The COVID-19 Seller Checklist prepared by the Real Estate Council of BC outlines the steps a REALTOR® can take to help manage the challenges related to COVID-19.
CHECKLIST
Provide client with COVID-19 links and information from the appropriate authorities
Assess your own risk with dealing with your client. Are they ill, or have they recently traveled?
Have your client provide their own concerns about potential risk
Provide options for your seller client
OPTIONS TO MINIMIZE RISKS
Request health and recent travel information from potential buyers and their real estate professionals before any showings
Create a marketing video showing a tour of the house to reduce the number of viewings
Discuss with your seller client limiting viewings to serious buyers only (if the listing contract permits)
Make viewings conditional on the use of gloves or hand sanitizer
Clean all high traffic areas and surfaces before and after each showing
Take precautions, including cleaning and sanitizing the home if the seller chooses to have an open house or home inspection
Suspend viewings temporarily. Ensure this option is agreed to by your client and in writing