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up by the city—during our two day correspondence I had three applications come in and thus when he finally got around to putting his app in he was fifth in line and did not get it. If possible, driving by the lo- cation of the home can offer good insight into the neighbor- hood. Is moving allowed right now? While many cities and states have put restrictions on which business can be open at this time, moving is considered an essential service. One's moving date is often non-negotiable, and having the ability to hire a company to ensure your move is safe and quick is vital. Therefore, moving companies are still operating throughout the country. Should I delay relocating because of the pandemic? Relocating during a pandemic may not seem like the best timing, but if you must, it is doable. With proper safety precautions and the use of online tools to assist in the process, there isn't any reason why delaying would be necessary, unless, of course, there are restrictions in a renter's area. It is definitely a personal decision after weighing the pros and cons involved with relocating during a pandemic. Can I do all required paperwork online? Although many landlords and property managers have made renting and rent payment a paperless process, the pandemic has forced late adopters to embrace technology and finally move their paperwork entirely online. In our office we have gone totally digital. In to- day's day and age, a touchless rental process is a real thing. You can submit your rental application online, and receive your lease agreement online for electron- ic signature. In our office we are also now doing all move-in reports on line and not meeting new tenants at the property for a walk through. A truly touch-less rental process. How has the coronavirus affected rental prices? While it varies by state, in most cases, the coronavirus has not affected long-term rental prices. In King and Pierce counties the rental prices are not so much affected as the inven- tory at this time of year. I have personally seen much less inventory this year than in years past and I would attribute that to folks in general just not wanting to move at this time. The bottom line is that moving during this pandemic is possible and most landlords and property managers have adjusted their systems to reflect the times and heighten safety pre- cautions for all involved.