Joseph Speakman, REALTOR® | Columbus, Ohio | German Village, Short North & Urban Neighborhoods

Joseph Speakman, REALTOR with e-Merge Real Estate, Columbus, Ohio

Meet Joe

Local roots. Real results, in the neighborhoods where he lives and works.

Joseph Speakman is a REALTOR® with e-Merge Real Estate, based out of the 800 N High Street office in Columbus. He and his team focus on new construction and the city's historic urban neighborhoods, German Village, Short North, Victorian Village, Italian Village, and Harrison West, along with growing suburbs like Upper Arlington.

Buyers and sellers who work with Joe get a hands-on process from the first conversation to the closing table: pricing grounded in current market activity, clear updates through every stage of a transaction, and a team that knows these neighborhoods block by block.

Recent closings Joe and his team have handled include century-old brick homes in Victorian Village and Italian Village, full kitchen renovations, and new-construction builds across Central Ohio, several referenced with real addresses and sale prices below.

What Joe Handles

One team, start to closing table.

From your first conversation to the final signature, here is what working with Joe and Laura covers.

Urban Neighborhood Buyers

German Village, Short North, Victorian Village, Italian Village and Harrison West, block-by-block knowledge of century-old housing stock.

Sellers

Listing preparation, staging guidance, video and digital marketing, and pricing backed by current Franklin County market data.

New Construction

Guidance through new-build purchases across Central Ohio, from builder contracts to walkthroughs and closing.

Relocation to Columbus

Local orientation for buyers moving into Columbus's urban core from out of state or out of town, including remote video tours.

Communication, First

Every call answered, clear updates at every step, from offer to inspection to the closing table.

Recent Work

Real closings, real neighborhoods.

A sample of recent sales Joe and his team have closed across Columbus's urban core, listed with real addresses and sale prices.

Sold

$849,900

178 Buttles Avenue
Victorian Village, 43215

3 BD | 2 BA | 3,756 Sq Ft

Sold

$975,000

61 W 2nd Avenue
Italian Village, 43201

4 BD | 4 BA | 4,114 Sq Ft

Sold

$832,500

976 Neil Avenue
Italian Village, 43201

3 BD | 3 BA | 2,894 Sq Ft

Sold

$775,000

1047 Perry Street
Italian Village, 43201

4 BD | 5 BA | 3,230 Sq Ft

Sold

$735,000

853 Poppy Hills Drive
Blacklick, 43004

5 BD | 4 BA | 4,360 Sq Ft

Sold

$495,000

1161 N 4th Street
Italian Village, 43201

2 BD | 3 BA | 1,768 Sq Ft

Sold

$280,000

348 W Second Avenue
Italian Village, 43201

2 BD | 1 BA | 1,040 Sq Ft

Sold

$289,900

94 N 6th Street, G48
Short North, 43215

1 BD | 1 BA | 755 Sq Ft

Columbus, Neighborhood by Neighborhood

Central Ohio's fastest-growing urban core.

Columbus is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Midwest, and home prices vary significantly block to block. Here is what Joe's team tells buyers and sellers about the neighborhoods they work most.

Sold, 43215

Victorian Village

Sold, 43201

Italian Village

Sold, 43201

Near Short North

Renovation project

Harrison West

Joe's team also works in German Village and Upper Arlington. If your target neighborhood isn't pictured here, ask, Central Ohio's urban core spans dozens of distinct pockets.

German Village (43206)

Median home price ~$425,000. 19th-century brick homes on the National Historic Landmark district's cobblestone streets. Franklin County Auditor effective tax rate ~1.8%.

Short North (43215)

Median condo price ~$340,000. Columbus's arts and dining corridor, adjacent to the OSU campus, with a Walk Score around 92.

Victorian Village (43215)

Median home price ~$480,000. Restored Victorian-era homes near Goodale Park, minutes from downtown.

Harrison West (43204)

Median home price ~$310,000. One of Columbus's most walkable urban neighborhoods, with rapid appreciation.

Italian Village (43201)

Median home price ~$375,000. Rapid gentrification near Short North, strong rental demand driven by OSU proximity.

Upper Arlington (43221)

Median home price ~$550,000. Top-ranked school district with a quiet suburban feel and easy city access.

Neighborhood price figures are general market context, not appraisals, and change with the market; verify current comps for any specific address. The Intel semiconductor plant in New Albany (43054) is projected to bring 3,000+ direct jobs to Central Ohio, adding demand in the urban core and eastern suburbs. Franklin County's average effective property tax rate runs approximately 1.75–2.1% of assessed value.

How We'll Work Together

A clear process, start to finish.

Conversation

A direct call about what you're looking for, your timeline, your neighborhood preferences, and your budget.

Search & Strategy

For buyers: a matched home search across Columbus's urban core. For sellers: pricing grounded in current market data and staging guidance.

Offer & Negotiation

Joe and Laura handle every offer personally, with clear updates at each step of the negotiation.

Closing

Coordination through inspection, appraisal, and closing, with regular updates the whole way.

Credentials

Where the track record comes from.

License 2016001773

Ohio real estate license held by Joseph Speakman, verifiable through the Ohio Division of Real Estate's public license lookup.

e-Merge Real Estate

REALTOR® with e-Merge Real Estate, based out of the 800 N High Street, Columbus office.

Team of Two

Joseph Speakman and Laura Reece (Ohio license 2022002414) work together on every transaction.

Urban Core Focus

Concentrated in Columbus's historic urban neighborhoods and new construction, not a citywide generalist practice.

Why Work With Joe

Reasons rooted in what's verifiable, not marketing claims.

Deep urban-core knowledge

Closings across German Village, Short North, Victorian Village, Italian Village and Harrison West, block by block.

New construction experience

Guidance through builder contracts, credits and walkthroughs for buyers building new in Central Ohio.

Video & digital marketing for sellers

Listings marketed with video and digital tools built for today's buyers, not a few iPhone photos and a yard sign.

A responsive team

Joe and Laura answer calls, coordinate showings, and keep clients updated through every stage of the sale.

In Their Words

What clients say.

Real client reviews as published on Joe's own site.

“

Excellent experience! We had a fantastic experience working with Joe. He was extremely knowledgeable about the local market. Preparation and staging of the house were expertly done. We had moved out of state prior to selling, and he went...

Joe Drews

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My husband and I just relocated to Columbus from Florida. Joe was SUPER helpful from the start. He was honest, up front and very informative. He answered every call and even met with local family members to give them tours of potential...

Claire Engle

“

Joseph is hands down the best realtor I've ever met! He was attentive to my needs, answered all my questions, and knows his stuff. He helped me find my dream home.

Helga Vivitro

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Joseph Speakman is an exceptional Realtor and an even better professional. He is knowledgeable, competent, and consistently delivers true white glove service.

Rachel Kubic

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Working with Joseph Speakman was a smooth, seamless process. We could not have had a better experience in selling our home. A few highlights are: 1. Local expertise in 43201...

Shannon Hintze

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Working with Joe Speakman as our REALTOR® was the best decision we could have made while selling our house! We knew he specialized in our neighborhood, knowing all the local knowledge and even prospective buyers.

A SellerColumbus homeowner

Meet the Team

Two agents, one transaction.

Joseph Speakman

REALTOR®, Ohio license 2016001773. (614) 607-3691.

Laura Reece

REALTOR®, Ohio license 2022002414. (419) 344-6698.

Who This Is For

If any of this sounds like you.

Buying in Columbus's urban core

You want a specialist who knows German Village, Short North, Victorian Village and Italian Village block by block.

Relocating to Columbus

You're moving from out of state or out of town and want a local guide to Central Ohio's fastest-growing neighborhoods.

Selling a home in the urban core

You want pricing backed by real local market data, video marketing, and a negotiator who follows through to closing.

Buying new construction

You're building new in Central Ohio and want an agent who understands builder contracts and credits.

Frequently Asked

Common questions.

What areas do you cover?

Columbus's urban core, including German Village, Short North, Victorian Village, Italian Village and Harrison West, plus growing suburbs like Upper Arlington and new construction across Central Ohio. If your target area isn't listed, ask.

Do you handle both buying and selling?

Yes. Joe and Laura represent both buyers and sellers across Columbus.

Do you help with new construction?

Yes. Joe works with buyers purchasing new-build homes across Central Ohio, including builder contracts and credits.

How do I verify your license?

Joseph Speakman's Ohio real estate license number is 2016001773, verifiable through the Ohio Division of Real Estate's public license lookup.

Who is e-Merge Real Estate?

e-Merge Real Estate is a Columbus-area real estate brokerage. Joe is affiliated with the 800 N High Street office while handling your transaction personally alongside Laura Reece.

Do you work with relocation buyers?

Yes. Joe regularly helps buyers relocating to Columbus from out of state, including remote video tours of properties.

What should I expect from our first conversation?

A direct conversation about what you're looking for, your target neighborhood, your timeline, and your budget, no pressure and no scripted pitch.

How do I get started?

Fill out the form above, call or text (614) 607-3691, or email [email protected]. Joe typically follows up personally within one business day.

Columbus real estate for German Village, Short North, and the city's urban neighborhoods.

One team, start to closing table.

Real closings, real neighborhoods.

Central Ohio's fastest-growing urban core.

Victorian Village

Italian Village

Near Short North

Harrison West

A clear process, start to finish.

Conversation

Search & Strategy

Offer & Negotiation

Closing

Where the track record comes from.

License 2016001773

e-Merge Real Estate

Team of Two

Urban Core Focus

Deep urban-core knowledge

New construction experience

Video & digital marketing for sellers

A responsive team

What clients say.

Two agents, one transaction.

Joseph Speakman

Laura Reece

If any of this sounds like you.

Buying in Columbus's urban core

Relocating to Columbus

Selling a home in the urban core

Buying new construction

Let's talk about your next move.

Tell Joe what you're working on.

Common questions.