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Updated Real Estate COVID-19 Guidance

May 24, 2021 By WCAR Webmaster

On May 21st, Governor Inslee issued a proclamation updating the “Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery” plan and providing information regarding face coverings. In addition, the Department of Labor and Industries published guidance for employers regarding face coverings.

The following applies to real estate firms and face coverings in the office:

Consumers visiting a real estate office:

  • Firms can require all consumers to wear a face covering;
  • Firms can allow consumers who are fully vaccinated to not wear a face covering after providing proof of vaccination; or
  • Firms can allow consumers who are fully vaccinated to not wear a face covering based upon the honor system.

For brokers and employees in a real estate office:

  • Firms can require all brokers/employees to wear a face covering; or
  • Firms can allow brokers/employees who are fully vaccinated to not wear a face covering after (a) showing proof of vaccination; or (b) providing a signed document attesting to vaccination. The firm should maintain a log of persons who have verified that they have been vaccinated, including the method and date of verification.

The following applies to visits to a property (showings, inspections, appraisals, open houses, etc.) for brokers, clients, and industry partners (e.g. appraisers, inspectors, photographers, etc.):

  • All persons must wear a face covering unless the seller instructs otherwise (i.e. the seller explicitly allows fully vaccinated persons to not wear a face covering in the property).

Note that, people are considered fully vaccinated:

  • Two weeks after the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine; or
  • Two weeks after the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

As a reminder, effective Tuesday, May 18th, every county is in Phase 3 of the “Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery” plan, where the following protocols apply:

  • Capacity for real estate offices, including guests, is limited to 50% or lower. Appointments are not required for clients to visit real estate offices. Remote meetings with clients are encouraged.
  • In-person brokerage activities at the property (showings, inspections, etc.) are permitted by appointment with no more than ten (10) people on site, in addition to the broker.
  • In-person open houses are permitted with no more than ten (10) people are on site, in addition to the broker.

The following protocols continue apply to all in-person activities (previews, showings, listing appointments, inspections, walk-throughs, appraisals, etc.):

  • In-person activities must be by appointment only;
  • All persons must wear a face covering unless the seller instructs otherwise (i.e. the seller explicitly allows fully vaccinated persons to not wear a face covering in the property); and
  • Those persons must strictly follow social distancing guidelines by remaining at least six feet apart at all times.

Washington REALTORS® has provided FAQ guidance. Please review the downloadable WR FAQs (revised 05-21-21) on which activities are permitted and the protocols required for permitted activities.

If you have questions on this, or any other real estate legal question, email [email protected]. The Legal Hotline is a Washington REALTOR® member-only benefit.

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June 17, 2021: Membership Meeting

May 13, 2021 By WCAR Webmaster

June 17 @ 12PM-1:30PM

Membership Meeting
Are You Ready for a Real Estate Audit?

Audit got you nervous? Ease your fears and prepare yourself by attending this membership meeting! Our speaker is Washington State Department of Licensing Audit Supervisor Cathy McDonald with the latest DOL enforcement guidelines on:
  • The Overall Real Estate Audit Process
  • Key Differences Between Unnotified In-Person Audits of the Past and DOL’s New Remote Audit Procedure
  • Common Findings in Failed Audits and How to Avoid Them
  • Highlights From DOL’s Real Estate Law Book “The Law Relating to Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers”

Register for the meeting at:

https://bit.ly/PACMLSmm0617

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2021 Legislative Session Recap

May 5, 2021 By WCAR Webmaster

On Sunday, April 26th the Washington State Legislature adjourned Sine Die and put an end to the 2021 Legislative Session. It was a unique session in many regards. First, it was the first ever fully virtual session in Washington State history. Legislators used Zoom and Teams to (mostly) great success. Additionally, there were questions about what sort of impact COVID-19 would have on the State Budget and what sort of Federal funds might be available for help (the answers… very little and more than expected). Legislators identified priority issues for the 2021 Session—COVID-19 recovery, racial equity and justice, climate change, and tax reform—and generally prioritized those issues over others during the 2021 Session.

The Washington REALTOR® lobbying and volunteer leadership team was ready for this session and it ended with major wins.

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