COVID-19 Safe Real Estate
After approximately a month and a half of lock down there are signs that the real estate market is starting to heat up again. Anyone who was in the market in early March will remember an extremely active real estate market with most homes attracting multiple offers and selling well over asking price.
Around mid March social distancing and quarantine protocols started to affect the real estate market although it didn’t shut down completely. Buyers who needed to buy and sellers who wished to sell still bought and sold properties. Sale prices were slightly below asking price for the most part with the occasional home still selling over asking price. The number of sales went down 70% compared with the year before but prices remained stable.
The pent-up demand for homes left over from early March is still out there and as the province gradually opens back up, you can expect the real estate market to get busy again. It will not be business as usual however. The new number one job for Realtors will be to keep buyers, sellers and each other safe and brokerages who are prepared for this new reality will hit the ground running.
Thanks to the leadership at RE/MAX Centre I am proud to offer my clients a comprehensive package of COVID-19 protocols designed to keep them safe. This week we launched our SAFE HOME SHOWING KITS. Exclusive to RE/MAX Centre, factory sealed and individually packaged in a sterile work environment, each kit contains 3 masks, 3 pair of gloves, 3 pair of shoe coverings and sanitary wipes. When a home visit is absolutely necessary, the SAFE HOME SHOWING KITS are designed to keep you and your family safe.
Our additional safety protocols include;
Virtual showings and consultations
Pre-list Home Inspections
Interactive Virtual Tours
Digital Floor Plans
Electronic signatures
Health Screening for home visitors
Remote closing
These safety protocols will significantly reduce the need for physical visits to your home but in the event that a visit is necessary, prior to showing your home, any agent must fill out a form confirming they have reviewed a Health Questionnaire with their Buyer(s) as well as the Agent themselves. If the Health Questionnaire discloses any COVID-19 health concerns, the parties will be instructed not enter your home. If the showing is confirmed, visitors will be required to use the SAFE HOME SHOWING KIT.
If you have concerns that are not addressed by these safety protocols, I would be happy to discuss how we can customize them to satisfy your concerns. I look forward to getting your home sold while taking every precaution available to protect your safety.
Sincerely,
Dean Manton Broker
Dean Manton is your real estate expert. Put Dean’s 22 years of experience and market knowledge to work for you!
