We live in a different world, but that has not stopped buyers and sellers from wanting to engage with the real estate market. The economic realities of the COVID-19 crisis are giving some sellers reason to close the deal, and many buyers see "shelter in place" orders as motivation to find a home that they truly love. While coronavirus precautions have made it impossible to conduct business in the traditional way in many markets, innovative sales associates are pivoting to virtual showings and open houses to keep business moving.
Until the last several weeks, most of us knew nothing about the coronavirus (COVID-19), its symptoms, its spread across the United States and other countries, or what we can do to combat it.
All that changed since COVID-19 turned the world on its head. Schools, local businesses, sports, and entire industries are on hold. Phrases like social distancing, self-quarantine, and flattening the curve are a part of our daily vocabularies as concerns about social responsibility become mainstream.