It has been a healthy spring for home selling and buying in San Diego, in spite of the limitations placed on the real estate industry during the past year of the pandemic. Now that we are starting to see a return to normal, members may be wondering when the rules surrounding showings and open houses will be relaxed.

We're pleased to tell you that the "Open House" fields in Paragon and connectMLS are now active, and you can schedule your open houses within the state guidelines.

• For the steps to create an open house and tour in Paragon, click here
• For the steps to create an open house and tour in connectMLS, click here

The California Department of Public Health has posted guidance on shown properties and open houses. While further updates are pending, the good news is outlined below, with explanations from the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.)

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Open Houses: Advertising open houses, without qualifiers, is allowed, and appointments for open houses are no longer required.

Social Distancing: Showings, including open houses, are somewhat relaxed under the new social gatherings guidelines but still include social distancing between members of different households while attending an open house, and are subject to capacity issues depending on the tier of the county where the house is located. San Diego County is currently in the "Orange Tier." 

Signing In: There will still be a sign-in requirement on site. The new Property Sign-In (PSI) form can be used for this purpose. However, you can still use a PEAD instead of the on-site sign in if you prefer. See the new Quick Guide for more details.

Forms: C.A.R. has simplified and shortened the Rules of Entry (PRE), Prevention Plan (BPPP), and the Property Sign in (PSI) form as an alternative to PEADS. There also is an addendum to the listing agreement LOHA reflecting the changed protocols. This form is necessary if the parties had previously signed the RLA-CAA, which did not allow for open houses. New listings should also include this addendum if the listing broker wants to hold open houses.

PEADS: The PEADS have been combined and simplified into one shorter PEAD-ALL form that is available if members prefer to use it instead of on-site sign-in protocols.

The newly revised forms PRE, BPPP, PEAD, and a new Property Sign-in (PSI) form and the new Listing Addendum LOHA will all be available on zipForm as soon as possible. In the interim, a PDF of each of these is available here.

Everyone at SDAR looks forward to welcoming you back to our service centers soon. Stay tuned for more updates from your association and the only locally based MLS in San Diego!

To your good health and success,

Your Team at SDMLS and SDAR