The Cottage Shack COVID-19 Update
APRIL 04,2022
Dear Clients and Friends,
COVID-19 is still here and likely to stay.
We work to maintain a safe environments for our clients, friends, families as well as our communities and businesses. We will continue to make necessary adjustments to our practices and maintain protocols as more information becomes available.
Your safety needs are taken seriously. We will model and adhere to appropriate behavior and procedures and continue to evolve while maintaining leadership roles in our communities.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Mike and Heather.
APRIL 04,2022
Dear Clients and Friends,
COVID-19 is still here and likely to stay.
We work to maintain a safe environments for our clients, friends, families as well as our communities and businesses. We will continue to make necessary adjustments to our practices and maintain protocols as more information becomes available.
Your safety needs are taken seriously. We will model and adhere to appropriate behavior and procedures and continue to evolve while maintaining leadership roles in our communities.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Mike and Heather.
Our primary concern to you and your family is to limit the potential of cross contamination.
Ideally, No showings or property access would best to accomplish this. We all know this is not super practical if Buyers and Sellers wish to interact in agreements.
The next most effective method is reduce the number of people entering your cottage and maintain strict policy on how this is managed.
This is the First way we will accomplish this:
We currently lead the market with our promotional package and have strived to build upon this since day one. Now 12+ years later we are still number 1 in our Brokerage for community for Sales and Service. Today in this market of uncertainty we are one of the few that can take you through much of this process virtually.
Let me start by assuring you, 100% of our marketing is done in house including the printing. We have had many comments over the years from our Sellers as they witness me (Michael and our personal field designer) at every workup for hours on end taking photos and getting the needed footage to present our listings exceptionally to the market place.
Next, We have not been out of the Country in the past 30 days or even few years for that matter. We have been managing our self isolation and have worn our N95 masks out in the public (feeling foolish with the stares of everyone) but insistent on managing safety and community spread. We have also been wearing our gloves washing the outside of them with hand sanitizer and then again our hands when we remove the gloves. We do not present, nor have had any indication of illness in the past 14 days.
Ideally, No showings or property access would best to accomplish this. We all know this is not super practical if Buyers and Sellers wish to interact in agreements.
The next most effective method is reduce the number of people entering your cottage and maintain strict policy on how this is managed.
This is the First way we will accomplish this:
We currently lead the market with our promotional package and have strived to build upon this since day one. Now 12+ years later we are still number 1 in our Brokerage for community for Sales and Service. Today in this market of uncertainty we are one of the few that can take you through much of this process virtually.
Let me start by assuring you, 100% of our marketing is done in house including the printing. We have had many comments over the years from our Sellers as they witness me (Michael and our personal field designer) at every workup for hours on end taking photos and getting the needed footage to present our listings exceptionally to the market place.
Next, We have not been out of the Country in the past 30 days or even few years for that matter. We have been managing our self isolation and have worn our N95 masks out in the public (feeling foolish with the stares of everyone) but insistent on managing safety and community spread. We have also been wearing our gloves washing the outside of them with hand sanitizer and then again our hands when we remove the gloves. We do not present, nor have had any indication of illness in the past 14 days.
Our Listing Process:
We DO NOT use any Third party service providers. We do not want them at your property and neither should you. We will do as we have always done all of your photos, videos, Interactive 3D open house, floor plans, drone work and basic staging. Unfortunately our advanced staging will need to be temporarily postponed.
This means we have complete control over the listing process and your cottage environment.
We will wear separate inside foot wear. Our outside foot wear will remain outside. Feet are the greatest ongoing point of contact and yet are still the least recognized as points of transfer.
Entry:
We will set up a visitors log of our time at the property, sign it and leave it at the property as a hard record of who has come and gone from the residence.
Exit:
We lock up your key in our own digital encoded secure lock box.
We want to keep you and your property safe and secure. We are not using open access board controlled lock boxes. Our lock boxes have specific time code access codes to assure safety.
Also during these times, we will be there for every showing to be sure strictest showing measures are being adhered to whether our showing or not.
We DO NOT use any Third party service providers. We do not want them at your property and neither should you. We will do as we have always done all of your photos, videos, Interactive 3D open house, floor plans, drone work and basic staging. Unfortunately our advanced staging will need to be temporarily postponed.
This means we have complete control over the listing process and your cottage environment.
We will wear separate inside foot wear. Our outside foot wear will remain outside. Feet are the greatest ongoing point of contact and yet are still the least recognized as points of transfer.
Entry:
We will set up a visitors log of our time at the property, sign it and leave it at the property as a hard record of who has come and gone from the residence.
Exit:
We lock up your key in our own digital encoded secure lock box.
We want to keep you and your property safe and secure. We are not using open access board controlled lock boxes. Our lock boxes have specific time code access codes to assure safety.
Also during these times, we will be there for every showing to be sure strictest showing measures are being adhered to whether our showing or not.
Our Showing Process BY Sellers Direction
Sellers are Allowing us to go through their homes. We are doing our best to assure these Sellers that we are maintaining a safe environment for them to come home to. We also want to help assure all Buyers that we are also trying to protect them as well from an unknown Environment. We thank you for your help and patience in these times.
We encourage everyone to take advantage of our premium marketing and go through the photo and video presentation we have prepared for you in the safety of your home in the online environment. Please ask as many questions as you wish and have prior to making an appointment to see the property. If you are working with your own Realtor then both of you are welcome to ask questions and get familiar with the property prior to booking a showing.
In these times we need to work together to limit unnecessary exposure and community contact. We are very happy to help here as we have always been.
We are available by phone, email and video conferencing with a little notice to take care of all of your needs.
We know the showing process below is not a convenient one and we do apologize. We have it implemented for your safety and the safety of the home owners involved that are entrusting us to keep their home environment safe. We thank you for your patience, consideration and compliance.
The next step... Booking a showing.
We will send out forms that will need to be reviewed, signed and sent back to us prior to issuing a showing confirmation.
Anyone coming to the showing including any Clients and Realtors will need to confirm and sign without exception that:
1. Has not been in contact with any known or confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in the past 14 days.
2. Has not experienced any symptoms of Fever, Dry Cough, Shortness of Breath or Difficulty Breathing in the Past 14 Days.
3. Declare if living in the same household as any front line workers.
Who is allowed at the Viewing.
We the Listing Agents will be present at EVERY showing and also agree to the above conditions.
Only the people who have pre-registered with the forms received from above will be able to enter the residence. Showings shall be limited to only the Listing Realtor, Realtor representing the Buyers and the actual Buyers themselves. Showings shall not include additional family members, friends or children unless there are exceptional circumstances and prior arrangements are made with the Listing Agent. We will confirm names with visual ID
We apologize as we would love to get you through the property you have driven to see but:
- Anyone presenting with symptoms will not be permitted to enter into the premises.
- Anyone not wearing PPE in the form of a mask and gloves will not be able to enter the premises.
- Anyone without pre-authorization will not be able to enter the property.
- Anyone without a photo ID ready to present will not be able to enter the property.
The Showing process.
The Representing Realtors must be present for the full duration of the showing. Please inform all Buyers, if they show up early to wait at the Road Side and not wander the property. Please show up at scheduled and confirmed times only.
Once all there:
Firstly, View the exterior, waterfront and property as a whole. There is no need to visit the interior if you have no interest after experiencing the exterior and property features as is often the case in the best of times.
If moving onto an interior showing, we will ask you to put on your PPE and sanitize your hands again with your gloves on.
Please bring a set of inside shoes, slippers to walk through the residence if desired. NO outside shoes will be permitted to pass the main entrance. Outside shoes will remain outdoors for the showing duration. We apologize for this inconvenience. This is being done for several reasons. One; outside shoes are one of the highest contact surfaces to the outside world so we do not want them coming indoors. And Two, there will be no permitted sitting on, leaning against or touching any inside surfaces while walking through the residence so shoes are easier to remove outdoors. Plus it is simply courteous not to wear outdoor footwear into the Residence. Safety handrails when needed are a touch exception. We will wipe these surfaces down for you if you wish to use them and wipe them down again before we leave.
We the Listing Agents will sanitize the lock box and open the entrance door. Ideally, The Seller will have turned on all the lights and opened all the interior doors so we will not need to touch any interior surface. If this is not done, We the Listing Agents will personally turn on the lights and open the interior doors sanitizing each as we walk through prior to the showing. Please refrain from touching anything. Ask and we will open additional doors, cupboards or do the things you require.
1. Outdoor Footwear will remain outdoors.
2. PPE will be on and Hands will be Sanitized with gloves on. Hand sanitizers will be provided whenever possible. It is recommended to have your own supply on hand.
3. Showings will be limited to only the registered Buyers and Buyers Agent.
4. ID will be available for inspection upon request.
5. There is no sitting, leaning or touching of any surface other than walking on the floor for the duration of the showing. (Handrails are an exception) Ask the Listing agent if you would like to see something not seen.
6. Do not use the washroom facilities during your viewing.
7. Maintain adequate Social Distancing. BUT doing so as a single group. There will only be a few of us and it is required to stay together. There is no independent wandering of the residence.
8. We ask that you not close any doors or turn off any lights. You know we appreciate the thought, honestly. :)
9. Exit the home to put on your Outdoor shoes and continue the showing conversation outdoors. No lingering.
Again, We apologize for the inconvenience. It is truly our intention to help you remain safe and minimize the potential of cross contamination to the best of our ability.
Mike and Heather.
Sellers are Allowing us to go through their homes. We are doing our best to assure these Sellers that we are maintaining a safe environment for them to come home to. We also want to help assure all Buyers that we are also trying to protect them as well from an unknown Environment. We thank you for your help and patience in these times.
We encourage everyone to take advantage of our premium marketing and go through the photo and video presentation we have prepared for you in the safety of your home in the online environment. Please ask as many questions as you wish and have prior to making an appointment to see the property. If you are working with your own Realtor then both of you are welcome to ask questions and get familiar with the property prior to booking a showing.
In these times we need to work together to limit unnecessary exposure and community contact. We are very happy to help here as we have always been.
We are available by phone, email and video conferencing with a little notice to take care of all of your needs.
We know the showing process below is not a convenient one and we do apologize. We have it implemented for your safety and the safety of the home owners involved that are entrusting us to keep their home environment safe. We thank you for your patience, consideration and compliance.
The next step... Booking a showing.
We will send out forms that will need to be reviewed, signed and sent back to us prior to issuing a showing confirmation.
Anyone coming to the showing including any Clients and Realtors will need to confirm and sign without exception that:
1. Has not been in contact with any known or confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in the past 14 days.
2. Has not experienced any symptoms of Fever, Dry Cough, Shortness of Breath or Difficulty Breathing in the Past 14 Days.
3. Declare if living in the same household as any front line workers.
Who is allowed at the Viewing.
We the Listing Agents will be present at EVERY showing and also agree to the above conditions.
Only the people who have pre-registered with the forms received from above will be able to enter the residence. Showings shall be limited to only the Listing Realtor, Realtor representing the Buyers and the actual Buyers themselves. Showings shall not include additional family members, friends or children unless there are exceptional circumstances and prior arrangements are made with the Listing Agent. We will confirm names with visual ID
We apologize as we would love to get you through the property you have driven to see but:
- Anyone presenting with symptoms will not be permitted to enter into the premises.
- Anyone not wearing PPE in the form of a mask and gloves will not be able to enter the premises.
- Anyone without pre-authorization will not be able to enter the property.
- Anyone without a photo ID ready to present will not be able to enter the property.
The Showing process.
The Representing Realtors must be present for the full duration of the showing. Please inform all Buyers, if they show up early to wait at the Road Side and not wander the property. Please show up at scheduled and confirmed times only.
Once all there:
Firstly, View the exterior, waterfront and property as a whole. There is no need to visit the interior if you have no interest after experiencing the exterior and property features as is often the case in the best of times.
If moving onto an interior showing, we will ask you to put on your PPE and sanitize your hands again with your gloves on.
Please bring a set of inside shoes, slippers to walk through the residence if desired. NO outside shoes will be permitted to pass the main entrance. Outside shoes will remain outdoors for the showing duration. We apologize for this inconvenience. This is being done for several reasons. One; outside shoes are one of the highest contact surfaces to the outside world so we do not want them coming indoors. And Two, there will be no permitted sitting on, leaning against or touching any inside surfaces while walking through the residence so shoes are easier to remove outdoors. Plus it is simply courteous not to wear outdoor footwear into the Residence. Safety handrails when needed are a touch exception. We will wipe these surfaces down for you if you wish to use them and wipe them down again before we leave.
We the Listing Agents will sanitize the lock box and open the entrance door. Ideally, The Seller will have turned on all the lights and opened all the interior doors so we will not need to touch any interior surface. If this is not done, We the Listing Agents will personally turn on the lights and open the interior doors sanitizing each as we walk through prior to the showing. Please refrain from touching anything. Ask and we will open additional doors, cupboards or do the things you require.
1. Outdoor Footwear will remain outdoors.
2. PPE will be on and Hands will be Sanitized with gloves on. Hand sanitizers will be provided whenever possible. It is recommended to have your own supply on hand.
3. Showings will be limited to only the registered Buyers and Buyers Agent.
4. ID will be available for inspection upon request.
5. There is no sitting, leaning or touching of any surface other than walking on the floor for the duration of the showing. (Handrails are an exception) Ask the Listing agent if you would like to see something not seen.
6. Do not use the washroom facilities during your viewing.
7. Maintain adequate Social Distancing. BUT doing so as a single group. There will only be a few of us and it is required to stay together. There is no independent wandering of the residence.
8. We ask that you not close any doors or turn off any lights. You know we appreciate the thought, honestly. :)
9. Exit the home to put on your Outdoor shoes and continue the showing conversation outdoors. No lingering.
Again, We apologize for the inconvenience. It is truly our intention to help you remain safe and minimize the potential of cross contamination to the best of our ability.
Mike and Heather.
