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Week of July 5th-These people bought homes without ever stepping inside

July 5, 2020

The first time Chad Lail set foot inside his new home was after he bought it.

Lail, a professional WWE wrestler known as Jaxson Ryker, wanted to move with his wife and daughter from Orlando to be closer to family in Mooresville, North Carolina. But because of his production schedule, and the Covid-19 pandemic, he and his wife handled the entire purchase -- from finding an agent to making an offer to signing a contract -- virtually.
 
"It was crazy," he said. "But we had a couple FaceTime calls, we did the home inspection and loved it. With the coronavirus going on, it was easier for everyone."
Buyers are growing increasingly comfortable purchasing a home sight-unseen, with 36% saying they'd buy a home entirely online, while 43% would sell a home that way, according to a Zillow survey taken in mid-May. With the pandemic limiting travel and home viewing options, and more people contemplating moves because they can work remotely now, the practice is likely to become more common, according to Zillow. Read more.


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