Finding a home that fits the way you live
Buying your first home, rightsizing, or looking for land or a horse farm? Start with what you need from the property and how you plan to use it.
Christopher Heilman
Christopher Heilman
Founder and CEO, Ohio Principal Broker
Ohio Broker · BRKP.2023000091CRB · GRI · SRES · C-RETS
Christopher “Chris” Heilman is the founder, CEO, and Ohio Principal Broker of The Local Brokerage. He runs the brokerage and works directly with buyers and sellers across Central Ohio. Chris's approach starts with what each client wants from their move, the idea behind Matching Homes With Lifestyles®. He also helps agents build their own brands and businesses. He holds the CRB, GRI, SRES, and C-RETS designations and earned a business administration degree from Ohio Christian University.
Towns served
LancasterPickeringtonCanal Winchester
Markets served
Lancaster and Fairfield CountyColumbus and Franklin CountyHocking Hills
Articles by Christopher Heilman
Thinking about selling your home
Thinking about selling? Start with your plans, gather your property information, and talk with The Local Brokerage about what to do next.
Christopher Heilman
Lancaster and Fairfield County real estate in 2026: what buyers and sellers need to know
The market is holding steady. Success comes down to strategy and local conditions, not timing the headlines.
Christopher Heilman
Your real estate business should feel like yours
Build your own brand, website, and local reputation with brokerage support. Learn how The Local Brokerage helps agents build digital equity.
Christopher Heilman
Real estate agent vs. REALTOR® in Ohio: what's the difference and why it matters
Not all Ohio real estate agents are REALTORS®. The key differences between agents, brokers, and REALTORS®, and why it matters to you.
Christopher Heilman
New houses for sale near Lancaster and Fairfield County: a local market guide
Where new construction is happening around Lancaster, Pickerington, and Canal Winchester, and what to know before you buy new.
Christopher Heilman
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