COVID-19 INFORMATION
AND RESOURCES
We understand how difficult it is right now for you to conduct your business. To help our members and their clients navigate a rapidly changing and increasingly difficult business climate, we have compiled a list of resources for Brokers, Landlords and Investors, and Commercial Tenants. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update and add to the list as new information becomes available.
AUGUST 20, 2021 UPDATE: Effective Monday, August 23rd, Washington State will reinstate the mask requirement for all individuals in indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status.
This means that brokers, clients, and industry partners (e.g., appraisers, inspectors, photographers, etc.) must wear masks for listing appointments, showings, inspections, walk-throughs, open houses, and other indoor interactions. In addition, real estate firms must require masks at their offices for all individuals, clients, brokers, and staff, regardless of vaccination status. As always, brokers should be respectful of others and continue to follow all recommended health guidelines.
In addition, brokers and their clients must adhere to any additional requirements or restrictions imposed by the property seller, including required appointments, capacity limitations, or other instructions. Listing brokers should detail any requirements in the listing and post signs regarding any specific instructions at the property.
Real estate firms may continue to open their offices at 100% capacity, provided they comply with the mask requirement, and all other recommended health guidelines.
Governor Inslee’s recent announcement is available here. Information about the COVID-19 vaccine is available here. The latest information about the Washington State coronavirus response is available here.
Our friends at Washington REALTORS® have provided updated COVID 19 Real Estate FAQs for additional guidance. VIEW FAQS
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Click on the links below for more information:
RESOURCES FOR BROKERS
- FAQ for Real Estate Firms on Seattle's Payroll Expense Tax
- February 2; Seattle King County Realtors
- SBA and Treasury Announce New and Revised Guidance Regarding the PPP
- June 18; Source U.S. Small Business Administration
- Washington Counties Reopening Status
- May 29; Source: Washington State Coronavirus Response COVID-19
- COVID-19 Risk Assessment Dashboard
- June 8; Source: Washington State Coronavirus Response COVID-19
- CBA's Commercial Real Estate Practitioner Phase 2 FAQ's
- May 21; Source: CBA
- CBA's Commercial Real Estate Practitioner Phase 1 FAQ's
- March 29; Source: CBA
- Washington REALTORS® COVID-19 FAQ's
- June 24: Source: Washington REALTORS®
- Governor Inslee's Real Estate and Mortgage Guidance Memorandum
- March 27; Source: State of Washington, Office of the Governor
- Force Majeure and Closing Addendum to Purchase and Sale Agreement
- March 15; Source: CBA
- WEBINAR: Force Majeure in the Time of COVID-19
- April 1; Source: CBA. This is a recorded webinar. The Q&A feature is not available.
- WEBINAR: Force Majeure in the Time of COVID-19
- April 2; Source: CBA. Annotated PowerPoint Presentation Slides.
- Washington Specific Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
- April 20; Source: Washington State Employment Security Department
- Idaho Specific Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
- April 20; Source: Idaho Department of Labor
- WEBINAR: Commercial Tenancies in the Era of COVID-19
- April 24; Source: CBA. This is a recorded webinar. The Q&A feature is not available.
- WEBINAR: Commercial Tenancies in the Era of COVID-19
- April 24; Source: CBA. Annotated PowerPoint Presentation Slides
- FAQ Available for Realtors on Pandemic Unemployment
- April 29; Source: Washington REALTORS®
- Webinar Available for Realtors on Pandemic Unemployment
- April 29; Source: Washington REALTORS®
- Slides Available for Realtors on Pandemic Unemployment
- April 29; Source: Washington REALTORS®
- The CARES Act: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Benefits Flowchart
- May 1; Source: NAR
- Paycheck Protection Program v. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Infographic
- May 1; Source: NAR
RESOURCES FOR LANDLORDS AND INVESTORS
- Stoel Rives Updated Guide to Washington State Eviction Moratoria and Tenant Protections
- January 4, 2021; Stoel Rives
- Mayor Durkan Extends Moratorium on Evictions of Small Business and Non-profit Commercial Tenants through March 31, 2021
- December 16; Source: City of Seattle
- Governor Inslee Extends Eviction Moratorium through December 31, 2020
- October 14; Source: Washington Governor
- New Seattle Ordinance Attempts to Limit Personal Liability in Commercial Leases
- August 7; Stoel Rives
- Navigating a Safe Return to Work: Best Practices for U.S. Office Building Owners and Tenants
- June 12; NAIOP
- Washington State Eviction Moratoria Guide
- June 2 UPDATE; Source: Stoel Rives
- Getting Back to Work: Preparing Buildings for Re-Entry Amid COVID-19
- May 29; Source: BOMA International
- COVID-19 Employer Information for Office Buildings
- May 29; Source: CDC
- Residential and Multi-Family Property Management Guidance
- March 31; Source: Washington REALTORS
- BOMA International's Coronavirus Resource Center
- April 2; Source: BOMA International
- CCIM Loan Relief Checklist
- April 7; Source: CCIM Institute
- Openpath and CRETech Webinar Series Part 1: Preparing the built world for the new normal, Part 1 – Landlord Focus
- April 17; Source: Openpath and CRETech
- Openpath and CRETech Webinar Series Part 2: Preparing the built world for the new normal, Part 2 – Occupier Focus
- April 17; Source: Openparth and CRETech
- Interpreting & Outlining of Eviction Bans and Rent Freezes in Washington State and City of Seattle
- April 22; Source: CBA
RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS
- Small Business Stabilization Fund Application
- October 19, 2021; Source Seattle Office of Economic Development
- Update On Regional Grant Opportunities
- October 5, 2021; Source: OneEastside
- Working Washington Small Business Grants
- December 9; Source: Wa. State Department of Commerce
- Coronavirus Employee Training PowerPoint
- June 9; Source: Washington L&I
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: Provisions for REALTORS® and Their Consumers
- March 30; Source: NAR
- US Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
- March 30; Source: US Chamber of Commerce
- CARES Act: SBA Loan Program Overview
- April 2; Source: US Chamber of Commerce;
- Small Business Paycheck Protection Program
- April 2; Source: Small Business Administration
- Paycheck Protection Program Information Sheet for Lenders
- April 2; Source: Small Business Administration
- Paycheck Protection Program Information Sheet for Borrowers
- April 2; Source: Small Business Administration
- Paycheck Protection Program Application Form
- April 2; Source: Small Business Administration
RESOURCES FROM OUR MANAGED ASSOCIATIONS
- CoreNet Global COVID-19/Coronavirus Resources
- SIOR COVID 19 and CRE PAGE
- IREM COVID-19 Resources and Information for Property Managers
- CCIM COVID-19 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Guidance
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES
If you have any questions in the weeks and months ahead, our Executive Team stands ready to assist you personally at (425) 820-3348.
On behalf of the CBA Board of Directors and our staff, we appreciate your continued support and membership of our organization, and we are committed to being a trusted partner and reliable resource to you throughout the course of this emergency and beyond.
