(WXYZ) — The future of the real estate industry in Michigan could be better than some have expected during the coronavirus crisis. One realtor telling 7 Action News hundreds of calls are coming in for people wanting to buy and sell.
“We’ve already had 200 showings for our company alone that we’ve setup for today," said Realtor Ali T. Charara with Century 21. "That’s probably going to be 3-400 by the weekend.”
Charara is a top metro Detroit realtor. He tells 7 Action News he's already seeing a booming resurgence in the housing industry due to built up desire of customers who've been forced into waiting because of COVID-19.
“There was a lot of talk about the industry getting hurt and a crash. Yes But, what I’m seeing today it’s amazing,” Charara said.
While some have expected more people to find themselves under water, new research from Atom Data Solutions suggests U.S. homeowners are still four times more likely to be equity rich rich, than seriously under water.
“Hopefully, in the next few weeks we can schedule something and I can go and see the homes,” said Rana Haidar.
Haidar is looking to sell her Dearborn Heights home and by another that fits her needs. For her, it's an exciting time to be able to focus on something positive even during the coronavirus pandemic, now that the governor is allowing for home tours.
“Her biggest thing is safety," Haidar said. "She’s really showing that and opening it up shows she’s also committed to the economy. It’s an awesome decision.”
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