Real estate agents have taken several steps to ensure private showings are safe and clients feel comfortable at all times. If you're gearing up to view some properties, here are some additional steps you can take to keep yourself protected.
Bring a Mask
It's recommended that you wear a mask if you think you'll be unable to keep six feet apart from your real estate agent or any non-household members during your visit.
Sanitize Your Hands
Before entering the home, sanitize your hands. The property or agent will most likely provide hand sanitizer upon your arrival.
Avoid Touching Surfaces
Most buyers will want to take a look inside cabinets and closet doors. Luckily, many properties have taken the extra step to leave lights on and keep doors and cabinets open so that there's less need for viewers to touch any surfaces.
Avoid Using The Bathroom
Again, you'll want to avoid touching as many surfaces as possible and that includes going to the bathroom. If you must go, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.
View Homes You're Serious About
Even though private showings are permitted, the number of showing you attend should be kept to a minimum. You should try to only see homes you're interested in buying. Before your appointment, you should review virtual tours, comparable properties, and floor plans to see if this home is right for you.
Leave Children and Other Members At Home
It would be nice to bring the whole family, but you should try to limit the amount of time you spend viewing the home. More people could also mean more distractions. Besides, there will be other opportunities for the family to see the property after you've purchased the home.
Stay Home If You Don't Feel Well
If you have symptoms related to COVID-19 or have travelled outside the country in the last 14 days, you should stay home and postpone your viewing to a later date.
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