Let me first start by saying stay well, stay safe.
During these challenging times real estate continues to be an essential service.
Showings can still happen, but buyers are to first look at all photos, and available virtual tours to confirm the suitability of the property. They should familiarize themselves with the area where the property is located to be sure it meets their needs and desires. Once suitability has been established an appointment can be set. During the appointment, masks will be worn, hands sanitized prior to entering the property, and there will be minimum touching. Offers can be done by means of electronic signature from the comfort of your own home.
For your information below is an exerpt from the CBC website as well as a link to additional details:
It seems there is confusion as to what is and what is now not permitted under the new state of emergency.
Residents are required to stay at home except for the following reasons:
- Work, school and child care;
- Obtaining goods and services that the government deems necessary. Goods include groceries, services include health care and financial services. This section also includes doing curbside pickup;
- Assisting others;
- Health, safety and legal purposes, including exercise;
- Travelling to another residence or moving;
- Travel to an airport, bus or train station for the purpose of travelling outside of Ontario;
- Gathering for a wedding, funeral or religious service, rite or ceremony allowed under the Stage 1 framework;
- Obtaining goods and services necessary for the health and safety of animals.
