Buying VS Renting. Which is Better?
So you were thinking about selling your home before Covid but don’t want to risk the health and safety of your family.
The shortage of homes on the market due to Covid has created the perfect opportunity for sellers to get the most money out of their homes. As of now, the housing market is holding steady but it is only a matter of time before that changes and you risk the value of your home declining. If you were planning on selling your home within the next one to two years getting it done sooner rather than later is going to be your best option. Although some may be hesitant about listing their house during a pandemic thanks to technology, there are plenty of alternatives we can use during the process of selling a house that will keep you and your family safe.
For one, instead of having people come in and out of your home during showings you can opt to do virtual tours instead. This will allow potential buyers to take a look at your home and be able to really experience the layout of the house without actually coming inside. Although most people won’t buy a home without ever having seen the inside in person, having a virtual tour available will help to weed out buyers that may be less serious. This way you’ll only need to show your house to serious buyers that already love your home and are ready to buy.
When you do eventually have to show your home to these serious buyers you’ll want to take a few precautions to ensure all parties are safe during the process. Sellers may require that potential buyers wear masks and/or gloves throughout the entire showing to limit the spread of any germs. It is also very important to sanitize the home after a showing, especially places that are touched often such as doorknobs, cabinets and light switches. Taking these few precautions will help you and also potential buyers feel comfortable and safe during the showing process.
Once you start receiving offers on your home programs like DocuSign or Zoom are going to be extremely helpful when negotiating offers or signing documents in a safe and secure way. If you need to discuss an offer with your agent you can just hop on a Zoom call and get that done from the safety of your own home. Same with signing documents, Docusign lets us sign documents virtually so there is no need for in-person meetings. Thankfully technology has allowed all of us in the real estate world to do business as usual while still staying safe.
This pandemic has changed almost every aspect of our lives and that certainly includes the process of buying and selling a home. The world has been turned upside down but if selling your home is something you want to do there are still many ways to get this done in a way that’s both safe and comfortable for you and your family.
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