Red 1 Realty Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Westerville, Ohio

9:24 AM in Westerville Directions

Here is what working with Red 1 Realty in Westerville typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

Buyer strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in Ohio.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Westerville area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Getting to the closing table

Coordinating with the lender, title or escrow office and the other agent so nothing slips.

Selling a home

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Westerville home.

Listing preparation

Advice on repairs, staging and photography before the home goes live.

Listing exposure

Putting the home in front of local agents and online shoppers through the MLS and listing sites.

From showing to sold

Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Ohio rules.

Typical costs on a Westerville home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $451,260. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $451K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$11,282–$13,538
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$9,025–$13,538
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$9,025–$22,563
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Westerville

Worthington, OH5.2 mi · $489K Lewis Center, OH6.6 mi Powell, OH8.0 mi · $570K Dublin, OH10 mi · $565K Columbus, OH12 mi · $247K Johnstown, OH13 mi · $446K Reynoldsburg, OH13 mi · $296K Hilliard, OH14 mi · $385K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Ohio?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Red 1 Realty work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Red 1 Realty handles dual agency or designated agency under Ohio law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.