Triad MLS COVID-19 Timeline

                

Triad MLS COVID-19 Timeline

  • March 16th
    1. Triad MLS ceased all in person training events, both on-site and off-site in order to help mitigate the spread of the virus
    2. Online training classes are available and continue to be updated in Matrix regularly
  • March 18th
    1. Triad staff started working remotely and is fully capable of handling all help desk calls and emails
    2. Calling our normal support number continues to connect you directly to our help desk staff
    3. All Board of Director and/or Committee meetings have transitioned to Zoom virtual meetings
  • March 27th
    1. Local and State Government implemented statewide Stay at Home policy and defined essential business effective in Guilford and Forsyth Counties at 5:00PM, March 27th
    2. NC statewide begins Monday March 30th at 5:00PM
    3. Per the Governor, if state and local rules differ, the more restrictive rules apply
    4. WS/Forsyth Essential Real Estate Services
      1. Professional services. Professional services, such as legal services, accounting services, insurance services, real estate transactions and services including, but not limited to, real estate brokerage services, appraisal and title services.
  • March 30th
    1. Guilford County issues amendment to clarify allowed Real Estate services and further defines limits
      • Broker/Agent services involving human interaction and/or viewing the interior of residences or other structures shall be conducted remotely (online, phone, fax, e-mail, etc.) except that once an agreement to purchase/lease has been executed by the parties to a prospective transaction, a first walk-through of the property under contract may take place and, prior to closing, a second and final walk-through may take place, provided that each such walk-through (a) shall include (whether simultaneously or sequentially) at most the buyer’s agent/broker and the buyer (for this purpose, buyer shall include up to two persons in instances where the buyer consists of more than one person or consists of a legal entity other than a person); (b) shall (as with all Essential Businesses) follow Social Distancing Requirements to the fullest extent possible; and (c) shall comply with then-current guidance from the National Association of Realtors for walk-through’s during COVID-19. Any photographs/video of the interior of residences or other structures used in the marketing or sale/lease of real estate that are created while this Proclamation is in effect must be shot/taken by a person who normally occupies the residence or structure.
  • April 9th
    1. North Carolina issues stronger social distancing requirements for retail stores still operating
  • April 17th
    1.  Guilford County transitions to Statewide Stay at Home Order
      • Local real estate restrictions eased as we transition to statewide order
      • Showing increase exponentially in Triad MLS. Between 4/18 and 4/20, there were more showings in those three days then the first 17 days of April. (821 in three days vs. 714 in first 17 days)
  • April 23rd
    1. North Carolina extends statewide Stay at Home order as well as other orders regarding closures of restaurants for dine-in service, bars and other close contact businesses
  • May 1st
    • Clear Cooperation is effective in Triad MLS to be compliant with NAR policy
    • Training Videos and resources made available to all and New Member on-line training modules updated to reflect new rules.
  • May 8th
    1. North Carolina implements Phase 1 of Easing Restrictions on Travel, Business Operations, and Mass Gatherings. Stay at Home order still in place and working remotely suggested wherever possible.  Current order in place until May 22nd when re-evaluation will occur regarding Phase 2.
  • May 12th
    1. Triad MLS continues operating as above and calling support number continues to connect you directly to our help desk staff.  Help Desk emails being promptly responded as well as any member requests from the Associations.
    2. Staff rotating in office as needed but we still are NOT conducting in-person training or other meetings.
    3. All training is now available on-line in form of New Member through our Mindflash Learning Management System or videos available through Matrix and our YouTube channel.