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The British Columbia Real Estate Association wants the door to close on open houses as society battles the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As British Columbians face this unprecedented health risk, it is vital that everyone does their part to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus,” BCREA chief executive officer Darlene Hyde said in a press release. “While only the provincial government or the real estate regulator has the ability to mandate an end to open houses, we urge Realtors to encourage clients to take advantage of digital tools like virtual tours when buying or selling a home.”
The BCREA is working with its 11 real estate boards to adapt to the new way of doing business in the world of isolation and quarantine.
“We are seeing the curtailment of face-to-face commerce across all sectors, and real estate is no exception,” Hyde said. “The sooner we act to slow the spread of this virus, the sooner we can help our communities and economy recover.
“In the meantime, we continue to rely on our government for guidance and support in meeting the COVID-19 challenge, including ensuring Realtors can also access emergency relief funding in the weeks and months to come.”
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