BREAKING: Real Estate Services Deemed Essential in Florida
Please note that this statewide order supersedes stay-at-home orders already in place in a number of our local municipalities and counties – real estate services have been deemed essential throughout the State of Florida.
On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order Number 20-91 which is a state-wide stay-at-home order for the next 30 days – effective, Friday, April 3rd.
What does this mean for Real Estate Services?
Per Executive Order Number 20-91, both residential and commercial real estate, including settlement services, are considered essential.
Safety is and will continue to be the primary concern. In all instances, CDC guidelines for social distancing must be observed. Please give strong consideration to conducting real estate online to the extent possible.
With the technology available today, we are confident REALTORS® can, and will, seek to provide essential real estate services, including the active marketing of properties, through virtual practices. To learn move, visit your association’s NEW Virtual Open House Feature in the MLS!
DISCLAIMER: Please note that the COVID-19 pandemic is evolving daily. Make sure to observe the CDC Guidelines as well as the Federal, State, and Local Orders. For legal questions, please contact the Florida Realtors® Legal Hotline.