Joseph Speakman is a REALTOR® with e-Merge Real Estate, based out of the 800 N High Street office in Columbus. He and Laura Reece 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 get a hands-on process from the first conversation to the closing table: pricing grounded in current market activity, clear updates through every stage, and a team that knows these neighborhoods block by block.
Recent closings include century-old brick homes in Victorian Village and Italian Village, full kitchen renovations, and new-construction builds across Central Ohio. Real addresses and sale prices are listed below.
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Homes Joe and his team have represented across Columbus, from a Short North condo to a $1.49M downtown residence.


















Properties shown reflect transactions represented by Joseph Speakman and team as published on his brokerage profile. Sale prices are as recorded at the time of closing. Status labels follow the original listing records.
Home searches across Columbus's urban core, matched to your budget, your timeline and the neighborhoods you're weighing.
Listing preparation, staging guidance, video marketing and pricing backed by current Franklin County market data.
Guidance through new-build purchases across Central Ohio, from builder contracts to walkthroughs and closing.
We knew he specialized in our neighborhood, knowing all the local knowledge and even prospective buyers. With Joe's expertise and connections, we were able to get our house in a contract within 5 days of contacting him and not even putting it on the market.
A few straightforward reasons clients pick Joe.
Prices vary block to block in Columbus. Here is what buyers and sellers should know about the areas Joe works most.

ZIP 43206. Median around $425,000. 19th-century brick on cobblestone streets, a National Historic Landmark district.
Neighborhood price figures are general market context, not appraisals, and change with the market. Verify current comps for any specific address. Franklin County's average effective property tax rate runs approximately 1.75 to 2.1% of assessed value.
A direct call about what you're looking for, your timeline, your neighborhood preferences and your budget.
For buyers, a matched home search across Columbus's urban core. For sellers, pricing grounded in current market data and staging guidance.
Joe and Laura handle every offer personally, with clear updates at each step of the negotiation.
Coordination through inspection, appraisal and closing, with regular updates the whole way.
REALTOR®, Ohio license 2016001773. Call or text (614) 607-3691.
REALTOR®, Ohio license 2022002414. Call or text (419) 344-6698.

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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.
Yes. Joe and Laura represent both buyers and sellers across Columbus.
Yes. Joe works with buyers purchasing new-build homes across Central Ohio, including builder contracts and credits.
Joseph Speakman's Ohio real estate license number is 2016001773, verifiable through the Ohio Division of Real Estate's public license lookup.
e-Merge Real Estate is a Columbus-area brokerage. Joe is affiliated with the 800 N High Street office while handling your transaction personally alongside Laura Reece.
Yes. Joe regularly helps buyers relocating to Columbus from out of state, including remote video tours of properties.
A direct conversation about what you're looking for, your target neighborhood, your timeline and your budget. No pressure and no scripted pitch.
Fill out the form above, call or text (614) 607-3691, or email sales@josephspeakman.com. Joe typically follows up personally within one business day.
A quick, direct conversation about what you're trying to do in Columbus.
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