If you’re in the market for a new home, it might be a little harder to continue with your search due to the new coronavirus.
A coalition of Manitoba-based realtors say open houses will be closed until the COVID-19 pandemic has ceased. Peter Squire of WinnipegREALTORS said his organization, Brandon Area Realtors and the Manitoba Real Estate Association came together to make the decision.
Squire told 680 CJOB the decision was the right thing to do, and he’s not sure what’s in store for the industry as the pandemic continues. “We’re telling our members across the province to not be carrying on with any open houses,” he said. “(The market) is very attractive in terms of the rates and what’s available, but that’s going to take second place,