Ohio · Summer 2026

Buying a Home in the Columbus Area Without a Realtor

Columbus is one of the more affordable large Midwest metros, with steady employment and a fast-growing tech corridor driving demand.

Intel’s new Ohio fab continues to pull buyers into the region. Inventory has loosened in 2026, but the top suburbs still move quickly.

More choice than a year ago — but not a buyer’s market yet. That is exactly when self-representation and keeping the commission pays off.

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Estimated Savings
up to $14,315
Preset to the local median home price. Change it to see what you could save.
$50,000Drag to explore$5,000,000
Typical buyer commission$12,261$14,714
Potential savings using CIY$11,862$14,315

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