Residential Real Estate Now Listed as an Essential Service

This article has been taken directly from the California Association of Realtors website, read full article here.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) updated its list of essential services during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and expressly included residential real estate. Since Governor Newsom’s March 4, 2020 order incorporates this list, the order now includes residential and commercial real estate, including settlement services, as essential services in California. However, if a city or county has an order with a more restrictive standard regarding what qualifies as an essential service, or more restrictions on activities, those guidelines will still govern the activities of a licensee. You can read the full CISA memorandum here.

Not withstanding this new development, all real estate licensees must take into account the health and safety of their clients and fellow licensees, and follow the existing protocols for protecting against the spread of COVID-19. If such health safeguards and protocols are not followed, the rule for the state could easily change to stop or restrict all real estate activity. To that end, in conformity with current health guidelines, real estate licensees should follow all CDC and local health mandates.

1. No open houses should be held.

2. Showings should be done virtually, if at all possible.

REALTORS® must follow these Best Practices Guidelines in adherence to the stay-at-home order.

Updated March 30 to include Best Practices Guidelines.

If you have any questions about how we are adjusting our protocols during the COVID-19 outbreak, please contact Erika Shinzato,  top real estate agent in Chino Hills (91709) and surrounding areas at (714) 485-3998.