We have all been witnesses of the latest coronavirus pandemic that is shaking the whole world. While it is true that there are a number of people who do not handle the lock down and the current situation pretty well, life goes on and there are certain businesses and services people need despite these circumstances. The real estate industry is one of those that has gone through some changes but has never stopped functioning. The explanation is very simple. People will always need a place to stay. They will always buy or sell properties and move to a new home location says Imma. Every human needs a home.
So, there is no need for you to worry about your real estate business. It is important to be aware of the necessity to organize your everyday responsibilities better and make your own and your clients’ safety the top priority. If you have been asking yourself whether to organize showings or not, I guarantee these showings are a good idea. Here are my suggestions regarding this topic, but you can always ask me questions about real estate at askimma.com. I am always looking forward to hearing from my colleagues and my clients alike.
Showings are manageable during the COVID-19 pandemic- REFRAIN FROM OPEN HOUSES and GROUP SHOWINGS.
As I have already stated, you should not let the current situation discourage you and stop you from achieving your goals as a real estate agent. If you take some precautionary measures, there are no logical reasons not to organize showings for your clients. I am sure that they will want to see the properties they are interested in personally prior to commencing the process of calculation and eventually making the final decision whether to buy a property or not. Be sure to comply with CDC, NYS department of health and the Governors Executive Order. ALWAYS check your local city and state laws. Also the owner of the property must be OK with the showing.
What you have to bear in mind is that wearing protective medical equipment – a mask and a pair of gloves – is a must. You should ask the people who are attending the showings to wear these too. If possible, wipe and disinfect the doorknobs as well. Only this way can you be sure there is no risk of getting infected while doing your job.
Keep the social distance
While organizing the showings, remember to keep the 6-feet social distance. This is yet another piece of advice health experts have given us regarding our behavior during the pandemic and you definitely need to apply it. Social distancing will help us stay healthy and safe from potential carriers of the virus in our surroundings. You have probably heard that people positive to the presence of this virus do not have to feel any symptoms and still be the carriers. Schedule 1 showing at a time, place restriction to 1-2 people only, enter the property open all closets, cabinets, lights etc. so that the visitor does not need to touch anything. Wait outside. Enter and clean the unit.
Thus, the safest approach will be to see each person you contact with as a potential carrier and to behave accordingly. Be very careful and always remember that you need to take good care of yourself. You must always always comply with the guidelines set by the governor.
Show respect!
If you want to come across as a genuine professional in the real estate business, especially during these exceptional circumstances, you have to show respect – to yourself, your clients, the houses and apartments you are entering. The best way to achieve this is by following and applying all the tips suggesting how to protect our health and protect others during the pandemic. No excuses are allowed.
If you think the fact you are feeling just fine is undoubtedly an indicator you are not positive to the virus, you are so wrong. If you have been tested, and your results are negative, it does not mean you are not susceptible to the virus, but that you haven’t had contact with it yet. Even if you are negative at this point, it does not mean you will still be negative two weeks from now. Hence, be very careful and responsible. Demand that the others be responsible as well. Make them respect you and wear protective medical equipment whenever coming to showings. With these measures taken and social distancing, showings will go smoothly and there will be no reasons to worry. It will not take much time until your clients start making purchases and exploring relevant websites like mastermovingguide.com in their search for reliable movers to help them move to a new address.
You are the key
It is essential to make your clients apply the precaution measures when meeting with you and entering other people’s properties. It is neither pleasant nor comfortable but it is a must. We all have to keep problems at bay when we are doing our part of the job and they will have to keep problems at bay when moving and adapting to a new home and neighborhood. Although it does seem different at times, nothing is a challenge serious enough if we only listen to the instructions of experts and give our best to assist, help, protect those who are coming to showings and protect ourselves.
Real estate business will survive
I cannot but make a conclusion I see as nothing but the truth – real estate business will survive. Despite all the downturns and alterations it will eventually have to go through, this business will not be interrupted by this pandemic regardless of how long it will last. People will continue selling and buying properties, they will continue moving whether because they want to or because it is necessary. I strongly believe there is no doubt about that. So, if you are contemplating a license, do not hesitate, go get one, and discover the world of real estate trends. Your career in this field is bound to be successful if you are committed, diligent, eager to learn and improve yourself on various levels. Yours truly, Imma Giocoli, Broker Owner of Tyler Vincent INC., will always be happy to give you some advice and help when you need it.
*Please abide by your States Executive Order, your local officials as well as the CDC and the Department of Health. Follow their guidelines at all times.
By: Imma Giocoli and Betty White
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