A charming three-bedroom cabin just hit the market in Hillsboro, Ohio, at $225,000 — and it is one of the more unique properties to come available in Highland County in a while. Located at the end of a quiet dead-end lane on 0.59 acres, 5802 Ellis Lane sits just four minutes from Rocky Fork Lake. The property works beautifully as a full-time home, a vacation getaway, a hunting cabin, or an Airbnb investment. Highlights include a screened entertaining porch with a built-in bar, a separate laundry house with an extra shower, a new master bedroom addition, a new metal roof, and most furnishings included — making it truly move-in ready. For the full listing details, photos, and video tour, visit VanceTeamRealtors.com or call Bryan Vance at 937-776-3405 or Rene Vance at 937-205-6513 to schedule your private showing. 🌐 VanceTeamRealtors.com

Thinking about selling your home in Highland County, Ohio? Here are answers to the five most-asked questions. Read the full guide at VanceTeamRealtors.com . Selling a home can feel overwhelming if you don't have clear answers to your questions. That's why we've put together quick answers to the five most common questions sellers have when considering a move in Highland County. 1. What is the current real estate market like in Highland County, Ohio? The Highland County market is balanced and stable. Homes sell based on condition, location, and pricing strategy. Buyer demand is steady, inventory is healthy, and well-prepared homes typically sell in 30–60 days. Sellers have fair negotiating power without extreme market conditions. 2. How can I determine the value of my home before selling? Use multiple methods: online valuation tools (Zillow, Redfin) for a starting point, tax assessment records for historical context, and a professional comparative market analysis from a local...

It's July 4th Weekend in Southern Ohio If you're celebrating the Fourth of July in Hillsboro or Highland County, you've got plenty of options. Early July Events: First Thursday Downtown Greenfield (July 2, 6–9 PM) — Food trucks, live music, and family activities at the Greenfield Courthouse Lawn. Festival of the Bells (July 2–4) — Three days of food, concerts, and family fun in Uptown Hillsboro, plus a 5K race and Kids Fun Run on July 4. Boomin' in the Boro Fireworks (July 3, 10 PM) — Free fireworks display at the Highland County Fairgrounds. Rocky Fork Lake Parade (July 4, 10 AM) — Traditional parade with floats and marching bands. Concert at The Patriot Public House (July 4, 9 PM) — Live rock and blues from Sick Serenity. Later in July: America 250th Celebration (July 17–18) — Theatrical reenactment, courthouse tours, historical demonstrations, and a military band concert celebrating America's 250th anniversary. What Makes These Celebrations Special These ev...

Buying your first home? Here's a quick checklist of what you need to understand before you make an offer: 1. Get pre-approved for a mortgage — Not just pre-qualified. Real pre-approval. 2. Budget realistically — Your lender's maximum is not your budget. 3. Get your finances clean — No big moves before applying. 4. Know what you're looking for — Make a list of what actually matters to you. 5. Understand home inspections — They protect you and give you leverage. 6. Know closing costs — They typically run 2-5% of the purchase price. 7. Research the location — Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbors. 8. Get property details — Square footage, age, condition, lot size, zoning. 9. Consider appraisal risk — Your offer price needs to appraise. 10. Look at home warranties — Smart protection for a first-time buyer. 11. Understand the offer process — Once you sign and it's accepted, you're committed. 12. Know when to walk away — Don't fall in love wit...

Complete Home Selling Checklist: How Southern Ohio Sellers Are Preparing Homes for Sale In Southern Ohio's current real estate market, preparation matters. Homes that are presented strategically sell faster and command better prices. Homes that lack preparation sit longer on the market and attract lower offers. This week, we've explored the essential elements of making a powerful first impression — from curb appeal to room-by-room presentation to decluttering and neutralizing spaces. Now, we want to provide Southern Ohio sellers with a comprehensive, actionable checklist they can use immediately. This isn't about perfection. It's about strategy. Why Preparation Matters in Southern Ohio Highland County and Southern Ohio sellers are competing in an active market. Homes that show well attract multiple offers. Homes that appear neglected attract skeptical buyers who negotiate harder and request more repairs. The investment you make in preparation now directly impacts: How ...

You've priced your home strategically. You've prepared the interior and exterior professionally. Now comes a step that separates confident sellers from anxious ones: understanding what buyers will find during their inspection and what you're legally required to disclose. Here's what we've learned working with sellers across Southern Ohio: The homes that sell fastest and for the best prices are the ones where sellers have proactively identified issues, addressed what makes sense, and been completely transparent about everything else. This isn't about hiding problems. It's about understanding them first. Why Pre-Listing Inspections Matter When you list your home, buyers will get a professional inspection. That inspector will find every issue — structural, mechanical, cosmetic, and everything in between. The question is: do you want to find out about these issues before or after you list? Most smart sellers find out first. Here's why: You control the narrat...

You've priced your home accurately. You've got strong curb appeal. Now comes the part that really matters — preparing your interior so buyers can envision themselves living there. Here's what we've learned working with sellers across Southern Ohio: Interior preparation doesn't require expensive staging or professional decorators. It requires intentional decluttering, deep cleaning, and strategic arrangement. Let's walk through each room. Living Room: Declutter ruthlessly. Remove excess furniture, throw pillows, and decorations. Arrange remaining furniture in conversation groupings that highlight the room's flow. Keep colors neutral. Open curtains and blinds. Deep clean everything. Kitchen: Clear countertops completely. This is the single most impactful change you can make. Remove small appliances, cookbooks, utensil holders — everything. Organize cabinets. Clean the sink and stovetop thoroughly. Ensure good lighting. Bedrooms: Remove excess furniture. Mak...

You've priced your home accurately. You've got qualified buyers coming through the door. And then they pull up to your house. What they see in those first 10 seconds — before they even step inside — determines whether they're genuinely interested or mentally moving on to the next listing. That's curb appeal. And it matters far more than most sellers realize. The driveway and approach set the tone. Clean it thoroughly. Remove debris, leaves, and dirt. Edge the landscaping. Clear the walkway. Remove clutter from the yard. These simple steps signal that your home has been cared for. Your lawn is a statement. Mow regularly. Edge along beds and walkways. Trim back overgrown plants and shrubs. Plant seasonal color if budget allows. Remove dead plants and trees. A well-maintained lawn is one of the highest-ROI curb appeal investments you can make. Your front door is the focal point. Paint or refresh it if it's dated. Update hardware if it's worn. Clean the entry are...

  Pricing Your Home Right From Day One Selling your home in Southern Ohio? The first decision you make — your asking price — will determine everything that comes next. Higher interest rates and longer market timelines have changed how homes sell. But one thing remains constant: homes priced accurately from day one sell faster and attract serious buyers. Homes priced too high sit on the market and lose value with every passing week. Why does pricing matter so much? When your home is priced correctly, buyers notice immediately. Agents recommend it. Serious offers come in quickly. You get momentum from day one. When your home is overpriced, the opposite happens. Qualified buyers skip past it. Weeks turn into months. The longer it sits, the more it signals to buyers that something is wrong — even if nothing is. How We Price Homes at Vance Team Realtors We start with a Comparative Market Analysis — or CMA. This is a detailed look at similar homes that recently sold in your neighborhood....

How To Win In Today's Real Estate Market If you have been watching the Southern Ohio real estate market lately, you already know homes are moving fast. Inventory is tight, competition is real, and both buyers and sellers need a clear strategy going in. Here is what you need to know. For Buyers: Get pre-approved before you start looking. Move quickly when the right home comes up. Stay flexible on cosmetic details and focus on true priorities. Work with an agent who searches listings manually every day — not just through automated alerts. For Sellers: Low inventory works in your favor — but preparation still matters. Price your home correctly from day one. Invest in professional photography, video, and a full marketing plan. Launch with a coming soon campaign to build momentum before your home goes live. The Bottom Line: A low inventory market rewards buyers and sellers who are prepared and working with the right agent. Bryan and Rene Vance have been helping Southern Ohio buyers a...

  Thinking About Selling Your Home in Southern Ohio? Here Is What Most Sellers Never Think to Ask If you are preparing to sell your home in Highland County or anywhere across Southern Ohio, the most important question you can ask a real estate agent is simple — what happens to my listing beyond the MLS? Most agents do not have a great answer to that question. Vance Team Realtors does. We recently published a complete seller FAQ on VanceTeamRealtors.com that walks through exactly how we market every listing — from strategic CMA pricing and professional photography to our exclusive Platform Marketing partnership and nine-platform digital content network. Here are a few highlights from the full post: Every listing gets professional photography — no exceptions. Great photos are the first impression your home makes on every buyer searching online. That impression directly impacts how many showings you get. We launch a 7 to 10 day coming soon campaign before your home ever officially h...

If you have been sitting on questions about buying or selling a home in Highland County or anywhere across Southern Ohio — we put together a complete FAQ that covers everything you need to know. Here are a few of the questions we answer: What is my home worth right now? Home values depend on square footage, condition, location, and recent comparable sales in your area. The most accurate way to know is through a free Comparative Market Analysis from a local agent. Vance Team Realtors provides free home valuations across Southern Ohio. Is it a good time to sell? Inventory in Southern Ohio remains relatively low, and buyer demand has stayed steady — conditions that generally favor sellers. The best way to know whether now is right for your situation is to have a straightforward conversation with a local agent. What makes Vance Team Realtors different? Two fully active agents, premium Homes.com profiles, and an exclusive partnership with Platform Marketing that no other real estate team...

Move-In Ready Ranch Coming Soon in Washington Court House, Ohio Vance Team Realtors is excited to announce a new listing that will hit the market this Saturday, June 6, 2026. Located at 895 Riverbirch Road, Washington Court House, Ohio, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers 1,436 square feet of move-in-ready living space priced at $270,000. Highlights include: Updated throughout with wood floors and modern finishes Eat-in kitchen with wood cabinets and pantry Primary bedroom with walk-in closet and adjoining full bath Attached 2-car garage Fully fenced backyard with a pool that stays Two storage sheds No HOA — annual taxes approximately $2,369 Single-level ranch layout, quiet neighborhood, and outstanding value for first-time buyers and move-up buyers alike. Showings begin Saturday, June 6th. Contact Bryan or Rene today to get on the showing list. 📞 Call or text Bryan Vance: 937-776-3405 📞 Call or text Rene Vance: 937-205-6513 🌐 Read the full post at VanceT...

How Vance Team Realtors Gets Your Home in Front of More Buyers If you are thinking about selling your home in Hillsboro, Ohio or anywhere across Highland County and Southern Ohio, one of the most important questions you can ask a real estate agent is simple — How are you going to market my home? At Vance Team Realtors, Bryan Vance and Rene Vance have a clear answer to that question. One of the tools that sets the Vance Team apart is their premium membership with Homes.com — one of the most visited real estate websites in the United States. But here is what makes it different. Both Bryan and Rene carry individual premium Homes.com profiles. That means every listing benefits from double the reach and double the exposure across the Homes.com network. On top of that, Vance Team Realtors uses retargeting to keep your home visible to buyers even after they leave the website. Retargeting is the digital marketing tool that brings your listing back in front of interested buyers as they contin...