Question

Have in-person showings been banned?

Answer

Currently there is no law that prevents in-person showings, however, OREA urges that all in-person showings be stopped and replaced with virtual showings during Ontario’s State of Emergency.

As community leaders, Ontario REALTORS® need to do their part in protecting the health and safety of their clients and the general public. OREA continues to encourage REALTORS® to work with clients to use technology that facilitates remote interactions wherever possible – for example, virtual showings, video conference calls and digital signing.

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If a current seller does not use technology and/or electronic signatures, are we still able to deal with presenting offers, face-to-face, taking the precautions suggested by OREA and the government?

We strongly recommend that no face-to-face business is conducted and that you work with your clients to find technological alternatives. As an independent contractor, you should be making decisions about which services you are…

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If my client, who is a landlord, gives his/her tenant 24 hours-notice to enter the unit, can I conduct an in-person showing?

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Am I allowed to show a property to a client if the property does not have a virtual tour available, taking the precautions suggested by the government?

We strongly recommend that no face-to-face business is conducted and that you work with your clients to find technological alternatives. There are many digital resources available to help REALTORS® and…

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