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<span class="mm-bs-hero-eyebrow">Dublin &amp; Central Ohio</span>
<h1>Buying &amp; Selling<br><em>Done Right.</em></h1>
<p class="mm-bs-hero-sub">Whether you're ready to upsize into Dublin or sell the home you've outgrown, I'll guide you through every step — with local knowledge no algorithm can match.</p>
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<span class="mm-bs-stat-num">150+</span>
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<span class="mm-bs-stat-num">8 yrs</span>
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<span class="mm-bs-stat-num">Dublin</span>
<span class="mm-bs-stat-label">Born &amp; raised — deep roots, real insight</span>
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<span class="mm-bs-label">For buyers</span>
<h2 class="mm-bs-h2">Finding Your<br><em>Next Home</em><br>in Dublin</h2>
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Move-up buyers have a unique challenge: you're not just finding a home, you're coordinating a sale, a purchase, a timeline, and a family — all at once. I've done this over 150 times. I know how to keep all the pieces moving so you don't have to.
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<p class="mm-bs-step-title">Strategy session first</p>
<p class="mm-bs-step-text">Before we look at a single listing, we map out your timeline, budget, and financing options — so every decision is made with clarity, not pressure.</p>
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<p class="mm-bs-step-title">Hyper-local Dublin search</p>
<p class="mm-bs-step-text">I grew up here. I know Muirfield Village, Bridge Park, Ballantrae, and Historic Dublin — the schools, the streets, the neighbors. I'll match you to the right neighborhood, not just the right square footage.</p>
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<p class="mm-bs-step-title">Win in a competitive market</p>
<p class="mm-bs-step-text">Dublin homes move fast. I'll position your offer to stand out — from escalation clauses to flexible closing dates — so you're not losing to buyers who got there an hour earlier.</p>
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<p class="mm-bs-step-title">Seamless close</p>
<p class="mm-bs-step-text">Inspections, appraisals, lender coordination, title — I manage every moving part so your closing day is a celebration, not a scramble.</p>
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<p>"I don't just open doors — I open the right ones. Every home I show you is intentional."</p>
<cite>— Marissa Martin</cite>
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<p class="mm-bs-card-title">Off-market opportunities</p>
<p class="mm-bs-card-text">My Dublin roots mean I often hear about homes before they hit the MLS. My clients have made offers on homes that were never publicly listed.</p>
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<p class="mm-bs-card-title">New construction expertise</p>
<p class="mm-bs-card-text">Considering building? I have 8 years of new construction experience and can help you navigate builder contracts, upgrades, and timelines.</p>
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<p class="mm-bs-card-title">Buy &amp; sell coordination</p>
<p class="mm-bs-card-text">I specialize in coordinating both transactions so you move once — from your current home directly into your next one, without the chaos of two separate timelines.</p>
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<p class="mm-bs-card-title">Dublin City Schools guidance</p>
<p class="mm-bs-card-text">Schools matter. I'll walk you through attendance zones for Coffman, Jerome, and Scioto so you land in the right district for your family.</p>
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<p>"Pricing isn't guesswork. It's strategy — and the right number on day one changes everything."</p>
<cite>— Marissa Martin</cite>
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<p class="mm-bs-card-title">Free pre-listing walkthrough</p>
<p class="mm-bs-card-text">I'll tell you exactly what to fix, what to skip, and how to present your home to get the strongest offers — no guessing, no over-spending on renovations.</p>
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<p class="mm-bs-card-title">Professional photography &amp; marketing</p>
<p class="mm-bs-card-text">Every listing gets professional photos, strategic online placement, and targeted marketing to reach qualified Dublin move-up buyers — not just casual browsers.</p>
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<p class="mm-bs-card-title">Skilled negotiation</p>
<p class="mm-bs-card-text">When offers come in, I negotiate on price, contingencies, closing timelines, and repairs so you keep more of what you've earned.</p>
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<p class="mm-bs-card-title">Seamless dual-closing coordination</p>
<p class="mm-bs-card-text">Selling and buying at the same time? I coordinate both title companies, both lenders, and both timelines so your move is one smooth transition.</p>
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<h2 class="mm-bs-h2">Selling Your<br>Home for <em>What<br>It's Worth</em></h2>
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Selling isn't just putting a sign in the yard. It's pricing with precision, preparing with intention, and marketing to the right buyers at the right time. In the Dublin market, <strong>the difference between a good agent and a great one shows up on the closing statement.</strong>
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<p class="mm-bs-step-text">I run a detailed Comparative Market Analysis using real Central Ohio sales — not Zillow estimates — so your home is priced to attract the strongest buyers, not sit on the market.</p>
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<p class="mm-bs-step-text">I'll walk through your home with you and give honest, room-by-room recommendations. Most sellers save thousands by knowing what buyers actually care about versus what's a waste of money.</p>
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<p class="mm-bs-step-text">Professional photography, MLS placement, targeted social media, and my personal network of Dublin buyers and agents — your home gets seen by the people who matter most.</p>
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<p class="mm-bs-step-text">I handle every offer, counteroffer, inspection negotiation, and closing detail — so you can focus on your next chapter while I take care of this one.</p>
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<h2>Ready to Make<br><em>Your Move?</em></h2>
<p>Whether you're buying, selling, or trying to figure out how to do both at once —<br>let's start with a conversation. No pressure, just a plan.</p>
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