The Covid-19 Pandemic has been a game-changer for all of us but did not dampen the real estate market in Chicago. There are more buyers than sellers. People are looking for homes where they can be comfortable in merging work and home life. Working from home is also becoming an option to prevent Covid-19 infection.
That being said, if you are opting to sell your home in Chicago. This is the best time to sell while it is a “sellers” market.
Selling your home at this time of the Covid-19 pandemic is different from before. Aside from staging your home, there are health protocols to adhere to. Here are some tips for selling during this pandemic.
Think video
You’d want to maximize the available technology by making a house tour video to show agents and buyers. Virtual tours are the new norm in house selling because no one wants to go out on the first look if there’s an option of a video house tour. Stage the home, bake the cookies and shoot the video.
Consider staging
Take advantage of the time you have now in upgrading your home. If there’s a limit to where you can go now, utilize the time and money to upgrade, clean your house, mop and shine hardwood, replace carpets, remove clutter, and replace hardware such as doorknobs, cabinet handles and drawer pulls. Pay attention to the exterior as well, by painting the exterior walls (if you have time, paint the interior too!); fix the exterior that you feel you can do on your own. Remember, staging is sprucing the place for buyers to see the possibilities of the home.
Hygiene and cleanliness
High-level hygiene and cleanliness for everyone’s protection. Because we are in a pandemic, a high level of cleanliness is very important for you, your family, the agents, and possible buyers. Always wear facemasks and keep a two-meter distance for person-to-person visits to the house. Limit the number of visitors per day. Make sanitizers, alcohol, and hand sprays accessible. Sanitize frequently touched areas such as doorknobs, cabinet handles, and light switches.
Virtual tours
Live and virtual tours. If you are not keen on showing the house in person, virtual meeting platforms in Google, Zoom, and other virtual call/meeting rooms are available for live tours. It is almost like an in-person meeting where you can answer queries and show what they want to see that they haven’t seen on your initial video tour.
There’s a better way to sell your home in Chicago, no-frills necessary, quick, and easy. CasaRoyal Properties buys houses as-is and for cash. You do not need to deal with the hassle of entertaining and showing to agents and buyers. You remain safe and protected from Covid-19 while still being able to sell your house. Call CasaRoyal at (773) 387-1490.