THE "NEW NORMAL"

You hearing it everywhere, “The New Normal”. A lot of people I know cringe at the term. They want to maintain in a bubble where everything is and always will be the way it was before the COVID 19 outbreak changed our daily lives.

It’s hard to ignore the effects that we witnessed during quarantine and the post quarantine era when communities and businesses started to re open. Like it or not, this post Coronavirus time is upon us and we are adapting. Call it what you want, but the “new normal” is here.

Even during the COVID-19 outbreak, real estate transactions go on. Buyers and sellers still need to move, and the industry is looking for new ways to accommodate both the needs of the transaction and, of course, the safety of everyone.

There are a few vital pieces of the transaction that require in-person visits, however. Among these are home inspections and appraisals. Both of these professionals need access to the property to properly perform their duties, and it leaves some potential home sellers and buyers wondering if it’s even possible to conclude a real estate transaction right now. While everyone should cautiously move forward according to their personal sense of comfort, there are a few things you can do to protect yourself, your family, and the professionals while they are in your home.

Before setting the appointments, think through the parts of your home the inspector or appraiser will need to access and think through the process. Contact the home inspector and appraiser and work out a plan together to keep everyone safe

Life does move on – if you are trying to buy or sell a home during this challenging time, it might take extra effort. However, working with your real estate team, you can conclude a successful real estate transaction amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Here at Eight One Three Realty, we are committed to helping our clients navigate through these changes in the ever evolving world of real estate.