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Treasure Coast Real Estate role. Instead of an agent driving around in a clean car Is this trend here to stay? My bet is yes. Just as the

Report filled with a family of buyers, that agent is spending their big box retail industry is vacating shopping centers and
moving to online sales, the real estate industry seems to
time showing homes via the Internet.
One aspect of this new trend, and sometimes the most be doing something similar.
Real Estate Is Booming, But The Computer Is frustrating, is that buyers prefer to first take a self-guided It was already heading that way, but the COVID-19
King virtual tour of a home, rather than actually going to it. This situation just speeded things up.
can be a real timesaver for everyone, unless the listing I had lunch with a national real estate expert early last
By Jim Weix agent or seller doesn’t have such a tour of their property. year, before COVID-19 became an issue. He told me that
COVID-19 changed a I hire a professional photographer to take photos, the traditional way real estate is done was fast dying.
lot of things. There was a create a 3-D self-guided virtual tour, and aerials with a He predicted that everything from what sellers pay in
fear that it would put real drone of all my listings. However, if a buyer is interested commission, to how properties are marketed, and the role
estate into a tailspin, but in another property that is not my listing or a For Sale by a Realtor plays, would change dramatically. It seems he
instead it soared. Monthly Owner, I often have to go and do my own virtual tour. I was right, so I’m glad that I took his advice and adapted.
sales volume increases over do my best, but I often wonder why a seller would settle Others won’t.
the same month a year ago for something less than professional. Like the main character in Death of a Salesman, by
have become the norm. A professional tour has also become even more playwright Arthur Miller, there will be those that long
However, the pandemic important now that people are less willing to hop on a for the day when all a salesperson needed was “a smile
has changed how things are plane. I’m selling more and more homes where the buyer on their face and a shine on their shoes.”
done. often never physically sets foot in the home. Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes
Gone are the Parade of Homes type tours. One reason Instead, after the contract is signed, they rely on me Company. Jim has 24 years of experience selling real
is that properly marketed homes don’t stay on the market to meet with the home inspectors. Often, they have me estate full time. If you have questions or want the services
long enough to be on a tour. The other is sellers don’t take my own close-up photos of certain areas. One recent of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim at (772)
want a bunch of people marching through their home. event was the buyer’s lender wanting pictures of a crawl 341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
The real estate industry has evolved into an industry space. As I crawled into it, I was met with an opossum
where computers and 3-D virtual tours play a dominate that didn’t want to share its home with me.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome that vibrate, like leaf blowers, lawn mowers, hair dryers, sure to follow the instructions on any medication you take.
etc. Try to identify any daily activities that may be 5. Steroid injection. Consult with your physician first.
5 Alternatives To Try Before Surgery aggravating your discomfort. Stopping or reducing these Corticosteroids can temporarily help reduce swelling in
If you’re feeling numbness in your thumb, tingling in activities can help. the wrist and relieve pressure on the median nerve.
your hand or clumsiness with your grip, you may have Evans suggests these five alternatives to surgery:
carpal tunnel syndrome. 1. Use a wrist splint. Wear a splint at night only for Need Surgery? Know This.
According to orthopaedic surgeon Peter J. Evans, M.D., two months, then wean yourself off of it. This will help If nonsurgical treatments do not ease the pain, consult
Ph.D., director of the Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic prevent any flexing of the wrist and pinching of the nerve with an orthopaedic physician who specializes in treating
Center at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, it’s a common that might otherwise occur while sleeping. hands and upper extremities. Your doctor can further
condition that affects the hand and wrist. It occurs when 2. Treat any underlying conditions. Conditions like evaluate you and help guide you through any surgical
the median nerve, which runs from your forearm to your obesity, hypothyroidism, diabetes and renal disease recommendations.
hand through the carpal tunnel, becomes compressed or can increase a person’s risk of developing carpal tunnel Surgical treatments involve cutting the band of tissue in
pinched. syndrome. Treating these conditions can help relieve the wrist that crosses the median nerve to lessen the pressure.
“Symptoms occur most often during sleep, and can discomfort. These procedures can vary from open to minimally invasive,
progress from numbness and tingling to pain and wake 3. Work modification. From ergonomic work solutions and they have a 95 percent success rate in resolving pain and
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elevated above your heart, like while reading a book or from exacerbating any discomfort while at work. Speak at how quickly they recover from surgery and wonder why
driving.” with your employer about your options. they didn’t fix it sooner,” he said.
There are several things people can do before resorting 4. Take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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