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Realtors and Homeowner HOA Requirements

If you are going to be selling your home, please email or call Sarah Peebles at 614-939-8615 to get the documents and steps prior to closing. Ohio Equities should be notified by your attorney to receive an updated account statement and to make sure records are accurate.

Real Estate Transactions

Annual Assessment

The 2026 annual homeowner assessment is due January 1 in the amount of $1,100.00.

New Homeowner Capital Contribution

As required by our governing documents, Section VII B, new owners within Tidewater are required to make a one-time capital contribution of $2,200 to the Association's reserve account upon purchasing a lot or home within the community.

This amendment helps the association build a reserve account for any future unforeseen or unanticipated major expense. The capital contribution is not an escrow or advance and is not refundable. It is due and collectible from the owner at the time of transfer of record title and will be used to fund a replacement reserve.

Transfer and Documentation Fees (Seller)

HOA transfer fees are standard fees that occur when a property is transferred from one owner to another. They cover the costs associated with preparing documents, providing HOA rules to the new owner, handling property inspection records, updating homeowner databases, and other administrative costs.

When a home is purchased, there is a one-time fee due directly to Ohio Equities from the seller (Certification Fee) and a fee due from the buyer (Documentation Fee). These administrative fees cover certifying dues amounts at closing, transferring ownership in the HOA system, setting up billing for the new owner, and sending out welcome kits and other associated items.

For Sale Sign Standards

One professional real estate sign which conforms with the existing Zoning Regulations of the Village of New Albany, Franklin County, Ohio and is approved by the Committee is permitted. The HOA retains the right to determine what signs are of appropriate size, condition, and location, as well as what constitutes a reasonable period of time for displaying a sign, on a case-by-case basis.

Installation of real estate and for-sale-by-owner signage must adhere to the following:

  1. One sign regulated by the City of New Albany, advertising the property for sale, shall be displayed to the public view on any lot. The standard color treatment for all builder and realtor signs is New Albany Blue with White lettering.
    • Main Sign Panel Size: 30" x 40"
    • Riders (small panels) Size: 30" x 9"
    • Post with Finial Size: 4" x 96"
  2. Signs must not be leaning or crooked.
  3. Signs cannot be in the tree lawn - they must be in the property yard.
  4. If installed using a ground spike, the spike portion should not be visible and the post holding portion must be painted white to match the post.

These standards better showcase the image of Tidewater and the higher-end quality of homes within our neighborhood. They also benefit your firm's and clients' marketing efforts.

Important Documents for Buyers

Questions?

Contact the HOA for any questions related to buying or selling a home in Tidewater.