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What Pandemic? Selling/Buying a Home During the Covid19 Crisis

Tom Sprich • Oct 13, 2020

COVID19 has had a major impact on everyone's life whether we like to believe it or not. One thing it really hasn't changed, however, is the buying and selling of real estate. If anything, it has streamlined the process making it much easier for both the agent and the buyer/seller to achieve their ultimate goal.


Choosing a Home

Choosing a home can be a lengthy process. Many times, the perfect home is found when you are driving through a neighborhood and one just happens to catch your eye. You can also find a variety of homes you like simply by putting what you are looking for in the search bar. While COVID19 may have altered the way many companies do business, it seems to have given real estate agents the perfect platform. With online galleries full of available homes, it is easier than ever to find exactly what you are looking for in the Kent County area.

Taking a Virtual Tour and Avoid COVID19 and Real Estate Restrictions

Once you have chosen a home you are interested in, you no longer have to call your agent and make an appointment. Just click on the image of the home you like and you will have access to all of the information you need as well as numerous photos of every room, angle of the property, and maybe even a few aerial shots for added measure. Many agents will go to the home and allow you to video chat with them as they perform a walkthrough. This allows them to show the home's amenities and gives you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have in the process.



Video, Stills, and Drone Photography

The blending of COVID19 and real estate has given real estate agents an opportunity to utilize several of the tools they have at their disposal. Video chatting allows you to work with them in real-time, viewing the home, and gathering the information you will need to make an informed decision. Still images give you an opportunity to see the home without rushing. Lastly, drone photography allows you to see the lawn, roof, and other important features that may have not been viewable during a traditional walk-through. Drone photography also advantages for commercial real estate as well.



Sealing the Deal

Once you have viewed a home virtually, you may make the decision to take a traditional tour. If you are concerned about COVID19 and don't want to risk possible exposure, you will more than likely have the information you need to make your decision without having to leave the security of your home. It's easy to take advantage of the connection between COVID19 and real estate.


Living in or near Grand Rapids means a lifestyle that you can enjoy. If you are looking for a home in the Kent County area, take advantage of how COVID19 and real estate have come together. Buying or selling a home has never been easier! Browse through the listings online and then connect with an agent to take a virtual tour. The entire time, you can remain safely at home and out of harm's way. You can even finalize the deal online! There is no time like the present if you are wanting to buy or sell a home!

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