April 21, 2020
At the request of SFAR leadership, the San Francisco City Attorney's office working on COVID19 Emergency Management has provided the following additional guidance regarding REALTOR® activities in San Francisco.
S.F. City Attorney Guidance:
1. Are real estate photographers permitted in homes?
Yes, real estate photographers are necessary to enable virtual viewings and marketing to occur.
2. Are real estate stagers permitted in homes?
No, stagers are not necessary to enable residential real estate transactions.
3. Are inspectors/appraisers permitted in homes?
Yes, inspectors and appraisers are necessary to enable residential real estate transactions to occur.
The Existing Order Continues To Prohibit Most In-Person Showings:
The Existing Order Continues To Prohibit Most In-Person Showings:
- All Realtor activities must be conducted virtually if feasible.
- Vacant properties may be shown to prospective buyers only if NOT feasible (possible) to show virtually, and then only with significant procedural and safety measures.
- NO in-person showings of Occupied properties.
For any questions, it is strongly recommended you consult your broker/manager or legal counsel. The above is general information and may not be applicable to every specific property or situation.
View and download a PDF of SFAR's full set of FAQs for REALTORS® here.
