Stacy Holland, Key Realty

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Most buyers walk through a home looking at the exciting stuff.

The kitchen.
The layout.
The finishes.
The way the home feels when they walk in.

That matters.

But smart buyers also look at the things that can cost real money after closing.

Water heater.
Electrical panel.
Ceiling stains.
HVAC.
Windows.
Foundation cracks.
Sewer line.
Water pressure.
Grading around the foundation.

You do not need to act like an inspector during every showing.

But you should know what deserves a closer look before you fall too hard for the pretty parts.

Save this before your next showing and do not buy blind.

06/19/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 5535 Rainbow Falls Street, Dublin., Let me know if you would like more information 740-974-2136.

Brokered by Key Realty, Regan D Flinn

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 5535 Rainbow Falls Street, Unit 7, Dublin, OH 43016, 1695 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $320,000, MLS ID 226022433

06/19/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 8766 Gallo Drive, Powell., Let me know if you would like more information 740-974-2136.

Brokered by Key Realty, Brittany Barbour

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 8766 Gallo Drive, Powell, OH 43065, 1952 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 partial bathrooms, asking price of $415,000, MLS ID 226021141

06/19/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 6805 Charleston Pike , Chillicothe., Let me know if you would like more information 740-974-2136.

Brokered by Key Realty, Amanda L Hatfield

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 6805 Charleston Pike , Chillicothe, OH 45601, 1766 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $314,000, MLS ID 226022434

06/19/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 8008 Leaview Drive, Columbus., Let me know if you would like more information 740-974-2136.

Brokered by Key Realty, Kevin Lobe

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 8008 Leaview Drive, Columbus, OH 43235, 1378 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 1 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $349,000, MLS ID 226021786

06/19/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 1878 Eddystone Avenue, Columbus., Let me know if you would like more information 740-974-2136.

Brokered by Key Realty, Jerry R Auger

Photos, maps, description of Multi-Family Property For Sale at 1878 Eddystone Avenue, Unit a-b-c, Columbus, OH 43224, asking price of $415,000

06/19/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 244 Nicholas Drive, Circleville., Let me know if you would like more information 740-974-2136.

Brokered by Key Realty, Erin E Rickman

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 244 Nicholas Drive, Circleville, OH 43113, 1098 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 1 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $253,000, MLS ID 226021775

06/19/2026

How Small Repairs Can Help Your Home Show Better
Pre-listing prep doesn't have to mean renovating the kitchen or replacing the floors. In many homes, the better starting point is much smaller: the repairs that have built up gradually because you see them every day and eventually stop noticing them.
A rattling bathroom exhaust fan. Caulk that's pulled...

Small repairs before listing often matter more than sellers expect. Here's a practical look at which fixes tend to have the most impact when it's time to show.

06/19/2026

How to Create a Home Maintenance Routine
Most homeowners don't ignore maintenance because they are careless. More often, the work just never gets organized. One task comes up in spring, another in midsummer, and by fall, half the list is still sitting somewhere in the back of your mind.
A seasonal routine helps because it gives each job a...

A simple seasonal maintenance routine can help homeowners stay ahead of small repairs. Use this year-round checklist to keep your home in better condition.