If you’re worried about moving during COVID-19, by taking extra safety precautions and minimizing social contact, you can do it and safely. Here are some tips for making your move as safe and stress-free as possible.
DIY if Possible
If you can, try to manage the move on your own. If you can’t, be sure to ask moving companies about sanitation procedures in place (mask, gloves, booties). Also, be sure there is a reasonable cancellation policy in place in case of delays or changed plans due to COVID-19.
Minimize Contact
If you need a moving company, ask for a virtual quote and ask about contactless service. Forego any handshakes, pay online, and tip through a digital platform such as Venmo or PayPal.
Take Precautions
Wear masks, gloves, and booties, and have extra supplies on hand for movers. Clean frequently touched surfaces often, especially door knobs and handles. Make sure soap and paper towels are next to sinks and hand sanitizer by the doors. Buy new boxes as the coronavirus can live on cardboard for up to 24 hours; it’s not the time to use for used or recycled.
Be Transparent
Reach out to your neighbors and let them know about your move. This will give them an opportunity to avoid unnecessary contact.
Be Flexible
If you or any member of your family is experiencing coronavirus symptoms, or have come into contact with someone diagnosed with it, postpone your moving plans. Although changing plans can be a hassle, the health and safety of the community and those around you should come first.
If you need to list your home or buy a new one, get in touch and see how I can help with other safety tips, virtual tours, great photographs and more. You can move and move safely during COVID-19.
Angela Barrett, "A Different Kind of Real Estate"
Angela Barrett is a local REALTOR® in Lexington, SC. Every day, she has the privilege of working with Buyers and Sellers around and on Lake Murray - Lexington, Gilbert, Chapin, and Irmo. It is her goal to help every buyer find the perfect home, and every seller sell at the best price possible. Exit Real Estate Consultants opened its doors in 2008 and has been the local expert since. Angela says, "she works with a wonderful group at EXIT and is proud to be a REALTOR® for a company that prides itself on being a "family helping families."
What makes Angela different from other Realtors is her desire to combine a love of real estate with the truth. She may not always tell you what you want to hear but will ALWAYS tell you what you need to hear. Before getting into the real estate industry, she owned her own court reporting business for 14 years. She decided to change careers because it was her desire to help others with their housing needs in a way that was honest and truthful, a way that put their needs ahead of the sale. Her business is built on Dedication, Communication, Determination & Trust while embodying the ability to cater and adapt to all of her client's Real Estate needs. She says the best part of her business is the people she meets and the ability to assist them throughout the process. Her goal is not only finding the hidden gem or selling at the right price but giving her clients peace of mind that they will work together through every detail.
Angela showcases her homes on her website and utilizes professional service providers to assist with her clients' buying and selling needs, including tips for staging and recommendations for painters, designers, handymen, and inspectors. She is communicative, thorough, and detail-oriented, and she'll be with you every step of the way!
Angela made Lexington home 28 years ago. She is knowledgeable about the area and feels blessed to call Lexington her home. Angela enjoys showing her clients around “Miss Murray”, the Jewel of South Carolina, and when she’s not helping someone with their real estate needs, she enjoys going to the gym, running, spending time on Lake Murray, and a little photography.
Looking to buy or sell a home in the Lake Murray area? Call Angela Barrett, who not only represents “A Different Kind of Real Estate" but also a different kind of REALTOR®.
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