With all the questions and emails lately asking me about what is going on around town, it seems we are all “hunkering down” statewide. We are all finding this a very serious virus that reported its first case here in WA state January 21. Fortunately our state may be turning the corner for the better as cases are dropping….(chart provided) To help keep you safe, our real estate industry has enacted all of the safety precautions put out by the Governor as many are usually knee deep in buying, selling and moving (or trying to) this time of year.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, I am following recommendations from public health officials and government agencies to ensure I am helping reduce its impact. There have been some recent changes to how we can operate in Washington and while business is still not running as usual, I am able to help in limited ways. My goal is to keep your dreams moving forward.
Here are the things I can do at this time:
Real Estate Activity allowed: In person meetings when necessary, previewing and showing homes by appointment only, appraisals, and delivery of keys. Inspectors, movers, stagers, and photographers are allowed to continue to work. All of these activities are to be done with only two people at a time and while maintaining the 6 ft. of social distance mandated by the Governor.
I am here to support and assist you through COVID-19 and beyond and I am committed to finding creative ways to connect during this time of social distancing. I am able to help you buy or sell or answer any questions you may have. Most of what we do can happen virtually.
Thanks
Mike
Here is how that virtual selling looks like. This is helping many feel comfortable about what they are looking at. Popularity has been high on my recent listings but buyers are still reluctant to go look at the property until “maybe the next week or so.”
Windermere Economist Mathew Gardner reports on why WA state may lead the comeback. As you recall, I produced a report last year showing how the greater Seattle area is becoming the next Silicon valley tech haven and east of the mountains our state still has a very strong agriculture market. Both of these strengths should help us lead the way economically post-Covid-19
I imagine this is the chart we ALL want to see. Modeling by UW suggestions we may have reached the peak on April 2. Yeah!!!!!
14 Days, for Good. Make these next two weeks uncommon in a great way.
My special Bloody Mary drink mix came up in a recent virtual office meeting. After keeping it so private for several years during testing, maybe this is a good “hunkering down” drink? It is also a meal…
Mike’s Special Bloody Mary recipe (you have been asking for)
The Spicy Bloody Mary “Susan style” from the 2019 winter menu @ Lodge at Lake Bellevue Sting Ray authentic Spicy Bloody Mary mix made with ocean clam juice 2-3 parts
Vito’s local vodka 1 part
Demitrio’s Bloody Mary extract (some)
Capers and juice
Fresh ground pepper
Garlic stuffed olives
1 stick hot Hawaiian beef jerky from Golden Steer meats
1 20-25 ct cooked Thailand shrimp
2-3 stocks cooked asparagus
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