Imagine, you are scrolling through online listings in one of our many beautiful Tampa Bay neighborhoods, taking virtual tours of homes. You find two that you like and one listing says, "professionally disinfected", and the other does not. Which one would you rather go tour in person? In this day and age, we expect it to become common practice of premium real estate offices to make sure their houses are disinfected to some degree before showings, when allowed, before and after open houses, and most importantly, before owners take possession of their new home. At first realtors may be hesitant to take up services such as this because of the extra cost; however, when you take in all considerations it is one of the best investments you can make. First let’s look at all the other services that realtors commonly use as part of theme selling process. Photographers are the most common, staging companies, movers, and handymen are often used as well. In this day and age, professional disinfecting should be at the front of that list and should be marketed.
Best way to disinfect: For first time disinfecting, before a new owner takes possession, if someone who was in the space ends up sick or after an open house when they are allowed to return, a true deep disinfecting is without a doubt the best way to go. The two most important aspects of deep disinfecting’s are the chemicals and method used. Professional companies must use chemicals that are approved by the EPA to kill Covid-19 and other pathogens. There are also many different types of chemicals for different types of surfaces and it is imperative that any company you hire uses the correct chemical for every surface. For many hard surface applications such as walls, doors, tables, bathrooms, kitchens, appliances, hard floors and basically anything that isn’t soft or plush, chemical fogging is the best method of application. A fogger for this application is a professional tool that breaks the chemical up into tiny particles that evenly coat all feasible areas of the surface. It is the most precise way to ensure all possible areas are properly disinfected. Depending on the exact surface and chemical, some surfaces may have to be wiped down with a wet cloth after. The other main type of surface, soft or plush areas should be done with specific products intended for those surfaces that are EPA approved to kill Covid. Another important part of the method is how the company goes about disinfecting the area. It is imperative that there is no cross contamination between the outside and the area to be disinfected. The frequency of these deep cleanings depends on the amount of people that are in the home. In times where open houses are not allowed, it is perfectly acceptable to just disinfect high interaction areas in the home such as, door knobs, hand rails, countertops, etc. Many companies only do high touch points, and to be clear this is not the professional way to provide a disinfected environment. Along with the places people are likely to touch, there is a need to disinfect areas that are commonly breathed on. This is due to the fact that people often bump into/ lean on areas that are not directly touched and can potentially pick up and spread the virus. This continuous high interaction cleaning after every showing is the best way to provide a safe environment to your customers and the marketing that you do this is a great way to get more showings!
Why hire a professional, certified company: One of the most frequently asked questions with regard to disinfecting is why would you hire a professional company? There are a few main reasons why it is best to hire a professional company that is certified to do this type of work. First is that they are very knowledgeable about the equipment and chemicals that will be used. Many of the chemicals used to kill Covid-19 and other pathogens can be both dangerous to people as well as the surface that they are sprayed on. Some chemicals have bleaching properties for instance, and can’t be used on colorful surfaces. Second, the average person or company does not have access to a fogger or the expertise that is needed to use one properly and as discussed earlier, this is the most comprehensive ways to disinfect. Third, is how inexpensive these services are compared to to the safety and marketing value that you receive. And last but certainly not least is the marketing opportunity that a service provides you. If you were buying a house which would you rather, it be deep disinfected by a professional, certified company before you move in or another realtor with a bottle of lysol?
If you are a realtor and are looking for disinfecting services in the Tampa Bay area, please contact us today! We are certified, licensed, and here to help you get back to business and keep your customers safe and healthy! Please contact us for pricing.
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