On This Episode:
So many different businesses have changed their workflow and adapted to the needs of customers during the coronavirus pandemic and the real estate industry is no different.
If you’re in the market to buy or sell a home, you probably have a lot of questions about the process and how it impacts you. With so many pieces to a real estate transaction, it can be difficult to find all the information you need in one place. We’ll try to expedite that search by answering the top questions you might have when it comes to real estate during the coronavirus crisis.
Listen to the full episode or click on the timestamps below to hear a specific segment.
[0:52] – What safety measures is Colleen’s team taking during the pandemic and is it changing the way you do business?
[2:16] – From a financial standpoint, is now still a good time to buy or sell?
[3:27] – Are home showings still allowed around the community?
[4:35] – Are people embracing home showings that are virtual?
[5:52] – What homes are easiest and hardest to sell right now?
[7:04] – People that are furloughed or out of work right now but have their down payment, will they have problems buying a home?
[9:14] – Is the closing process still the same and are there still resources in place to move?
Colleen Quotes:
“If you need to sell your home, now’s a great time. I can’t tell you what it’s going to be like in six months, but I can tell you right now it’s a good time to sell your home.” – Keeping It Real Estate Podcast
Ep 70: Best Pieces of Real Estate Advice
We all turn to friends and family for advice when it comes to buying and selling a home. It’s one of the biggest life events we’ll experience so it’s important to get it right. Today we’ll find out what advice real estate veteran Colleen has given and received through the years that she would pass along to you.
Ep 69: How Sellers Should Prepare for Home Inspections
A home inspection can create a lot of anxiety and worry for the seller but there are steps you can take to make the process go much smoother. Today we’ll share some of the things we tell our clients to do before the inspection takes place.
Ep 68: The Importance of Social Media When Selling a Home
Today we open up the mailbag for a couple of listener questions, which got us into a great discussion on the value of social media when it comes to marketing your home. Find out where Colleen stands on this strategy.
Ep 67: Top Recent Real Estate Searches + Other Headlines
Specific real estate search terms have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Can you guess what they are? Find out on this episode along with the latest on foreclosure forecasts and the future of real estate photography.
Ep 66: Emerging Behaviors During Pandemic
How is the pandemic changing the way buyers and sellers are behaving? A recent study found seven different trends emerging due to COVID-19 and they could impact real estate over the long-term. Let’s find out whether Colleen agrees with each of these behaviors and how they’ll impact Oregon.