Update: This post has been revised as of Tuesday, May 19 to include the latest in each of the states we serve.
As the response to the coronavirus epidemic continues to evolve, we at Trelora are monitoring the situation closely. As a client, we want to make sure you are informed of the latest, and how the situation impacts the process of buying and selling homes.
We will continue to update this post with all of the latest from federal, state, and local governments, so please keep an eye on this page for future updates.
If your area is among those with restrictions, please see our posts about how we are adapting by holding remote open houses and self-guided showings.
Arizona
Real estate transactions can proceed as normal as long as physical distancing guidelines are followed.
Governor Ducey’s “Stay at Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected” order expired on Thursday, April 30. The stat is now under Phase I reopening guidelines.
Throughout the pandemic Ducey’s executive orders have named real estate among the essential businesses that can remain in operation as long as agents and clients alike adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Colorado
Real estate transactions can proceed as normal as long as physical distancing guidelines are followed.
Governor Polis’ statewide stay-at-home order expired on Sunday, April 26th. Colorado is now under “Safer at Home” guidelines, which permit in-person showings.
Real estate is also considered an essential financial and professional institution. This means that as long as we follow social distancing guidelines, real estate transactions can continue to take place as usual.
North Carolina
Real estate transactions can proceed as normal as long as physical distancing guidelines are followed.
Governor Roy Cooper’s stay-at-home order expired on Wednesday, April 29th. The current Phase I guidelines allow in-person showings, as well as all normal real estate transaction activities.
Washington
Real estate transactions can close as normal, but in-person appointments are limited to two people at a time.
Governor Inslee of Washington issued a statewide “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order for Washington State, which was later revised to enable real estate transactions to proceed as normal as long as social distancing protocols are followed.
Specifically:
- Closings can proceed as normal.
- Please contact your title company to discuss details for signing your closing documents remotely or in person.
- In-person appointments are allowed as long as only two people are together and they stay 6 feet apart.
- This includes showings, listing consultations, inspections, appraisals, and walkthroughs.
- If you are buying or selling on your own, we are happy to coordinate a safe in-person showing or appointment.
- If you are looking with a spouse or family member, we recommend virtual showings so multiple people can participate.
- Professional photography is not considered essential, but we can still help with photos.
- Agents can take photos of your home. We aren’t professional photographers, but we do know what to highlight to make your home appealing to buyers.
- Sellers can take photos of their own home.
- Moving services are limited to keeping people housed, fulfilling contracts, or protection of vulnerable individuals.
As counties move into Phase II, restrictions on real estate will be reduced further. Please check in with your agent to discuss the best way to keep your transaction moving forward smoothly under these revised guidelines.
Still have questions about your area?
If you aren’t sure what the local rules are in your area, reach out. Our agents are working remotely and just a call or email away.
Brady Miller, CFA is Chief Executive Officer at Trelora, Inc. Brady joined Trelora in August, 2018 as Chief Financial Officer. He moved into his current role later that year and is responsible for all daily operations and growth of the broader real estate business. Prior to joining Trelora, Brady was Chief Financial Officer of Leeds West Groups which is one of the largest, and fastest growing automotive retailers in America. Brady managed their real estate portfolio, financing, human resources, and accounting. He earned a Charted from the CFA Institute in 2016 and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder where he majored in Finance and Real Estate.