We are Still In Business With Covid Guidelines

Wow! What a crazy Month we have had!
Most of us have been house-bound … working from home, home-schooling, very little action with friends and family.
Social-distancing is the new word for 2020!
Hopefully, you and your family are healthy. For those of you who have been affected by the COVID-19 Virus, my heart goes out to you. This has been a real learning experience for us world-wide.

As you may know, Realtors have been social-distancing from our clients. Virtual open houses, lots of emails, online meetings, phone calls, texts and videos.
Today, in Southern California, I got the go ahead to show property!!!

Showing Property Again
Now we do have some rules & regulations we need to follow:
* Listing agents should not leave brochures and flyers in the property but instead upload them to the MLS.
* All showings are to be held by appointment only.
* Discourage anyone who does not need to view the property from attending a showing.
* Agents conducting the showing should meet clients at the property and not drive the client to the property, so as to minimize risk. Information relevant for the showing should be provided in advance to the clients electronically
* Consider limiting in-person, non-virtual showings to “serious” potential buyers, who are those who have provided verifications of funds and lender pre-qualification letters to show they are able to purchase the property that is the subject of the showing.
* Let the seller know well in advance that there is an appointment for a showing.
* If using a lockbox, be sure to disinfect the key, the box, and the doorknob prior to utilizing.
* When using disposable gloves, be sure to put them on prior to entry and to dispose of them after leaving each property.
* Ask seller to turn the lights on and leave interior doors, drapes and blinds open. If the property is vacant, agent should ensure these tasks are taken care of prior to the showing.
* Refrain from touching any surface during a showing.
* As indicated above and following the CDC guidelines, maintain a safe distance from anyone in the property by staying a minimum of six feet apart.
* If the size of the residential unit makes it difficult to maintain the six-foot distance for all parties attending the showing, individuals may need to wait outside and come in the property one at a time, at all times maintaining proper social distance.
* Bring your own sanitizers, and gloves – don’t rely on others to bring them. If hand sanitizers are unavailable, liquid hand soap for hand washing should be made available.
* Follow suggestions in the CDC’s Cleaning & Disinfecting Guide and provide this information to your sellers, advising them to disinfect the property according to those guidelines after the showing is complete.
* Discussions after the showing with the seller or clients should be conducted through electronic means such as email, telephone, Zoom or Face-Time, rather than in person, as maintaining a conversation while adhering to the social distance guidelines is difficult.
* For HOAs, have the seller obtain a copy of any new rules that may govern showings of common areas or entry to the property.

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Let’s stay healthy and safe!