COVID-19 Guidance
LEARNING & MEETINGS
Weekly Meetings
Upcoming Sessions
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Isolation and Quarantine Summaries
Protocols for conducting business if you or your clients have traveled out of state (Updated 11/20):
Frequently Asked Questions for Conducting Business
FAQs regarding showings, open houses, and other business operations
Showing, Listing and Inspection Guidelines
Recommended procedures for Showings, Listings, Inspections and Closings
Office Policies and Guidelines
Though our offices are open for conducting business, office staff may be working from home, and use of the office should be kept to a minimum. Click below to view the full guidelines, and for some tips for remaining connected while working remotely.
Remember, Sales Directors, Business Support Specialists and Home Office Staff are just a phone call away!
Tips for the Closing Table
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All closing participants should be asked if they are under quarantine or exhibiting any symptoms of illness prior to scheduling and then again just prior to closing.
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Limit the number of attendees at closing to only those required to sign documents. Consider an option of signing with just one party at a time.
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Offer customers the opportunity to electronically sign documents in advance of closing whenever possible.
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Sanitize the meeting space before and after the closings.
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Do not allow any pen sharing.
Managing Your Pipeline
The deals you have currently in place may need more of your attention than usual during these challenging times in order to make them stick. Now is not the time to take a deal for granted. Here are some tips for keeping lines of communication open to hopefully head off any issues before they arise.
TOOLS, TECH
& BEST PRACTICES
150 Ways to Build Your Database
A real estate agent’s sphere of influence is one of their most important professional assets. This relational network can become a lead generating powerhouse, fueling your real estate business for years (even decades!). And there are more people already in your sphere than you may think!
Mobile Apps for Working Remotely
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TurboScan - Scan documents from your phone
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SkySlope - manage transactions from anywhere
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DigiSign - signed documents easily upload right into SkySlope!
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Zoom - talk face-to-face with clients at a distance
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MagicPlan - create floor plans just by snapping some pics with your camera
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Facebook Messenger - you can incorporate into your website as a Live Chat feature!
Virtual Open Houses
Give buyers the opportunity to tour your listings from the comfort and safety of their own homes.
Hosting a Facebook Live Open House
With respect to national recommendations of eliminating gatherings of 10 people or more, we are suspending all public open house viewings for our listings.
However, thanks to today's technology, we can invite buyers to attend our open houses virtually, from the safety and comfort of their own homes.
For more tips and how-tos for conducting virtual open houses using Facebook Live, click the image to download:
