{"id":68426,"date":"2020-03-31T16:36:04","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T23:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=68426"},"modified":"2022-05-27T16:14:55","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T23:14:55","slug":"how-to-tour-houses-during-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-to-tour-houses-during-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tour Houses During Coronavirus and Stay Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may have been in the middle of house hunting when the coronavirus entered your state, or maybe you still need to find a home because you\u2019re moving to a new city. With governments expecting people to stay inside their homes, how can you continue your house hunt and tour houses during the coronavirus pandemic while keeping yourself safe?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, there are plenty of precautions you can take to safely continue the homebuying process. Whether it\u2019s 3D Walkthroughs, Video-Chat Tours, or venturing out into the world to tour your dream home in person, there are things you can do to protect yourself and those around you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay safe by touring houses virtually\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether you <\/span>live in Atlanta<\/span><\/a> or you\u2019re <\/span>moving to Philadelphia<\/span><\/a>, the practice of social distancing has quickly become everyday life for almost everyone. Though staying home is the best way you can protect yourself during this uncertain time, that doesn\u2019t mean you have to stop house hunting. Fortunately, you can still see homes you\u2019re interested in buying without ever leaving the couch with both 3D Walkthroughs and live Video-Chat Tours.<\/span><\/p>\n

3D Walkthroughs<\/span><\/a> allows you to see the inside of any Redfin-listed home with three-dimensional, interactive scans. 3D Walkthroughs also make it easy for potential buyers to explore every angle of the home at any time, day or night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Video-Chat Tours<\/span><\/a> allow you to tour a home in real-time without stepping foot outside your house. Your agent will be your boots on the ground at the home of your choosing. You’ll have the opportunity to ask the questions you want to know, such as if there\u2019s enough natural light or if a cabinet opens properly. (See more questions to ask when touring a house on video-cha<\/a>t)<\/span><\/p>\n

Need to tour a house in-person? Keep yourself safe with these tips<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you think you\u2019ve found the home of your dreams, but need to see it in person before making an offer, here are some helpful tips to protect yourself and to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

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  1. Don\u2019t go if you feel unwell: <\/b>Please cancel your in-person tour if you or someone in your home is feeling unwell, has a fever, cough, shortness of breath, or has been exposed to COVID-19.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Drive your own car<\/b>: If you live in a city where you are able to drive your own car to a home tour, do so to prevent the spread of outside germs.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Limit two persons<\/b>: Now is not the time to bring the whole family to check out your potential new home. Save that for when you\u2019ve bought the house or your city has lifted social distancing restrictions.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Wash your hands<\/b>: Make sure to wash your hands<\/a> before and after you tour the home, leaving any germs at the curb.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Wear shoe covers<\/b>: If the home you are touring provides shoe covers, make sure to use them. It will help prevent extra germs from tracking into the home<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Don\u2019t touch anything<\/b>: Pretend you\u2019re walking through a museum… you wouldn\u2019t touch the artwork, would you? If you have to test a light switch, wash your hands immediately after or use sanitizer.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Practice social distancing<\/b>: Stay at least 6 feet away from your agent as they walk you through the home. If you aren\u2019t sure you\u2019re 6 feet away, then take a step back to be safe!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Social distancing and the coronavirus doesn\u2019t have to stop your search for the perfect home, in fact, <\/span>the <\/span>US housing market <\/span><\/a>shows that homebuyers are still wanting to buy houses even during a pandemic<\/a><\/span>. By relying on virtual home touring options, you can see homes without taking a step outside. If you attend an in-person tour, adopting safety measures not only protects you as a homebuyer, but they protect your agent and the home sellers as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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