Real estate is an essential service, but it's NOT "business as usual"
Message from RECO. Real estate is an essential service, but it's NOT "business as usual" The Government of Ontario ordered all non-essential businesses to close by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The government published exceptions to this order in their list of essential workplaces . Notably, the government has deemed real estate an essential service. In short, the government has signaled that real estate trades may continue. But that doesn't mean a return to "business as usual." Ontario remains under a state of emergency, and registrants have a duty to follow the direction of health officials to minimize direct physical interaction. Embracing digital technology is essential in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Earlier this week, RECO released updated guidance on open houses and showings . In particular, RECO strongly recommended that brokerages and salespeople follow the direction of he