Aloha from all of us at SBH Real Estate
As we grapple with the impacts of an unprecedented public health crisis, we want to provide you with timely, useful information about COVID19 and the Hampton Roads real estate market as we face this new reality together.
We Operate with Technology in Mind
Through technology and communication, SBH Real Estate is well-equipped and ideally suited to deal with the changes facing our state, the nation, and the world.
Our Sandbridge office as well as Sotheby’s International Realty offices across the region serve as convenient meeting places and conference locations, but they are closed to the general public as we practice social-distancing. However, you can connect with us in many other ways.
- We have a dedicated property and lifestyle video channel.
- You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
- We have a Client Appreciation Specialist that continues to work with new or existing clients.
- Pat Barton, Realtor & Associate Broker is standing by, ready to answer your questions. Email or call him.
- Use the Chat feature on our website, located at the bottom of each page.
- We hold all of our client and internal meetings using Zoom.
- We can use Zoom or FaceTime to discuss all real estate related matters – even if you’re not an existing client!
- We continue to provide the option for electronic signatures on listing agreements, purchase contracts, and other contracts.
- We accept deposits via Electronic Fund Transfer.
- A real human is just a click away.
Life isn’t business as usual. In addition to practicing good hygiene and social distancing, here are some of the many ways we’re adapting to COVID19 to serve you:
For Sellers
- We are opting for virtual open houses instead of public ones.
- We offer property videos and virtual property tours to support your listing.
- We have doubled-down on our digital marketing efforts.
- We are still staging homes on a case by case basis.
- We are screening and pre-qualifying potential buyers prior to showings.
- We have added new legal clauses that address COVID19 in our offers.
- We are actively strategizing with lender partners to pinpoint solutions for closing issues.
For Buyers
- We are working virtually with our clients to preview using property videos, FaceTime showings and virtual property tours.
- We will continue to add property videos to keep you safe.
- We’ve added new legal clauses to address COVID-19 in our offers
- We are providing expert guidance to buyers worried about the risks and uncertainties of our economy, and tailoring solutions to meet their individual needs.
- We are actively strategizing with our lender partners to pinpoint solutions for closing issues.
