How You Can Safely Sell Your Home Amid COVID


Are you curious about whether it’s safe to sell your home during COVID?

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Many folks are wondering if it’s safe for them to sell their homes during the pandemic. To be sure, COVID-19 has changed the real estate process, but how? Today I’ll discuss a few key changes and how that impacts sellers in our market.

One major area that has changed is that we have new required forms from the California Association of Realtors (CAR). Attorneys from this group have drafted these forms to take into consideration the protection of all parties during the time of coronavirus. So what impact will they have on the sale of your home?

1. There is an optional addendum that will keep everyone informed about the timelines throughout the process.
2. There is a notice of unforeseen circumstances. For instance, your movers can’t move you into a certain state because of a lockdown.

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3. There is a listing agreement addendum that states that you’re not ill and that you’re comfortable with people coming to your home for showings.
4. There’s also a property entry evaluation addendum that states that you’re aware of the coronavirus, confirms you’re not ill, and states that the seller is okay with you coming into their home.

Safety is our No. 1 priority as we guide and protect you through this process of successfully selling your home. We have a well-thought-out safety protocol in place to protect your personal property, your home, and you. Before we allow any entry into your home, we ask the buyer to view the professional photos that we provide in the virtual tour. That way, we get more viewings from qualified buyers.

Almost 93% of people are going online to view homes because of the current events going on in the world. We’ve been way ahead of the times with our strategic marketing and powerful online presence, which has allowed us to keep our friends and clients protected and help them to receive a higher profit upon their sale. The last four properties that we’ve closed escrow on each had multiple offers on them, and we kept the sellers and buyers safe throughout the process.

If you have any more questions about selling in our market during the pandemic, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d love to provide you with more information about how we can help you succeed.

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Charlotte Volsch

What’s the right way to handle an inherited property—renovate, list, or sell it as-is? I am Charlotte Volsch, an Estate Property Advisor and Probate & Trust Real Estate Specialist helping attorneys, executors, and families make clear, confident decisions when selling inherited homes. I help attorneys, executors, and families navigate inherited property decisions throughout the Inland Empire and High Desert of Southern California, including Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Loma Linda, Fontana, and surrounding communities. Over the course of my career, I have completed 774+ real estate transactions across 24 years, including more than 230 probate and trust property sales. For the past 16+ years, I have focused specifically on estate property situations, working alongside probate and trust attorneys, fiduciaries, and their clients to guide each case from evaluation through sale. Many families are unsure what to do with an inherited home—whether to invest in repairs, list it traditionally, or sell it as-is. Without a clear strategy, estates can make costly mistakes such as over-improving a property, underpricing it, selecting the wrong sale method, or facing delays that impact timelines and estate objectives. I help evaluate those decisions early, so attorneys and their clients can move forward with clarity, avoid unnecessary risk, and choose the most appropriate path based on the property and the situation. I work directly with attorneys and their clients to determine the best path forward, whether that involves preparing a property for the retail market or facilitating a direct sale through a network of qualified investors. For properties that require repairs, may not qualify for traditional financing, or are best suited for as-is sale, I provide access to a network of more than 50 active real estate investors. Over the past 12 months, I have closed 68 transactions, reflecting consistent production and experience navigating changing market conditions. I guide each case using the C.A.L.M. Method: C — Clarify We identify what matters now versus what can wait. A — Align We define priorities—legal, financial, and personal. L — Lead I guide each step in the proper order to avoid delays and unnecessary complications. M — Move Forward Clients proceed with clarity and confidence. I am the Broker Owner of The Volsch Team at Volsch Enterprises, Inc., and hold certifications in Probate Real Estate through the National Association of Realtors (NAR) as well as Certified Probate Real Estate Advisor (Probate Biz). If you are an attorney handling probate or trust matters—or assisting a client with an inherited property—I’m available as a resource to help evaluate the best path forward.