LEGAL NOTICE SALE OF REAL ESTATE In the State of Ohio Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Case No. 25CV008775 First Merchants Bank (Plaintiff) vs. Smith, Tonya (Defendants) In pursuance of an Order of Sale directed to me in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public online auction the following described real estate: Property Address: 4995 Talford Court, Columbus, OH, 43232 Legal Description: A full legal description of the property may be obtained at https://gryphonusa.roup.com/Auctions/Details/3762 Parcel Number: 180-003490-00 Said Premises Appraised At: $216,000.00 Minimum Bid: $144,000.00 Location of Sale: https://gryphonusa.roup.com/Auctions/Details/3762 Online Bidding Opens: 3/18/2026 1:00 PM Online Bidding Closes: 3/25/2026 1:00 PM unless extended under anti-snipe rules Provisional Sale Date: 4/8/2026 Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of $10,000.00 is due in accordance with the terms and conditions of the online auction. The balance is due within thirty days after confirmation of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. The auction is subject to postponement and cancellation. Richard F. Kruse, Private Selling Officer psoauctions@gryphonusa.com; smk@gryphonusa.com