7 tips for home buying during COVID-19

During the prevailing pandemic COVID-19, the real estate market has gone for a toss from rising to failing in just a few months. The transactions have gone down significantly and buying and selling activities in the property market has come to a standstill point. Now as the government has lifted the lockdown fewer homes have been listed for sale, the industry is gradually recovering.

Here are a few tips for the prospective buyers to consider while buying a home during COVID-19 pandemic:

Make more of digital communication: As we all are only stepping out in case of emergency hence one should establish a digital communication with his/her real estate consultant. Contact them through telephone, email, or video/teleconference. During this period, agents and even brokers have been connecting virtually with their clients more than ever through FaceTime, Zoom, and other videoconferencing technologies.

More virtual home tours: Instead of visiting the site physically you should rather do a virtual tour. Today most of the realtors are providing 3D tours from multiple popular services.

E-transactions: Sign contracts electronically using PDF and e-signature technology. Ask your agent to email you the documents rather than having hard copies.

Digital Payments: Despite of exchanging cash during this time one should make a habit of paying digitally. Make the down payment or fees to agent via online mediums.

Make sure that the site is disinfected before making the final visit: Once you have decided and made up your mind to purchase the property then make sure that when you visit the site it has been properly disinfected.

Follow all the guidelines of social distancing: While visiting the property site or consultant’s office do adhere to stringent safety protocols including physical distancing; handwashing and sanitizing; the use of masks, gloves and shoe covers; viewings by appointment only; limiting the number of viewers and allowing time to disinfect between viewings.

Ensuring real estate offices are safe to visit: Consultants like SPN are following all the government-issued measures. They make sure that their offices are properly disinfected and are aware of the government’s stringent public safety guidelines including physical distancing policies, personal protective measures, and other protocols.