Finding a new home in this new world of social-distancing is a digital panoply. 
People still are moving and renting. The economy and the pandemic have not stopped that. But the way that homes are bought and sold in terms of transactional protocols are clearly changing.
Now agents are hosting in-person open houses which are limited to under 10 people.
The percentage of virtual open houses have clearly skyrocketed by at least 30%.
Adapt
Since real estate is considered an essential industry, agents are learning to adapt quickly to this new normal. In addition to taking all precautions to protect themselves and their clients, they are taking advantage of many video platforms, which include Zoom.
Email
Email platforms have been reborn with respect to keeping in touch with client bases.
Drones
According to some research, 83% of clients prefer to work with an agent that uses drones. In addition, properties who are using drone technology are selling faster than those that do not use drones, up to 68% faster.
Virtual Open Houses
Scheduled virtual open houses call for agents to do a live walk-through of the property and they provide access the video links.
Video
According to some sources, buyers and sellers are 73% more likely to work with agents who use video. Clearly this was not the case 10 years ago. The trajectory of the industry has taken on a new force, that being digital, video, and artificial intelligence.
Agents are now expected to show the neighborhood in addition to showing the property.
Appraisals
Unfortunately, appraisals, due to the demand, are running about 10 to 14 days behind schedule.
Mortgages
Home buyers are finding that obtaining the loans necessary for the purchase is taking longer as well. This is due to the surge in credit unions and banks processing small business loans stemming from the pandemic. A great deal of demand for mortgages is coming from the low mortgage rates that currently are available as refinances are becoming highly popular.
Title Insurance
Also, title companies are adjusting and adapting to the state requirements for social distancing, which require that individuals maintain at least a six-foot perimeter around themselves.