Washington state issues Phase 2 guidance for real estate industry

State Issues Covid-19 Washington Real Estate Consumer Finance Appraisal Mortgages

On May 19, Washington issued guidelines for the real estate industry during Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan. Among other things, the guidelines prohibit in-person meetings with customers except when necessary to view a property or sign documents and limit attendance at on-site activities—such as such as appraisals, viewings, or walkthroughs — to three people.