Estate agents back in business in wake of coronavirus
One of the first business sectors to close their doors during the coronavirus lockdown was the estate agents. Government restrictions temporarily banned most home moves and sales while social distancing fears made it impossible to welcome people to view your home. However, things have changed and the agencies are finally getting back to business. This is important as most property companies are reporting a boom in housing sales. Estate agencies firing on all cylinders could be key to preventing the looming recession getting any worse.
Despite this, it is still important for safety to be a top priority. While the lockdown may be over in most places, there is still the threat of a second wave of the virus. As well as this, not a week goes by without reports of another localised lockdown. It is important for agencies to be flexible and adapt to new challenges during this time. They need to put measures in place to protect both buyers and sellers.
Luckily, estate agencies are ready for these hurdles. Indeed, many are making sure that social distancing during property viewing is their primary concern. Some are using innovative tech options to provide virtual viewings, keeping in person viewing numbers as low as possible. Of course, it’s also important for homeowners to take the right steps too. The infographic below provides full details of the measures that the top estate agents are using to keep people safe today.
Created By Mansell McTaggart