03/30/2020
CREIA Members - We are hopeful that all of you and your families are well. We will be reaching out to you this week asking how we may better assist you during this unprecedented crisis. In case there is any confusion about the state of CA directive, here is information.
The Governor has issued a stay home order. He has carved out some exemptions for essential needs. Home inspections are not one of them. The California Association of Realtors released this statement:
On March 19, Governor Newsom and the State Public Health Officer issued Executive Order
N-33-20 requiring all Californians to stay home except as needed to maintain continuity of operations in 16 infrastructure sectors. This supersedes all existing local city and county orders that are less restrictive. The real estate industry is not exempt from this prohibition except as needed to maintain "continuity of operation ... of ... construction, including housing construction." Therefore, REALTORS® should conduct as much of their business as possible using virtual means.® REALTORS® should cease doing all in-person marketing or sales activities, including showings, listing appointments, open houses and property inspections. Clients and other consumers are also subject to these orders and should not be visiting properties or conducting other business in person.
Here is the link to the Governor's COVID-19 website. Near the top of the web page is a clickable link titled "Read The EXECUTIVE ORDER". The link provides the order in its entirety. A portion of the order is provided below.
https://bit.ly/33RQHZE
