So, this happened …
Two weeks ago, I began having mild cold symptoms – runny nose, a few sneezes, a few coughs. No big deal, but because I was planning to be with clients the next day for a walk-through and closing, I decided to get a Covid test, just to say I had done it – such a good citizen! – and to prove I didn’t have Covid. How could I have Covid? I’d been vaxed and boosted and I’d been taking precautions since the beginning of the pandemic.
As it turns out, I did have Covid!
Fortunately, it was an extremely mild case – like having a cold, but not as bad – undoubtedly because of the vaccine and the booster. I’m glad it was mild, and I’m grateful for the vaccine and to the scientists and medical people who are working so hard to keep us safe.
I’m writing this on my third day loose from quarantine, and thinking about real estate – what else? Any parallels here? Aren’t there always?
Be Prepared
I had a mild case because I’d done what I could to protect myself. For sellers and buyers, the same applies. Get your ducks in a row first, and the process will always go better. Prep the house for sale before listing. Get approved for a mortgage before shopping. And work with a good realtor. Something unexpected is likely to occur (see below) but well-prepared buyers and sellers shoot the rapids with less damage.
Expect the Unexpected
Something always happens! In my case, I got Covid. In the case of a real estate deal, the possibilities are literally endless. Buyers and sellers who are well prepared to begin with usually have less severe roadblocks. But attitude is always important as well. I was “prepared” or so I thought, and was floored by my positive Covid test result. It took me a day or two to get my mind adjusted to the reality and move along. When the unexpected hits, a positive attitude always makes things better. Or at least, less painful.
Get Expert Counsel
I believe in science. I trust the experts. I took precautions to protect myself and others from this terrible disease, and when it happened to me, the fallout was mild. Whether buying or selling, working with a good realtor will protect you from the worst of the unexpected and lead you to the best outcome. Every time!