Governor Charlie Baker’s office did not say that all real estate activities are essential, but his office did clarify what real estate brokerage activities can be done in addition to the ones that were already authorized.
The self-employed and independent contractors are also included in a dramatic expansion of unemployment insurance that could provide benefits for up to 39 weeks. These workers are not usually covered under traditional state unemployment benefit programs.
Adapting to these restrictions while continuing to make the market work, many MLSs are cancelling in-person open houses and exploring all possibilities to hold “virtual” open houses online. To facilitate, we’ve added the ability for you to schedule virtual open houses and tours of homes in Flexmls Web.
CCIAOR and the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® is urgently seeking clarification on whether all real estate practices qualify as essential services and has requested an explicit designation as essential. This will ensure that those who need shelter during this time are able to find it.
The Federal Financing and Housing Agency (FHFA) announced today flexibility for issues surrounding appraisals and the verification of employment in light of the Corvid-19 pandemic. These alternatives allow Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to have flexibility moving forward through May 17, 2020.
At the urging of your REALTOR® Association, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued an executive order deferring the requirement of allowing smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm certificate inspections as required under Sections 26F and 26F½ of Chapter 148 of the General Laws.
