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COVID-19 and Real Estate(Last updated February 22nd 2021) |
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The news around COVID-19 came as a shock to everyone. Here in Vancouver, it took a couple of weeks for the message of how serious a threat we were facing to sink in. The need for “Social Distancing” has had businesses closed and people mostly confined to their homes. Almost a year has passed since we began to witness the world as we know it change dramatically. It was not until late July when I could walk past kids in playgrounds, people on patios, and sandwich boards for hairdressers and esthetic stores declaring that they have reopened for business. Real estate has been an ‘essential service’ throughout the declared state of emergency. Advertising an Open House or showing tenanted properties was not permitted. As 2020 came to a close, we saw a somewhat expected increase in the reported daily numbers for Covid -19 infection across Canada. B.C. seems to be mahanging to keep numbers under control. As we head into the spring, the opportunity to go outside to socialize and unwind along with the sidewalk seating that has been proliferating throughout the restaurant business is still moths away. While the arrival of a vacine is great news, the reports of new varients that seem to spread more easily, means it continues to be important to prioritize safety when working with sellers and buyers this winter and spring.
A landlord may enter a rental unit for the following reasons by providing the tenant with proper notice:
Open houses are now permitted again in BC under new guidelines and Open houses have been re-enabled on MLS®. The real estate boards and associations in the province, together with the Real Estate Council of BC, have removed the recommendation that REALTORS® not hold open houses that had been in place since mid-March. This change to permit open houses comes with new safety guidelines for agents to follow.
When it comes to real estate showings and open houses, in particular, things will be a lot different than in the past. You can expect REALTORS® to limit showing appointments and access for open house attendees to serious buyers by leveraging technology first, and screening to qualifying consumers who:
Pre-registration and/or a schedule may be in place for open houses. Consumers may be asked to do the following before considering attending an open house:
Bank approval for home purchases continues to be slower and more documentation is required. Short videos and facetime walkthroughs can respect social distancing measures while catering to the interest of potential buyers. If you have any questions, concerns or just need to chat, please pick up the phone and call me. If I can assist you in any way, don’t be afraid to ask. |

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