This week’s bulletin includes information on accessing the CREB^® building, consequences of non-compliance of open house and showing regulations, and the latest vaccine update. 

CREB® building access

As the Government of Alberta plans Step 3 of its path forward, CREB^® is monitoring updates and carefully planning our re-entry strategy to align with the province’s easing of restrictions.

In the meantime, a limited number of staff are working from the office building and access to the Member Services Centre continues by appointment only.

When visiting CREB^® during an appointment, we ask that you please follow these public health guidelines:

• All members and employees are asked to complete a self-screening questionnaire before entering the building.
• Access to CREB^® is not permitted if you are exhibiting symptoms of illness.
• Masks are mandatory and must be worn at all times.

To learn more or book an appointment, please call 403-781-5454. 

Consequences of open house and showing regulations infringements

Please ensure you adhere to the rules around showings and the temporary ban on open houses. As a reminder, showings should be offered by appointment only with a maximum of two adult family-unit members at a time plus any children who may accompany the adults for the showing.

When showing homes, any seller’s instructions further limiting showings must be followed. Sellers cannot waive the open house restrictions.

Members who do not comply with these regulations may face disciplinary action as a result of formal complaints.

Furthermore, if Alberta REALTORS® or their clients are not following government-mandated safety regulations, they could face fines from bylaw or municipal services.

Failure to follow AREA, Government of Alberta, and municipal guidance and orders may result in further restrictions to our industry’s activities and practices.

To read more about AREA’s in-person open house ban, click here. 

For more information, visit our COVID-19 FAQs page.  

Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination update

Alberta is implementing a phased approach to vaccinations and has recently released more information about who is eligible and an approximate timeline for each phase.

Phase 1 – January to March 2021
Along with key health workers, Albertans born in 1946 or earlier are now eligible to book an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Phase 2 AstraZeneca – Limited supply remaining
Currently, Albertans born from 1957 to 1961, as well as First Nation, Métis or Inuit individuals born from 1972 to 1976, can book an appointment for the AstraZeneca vaccine while supplies last if they have no severe chronic illness.

If individuals in this group decide the AstraZeneca vaccine is not right for them, they can wait until phase 2D to receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Eligibility will be expanded to include Albertans born from 1957 to 1971, as well as First Nation, Métis or Inuit individuals born from 1972 to 1986 as additional vaccine supply becomes available.

Phase 2A – Started March 15
Albertans born from 1947 to 1956; First Nations, Métis and Inuit people born 1971 or earlier; and staff and residents of licensed seniors supportive living facilities not included in Phase 1 can now receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Phase 2B – April to June
Albertans born from 1957 to 2005 with high-risk underlying health conditions (click here for a complete list) will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Phase 2C – April to June
The following Albertans will be eligible to get vaccinated:

• Residents and staff of congregate living and high-risk work settings (e.g., correctional facilities, homeless shelters, meatpacking plants, group homes, etc.)
• Health workers who work in patient care facilities or provide direct patient care in the community (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, etc.)
• Anyone who works in patient care facilities or provides patient care in the community for Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, Alberta Precision Labs or DynaLife, as well as students in placement practicums in clinical areas

• Health workers on First Nation reserves
• Caregivers for Albertans most at risk for severe outcomes
  

Phase 2D – April to June
All Albertans born from 1957 to 1971, as well as First Nation, Métis or Inuit individuals born from 1972 to 1986 no matter where they live will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Phase 3 – Spring/early summer
Anticipated start of roll-out of the vaccine to the general public.

For more information, click here.

CREB^® is closely monitoring news regarding COVID-19 and is committed to providing our members with the most up-to-date and relevant information. 

To access additional information and resources for REALTORS^®, please visit the COVID-19 hub on CREB^®Link.