The COVID-19 pandemic has made the process of showing a home more challenging in 2020 than in recent years. Although open houses have not been a viable option over the last several weeks, the majority of buyers want to step inside a home before they can even think about placing an offer. With this, here are a few safe practices when showing a home during COVID-19.
- Open all cabinets and doors to prevent buyers from touching surfaces.
- Use disinfectant to wipe down handles, doorknobs, countertops, and other surfaces that buyers came into contact with once they leave the property.
- Wear face coverings or protective masks during showings.
- Have extra hand sanitizer, hand wipes, and face masks for buyers.
- Turn on all lights to prevent buyers from touching surfaces.
- Ask buyers to remove their shoes when entering the home.
- Offer booties at the door to avoid buyers from contaminating the home with their shoes.
- Limit the number of attendees at one time (in respect to social distancing guidelines).
- Space out home showings to prevent any overlap.
- Consider offering virtual showings/video tours as an alternative.
