Shelby Smith - Royer Realty LLC

09/26/2026

Managing Your Own Rental Property: What Logan County, Ohio Investors Should Know

Thinking about buying a rental property in Logan County, Ohio? Owning an investment property and managing one are two different jobs. Learn what self-managing a rental really involves, from tenants and maintenance to recordkeeping, budgeting, and deciding when professional property management may make sense....

09/22/2026

How to Clean Your Home and Keep It That Way: A Practical Guide to a Cleaner, Healthier Home

Keeping your home clean does not have to mean spending an entire weekend scrubbing. Learn simple daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning routines, traditional home-cleaning remedies, exterior maintenance tips, and practical ways to prepare your home for sale....

Keeping your home clean does not have to mean spending an entire weekend scrubbing. Learn simple daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning routines, traditional home-cleaning remedies, exterior maintena…

09/19/2026

Real Estate: The Business Behind the Sale

Real estate is about far more than buying and selling homes. For DECA students, it is a real-world lesson in sales, entrepreneurship, negotiation, leadership, finance, marketing, and problem-solving. Explore what happens behind the scenes of a real estate transaction and how the skills used in Logan County, Ohio real estate can prepare you for almost any career....

Real estate is about far more than buying and selling homes. For DECA students, it is a real-world lesson in sales, entrepreneurship, negotiation, leadership, finance, marketing, and problem-solvin…

09/16/2026

Thinking About Selling Your Investment Property? Start Planning Your 1031 Exchange Before You List

Thinking about selling an investment property in Logan County, Ohio? A 1031 exchange may help you defer recognition of gain when specific IRS requirements are met. Learn why planning with your REALTOR®, tax professional, and Qualified Intermediary before you list can make the process more organized and help you prepare for important deadlines....

09/15/2026

The Appraisal Is Changing. Here’s What Ohio Homebuyers Need to Know Before They Make an Offer

Buying a home in Logan County, Ohio means more than finding the right house and making an offer. From Bellefontaine and Indian Lake to rural properties with acreage, wells, septic systems and outbuildings, local homes can come with characteristics that make appraisal preparation especially important. With UAD 3.6 changing the way residential appraisals are reported, Ohio buyers should understand how appraisal timing, costs, property information and low-appraisal risk could affect their transaction. Learn what is changing and how being prepared before you make an offer can help you avoid costly surprises....

09/12/2026

Protecting the American Dream: Homeownership, Freedom, Community, and Responsibility

What does owning a home have to do with freedom, citizenship, community, and the future of the American dream? More than you might think. Explore why homeownership is about more than building equity, how understanding your rights and responsibilities matters, and how ordinary homeowners and neighbors can help protect the communities and opportunities we hope to pass on to the next generation....

What does owning a home have to do with freedom, citizenship, community, and the future of the American dream? More than you might think. Explore why homeownership is about more than building equit…

09/08/2026

What to Expect When I’m Away

Buying or selling a home is a big deal, and you deserve a REALTOR® who has a plan—not just for when everything goes smoothly, but for when life happens. I believe being prepared is part of providing great service. From keeping your transaction organized to making sure you’re taken care of when I’m temporarily unavailable, I want you to feel confident that you have someone in your corner every step of the way....

Buying or selling a home is a big deal, and you deserve a REALTOR® who has a plan—not just for when everything goes smoothly, but for when life happens. I believe being prepared is part of providin…

09/05/2026

The Ohio REALTORS® Purchase Contract Explained: A Plain-English Guide for Buyers and Sellers

Understand the Ohio REALTORS® Purchase Contract in plain English. Explore all 41 paragraphs, key deadlines, contingencies, inspections, closing terms, and what buyers and sellers should know before signing....

09/01/2026

What Is Ohio Revised Code §4735.62 Understanding Your REALTOR®’s Fiduciary Duties

When you hire a REALTOR® in Ohio, the law says they have to do their job professionally and honestly. You should expect your REALTOR® to treat you fairly, communicate clearly, and help you understand the process so you can make informed decisions....

When you hire a REALTOR® in Ohio, the law says they have to do their job professionally and honestly. You should expect your REALTOR® to treat you fairly, communicate clearly, and help you understa…

08/29/2026

Why One of the Most Important Responsibilities of a REALTOR® Is Remaining Objective

My responsibility is not to make emotional decisions. My responsibility is to protect your interests when emotions are running high....