Bright MLS, the leading multiple listing service (MLS) in the Mid-Atlantic US released its top safety tips for real estate professionals who are staging events, open houses and conducting in-person interactions on location during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bright MLS published the tips in conjunction with REALTOR® Safety Month, which is observed during the month of September to reinforce and highlight the necessary safety precautions real estate agents should practice when operating in high-risk situations.
“There is no bigger priority for Bright MLS than the personal safety and security of real estate professionals and their clients. COVID-19 has completely changed the homebuying experience and it’s vital that we provide updated safety information to reflect this new normal,” said Brian Donnellan, President and CEO of Bright MLS.
The top COVID-19 safety tips for real estate professionals:
Tips for consumers when shopping for homes:
Unfortunately, COVID-19 is not the only threat real estate professionals face on the job. There has been a tragic number of attacks on real estate agents, including an agent in Virginia this past June. Without the proper safety precautions, agents can find themselves particularly vulnerable when showing homes alone or meeting with unfamiliar clients. In addition to the added layer of COVID-19 safety precautions, Bright MLS recommends the following standard safety precautions for real estate professionals to help improve safety on the job:
For more information, please visit www.brightmls.com.
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