It's A Sign Of The Times And It's A Good Way To Work With Agents

You are very correct. WE are doing more of our job now than ever and it's showing our clients we're worth every penny!

Working from home and all the rest of it is definitely making me reevaluate if I need to be there Is the exact same way as before the COVID-19 days.

Great post & comments.    State to state inconsistencies abound!     Here, we ARE considered essential after lobbying from our state association with the governor.    We are NOT allowed to show occupied homes - no one can go inside (including photographers/inspectors/cleaners).

I SO agree with you that anyone who doesn't follow safety protocols should be subject to loosing their license - this is a matter of life and death.    Beyond health risk, it is a blemish to our entire industry when agents don't follow safety protocols!    Sorry, but a $1,000 fine is insufficient - some agents are (disgustingly) more motivated by money than safety and with high sales prices in California, a possible $1,000 fine is worth the risk to them.    But if their license hung in the balance, I'm sure that would catch their attention.

Barbara,

Love the idea of having showings only on certain days and time blocking for them.  With permission of Seller and they stay 6 ft away, agents can open home and close, however we must stay outside or in our car so its not consider "a showing" this is what some agents are doing.   To reduce risk we must also supply hand sanitizer in all listings.  Colorado has deemed us essential if shelter is in need, with that said they are encouraging us not to do showings or take listings unless deemed necessary immediate need.    I have increased my marketing and advising when this passes all buyers and sellers are ready to go.  We will see a surge from pent up demand.  In the meantime, unless immediate need is deemed necessary I'm staying safe.

We just have to deal with it!  There's no doubt that home sales are going to slide..at least that's my prediction.

Excellent.  It's a must share to other agents. Awesome Todaro team 

You point out the protocols which will work best during times like these, Barbara!

I'm sitting here staring at the photo of you holding those weights.  If I had to pick it up, it would still be on the floor!

Barbara thanks for sharing the thoughtful post. We certainly live in unprecedentid times! We too have stopped open houses. However, we are still showing property. All done with safety first and foremost. Looking forward to returning to some sense of normalcy even if it is a modified new norm. Have a good week!

Thanks for Barbara for some great tips here!

During the showings, we abide by all of the rules that are in effect including distancing; wearing a mask and gloves. Sellers who need to sell are very happy with our method of providing showings to happen without having them concerned about who is roaming through their home and touching everything without the listing agent’s supervision.

Hi Barbara, these are great strategies to keep everyone as safe as possible yet still help people who need to move! I would be pleased to be a buyer's agent with you on the other end! :)

Barbara are you still sending postcards to your farm area?

Great post!  There are lots of ways around the virus.  I like your idea of having buyers wait inside a car while we agents Facetime them with a walk through of the home.  

Yes, we can still sell homes! Sure, the rules have changed. We need to adapt to the reality of the world in which we find ourselves. You have made the shift, Barbara Todaro and you will continue to excel.