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Most inspectors continue to provide services with video conferencing available if you do not want to attend. Here’s how buyers are closing real estate transactions in the age of coronavirus. Home inspections are going virtual Typically homebuyers accompany their inspector during the home inspection, but a number of home inspectors are now using live video … Read More “Inspections” »

No need to bring a check. Just wire the funds to the escrow company handling the transaction. When you write an offer to buy a home, you typically need to show the seller you have skin in the game right away. This comes in the form of an initial deposit, also called an earnest money … Read More “Earnest Money” »

At the closing, we will send you a Notary that follows the CDC guidelines, with a face mask and gloves. And we are going to advise you to wear a face mask and glove, and we recommend that you clean all surfaces with disinfectant when the Notary leaves. What Are Notaries And How Are They … Read More “Mobil Notary for Closings” »

All documents will be sent to you via email for signing. What is an electronic signature? An electronic signature is a digital mark indicating an agreement to a contract or document. For example, when you sign your name on a courier’s mobile device — that’s an electronic signature. eSignature software makes it easy to collect … Read More “Electronic Signatures” »

CDC Guidelines Best practices related to entering a seller’s property: Listing agents should not leave brochures and flyers in the property but instead utilize any showcasing or other marketing features available through one’s MLS system to highlight the property. All showings are to be held by appointment only. Discourage anyone who does not need to … Read More “Showing Precautions” »

Virtual house tours allow people to take a visual walk through a home or apartment available for sale. They can check out every room and corner with a few mouse clicks. Compared to photos and videos, this technology offers a more accurate and realistic experience.  Zillow 3D Home uses artificial intelligence (A.I.) on an iOS mobile device … Read More “Virtual Home Tour” »

Looking to sell? Now it’s your turn to give us a tour of your home! You can show us via Facebook Live so we can give you an accurate opinion of value and discuss the best options for you, OR, you can give us access to the home. We will come in with gloves, booties, … Read More “Virtual Home Consultation” »

Only a couple of weeks ago we were wondering if there will be a recession because of the coronavirus. Didn’t take long to find out. Even though we don’t yet know what we’re in for—as Dr. Fauci says, “you don’t make the timeline, the virus makes the timeline” —we can start to think about the consequences for … Read More “Real Estate Recession? Not So Fast” »