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Nearly half of offers in the U.S. are being made sight unseen

August 13, 2020

Nearly Half Of Offers In The United States Are Being Made Sight Unseen

When COVID-19 first hit, much of the country was under stay-at-home orders, which made it impossible for buyers to get out and see potential homes in person. And while stay-at-home orders have been lifted in most places, many buyers are still wary about hitting open houses or touring homes in person.

But, as it turns out, that’s not stopping them from actually buying homes; in fact, many offers are being made sight unseen!

Thanks to video technology like FaceTime tours, buyers are able to get an inside look at properties — without having to physically see the property in person. And for many buyers, that’s enough.

According to Redfin data (outlined in a recent article in REALTOR Magazine), 45 percent of buyers who purchased a home in the past year made an offer on the property without ever seeing it in person — the highest percentage since the brokerage started collecting the data in 2015 (and up from 28 percent in 2019).

So, what does that mean for you? If you’re not comfortable touring properties in person just yet, that’s ok! A huge percentage of out-of-state buyers are navigating the home buying process without ever stepping foot into their soon-to-be homes.

Talk to me about alternate options, like video tours — and start finding the perfect home.

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Russ Fortuno, Associate Broker

I'm a Southern Arizona native and year-round Green Valley resident. Whether you’re buying or selling a home in the Green Valley or Sahuarita area, you’ll experience unsurpassed service and professionalism at all stages of your real estate transaction. I welcome the opportunity to assist in your next home sale or purchase.
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