Both associations are suggesting video and virtual tours be used to promote homes and other properties on the market in an attempt to avoid the possibility of attracting large groups to open houses.
“While open houses are a common real estate practice that help sellers achieve good value for their homes and educate potential buyers about a property, these factors are secondary to protecting the health of Ontarians and limiting the spread of COVID-19,” OREA said in a statement.
TREBB president Michael Collins said Sunday that his organization has been consistent in cautioning against open houses during the past few weeks but as the cases have grown in Toronto, it became important to issue the message in a “little stronger” way.
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He said although they “strongly recommend” open houses not be held, whether to schedule them is ultimately a broker and client decision.
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