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Stay Positive. Stay Healthy.

Tony Accardo March 19, 2020

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Social Distancing & Working From Home (WFH)

Hi Friends. We are hunkering down and adapting to the way we do things. As you know we are a technology driven brokerage. We are still servicing our clients but with new methods and technologies. We will be utilizing virtual open houses, virtual tours, e-signatures & online closings. -

So business as usual (just virtually).

I've been preparing for video-chat tours for the past year, the coronavirus has me doing them a bit sooner and more frequently than anticipated.

Video Chat - Any Compass listing as well as any other brokerage listings can be toured virtually via video. Either myself or someone from my team can walk you through, step by step, with us conversing the entire time or a video can be sent to you for viewing and comments.

In Person Tours - We are still hosting in person tours but we are taking extra precautions:

1. Avoid contact. No shaking of hands, staying 6 feet away throughout the tour, removing of shoes at the door.

2. Healthy Agents - we have a team and we are all working virtually. If you are not well, just ask for a video-chat.

3. Follow our Instagram stories for up to date information regarding local market conditions.

On a lighter note:

If you are working from home, staying in this weekend, had a trip or event canceled, or are lost without your favorite sports game/kids activities, I've put together a list of some fun things you can do during this time. Also, some tips for WFH. If you need anything or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me!

Stay positive. Stay healthy.

~Tony

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Top 10 Things To Do While "Social Distancing"

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1. Have a game night

31 Fun Games for Family Game Night

10 Best Adult Party Games That'll Make Any Game Night

OR

Download fun game apps such as:

2. Get ahead of spring cleaning

Take this time to declutter and reorganize your home or apartment!

100 Best Organizing Tips for the Tidiest Home Ever

How to

Store Your Winter Clothes

10 Marie Kondo Organization Tips That Will Change Your Life

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3. Try out a new recipe!

Joe Beddia's Homemade Pizza

Res Ispa's Agrodolce Chicken

Zahav's Hummus

Marc Vetri's

Tagliatelle with Wild

Mushrooms

Edamame Dumplings

4. Have an at-home date night

20 Romantic At-Home Date Night Ideas For Everyone

Tacos & Tequila Night

Take your time + make your favorites from scratch -- Sushi, Gnocchi, Ice Cream

Start a New Show

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5. Read a book

The New York Times Best Sellers

Barnes & Noble Stores' Bestsellers

Elle's Best Books Of 2020 (So Far)

6. Start spring home maintenance

10 Home Maintenance Tips for Spring

The Annual Home Maintenance Checklist

15 Spring Home Maintenance Tips

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7. Brainstorm idea's for home improvement projects

New Kitchen Trends

Houzz Compact Patio Ideas

Boost Curb Appeal With Shutters

Add Seasonal Planters and Window Boxes

8. Workout at home

How to Start an At-Home Yoga Practice

Sweat with Kayla

Find the Best At-Home Workouts for You

Peloton or Mirror

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9. Get some fresh air!

Set a timer to take a quick walk around the block every hour or two!

10. Get Rest + Strengthen Your Immune System

7 Mistakes That Can Weaken Your Immune System (and How to Fix Them)

Coronavirus Resource Center

Facts (and Myths) About Boosting Your Immune System

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5 Tips For Working From Home

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1. Location, Location, Location

Try to find yourself a dedicated and comfortable spot to work that you can associate with your job and leave when you’re off the clock — that means get off the couch, and definitely out of bed.

Click here for more info.

2. Bring The Outdoors In

If you do not have any greens in your designated work from home location, consider adding some indoor plants to create a more inviting and creative space. Plus, they make your home's air healthier!

Check out the link here for some ways to freshen up your home décor with a touch of green.

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3. Repurpose your commute

A major perk of working from home is ditching the commute. Use this time in the morning for a workout, self-renewal, or family time.

4. Show your face

When possible, use video over the standard conference call to help create more interactions and avoid loneliness.

Checkout video conferencing resources such as Zoom, BlueJeans, Skype, or Lifesize.

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5. Create lists

Every morning, create a list of what you will deliver by the end of the day. If it’s helpful, scribble these down the night before so you can dive straight into work in the morning.

If you don't have a physical notepad handy, I LOVE the "Google Keep" in G Suite. Keep offers a variety of tools for taking notes, including text, lists, images, and audio.

Something Cool For the Kids: Mo Willems

Kids’ author Mo Willems is here to make Mondays a little better for a while: he’ll release a new “Lunch Doodle” video each Monday at 1 PM. Click here

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What's Next?

We are living in unprecedented times and are acutely aware of the impact that the Coronavirus is already having on our communities.

If you have any concerns or questions about how this will impact the market, please reach out to me for a discussion.

If you are not in the market but looking for some good news – rates are at an all-time low – it is a great time to refinance! I would be happy to connect you with any of my preferred lenders for more information. Some buyers will see this as an opportunity while others will want to wait the end of what is to be considered uncertain territory. Either way we are here.

Real Estate. Real Different.

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Tony Accardo

Broker Associate

310.855.3557

[email protected]

DRE: 01863340 | 01990300

*Seek advice and counsel of a medical professional and/or officials prior to going outdoors or any items mentioned in the above.

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