Buying a home from out of town means fitting a lot into a short trip. You want to see the homes, get a feel for the neighborhoods and picture your daily life, all before you fly or drive back home. Where you stay can make that trip a lot easier.
That is why we now offer a furnished one-bedroom apartment at The Artistry on Cincinnati's downtown riverfront, hosted by me, Neal Mitchell. It is open on select dates each year and booked through Airbnb.
Why where you stay matters
Greater Cincinnati covers a lot of ground. A buyer might want to see a suburban home in Mason one morning, a historic home in Northern Kentucky that afternoon and a condo near downtown the next day. A hotel near the airport or off one highway can add a lot of driving to an already busy trip.
Staying downtown puts I-71, I-75 and the bridges to Northern Kentucky minutes away, so you can tour in any direction and still get back for dinner.
A home base downtown
The apartment is set up for a few nights or a longer house-hunting trip:
- Sleeping: one bedroom with a queen bed, plus a sofa bed in the living room. Sleeps up to 3 guests.
- Room to work and cook: Wi-Fi, a workspace and a fully equipped kitchen with island seating, so a work trip and a house-hunting trip can be the same trip.
- Parking and easy entry: one dedicated space in the building's garage, elevator access and self check-in, so you can come and go on your own schedule.
- Building amenities: guests may use the building's gym and pool, subject to availability and community rules.
- Your own balcony for a quiet coffee before a full day of showings.
Live like a local first
Part of choosing a neighborhood is knowing what you like about the city. From The Artistry you can walk to The Banks, the stadiums, the riverfront parks and dozens of restaurants and breweries. Spend an evening downtown, then compare it with the quieter suburbs you toured that day. It helps you decide what kind of place feels like home.
How we plan your trip around your stay
The stay is the easy part. Ashley and I plan the rest around it, so every day of your visit moves you closer to the right home.
- Tell us your timeline. Share your dates, budget, commute and must-haves. We will suggest the neighborhoods worth seeing.
- Book your stay. Reserve the apartment on Airbnb. Dates are limited each year, so check the calendar early.
- Tour with a plan. We line up showings and neighborhood drive-throughs, grouped by area so you see more in less time.
- Make your move. From offer to closing, we guide every step, even after you head home.
Tips for an out-of-town house hunt
- Talk to a lender before you travel. Knowing your budget means you only tour homes that fit. Meet our mortgage partners.
- Pick two or three areas to focus on. Trying to see the whole region in one trip spreads you thin.
- Drive your commute at rush hour. A 20-minute drive on a Sunday can look very different on a Tuesday morning.
- Visit at different times of day. Stop by a neighborhood you like in the evening or on the weekend to see how it feels.
- Plan for the homes you can't see in person. We can walk you through a home on a live video call so you don't miss out if a new listing pops up after you leave.
Ready to plan your visit?
See the apartment and check dates, or tell us your timeline and we will help you plan the trip, the tours and the move. Prefer to talk now? Call or text Neal and Ashley at 513-301-9696.
This apartment is a short-term rental personally operated by Neal Mitchell, a licensed Ohio REALTOR® with Keller Williams Pinnacle Group. It is not a Keller Williams listing, product or service. Staying there does not require you to work with Real Deal Home Team, and working with us does not require you to stay there. All reservations, payments, house rules and cancellations are handled through Airbnb under Airbnb's terms.
Real Deal Home Team is a real estate team at Keller Williams Pinnacle Group. Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated.