For those events that require in-person services to take place at the property, this COVID-19 Property Access Notice (Form COVID-PAN) can be provided to the property owner or occupant and anyone else who intends to physically be present at the property. Using this form, all potential visitors will be made aware of the risks that come along with performing in-person activities and the Owner’s requirements for getting access to the property.
Be sure to review Real Estate in the Age of COVID-19: Suggested Best Practices.
The COVID-19 pandemic has some buyers and sellers wanting to avoid the unnecessary exposure brought by a showing that could have been avoided had the buyers been fully aware of the layout of a home along with any defects that may exist.
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On May 19, the Wolf administration issued new statewide real estate guidance that applies to all real estate transactions in Pennsylvania. Though it’s definitely not “business as usual” for Realtors®, this new guidance opens up the industry with uniform rules across all markets and eliminates much of the confusing and contradictory information that had been put out in previous documents.
Read MorePAR has continued to update its resource section regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus).
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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has begun investigating licensees perceived to have violated the governor’s orders. Investigations are being conducted by the Bureau of Enforcement and Investigations.
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Pennsylvanians are encouraged to visit HousingIsEssential.org to contact Gov. Wolf to ask him to sign House Bill 2412 into law and re-open real estate in Pennsylvania.
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PAR has issued a Call-to-Action for Realtors® to contact their representative asking them to vote “yes” on House Bill 2412.
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PAR has sent a detailed outline to Governor Tom Wolf, highlighting the inconsistent and arbitrary guidance the state has provided for the real estate industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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