If you’re moving to Colorado from out of state, or even if you’re just moving across town, you’ll need to rely on your tablet or phone to check out those listings, as – for now - showing a home in-person is no longer considered a critical activity here.

The news makes virtual tours the most effective (and safest) ways to see housing options in the Mile High City, and the trend is catching on. Seattle real estate brokerage Redfin said in a report that a third of home-tour requests made by customers nationally last week were for agent-led video-chat tours, up from only 1% during the first week of March. In early March, no offers resulted from a video-only tour. But as of last week, 12% of signed offers had come based upon a video-only tour.

The great thing about virtual tours is that a homebuyer can spend as much time looking as they want. They can check out the kitchen or master bathroom – looking in all directions – at their own pace. All without worry about masks or social distancing.

If you have recently purchased a home, there is no need to worry. Per the new state order, if a purchase is already under contract, then that activity is considered essential and can move forward. Appraisers and home inspectors can move about and do their work, and buyers and their agents can do a final walkthrough.

Though times are uncertain, Metrowest is still here for both buyers and sellers. Contact us today to discuss your options!