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COVID-19 bulletin

May 25, 2021

May 25 update

By CREB®
This week’s bulletin includes reminders on showing and open house rules, as well as paid leave for vaccinations.

Showing and open house rules

Thank you to all our members who have adjusted their practices to support the showing and open house rules in effect to help keep our clients and members safe. We know that these ongoing restrictions can be challenging but keeping our community’s health and safety remains a priority for our industry.

RECA has indicated in recent case summaries that it's a joint responsibility to adhere to showing restrictions. Listing agents are responsible for conveying additional seller instructions to the buyer's representative, ideally in writing with confirmation from the buyer's agent. Buyer's agents are responsible for ensuring all showing instructions are adhered to when showing the property.

If members are encountering situations related to showings and open houses that are not adhering to the provincial restrictions, and if you and your broker are unable to find a sufficient resolution, formal complaints can be submitted for member-to-member dispute resolution.

For more information, please review our FAQs about showings and open houses on CREB®Link.

For questions, please contact your CREB® Member Practice team at crebmp@creb.ca or 403-781-1336.


Did you know?

The Employment Standards Code has been amended to allow all employees to access paid, job-protected leave to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

When booking your COVID-19 vaccine appointment through AHS or local pharmacies, remember that all Albertans with full- or part-time employment (regardless of how long they have been employed) are eligible for three hours of paid, job-protected leave to get vaccinated. For two-dose COVID-19 vaccines, employees are eligible for three hours of paid leave for each dose.

For more information about paid COVID-19 vaccination leave, click here. 


Vaccine eligibility

All Albertans 12 years of age or older can now book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment through Alberta Health Services or participating pharmacies. 

Click here for more information on booking a vaccination appointment. 


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.


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