Buying a house is exciting (and stressful) even at the most sedate moments, but when there is a pandemic sweeping the globe and you are struggling with brand new laws and regulations, you have the right to feel nervous. There are times, however, when the show (or sale) has to go on. If you're dreaming about buying a new home in the South shore area, don't worry, we've covered you up to help make your dream come true, even during coronavirus. Buying a home now may look different from other times of the year but you can still find your dream home. Here are some useful tips to keep in mind as you proceed, or start your search to buy a home during coronavirus.
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Prepare the checklist:
During this pandemic your initial dream home experience will probably be virtual. That makes it even more important to have a clear image of the home you like, so you can look for it, and then go after it. Want a yard to play in for your dog or kids? What about a kitchen ready for the Chef? Knowing these "must-have" will save you time in seeking your home faster.
Virtual showings of the listings:
A Virtual Showing gives any interested buyer the ability to walk through your home using technology similar to Google Street View. There are clickable arrows that will allow a person, from their computer, to walk through the entire home. A buyer can get a perspective from any angle allowing the viewer to see the room in its entirety, instead of our normal panoramic photos only seeing it from one angle.
Like us, Classic homes real estate We are selling homes 100% virtually with no need for many people to enter your home. Since we're a responsible, experienced team & have helped thousands of families with selling their home over the last 30 years, we have exclusive & proprietary systems to create high demand for your home online, while doing everything we can to keep your family safe.
BEFORE you even list your home with us, we prepare a total market analysis of your home, which includes us taking a virtual tour together online of all the comparable home sales as well as the current active listings in the area.
Ask for digital documentation
Besides online virtual showing, it's not uncommon for buyers to ask for documentation about their potential new home, just as they would during a live show. Requesting evidence of inspection records, warranties, records of repairs, or anything else as recommended by your agent is reasonable - the only difference is that such things are likely to be digital during coronavirus.
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