RESOURCES - Northern Ohio

Ohio Broker Direct, LLC does not participate in joint venture business arrangements/partnerships, receive endorsement fees or commissions, nor does Ohio Broker Direct, LLC Warrant or guaranty their product... however Ohio Broker Direct, LLC hereby affirms that each Company listed below has provided exceptional service to our clients and customers. The following information is provided simply as a convenience to our clients and customers.

• Visit http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/econ/econ.cfm to obtain help - for those facing the loss of their home.

• Visit http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/homes/rea11.shtm to learn about scams.

• Visit http://savethedream.ohio.gov/ to learn about Ohio assistance programs.

 Title Insurance 

Chicago Title: Lori Fetter, Cell 330.715.1320 & Office 330.873.9393 X 703. Located at 77 North Miller Rd, Fairlawn, Ohio 44333.

FSBO Title Company: Laurie Bellomo, 440.230.2211. Located at 13385A West 130th street, North Royalton, Ohio 44133.

Lawyers Title Insurance Company: Melody Childress, 440.284.5100. Located at 424 Middle Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035

• Visit http://www.alta.org/consumer/questions.cfm to learn about the types of title insurance products available.

Professional Property Inspectors: I have worked with many home inspectors over the years and it concerns me greatly that the majority of consumers are not aware that Home Inspectors are NOT regulated or required to be licensed in the State of Ohio. 

The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), founded in 1976, is North America’s oldest and largest professional society of home inspectors. ASHI’s goals have always been to build customer awareness of the importance of a quality home inspection and enhance the professionalism of home inspectors.  A list of ASHI home inspectors are posted on their website at http://www.ashi.org/homeins pectors/Ohio/. 

I reiterate - home inspectors are NOT regulated or required to be licensed in the State of Ohio.  Therefore it is imperative that consumers research their home inspectors accordingly.  

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Joan Elflein is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), a national organization of real estate professionals created in 1908 to provide resources to those servicing the real estate industry and to ensure integrity and compliance with the ethical procurement and facilitation of real estate transactions as detailed in the NAR Code of Ethics (45K PDF file) As a licensed Real Estate Brokerage in the state of Ohio, Ohio Broker Direct facilitates all business transactions in compliance with the Ohio Canons of Ethics (35K PDF file)

Consumer Information & Consumer Protection:

• Consumer links (State of Ohio) http://www.com.state. oh.us/dfi/usefullinks.htm

• Fair Housing - HUD in Ohio http://www.hud.gov/local /index.cfm?state=oh

• Lead Paint Pamphlet -  http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/outreach/pyf_eng.pdf 

• Fee-for-Service - Ohio Waiver of Duties Waiver of Duties Statement (PDF)

• Consumer protection - Ohio Attorney General http://www.ag.state.oh.us/

• File a complaint - Ohio Division of Real Estate http://www.com.state.oh.us/real/compmain.htm

• Questions/ file a complaint - Division of Finance  https://com.state.oh.us/d fi/dfifaqnew.aspx

• To Search Listings I recommend visiting http://www.remax.com  as their site is easy and friendly to use. 

• Studies have indicated that over 75% of home buyers find their homes through agents using the MLS therefore Sellers who do not utilize the MLS system are missing out on approximately 3/4 of the market.

• All clients of Ohio Broker Direct, LLC  who list their property via the flat fee listing program have the potential to save thousands of dollars!

• More exposure, a higher sales price, faster selling time all for a minimal fee!