Omicron Times

Real Estate is AND continues to be a driving force in our economy. In 1943, American psychologist Abraham Maslow gave us his theorized guide to human needs. We know this from our high-school classes as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. The base of this pyramid includes shelter as a basic need . This must be met before we can journey upwards to the other more defined human needs, including safety and love.

So what does all of this have to do with a pandemic in 2022?

Lots! Housing continues to be a very essential need that must be met (along with food, water, clothing..) before we are able to fulfill the next levels of greater human needs.

The Ontario Real Estate Association has mandated at this time that viewing homes be done by appointment and that open houses are now / temporarily prohibited. Business can carry on and we will strive to ensure that "safety" (Maslow's second level of hierarchal needs) is met through stringent protocols. 

This is where your agent (let's call him Andrew Hertel to illustrate this point) will be very beneficial. As your professional representative, I will take every precaution to ensure that your experience is a safe and a productive one.

Here are some of the safety guidelines that I will impose:

All viewings to homes (either yours in selling or others as a buyer) will be done through registered appointments only. This will help to ensure that we as an industry know who and when homes are being visited and will have the information available in the event contact tracing becomes necessary.

You can be certain that I have taken and will take every precaution including vaccinations, masks, hand-sanitizing, limited touching of door knobs, light switches etc.

Well, that's it in a nutshell. Let's do this. Together we can be successful. 

Thanks for reading.. I am always here to help.