Key Realty Columbus South

10/31/2026

When to Rethink Your Selling Strategy
A home can come to market with a solid plan and still need an adjustment later.
That doesn't necessarily mean something went wrong. Buyer activity changes, new competing listings appear, feedback starts to form a pattern, and the first few weeks on the market provide information you didn't have when...

A selling strategy that made sense at the start of a listing may need to change. Know which signs suggest it's time to take another look.

10/30/2026

Small Home Projects Worth Finishing Before the End of the Year
Nearly every home has a project that has been "almost done" for longer than anyone expected. Maybe the supplies were purchased months ago. Perhaps the difficult part is finished, but the last few steps never made it onto the weekend schedule.
The end of the year can be a useful deadline for clearing...

A few unfinished projects can quietly linger for months. Use the end of the year as a practical reason to wrap up the ones that affect daily life.

10/30/2026

Deciding Whether You're Ready to Buy a Home
There isn't one moment when everyone suddenly becomes ready to buy a home. For some people, the decision follows a job change or growing family. Others simply reach the point where renting no longer fits the way they want to live.
Financial preparation matters, but readiness involves more than having...

Buying a home is about more than wanting a place of your own. Consider your finances, plans, and priorities before deciding if the timing is right.

10/24/2026

Small Details That Can Make a Home More Appealing to Buyers
Sellers often think about the big things first: paint, flooring, kitchen updates, or curb appeal. Buyers notice those too, but their impression of a home is also built from dozens of smaller details.
A sticky door, burned-out bulb, or crowded counter probably won't make or break a sale on its own. Enough...

Buyers notice more than major upgrades. A few small details can help your home feel cleaner, easier to use, and better cared for during showings.

10/23/2026

How to Spot Areas of Your Home That Need Better Ventilation
A room that feels stuffy once in a while isn't necessarily a problem. A room that regularly holds moisture, odors, or stale air deserves a closer look.
Ventilation helps move moisture and indoor air out of areas where they tend to collect. Bathrooms and kitchens are obvious places to check, but problems...

Poor airflow can make parts of a home feel stuffy or damp. Learn where to look for ventilation problems and when they may need more attention.

10/22/2026

Understanding Home Insurance Before You Buy
Home insurance can feel like something to handle near the end of the buying process. In reality, it's worth thinking about much earlier.
The property itself can affect what coverage is available and what it costs. Roof age, location, past claims, certain features, and regional risks may all matter to...

Home insurance affects more than your monthly housing costs. Learn what buyers should ask about coverage, deductibles, exclusions, and insurability.

10/21/2026

How Timing Can Affect a Seller's Negotiation Strategy
Negotiation isn't only about the number written on an offer. Timing can matter just as much.
An offer that arrives the first day on the market creates a different situation from one that arrives after several weeks. A buyer who can match a seller's preferred closing date may have an advantage that isn't...

Timing can shape more than a home's asking price. Learn how offers, market activity, deadlines, and seller priorities can affect negotiations.

10/20/2026

Home Projects That Can Improve Everyday Function
Not every home project needs to be about resale value or making a room look newer. Some of the most useful improvements are the ones that make everyday tasks a little easier.
If you're deciding where to spend time or money, look for the places where your home regularly slows you down.
Fix the Entryway...

A few targeted home projects can make daily routines easier. Focus on changes that improve storage, movement, lighting, and how your space works.

10/16/2026

🎉HERE WE GROW AGAIN!🎉 We’re excited to announce these great agents have recently joined Key Realty. We look forward to seeing them grow and succeed!

10/15/2026

Looking Beyond the Mortgage: Long-Term Costs of Owning a Home
A monthly mortgage payment is one of the first numbers buyers look at, but it isn't the only one that matters. Two homes with similar purchase prices can have very different ongoing costs once taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and other expenses are added in.
Looking beyond the loan payment...

A mortgage payment is only part of the cost of homeownership. Look at taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and other expenses before you buy.

10/10/2026

Keeping Buyers Interested After the First Showing
A buyer walking out of a showing without making an offer isn't necessarily bad news. They may be comparing several homes, talking through their budget, waiting for another family member to see the property, or simply trying not to make a rushed decision.
For sellers, the period after that first visit...

A promising first showing doesn't always lead straight to an offer. Keep buyers engaged by making follow-up easy and addressing issues that may hold them back.

09/24/2026

Your reputation is built in the everyday moments: how you communicate, how you handle pressure, and whether people can count on you.

Join Key Realty Co-Owner & CEO Joe Albring for a practical conversation about the standards that separate average agents from trusted professionals.

What You’ll Learn:

How your everyday actions shape your reputation
Why communication and follow-through matter
How to handle difficult situations professionally
What it means to be easy to do business with
How raising your personal standard can strengthen your business

The difference isn’t always what you know. It’s how you show up.

08/12/2026

Today's the Day!

If you've been thinking about changing brokerages, or just want to better understand what separates a great brokerage from the rest, don't miss today's free webinar.

Join Key Realty founders Amy Saylor and Dennis Degnan for a practical discussion on how to evaluate brokerages based on what matters most for your long-term success.

You'll gain a clear framework for comparing:
• Training and mentorship
• Broker support
• Company culture
• Technology and marketing tools
• Compensation models
• Career growth opportunities

No recruiting presentation. No sales pitch. Just practical guidance and a checklist you can use throughout your career.

Choosing & Evaluating Your Broker: Questions Every Real Estate Agent Should Ask
Today
12:00 PM Eastern

There's still time to reserve your spot:
https://keyeducationonline.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OyQ8GxvARBOLZTS571apvg

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/11/2026

Choosing the right brokerage can shape your career for years to come. But how do you know which one is the best fit?

Join us tomorrow for a practical, no-sales-pitch webinar designed to help real estate professionals evaluate brokerages with confidence. Led by Key Realty founders Amy Saylor and Dennis Degnan, you'll learn how to look beyond commission splits and ask the questions that really matter.

We'll cover:
• Training and professional development
• Brokerage support and resources
• Company culture
• Technology and tools
• Compensation structures
• Long-term career growth opportunities

Whether you're new to real estate, an experienced agent, or simply exploring your options, you'll leave with a practical checklist to help guide one of the most important decisions of your career.

Choosing & Evaluating Your Broker: Questions Every Real Estate Agent Should Ask
Wednesday, August 12
12:00 PM Eastern

Register today:
https://keyeducationonline.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OyQ8GxvARBOLZTS571apvg

08/06/2026

Most REALTORS® spend their careers helping clients build wealth through real estate, but are they building wealth for themselves?

Join us for a candid conversation with a financial investment professional as we explore today's investment landscape, practical wealth-building strategies, and retirement planning tailored specifically for real estate professionals.

Whether you're early in your career or preparing for retirement, you'll gain actionable insights to help you make informed financial decisions and strengthen your long-term financial future.

07/16/2026

📣We're excited to announce Iceland Bell has joined the Key Realty family!
Iceland is more than happy to help you with all of your real estate needs.🏡