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Resources to Help You Navigate the Home Selling Process Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
If you knew anything about buying and selling a home before the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States, you would be surprised by how much it has changed. One of the major ways that the process has changed are that people are going to see homes in person less often. When they do, stricter guidelines should be followed regarding cleanliness and sanitation. If you are set on selling your home while the pandemic is going on, this list of information and resources might help you navigate the process:
The Pandemic’s Impact on Real Estate Transactions
Homes are still selling, but there’s no question that the pandemic has made a significant impact on how.
- Although a lot has changed, people are still selling and buying homes.
- The pandemic has brought about some legal implications as well.
- As a home seller, you can take advantage of features such as Redfin’s 3D walkthroughs, video-chat tours, and video “open houses” to show your home.
- You can even handle the closing remotely!
Cleaning Before, During, and After a Showing
Cleaning has never been more important. Keep your home as clean and healthy as you can while it’s on the market.
- Commonly used household items, bedding, pretty much everything in your kitchen and bathrooms — are things that you should vigilantly clean.
- Decluttering and deep cleaning are critical for a successful showing.
- You will also want to have a plan for when you have to clean for last-minute showings.
- During showings, be sure to take precautions like setting up cleaning stations, offering booties, and leaving the lights on so that no one has to touch the light switches.
- Finally, it’s essential to disinfect your home after each showing properly.
Investing in Cleaning Services
If you have the budget for it, hiring professionals to help with the cleaning can save you a lot of time and stress.
- You can hire professionals to tackle various levels of cleaning, from light cleaning to deep cleaning.
- You can even hire a professional to clean your windows specifically, which usually runs about $149 and $293 on average.
- Another service to consider hiring out is home staging, through which a professional will use furniture, decor, organization, and much more to bring out the best in your home.