Washington governor issues real estate and mortgage guidance

State Issues Covid-19 Washington Real Estate Mortgages

On March 27, Governor Jay Inslee issued guidance on conducting real estate and mortgage transactions. The guidance declares that in-person meetings with customers, except when necessary for a customer to view a property or sign necessary documents, are prohibited, as are open-houses. Property viewings, inspections, appraisals, and final walk-throughs shall be arranged by appointment and limited to no more than two people on site at any one time. Except for the limited exceptions authorized above, all new real estate listings shall be facilitated remotely.