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Selling a house in Ohio: laws, timelines, and quirks
Ohio-specific rules on residential property disclosure, foreclosure timelines, and dower rights that affect cash sales.
Residential Property Disclosure Form
Ohio requires the form for most residential sales. As-is sales still require it. Cash buyer buyers can waive contingencies but not the disclosure form itself.
Judicial foreclosure
Ohio is a judicial-foreclosure state — slower than non-judicial Texas or Arizona. Typical timeline from filing to sheriff's sale is 6-12 months.
Dower rights
If you're married, your spouse must release dower rights at closing even if their name isn't on the deed. Common surprise for sellers who think they're the sole owner.
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