriam – Columbus Realtors

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07/07/2023

In Memoriam – Columbus Realtors

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06/28/2023

The Columbus REALTORS association headquarters will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, July 3rd and 4th in observance of Independence Day. The association will open for normal business hours on Wednesday at 8:30am.

Schedule:
Monday, July 3, 2023 – Closed
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – Closed
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 – Open at 8:30am

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In Memoriam – Columbus Realtors

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06/21/2023

New Keybox rules went into effect in May, 2023.

Review the Lockbox, eKey, and Electronic Key Box Rules here.

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06/16/2023

The Columbus REALTORS association headquarters will be closed on Monday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. The association will open for normal business hours on Tuesday at 8:30am.

Schedule:
Monday, June 19, 2023 – Closed
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 – Open at 8:30am

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06/14/2023

We have been alerted to this exact scam occurring multiple times over the last month in central Ohio. They often begin with a fraudster searching public records to identify real estate that is free and clear of mortgages or other liens. They focus on property not occupied by the owner. This can include vacant lots, out-of-state ownership, or rental properties where the owner does not live on the premises. In addition, elderly owners are often targeted. After gathering the pertinent information from the public records, the fraudster, posing as the owner, contacts a real estate agent to list the property for sale.

The fraudster often lists the property below the current market value to realize a quick sale. The funds are transferred to the criminal once the transaction is concluded. The ownership discrepancies are often not identified until the documents are filed with the county.

Here are a few potential red flags that may alert you to a fraudulent transaction:

• Communications are conducted through email and digital means, never in person.
• The fraudster seeks to push the sale through quickly.
• Often, a preference for a cash close is indicated.
• The scammers refuse to sign in person but demand a notary closing, often insisting on making that arrangement themselves with “their favorite notary.”
• Sales proceeds are directed to be disbursed to someone other than the person in the title.  ​
    

Always follow your instincts if something seems unusual in a transaction involving vacant or unoccupied property, and ask plenty of questions. Contact local authorities if you believe a scam is in the works.

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06/09/2023

Columbus Realtors’ offices will close at 3:00pm on Friday, May 26th. The office will open for normal business hours on Tuesday.

Schedule:
Friday, May 26, 2023 – Closed at 3:00pm
Tuesday, May 30, 2023- Open at 8:30am

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05/26/2023