Bob Meyerhoffer Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Lima, Ohio

5:42 PM in Lima Directions

Here is what working with Bob Meyerhoffer in Lima typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Lima and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Lima, including new listings as they hit the market.

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

Selling a home

Listing price strategy

Comparable sales and current competition used to set a realistic asking price.

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

From showing to sold

Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Ohio rules.

Typical costs on a Lima home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $152,442. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $152K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$3,811–$4,573
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$3,049–$4,573
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$3,049–$7,622
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Lima

Wapakoneta, OH13 mi · $241K Bluffton, OH16 mi · $278K Russells Point, OH22 mi · $205K Van Wert, OH27 mi · $186K Findlay, OH32 mi · $245K Sidney, OH32 mi · $219K Bellefontaine, OH32 mi · $245K Defiance, OH40 mi · $187K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Ohio?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Bob Meyerhoffer work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Bob Meyerhoffer handles dual agency or designated agency under Ohio law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.