Recent days and weeks have been challenging for our industry, our customers, and our communities as COVID-19 affects us all in different ways. Just this week, our own office shifted the majority of our operations to remote work as we do our part to slow the spread within the United States.
You've likely shifted the bulk of your business to virtual tours, FaceTime walk-throughs, or socially-distanced showings (only two people at a time, no hand-shaking, and no entering smaller bathrooms or crawl-spaces). With interest rates now at historic lows, we're hopeful that a decline in sales will be unlikely. Last week, The Los Angeles Times reported that home-buying demand has held up despite coronavirus concerns, but Realtors are remaining cautious.
According to a recent survey from the California Assn. of Realtors, a third of California agents reported changes in seller behavior — such as canceling open houses or requiring buyers to take off their shoes and use hand sanitizer before entering a home. However, only 4% had clients remove homes from the market because of coronavirus fears.
While no-one is sure what the next few weeks will hold, we at CodeBox are here to help and to continue to support our Real Estate community.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and wash those hands.
-The CodeBox Team
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