COVID-19 Updates

Last updated: November 25, 2020.

A public health emergency was declared on November 24, 2020, and new mandatory measures to bend the curve of cases are in effect. Learn more on the Government of Alberta's website.

With a growing number of instances of COVID-19 in Alberta, there are various questions and concerns from members regarding how to proceed with their business during the pandemic. It is important to us to preserve the health and safety of our members, our staff, and the public, and we will continue to communicate regularly as we work to navigate through this challenging time.

We are committed to maintaining open lines of communication during this time and will be monitoring developments related to the virus and will be updating this page as we receive more information.

Real estate agent services are considered essential services by the Government of Alberta and can continue to operate at locations accessible to the public, ensuring that they implement appropriate sanitation and social distancing measures.

Latest Recommendations

With the ever changing nature of this situation we recommend referring to AREA's showing tips and best practice protocols. AREA members have been provided with an Essential Services ID Letter that can be found here.

A public health emergency was declared on November 24, 2020, and new mandatory measures to bend the curve of cases are in effect. Learn more on the Government of Alberta's website.
AREA has reinstated the ban on in-person open houses for REALTORS^® as professional service providers. The Alberta government mandated that professional services businesses, such as lawyers and accountants, be able to work by appointment only. Showings can continue with appointment only and limited to two family-unit members at a time.
Albertans are encouraged to wear non-medical masks in public when it's difficult to maintain physical distancing of 2 meters at all times. In Calgary and Edmonton areas, masks are mandatory in all indoor workplaces, except when working alone in an office or a safely distanced cubicle or an appropriate barrier is in place. Follow Alberta Health Services guidelines for how to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Face-to-face interaction should be avoided whenever possible and when not possible, extreme caution should always be exercised. Utilize online meeting tools such as Zoom and Skype to interact with clients.
Limit the number of times you leave your home. Try to schedule any required showings or meetings to occur around the same time in order to avoid unnecessary outings.
No indoor social gatherings are permitted in any setting (private homes, public spaces or workplaces), outdoor social gatherings are limited to 10 people, and always ensure 2-meter physical distancing.
Educate your clients on online tools which allow them to explore the market from the comfort of their homes.
If you have the onset of a fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat, conjunctivitis, gastrointestinal symptoms, or any other cold or flu-like symptoms, stay home for 10 days. Should you continue to feel unwell after 10 days, continue to self isolate. Use Alberta Health Services online assessment tool to determine your next steps.
Alberta Health Services has launched a text-based program that aims to help provide encouragement and hope to Albertans. Text4Hope sends subscribers text messages of support and encouragement to ease stress or anxiety. Albertans can text COVID 19 Hope to 393939 to subscribe.
Subscribe for weekly special edition episodes the In Your AREA Podcast, which include tips and tricks for navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as a REALTOR^®, with the latest on our Learning During COVID-19 page.
The Government of Alberta has released a mobile contact tracing app called ABTraceTogether, learn more on their website.