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Buying a home in the virtual age
Times are changing and evolving, and so is the home-buying process. With the current situation surrounding COVID-19, home buyers have had to adjust how they approach their search. Real es- tate brokers are relying on technology-forward practices to help their clients succeed in
this new, touchless landscape.
But how does the virtual home-buy-
ing process work?
It starts with a consultation, where
mit your offer and earnest money digitally, signing paper- work and paying electronically. This not only streamlines the process, it also eliminates the need for paper. Consider it the eco-friendly way to buy a home.
LISA SANDERS
you’ll meet via video chat to get to know
one another. Consider your broker your personal real es-
tate concierge — you’ll work together to determine your bud- get and work out the details, with your broker being your eyes and ears on the ground during the property search.
You’ll tour properties with your broker virtually on your schedule, to keep your home search moving along steadily and safely. Virtual walkthroughs, 3D tours, high-quality pho- tography and videography — including drone video — give clients an in-depth look at potential homes. Brokers are even able to host open houses virtually.
Once you’ve found the home for you, you’ll be able to sub-
possible.
Lisa Sanders of Dream Town has been selling real estate for more than a decade, averaging at least 70 homes per year. Her awards include Chicago Association of Realtors Top 1% Pro- ducer, Five Star Professional Award for exceptional client ser- vice, as well as being featured in Crain’s Chicago Business as one of the Most Notable Residential Realtors in Chicago. Lisa is also the #1 Realtor in 60631 and a top-selling broker in 60656, and she has helped many Chicago Police Department clients buy and sell homes throughout the city.
Real Estate
Final steps like home inspection and attorney reviews are now being done remotely, drawing on video con- ferencing services to keep homebuyers up to date. When ready, your broker will conduct a final walk- through via FaceTime, Zoom or whatever works for you. It doesn’t stop there, either — a variety of clos- ing options from pre-signing with a remote notary to drive-thru closings make the process as stress-free as
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