Coronavirus Recommended Showing Protocol

In an effort to provide first-class services to our clients we are making available the following service demonstrating care for the health and well-being of clients, colleagues and the greater public welfare in reducing the risk of exposure to, and spread of the Coronavirus.

The current outbreak of the Coronavirus has impacted the real estate industry significantly. Open Houses are now eliminated in an effort to limit personal contact. Buyers will want to walk through fewer homes and sellers will want fewer lookers in their homes.

Now more than ever, professional photography and virtual tours are extremely important. All home sellers should consider 3-D Matterport Tours or a Video Walk-Through. The key is to get maximum exposure and views of the Virtual Tour and then just allow the most serious and best-qualified buyers in your home.

Given the present climate, we have put together an upgraded listing service designed to fully implement the recommendations issued by the National Association of Realtors.

Special Showing Protocol

Most prospective home buyers initiate their home search online. When you list your home with us your listing will be posted on the major regional, national and international websites. Once they identify homes they want to see they typically contact their agent to schedule showings. We recommend the following changes to the traditional showing request protocol.

The following steps should be taken before the showing appointment is scheduled:

Request that the prospective buyers drive by the home to make sure they like the area and neighborhood.
Make sure the prospective buyers have viewed the 3-D Matterport Virtual Tour and floorplan of the home.
Request pre-approval letter or proof of funds from the Buyers Agent or prospective home buyer.
Confirm the Buyers Agent has printed out the Special Showing Instructions and has informed their client of the required showing procedure. read more

The following steps should be followed at the showing appointment of the home:

Buyers Agent and their clients should use the hand sanitizer and a disinfectant wipes at the front door and put on the booties on their shoes.
Buyers Agent should follow the Special Showing Instructions during the showing.
Buyers Agent should stay with their clients during the entire showing and should not allow children to go through the home unattended.
Buyers Agent should instruct their clients to limit the touching of surfaces, switches, and knobs.
Buyers Agent should wipe down any and all surfaces they think have been touched while walking through the home.

Coronavirus Resources

House Showings and Coronavirus

Buying, Selling and the Coronavirus – You can download showing instructions Buyers should follow when viewing homes and Sellers can provide to Agents to help keep your home safe during the Covid 19 outbreak.

Virtual Showing Tools

The Coronavirus, as we all know, has now eliminated Open Houses, and is limiting personal contact with our clients. Now would be the perfect time to consider 360 3D tours, Matterport Tours and Video Walk-Throughs.

Resources for Property Owners

The Coronavirus pandemic is impacting the real estate industry. Everything, from office closures to how listings are being marketed is requiring REALTORS® to adapt to these extraordinary circumstances.

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Real Estate Showing Protocol

Given the present climate, we have put together an upgraded listing service designed to fully implement the recommendations issued by the National Association of Realtors. We recommend the following changes to the traditional showing request protocol to help ensure your home is safe.

Special Procedure Listing Package

In an effort to provide timely and adaptable listing services to our clients we are making available the following service demonstrating care for the health and well-being of clients, colleagues and the greater public welfare in reducing the risk of exposure to, and spread of the Coronavirus.

Real Estate Drone Photography

Our professional drone services provide stunning aerial footage including images, video, and panoramas to showcase your residential property from a unique perspective in the sky. Perfect for showing the listing in relation to the surrounding neighborhood and community.

Greg Messick

Realty Net, LLC.

Ph: 503-694-7020Fax:(800) 883-6905

5 Centerpointe Drive, Ste 400

Lake Oswego, OR 97035 US

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