2 Smart Ways To Safely Sell Your House Now

Word is going around that NOW is the best time to sell a house. Based on recent reports in the real estate market, buyer demand is high but there aren’t many houses available to meet the growing needs. 

With demand for more houses but less supply, housing prices could go sky high. 

So, is NOW the best time to sell a house with your ideal terms? Yes, . . but is it safe?

Many homeowners who are thinking of selling within the next 2-3 years are not putting their houses on the market. The ongoing concerns due to the current health crisis, financial unpredictability, and life’s uncertainty in general, makes homeowners hesitant despite the currently strong seller’s market. 

A survey from Zillow shows the top three reasons why homeowners are putting off their selling intentions;

• 34% – Life is too uncertain right now
  
• 31% – Financial uncertainty
  
• 25% – COVID-19 health concerns

If you identify with any of the above reasons, you are not alone. With so many crazy things that COVID-19 has caused, it is reasonable to worry about your employment situation, or be concerned about having guests in your home for showings. 

SAFETY WISE

Real estate professionals are unstoppable! They have spent their entire 2020 coming up with ways to sell homes safely and homeowners who are choosing to sell are already taking advantage of these COVID-19 safety measures.

1. Use of Innovative Technology

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed the real estate agents to be creative while still abiding by the state and local regulations. By effectively leveraging key pieces of technology, agents are making sales happen! Agents have offered the following strategies that buyers find most helpful in choosing their next home;

• Virtual tours
• Accurate and detailed listing information
• Detailed neighborhood information
• High-quality listing photos
• Agent-led video chats

2. Safe and Effective In-Person Showing

Beyond the use of technology, serious buyers may consider checking out the property before making a final decision. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) came up with safety guidelines that real estate agents must follow for a safe in-person showing. And some of them are as follows;

• Limiting in-person activity
• R­­­equiring guests to wash their hands or use an alcohol-based sanitizer
• Removing shoes or covering them with booties
• Following CDC guidance on social distancing and wearing face coverings

Taking these safety protocols in selling your home under the “new normal