05/06/2020
Governor Whitmer Eases Real Estate Restrictions Beginning May 7th
The Governor issued Executive Order 2020-70, which eases restrictions on residential and commercial real estate and construction. This of course does not mean business as usual. Preventing a second wave of this pandemic demands concerted effort by all Michigan citizens, and certainly as they serve their clients. At a minimum, the Executive Order provides the following:
Effective on May 7, 2020, workers in the real-estate industry, including agents, appraisers, brokers, inspectors, surveyors, and registers of deeds, provided that:
Any showings, inspections, appraisals, photography or videography, or final walk-throughs must be performed by appointment and must be limited to no more than four people on the premises at any one time. No in-person open houses are permitted;
Private showings may only be arranged for owner-occupied homes, vacant homes, vacant land, commercial property, and industrial property.
Homeowners and agents best of luck on selling and buying, stay safe during these trying times.