The 'Share Listing' link has been moved to the 'Edit' listing page. This makes it more convenient to find and know easier to share directly out when inputting a listing.
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.
