If youāre on the fence about whether or not you want to sell your house this year, thereās good news. Real estate professionalsĀ are highly experienced in how to sell houses safely during the pandemic. Over the last year, agents have adopted new technologies and safety measures designed to keep you safe. And experts say these practices are here to stay. As Bob Goldberg, CEO of theĀ National Association of RealtorsĀ (NAR),Ā puts it:
āThe pandemic has confirmed to all of us in the industry thatĀ technology will continue to transform real estate.ā
Below is a closer look at some of theĀ new toolsĀ real estate professionals are using to better serve sellers.
New and Existing Technology Are Impacting the Process
In theĀ 2021 Realtor Technology Survey, NAR asks real estate professionals their opinions on the most valuable pieces of technology for their business over the past 12 months. The graph below highlights the top five tools those agents said are true game-changers:
Tools that allow agents to serve clients at a distance and limit exposure to others, including eSignature, lockboxes, and video conferencing, became increasingly important during the last year. Those same tools are just as essential today. For example, restricting the number of people a seller must interact with during the process is the best way to keep all parties involved in a sale safe.
Trusted Advisors Stay Up to Date on Guidelines for In-Person Showings
As things change in our day-to-day lives, the guidance on how to stay safe changes as well. NAR regularly updates theĀ resourcesĀ available to real estate professionals to ensure the latest recommendations and best practices are readily available.Ā This includes suggestions on how to continue to conduct safe in-person showings.
Agents also follow theĀ Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance to make sure homes are safe. For example, the CDCās advice includes information on how to clean high-touch surfaces like doorknobs, tables, and countertops so theyāre disinfected for all.
This past year changed the way agents do things for the better. Real estate professionals use new technology, tools, cleaning procedures, and the latest guidance to meet your changing needs. The goal is to keep you safe and build your confidence throughout the sales process.
Bottom Line
Itās important to know that your safety is still a top priority when it comes to selling this year. Letās connect today so you can have the best tools available to help you take advantage of todayās sellersā market.