Real Estate: Business Deals Without Handshakes

Published: July 2, 2020, 12:26 a.m.

The pandemic is giving many of us “shakephobia.” Shaking hands is a common way to express good will and is often used during the closing of a business deal. It’s also a great way to spread germs, and maybe not a wise thing to do as the coronavirus spreads. I thought I’d dedicate this podcast to ways you can avoid a handshake without offending the person you are greeting.
 
The handshake has been around for a long time. The message a handshake delivers is one of trust, respect, equality, and, in business, agreement.