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State & National Resources for COVID-19
Virginia REALTORS®
Virginia REALTORS® is committed to keeping YOU in-the-know with updates and resources regarding the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on your business and industry. Keep checking back—this page will be updated regularly with new information.
NAR Coronavirus Resources
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting members in unprecedented ways, and raises numerous unique and novel issues for the real estate industry. Through this guidance, NAR aims to respond to commonly asked questions, and to empower members to successfully navigate their real estate businesses during these challenging, and continually evolving, circumstances.
Click here for General Guidance during COVID-19
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NAR Coronavirus Advocacy
NVAR COVID-19 Contract Addendum Information and Link
Q&A
Will I still be able to make purchases in the store?
Yes. Our store is currently open Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm
What if I have a broken lockbox?
Lockboxes may be serviced again as usual. Masks and Social Distancing practices are required.
Will the member lounge still be open?
UPDATE (9/28/2020): We will now open our Member Service Lounge with limited capacity. A first-come, first-serve basis applies as usual.
For all other questions or concerns, please call 703-565-0033 or email us at info@pwar.com
Our staff will continue to take every precaution to remain healthy or stay home when sick in order to continue providing the level of support and customer service you have come to expect from our Association.
Please continue with the sanitary best practices:
- Staying home if you have a fever, cough, shortness of breath or any other cold or flu-like symptom.
- Washing your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water aren’t available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoiding close contact with anyone who is sick.
- Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or cough or sneeze into your sleeve.
For information specific to real estate, please see NAR’s Coronavirus: A Guide for Realtors
For the most current information about coronavirus, please visit the CDC’s website.
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