Like it wasn’t difficult enough showing and selling properties with the Stay at Home order in place. Cal/OSHA just added another layer of complexity. Now a property must have a “through cleaning and disinfection of a property before and after each showing”. That means regardless of meeting the pre-existing parameters of physical distancing, hand washing, wearing personal protective equipment, limiting showings to two occupying buyers with one agent, no seller in attendance… the property has to be disinfected after a seller leaves the property, before a showing, after and between showings, and before a seller comes home.
This is in addition to any other local or state regulations.
Does a cleaning crew have to be utilized in every case, or specific disinfectants… guidance is still forthcoming from the California Association of Realtor’s legal staff.
This is still a moving target. For this and more of the latest from OSHA check out https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-real-estate.pdf
Here’s an overview of the Cleaning and Disinfecting Protocols for Shown Properties
- Thoroughly clean shown properties and disinfect commonly used surfaces including counters, door and cabinet handles, key lock boxes, keypads, toilets, sinks, light switches, etc. These surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected before and after each showing.
- During a showing, introduce fresh outside air, for example by opening doors/windows and operating ventilation systems.
- Instruct employees to wipe down and disinfect equipment that passes between employees and customers, including clipboards and keys, after each use.
- Provide time for workers to implement cleaning practices before and after shifts. If cleaning is assigned to the worker, they must be compensated for that time.
- Equip shown properties with proper sanitation products, including hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for use by employees and clients.
- Provide and strongly recommend clients, real estate licensees, and inspectors to use face coverings and hand sanitizer. Place these items at the property entrance so that people can put them on before entering. Ensure disposable covers are properly discarded after use, for example in a trash bag that is sealed prior to disposal.
- All people entering a property, including agents, brokers, inspectors, and clients, must wash hands with soap and water immediately upon entry and before touring or inspecting the property, or use hand sanitizer when handwashing facilities are not available.
- Adjust or modify showings to provide adequate time for regular deep cleaning and disinfecting. If the property is currently occupied, ensure adequate time to disinfect after occupants leave for showings and before and after clients view the property.
If you are in the Los Angeles area, have any questions or real estate sales or financing needs, feel free in contacting me
Ron Henderson GRI, RECS, CIAS
President/Broker
Multi Real Estate Services, Inc.
Gov’t Affairs Chair – California Association of Mortgage Professionals (2017-2018)
Chairman – OutWest Marketing Meeting (Real Estate Education)
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