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In Memoriam – Brett Jeffrey Swingle https://www.orwoodyard.com/obituaries/Brett-Jeffrey-Swingle?obId=28840864
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Columbus REALTORS® Offices Will Close at 2:30pm August 3rd Columbus Realtors’ offices will close at 2:30pm on Thursday, August 3rd. The office will open for normal business hours on Friday. Schedule:
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In Memoriam – James R. “Jim” Biven James R. Biven Obituary – Hill Funeral Home
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In Memoriam – William Egbert In Memoriam – Columbus Realtors
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Holiday: Closed for Independence Day – July 3rd/4th 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:
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In Memoriam – Robert “Bob” Fletcher In Memoriam – Columbus Realtors
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New Keybox Rules New Keybox rules went into effect in May, 2023. Review the Lockbox, eKey, and Electronic Key Box Rules here.
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Holiday: Closed for Juneteenth – June 19th 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:
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Beware of Vacant Property Scams 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:
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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Columbus Realtors’ Offices Closing Early Friday, May 26 – 3:00pm Columbus Realtors’ offices will close at 3:00pm on Friday, May 26th. The office will open for normal business hours on Tuesday. Schedule:
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