Open Houses Are Back

Another sign things are getting back to normal, open houses are back!

If you’re in the market to buy a new home, you can now tour it without an appointment. But, it’s not going to be exactly the way it used to be.

The California Department of Public Health announced last week that in-person showings of properties, like open houses, can start back up again, given that proper safety protocols are followed:

Showings must follow proper protocols:

• All visitors have to sign in at the door, or through their realtor. This is used for contact tracking by the California Department of Public Health.
• People who feel sick or have COVID-19 symptoms may not participate
• Physical distancing must be maintained
• Hand sanitizer should be made available
• Face coverings are required

Should you continue to work with your realtor? While open houses are a great way to view a property at your leisure, the advantage of viewing it with your realtor is to make sure there's a is a good fit with your objectives and fully understand the pros and cons of the specific property.