The pandemic has changed the way Delaware and Pennsylvania real estate is being handled, but home buyers and home sellers can still prepare for the market! The first thing to keep in mind is that "essential business" definitions and restrictions vary by state.

Currently, Delaware real estate agents are permitted to work from home, but realty offices are not open to the public.

We can, however, perform in-person home showings for Delaware residents looking at Delaware homes. We can do necessary activities to complete transactions that were started before COVID-19 orders were enacted. We can also take new Delaware listings and market them for sale!

There are restrictions concerning working with out-of-state buyers. If you do not currently reside in Delaware, you can only view a Delaware home through a virtual tour or other online method. There are also restrictions for how home appraisals, home inspections and closings can be performed.

In short, real estate transactions in Delaware are carrying on, though the method of doing business has been adjusted. Restrictions are currently scheduled to stay in place until May 15, 2020, or until the State of Delaware declares them lifted. Contact us for more information!

In Pennsylvania, real estate has not been deemed an "essential business," and as such, only home sales that went under contact before March 18 could be completed. As of May 8, the Governor of Pennsylvania relaxed restrictions on 24 counties in the state, but this largely affects the northwest and north-central regions. Guidelines for real estate operations are an evolving topic. 

Home buyers and home sellers in Delaware and Pennsylvania should contact us for current information about their options! We can help you prepare for the market, and depending on the business rules for your area, we can help you get started with your real estate plans. 

Contact the Kat Geralis Home Team today!

 

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