Buying. Selling. Renting. Social Distancing.

During this unprecedented time in our housing industry, many of us find ourselves in a state of uncertainty and confusion. Housing is dynamic, and often, a person must move for one reason or another. Real estate has been deemed an essential service, and we are continuing to work diligently for you. Our clients and customers are still buy, selling, and renting homes and apartments. Our team of REALTORS, property managers, and rental staff members want to provide the safest and most satisfying housing experience possible. To help you navigate the housing market in this time of social distancing, we have compiled some information and How-To tips.

Buying | Selling | Renting

Buying

Home ownership is still a reality

Home buying is often one of the most enjoyable experiences that an individual can go through. There is no reason that this cannot still be the case. Being a smart and careful shopper can be used to a buyer's advantage when the housing market is turned upside down.

Selecting one of our agents is an important first step in the home buying process. Our office keeps at the forefront of changing trends in the housing industry. Small changes can sometimes be significant. For example, some closing attorneys will only allow signers to attending closing during this health crisis. We are also able to perform virtual tours for our clients if they wish to stay at home during the narrowing process.

Searching online is becoming a necessity, and with the abundance of information online, it is difficult to filter out what is accurate. Our agents are able to assist you in searching and provide listings that match your preferences.

Most paperwork can be done electronically or through the mail. Electronic contracts will provide you with digital copies for your records and provide process tracking to see what stage signatures are being compiled, much like a package tracker from UPS or FedEx.

Other fields in the real estate industry, such as appraisers, home inspectors, attorneys, and loan officers are also performing their jobs to help you get to the closing table.

If we are able to help you find your next home, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Selling

Selling in an uncertain market

Selling a home during a period of social distancing presents challenges never before seen in the real estate industry, but our knowledgeable and attentive agents can help you navigate these uncharted waters. Many buyers are not leaving their home, and many are using their savings to maintain their daily lives. That does not mean that buyers are not out there.

Mortgage rates are still competitive, and many competing sellers are pulling their homes off of the market. Because there are a limited number of buyers, that allows a buyer to negotiate a little bit tighter; however, as a seller, you have part of the limited inventory.

Selecting one of our agents is an important first step in the home selling process. Our office keeps at the forefront of changing trends in the housing industry. Virtual tours, remote tours, and procedures for preparing a home for showings in an occupied home change daily. Small tasks like leaving cabinet doors open for a buyer to see in can make a world of difference, when it is not what we have always done.

Small changes can sometimes be significant. For example, some closing attorneys will only allow signers to attending closing during this health crisis. We are also able to perform virtual tours for our clients if they wish to stay at home during the narrowing process.

An online presence is essential. Bel-Cross Properties moved almost exclusively to online marketing to meet the buyers of today. This experience gives us an advantage to quickly adapt to new technologies and techniques to get your home sold.

Other fields in the real estate industry, such as appraisers, home inspectors, attorneys, and loan officers are also performing their jobs to help you get to the closing table.

If you would like for us to help you evaluate your situation, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Renting

Finding a home is still a reality

Renting a home is difficult when you are not able to physically tour the place you want to lease. Morgantown has historically had many housing options, and leases are signed months in advance. A home that has a lease starting in May, could possibly have had a lease signed the previous November. Bel-Cross has a unique advantage to help you find your next home.

We have a number of licensed real estate agents who are able to give virtual tours of homes available for rent. Our agents are able to assist you in searching and provide listings that match your preferences. We have also asked many of our existing tenants to give us video tours of their homes, and talk about their experiences to help promote social distancing. We are adding pre-recorded video tours daily to help assist you in your search.

Current tenants have an opportunity to win a rental credit towards their housing for the best video tours. The contest can be found here.

All of our currently available rental properties are listed here on our website. We have a wide range of houses, townhouses, condos, and apartments.

All of our paperwork can be done electronically. Electronic contracts will provide you with digital copies for your records once everyone signs. We have tenant portals that allow for online payments, maintenance requests, account ledgers, and communications.

If we are able to help you find your next home, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Our office is open to the public. For more information on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit the Monongalia County Health Department and the CDC's website.