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\u00a0<\/p>\n You have options that will satisfy however cautious you choose to be; pick what works best for you, perhaps all or just a few. So much can utilize common sense hygiene. Let me explain what\u2019s available to you. And be sure to get to final thoughts to read my overall thoughts on this subject.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Get rid of the fear. Ignore the panic that seems to rear its ugly face everywhere you look for answers.\u00a0 Fear and panic will not solve anything. Calmness will and it involves remaining at ease, knowing that we just have to attempt selling your home a bit different than we did just a month or so ago, but no worry\u2026.we\u2019ll get it done. Ignore the hysteria so often seen. Home selling times have changed for a bit. That\u2019s okay\u2026we adjust. We will remain positive and revel in hope.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Digital and virtual technology will work hand in hand to become your new best friend; and, one that is attached to a Real Estate Agent is key<\/span><\/a> for you to have any type of success in getting your home sold during these times. You\u2019ll be thrilled of the options that are available to you.<\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019m fortunate to represent a Real Estate Brokerage that has been in the forefront of such explosive digital virtual technology \u2013 eXp Realty.\u00a0 They\u2019ve been ahead of this curve even before now, when many Real Estate brokerages are scrambling to make their typical brick and mortar brokerages work in this age of social distancing, as they must adjust.<\/span><\/p>\n So, what do I mean, you ask? What is this digital virtual technology that I\u2019m referencing and how will you need to market your home?<\/span><\/p>\n Your options can include:<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If preferred, I can meet with you online, over a high quality face to face video, sharing my screen with you to detail the home selling process that I\u2019ve instituted to get your home sold in today\u2019s environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition, this mode of communication would enable me to see your home as we chat and you walk through your home showing me your home, as if I was right there with you for our very first meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ll discuss your home, all of its features, it\u2019s suggested list price<\/span><\/a> and answer any questions or concerns that you may have about selling a home.<\/span><\/p>\n Know that this is all about what is going to work best for you and what you choose, once we\u2019re able to get reintroduced back into society as stay at home orders are lifted, precautions can be taken for face to face meetings to resume. Hoping this to be the case, sooner rather than later.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Your home would get digitized where almost every inch of your homes\u2019 space is brought to life in a 3D format, where many prospective home Buyers will \u201cwalk\u201d through your home without even stepping one foot into your home. What?!\u2026how wild is that you wonder! How could that be?! It\u2019s true, it allows prospective home Buyers to tour a home virtually. Plus, your home will even come with a floor plan for Buyers to view how your home will work for them.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Ideally, you\u2019d find a Buyer for your home that would find the presentation sufficient and will present an offer for your home after seeing this masterful 3D virtual home tour, skipping any of the routine home showings and eliminating the need to implement your home\u2019s <\/span>\u201caccess to your home\u201d system<\/b>, as I\u2019ll discuss below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n No need to sign any document in person. You will set up a digital signing account using your email address, where it will serve as your legal signature and\/or initials. All contracts will be sent to you via your email for signing.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Open Houses are the last thing you want going on during these Covid-19 times. You want to sell your home, but you certainly don\u2019t want to risk putting you and your family in the face of any swirling virus. The thought of dozens of people meandering through your home, touching and feeling your things, really doesn\u2019t set well with you. Particularly, when so many that frequent open houses aren\u2019t really even looking for a home like yours to buy, but rather are just curious and\/or looking for another pretty house to browse. No, you don\u2019t\u2026I get that and completely understand.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If open houses are to be used, the scheduling of virtual open houses may be an option. An appointment would be set and prospective Buyers could be tuning in during the scheduled open house via a live access tool such as a Google hangout, Facebook live, Zoom and the like.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n This system should keep germs to a minimum. Yet, keep in mind that the digital and virtual technology that your hired Realtor (discussed above) employs, this access could well be kept to a very minimum, where prospective home Buyers are able to utilize the tools your Realtor provides.<\/span><\/p>\n This will help to guide you when you\u2019re taking social distancing seriously, giving you safe options to consider for you, your home and any visitors. Also, it\u2019s important to realize that the health and safety of visitors to your home should be top of mind also; if you\u2019re not feeling well, don\u2019t allow others into your home.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The home selling process typically involves some who may need access to your home in order for the home Buyer to complete their purchase of your home.<\/span><\/p>\n This foot traffic can have certain rules in place; similar to what you put forth when a Buyer may need to access.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Remote notaries were signed into law January 1, 2020. Allows Real Estate transactions to be completed entirely digitally.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The SECURE Notarization Act addresses fraud and security involvement. It requires multi factor authentication, tamper evident technology and real time audiovisual technology that is used so the notary and any signer are able to observe and hear one another at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n A notary seal, signature or a certificate is generated, located, then saved electronically.<\/span><\/p>\n Permitting a notary and signer to be in different physical locations safely executing electronic, closing documents is currently allowed in 23 states.<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ll sign and notarize your Real Estate documents online with the Webcam notary, opposed to the traditional notary where your identification would need to be presented in person, typically with your driver\u2019s license to verify you are who you say you are for the closing.<\/span><\/p>\n Remote notaries is not an automatic for all notaries, as some notaries may not be authorized to complete an online notary. In addition, not all Lenders will allow for a remote notary closing. Therefore, it\u2019s important to find out up front with the home Buyer\u2019s Lender if they indeed allow for the use of a remote notary.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n In the event, a remote notary is not allowed, there are still ways in which to limit your presence at a home sale closing with the following 2 options:<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Final thoughts<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Instituting a plan, such as discussed above, can certainly provide you with suitable social distancing options to get your home sold. It\u2019s up to you, in what you choose to do when selling a home. All of these options and guidelines will be dependent upon your unique situation, where you live and government recommendations and\/or orders that may be in place for your home town. If you\u2019re wanting to sell a home in Boca Raton, sell a home in Coral Springs, another southeast Florida city or just about anywhere here in our great nation, you\u2019ll look to your local ordinances to determine the route you\u2019ll take.\u00a0 It\u2019s all possible. Know your mind can be set at ease when you have a trusted Real Estate pro on your side guiding you through this new home selling process, when the time comes to sell a home in times of social distancing.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Perhaps, these times will bring in new ways of selling a home simply because you like the digital, virtual approach to home selling. Maybe it will just become easier to sell a home virtually. Ever think of that as being a new norm?! Hmmm, maybe\u2026even without any viruses.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cAnd remember, just keeping your hands washed and any unwashed hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth really goes a long way towards keeping you, your family and friends healthy.\u00a0 <\/i>Keep your hands clean!<\/i> Simple. It\u2019s funny, but I\u2019ve always been a routine hand washer, so I guess I\u2019ve known all along on the importance of keeping our hands clean to ward off infections.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n More additional home selling references below: If you\u2019re selling a home, be sure to read the valuable resources below to aid in the home selling process.<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Selling your home during coronavirus?<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 \u2013 Here Petra delivers some very good advice when you need to sell a home during the Covid-19 outbreak. Know how best to get it done.<\/span><\/p>\n Coronavirus etiquette rules<\/span><\/a> \u2013 What will set you up best to surviving the selling of a home or buying a home during the coronavirus? Xavier lets you know the right way to do it.<\/p>\n Selling a home when divorcing<\/span><\/a> \u2013 Divorce is never easy and lessening any obstacles when it comes time to sell a home that you both shared will be welcome advice from Bill, as he shares excellent home selling tips.<\/p>\n![\"Coronavirus](\"https:\/\/www.imagineyourhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Selling-a-Home-and-Social-Distancing.png\")
<\/a>Selling a home while protecting you and your families\u2019 health utilizing social distancing has become the new challenge for many homeowners wanting to sell their homes. Does it mean you have to wait to sell your home? Has your home selling plan<\/span><\/a> just had it\u2019s bubble burst? I explore this here in my most recent home selling article.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhat can you do to sell a home when we\u2019re experiencing public health concerns?<\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>\n
First, get to that calm place in your being<\/b><\/h3>\n
Find a Real Estate Agent well versed in digital, virtual technology<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Matterport Virtual Home Tours<\/b><\/h4>\n
Signing of all Real Estate contracts will be completed digitally<\/b><\/h4>\n
Forget Open Houses of the past<\/b><\/h3>\n
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