Rules about in-person showings and closings have changed and vary per state. But under the new normal, everyone needs to be accustomed to wearing masks at all times and wearing shoe covers or removing their footwear during in-person showings.
As suggested by Imagine Your House, scheduling a virtual open house is a good option during these uncertain times. However, if you need to have an in-person open house, there are specific measures you can implement to ensure that you, your home, and your visitors are safe.
First, you have to require all persons entering your house to wear a face mask and make sure that their mouths and noses are fully covered. While it is expected that everyone will come with their own mask, there may be visitors who will arrive unprepared. So, be ready to have face masks ready just in case.
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Also, your visitors should wear disposable shoe covers before they enter the house or have them remove their footwear at the door and put on the shoe covers. Also, disposable gloves should be required before entering the house. As with the face masks, be ready to provide the disposable foot covers and disposable gloves as well.
If you need to shop for disposable shoe covers, bootie boxes, and other accessories for your open house, here are some suggestions for you.
SF Sverige Boot & Shoe Covers
These heavy-duty shoe covers are made of durable non-woven polypropylene fabric. This boot cover pack contains 50 pairs with an extra elastic band so they will fit small to large shoe sizes. The materials used for these shoe covers are 100% recyclable and reusable that is zero latex, PVC, phthalate, and lead-free.
Alexi Ricci Red Bootie Box
The Red Bootie Box is designed to hold up to 100 disposable shoe covers and is ideal for open houses to help keep the floor and carpets clean.
The text on the bootie cover box reads, "Please, Cover or Remove Shoes. Thank You!"
Snapbooties Automatic Shoe Cover Dispenser
The Snapbooties is designed with no power required and works on a mechanical spring, which automatically releases a bootie around the shoe once someone steps inside the box's center. The box comes with 30 booties, and refills of up to 40 booties can also be added.
Mama Jo's XL Waterproof Boot Shoe Covers
Mama Jo's pack contains 150 pairs of multi-purpose boot and shoe covers, and It fits sizes from 5 to 13. These shoe covers made of high-quality and durable material that is water-resistant.
Trimaco E-Z Floor Guard
The Trimaco E-Z Floor Guard kit contains one (1) pod and one (1) roll of film that has 250 pairs. This kit makes it easier to apply shoe covers compared to the traditional disposable shoe covers. Each film fits any shoe size and can be re-applied when entering the area.
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