As of Tuesday afternoon, May 19, 2020, real estate is back in business across Pennsylvania after two months of shut down. The best news – showings are on! All real estate professionals are now able to work within health and safety guidelines, including realtors, home inspectors, appraisers, and office staff. Here’s what you need to know about the guidelines as they will affect all buyers and sellers.
1. Masks are required.
2. Verbal health screening for all parties within 24 hours of meeting/showing.
3. Maximum of 3 persons for showings (i.e. realtor and 2 clients) with appropriate social distancing.
4. Showings must be scheduled at least 30 minutes apart.
5. Any surfaces that were contacted must be sanitized.
6. Utilize separate transportation to showings, meetings, etc.
7. All meetings/showings by appointment only and records kept, including participants’ contact information.
8. Additional release form(s) related to Covid-19 may be required. (Currently being reviewed and updated by Pennsylvania Association of Realtors.)
9. Anything that can be done by real estate professionals via telework must continue to be done remotely.
10. Marketing is encouraged to be virtual and, of course, no open houses.
Keep in mind that the guidelines are constantly evolving. As updates occur I will keep you informed. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. But for now, let’s get your real estate needs taken care of!
Listing As-Is: When It Makes Sense
Sometimes, selling a home feels like a race against time, and the last thing you want to do is spend time and money on renovations. Maybe your home needs updates or has a lot of deferred maintenance. Maybe your situation calls for a simple sale. That’s where listing as-is comes in.
Does it actually make sense for you to sell this way? What should you keep in mind before you do? Let’s walk through the details.
