Safety Tips for Showing Properties During COVID-19
Please be advised to take these precautions to help keep yourself, your clients, and others safe from Coronavirus as Virginia begins to slowly reopen its economy. Please be sure to refer to state and local orders that govern conduct and may vary based on conditions in your specific area. DAAR is a part of the Loudoun Is Ready campaign. For a full list of Loudoun County guidelines, click here!
If you are able, we still recommend holding virtual tours and open houses. Bright MLS has a few resources, like a virtual toolkit, that may come in handy when showing properties virtually. Click here to learn more!
Limit showings to one small group at a time to minimize contact, and schedule showings to allow time for needed cleaning of touched surfaces between showings
For vacant properties, discuss with the owner the plan for proper cleaning
Consider whether a professional cleaning service should be used or whether virtual showings are best
Advise buyers or tenants in advance that they need to bring and will be required to wear gloves and face coverings
Give your client a virtual tour of the property to minimize the time spent at the property during a physical visit
THE OWNER
Wipe down all surfaces before a buyer or tenant is granted access
YOU
Disinfect surfaces with the appropriate cleaning solutions before your client arrives
Frequently touched surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, counter tops, handles, desks, keyboards, toilets, faucets and sinks
YOUR CLIENT
Limit the number of people viewing the property to only those necessary
Refrain from touching items unless necessary
Be efficient in minimizing the time physically at the property
ALL
Practice social distancing
Stay 6 feet away from others. Avoid physical contacts such as hugs, handshakes, large gatherings and proximity
Cover your mouth and nose with a mask and avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
Wear disposable gloves whenever possible
Wash your hands with disinfectant soap often and for at least 20 seconds each time
DO NOT
Show a property if you do not feel well or if a client/owners does not feel well
Conduct open houses, unless they are virtual
Canvas neighborhoods in person (knock on doors, deliver door hangers, etc.)