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Inside: Q&A with local building industry experts
Cornavirus hits home El Paso and other state home builder associations get to work for our industry, communities Safety for workers, customers and staff are top priorities but business is a close second EPAB
The El Paso Association of Builders and the Texas Association of Builders have been in the center of business trade groups working with government agencies during the Corona Virus spread into Texas. The EPAB as the trade group for members has been focusing on the issues at hand including safety, work allowances, and getting the important information the membership needs. While the Covid-19 (or as some call it the Wuhan Flu) has taken tolls in places like Washington state, New York City, Los Angeles it became clear very early that Texas was not immune. Our ability to work directly with Gregg Abbott governor of Texas as well as the local County Judge and El Paso Mayor was essential in providing them with our industry performance and concerns. That relationship developed over the years has given the political leadership confidence to name the residential and commercial builders as “essential services” during the pandemic. As local jurisdictions enacted order above what the Governor ordered we were prepared with information for those local leaders to ensure contractors and its supply line remain open. “It’s hard to imagine what we’re all going through” said Randy Bowling, President of the Texas Association of Builders. “Our team at
TAB, led by Scott Norman, was on this late February making sure we had a chair at the table with the Texas government,” he continued. Scott Norman added that it was all in the timing. “We have good working relationships with the politicians, and they need our input especially now,” he continued. Locally the EPAB began to work with elected officials and government employees to ensure that the building business operates during the stay in place order. That order was issued after other states and cities were guided by what doctors and scientist were recommending, stay away as much as possible from each other. The guidelines and the ability to enact emergency action is credited with subduing the flu in in other countries. All eyes are glued on the expert Dr. Anthony Fauci on the daily briefings from the White House. His insight is being used by all authorities including El Paso. Edgar Garcia, President of EPAB calls these as strange times. “We are having to be fluid to a point, and frankly working inside a new condition almost hourly,” he said. “We are continuing to monitor, to issue information, and to talk with leaders in business, politics and at TAB /NAHB, doing what we do best,” he concluded. FROM NAHB: 90 Organizations Urge DHS to Designate Residential Construction "Essential" In an effort spearheaded by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 90 companies and organizations today called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
to designate construction of single-family and multifamily housing as an "Essential Infrastructure Business." In a joint letter to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Jack Wolf, the 90 organizations and suppliers said that this action is urgently needed to help stabilize the housing industry and its supply chain in the near term. "As cities and states issue declarations and public health orders as a result of the crisis, it is essential that communities have access to our professionals to build and maintain essential services including: building, plumbing, residential property management, rental housing operators, roofing, electrical, HVAC systems, waste/wastewater treatment plants and power generations," the letter stated. "Home construction, including those industries listed above, should be designated as 'essential' because it is necessary to maintain safety, sanitation and economic security." "As housing goes, so goes the economy," said NAHB Chairman Dean Mon, a home builder and developer from Shrewsbury, N.J. "Construction of single-family and multifamily housing is essential to the economy and should be allowed to continue under a remain in place order." To keep the housing sector running during this economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, DHS should take the following actions: • Permit government functions related to the building and development process, such as inspections, permitting and plan review
services, to be modified to protect the public health. This can be done in a way that allows these functions to continue and serve the construction of housing, such as allowing qualified private third-party inspections in case of a government shutdown. • Allow supply stores, distributors and manufacturers of building products necessary to serve the construction, repair and maintenance of housing to operate. • Let those working in building trades continue to maintain the essential operation of residences and other operating businesses. A large majority, if not all land development and residential construction job tasks, fall within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Lower Exposure Risk jobs. Working on a new unfinished home site occurs primarily outdoors and does not involve going onto a location occupied by residents or a public location, and there is minimal (if any) physical or transactional contact with customers compared to other customer/client relationships. "Housing is currently 14.6% of Gross Domestic Product and a major engine of the economy," the joint letter to DHS stated. "Keeping the men and women of the industry building must be a priority. If the construction industry and its supply chain is disrupted, it creates a domino effect leading to dire negative economic repercussions for an already-burdened economy."
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WOW! Just last month, I wrote how everything was going great, and our nation and our community get hit with the Corona Virus and an earthquake. What the hell is going on, everyone is in a state of shock, to say the least. Ray, has been working with TAB to ensure that our industry doesn’t shut down, especially for our subcontractor, vendors and employees, Ray was able to talk to Mayor Dee Margo and County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and convince our county and city officials that residential construction was essential and vital part of our economy. I want to personally thank Randy Bowling, Scott Norman, and the excellent Texas Association of Builders staff on the great job being done at the state level. There is a lot of unknown in our industry at this time, and everything is changing day by day. We are going through unprecedented times. We, as members, don’t know what is going to happen in the upcoming days and weeks. We all have to pray that this environment changes a lot sooner than later. We have the National Association of Builders, Texas Association Builders,
and our association doing our part to minimize the impact this is going have on our economy. We all have to stay focused and do our part to salvage our businesses and work together and to find a solution to keep going. I am asking if you are able to help anyone in need during this hard time times, please help them out any way possible. TAB is asking any builders or associates that have N95 masks available to please take them to our association so they can be donated to our local hospitals because they are in dire need of these masks. For now, follow the rules the government has laid out, stay safe, and do what you think is right for you. I’m practicing all of these things with the hope that it will help us reduce the spread of the Coronavirus in our community. Also, if you are in need and there is something our association or I can do for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to myself or Ray. And again, this is the time we show our community that we are “ELPASOSTRONG.”
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Nothing prepares you for the unexpected or the misunderstood. I think my statement says what many of us are going through in our current life changing time. There is an irony that this Covid-10 virus, something you can’t see, smell or touch, has crumbled countries, dried up economies, and created an almost apocalyptic world. I have lived long enough to have seen warnings of the world coming to an end, wars, famine, economic disruptions, government failures, job failures…but nothing has been as disruptive as the Corona Virus. It is one thing to be
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attacked like we were on nine eleven, but this came from literally out of nowhere. This has been a time of personal conviction, personal sacrifice, personal concern. I am proud in how our association and TAB have been involved in an informative way. Getting the information, sifting through it and then reporting it has been a love of labor for us. At the state level Scott Norman has been the go to for all of the local associations. Randy Bowling has led TAB with composure and calmness. Locally President Edgar Garcia has been taking direction and
giving direction on a near hour to hour basis. I hope that the information you have gotten through this office has helped, and we hope you have taken many of our suggestions and recommendations. Most of all we hope that you and your family, coworkers or employees stay safe and healthy. The roller coaster ride is just starting. It is my wish that my April column will say that it was a ride we’re hoping not to get on again.
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SpecialOutlook NAHB: Be prepared for changes in the supply chain NAHB The coronavirus pandemic has caused many disruptions and may well impact residential construction in the coming weeks or months. Last week, California issued a farreaching “stay-at-home order” for its 40 million residents. This order is required except for those needing to get food, take care of a relative, or go to an essential job in one of 16 sectors specifically identified. Other states and cities are following suit. With this most recent development, companies should evaluate their businesses, including their contracts, and be prepared for the possibility that building materials prices may increase as a result of supply chain disruptions. As part of an overall contract assessment, one of the most efficient ways to address unexpected price increases in building materials may be to use an escalation clause. If you do not already include an escalation in your contracts, consider adding one. Escalation clauses specify that if building materials increase, by a certain percentage for example, the customer would be responsible for paying the higher cost. Including such a clause allows all parties to be on notice that the contract costs could change if materials prices change due to supply constraints outside the builder’s control. For companies with existing contracts, if they do not already have an escalation clause or similar provision in place to address increased prices, absent an amendment to the contract adding one, they may have difficulty trying to recover those higher costs. Consider consulting with your attorney for additional guidance and assistance with existing contracts. Having an escalation clause should not be limited to contracts with a potential home buyer but should also be used in builders’ contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, or others who may be relying on building materials to complete all or part of a project. Finally, think about your business, evaluate your supply chain and identify other options in the event some of your materials are delayed or your costs increase. Have a plan in place to handle potential supply chain disruptions. NAHB’s Construction Liability, Risk Management and Building Materials Committee has a sample cost escalation clause contract addendum. For all of NAHB’s resources on the current crisis, visit the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response page on nahb.org.
NAHB Publishes Construction Job Site Guidance for Coronavirus Home builders, general contractors, contractors and other companies conducting work on construction job sites are encouraged to download the guidance, customize it for their companies, and distribute or display to workers. Examples of guidance specific to the construction industry include:
• Clean shared spaces such as trailers and break/lunchrooms at least once per day. • Disinfect shared surfaces (door handles, machinery controls, etc.) on a regular basis.
• Arrange for any portable job site toilets be cleaned by the leasing company at least twice per week and disinfected on the inside. Access the resources in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response section of nahb.org.
• Avoid sharing tools with co-workers. If not, disinfect before and after each use.
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Local Financial Outlook: EPAB Members evaluate finacial impact The Builders Outlook talks to Henry Tinajero and Kathy Carillo
What is the biggest change you are seeing in your operations? We are seeing lower loan requests for construction loans, but the builders are proactive calling to find out what the status is, keeping an eye on all accounts, doing what they need to do in order to know where they are. Since banking has been designated essential services how are you handling construction lending and or mortgages? No changes, really business as usual. Access funds is there, inspections and advances are business as usual for now.
Kathy Carillo works at the regional banking company, Western Heritage Bank, formerly Pioneer Bank. Henry Tinajero is with WestStar Bank, El Paso’s largest regional bank. Both Kathy and Henry serve on the Board of Directors of the El Paso Association of Builders. They have agreed to answer a few questions regarding the financial impact of recent events and the home building industry
Have you received any directives from the Fed, banking regulators, or other sources that you can share? Other than what is out there for public knowledge there isn’t anything else. We are trying to do things electronically, but we can make appointments, drive through’s and still trying to do our jobs best we can. What do you anticipate for the foreseeable future when it comes to new home construction? We are really too early to tell, we’re more cautiously optimistic. The Fed is better prepared to deal with this event and is moving things quicker and hopefully bring a quicker come back to normal.
Can you share with the members what kind of safety is available through the bank? The limit is $250,000 per individual tax I D or social security number. But it really depends on how the account is filed so the best advice is to check with your institution. Credit unions have their designated backed insurance NCUA. Any special message to the members? We are monitoring the industry daily. Aside from taking care of our customers we also must do our part and we’re in the covid situation . We must safeguard our employees and our customers. So, while we are a business struggling like you we feel compelled to remind everyone that we here to help our industries.
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SpecialOutlook Help builders stay on the job NAHB is committed to ensuring members continue to operate their businesses throughout the coronavirus pandemic as certain states and local municipalities explore and enact “remain in place” orders. We know all jurisdictions are different, and continue to monitor the ever-changing situations across the United States. “Remain in place” orders prohibit all activity and all travel, except for three categories: • Essential activities • Essential businesses • Essential government functions Under all circumstances, including those covered under one of these three essential categories, people should maintain a social distance of 6 feet from each other. Housing is a major engine of the economy, and keeping the men and women of the industry working must be a priority. New home construction and remodeling and incidental businesses must be considered part of the
essential infrastructure so that people continue to have safe, habitable places to live now and after the pandemic is over. NAHB members across the country should prepare for the possibility that “remain in place” orders may go into effect in their jurisdiction. Although many states and local municipalities have deemed residential construction an essential business, jurisdictions such as Pennsylvania have excluded it. This further complicates the struggles builders are already facing not only related to coronavirus — including permitting delays, supply chain disruptions, etc. — but in increasing the much-needed supply of housing as well. A number of state and local home builder associations (HBAs) have successfully advocated that residential construction be deemed an essential infrastructure business because of the necessary support it provides to the community. “While citizens are coping with a variety of restrictions as a result of the health crisis, it is essential that they have access to our professionals to build and maintain essential services like plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, water/wastewater treatment plants and power generation facilities, hospitals and roads, and provide them
shelter,” the Colorado Association of Home Builders noted in a coalition letter to the governor advocating for an exemption for home builders and trades. To help members track requirements across jurisdictions, NAHB has created a map detailing which states and municipalities have enacted orders that may impact builders. The map is part of NAHB’s Coronavirus Preparedness and Response page, which includes business continuity resources to help builders maintain operations throughout this crisis. It also includes advocacy resources for state and local HBAs whose local jurisdiction may be exploring similar “remain in place” provisions to ensure residential construction is rightfully designated as an essential infrastructure business. NAHB will continually update the map, as well as its list of HBA and business resources, as more information becomes available. See more at nahb.org/coronavirus. For more state and local resources and help with advocacy efforts, contact Ray Adauto, Executive Vice President of the El Paso Associaiton of Builders. 915-778-5387 or by email: ray@elpasobuilders.com
SpecialOutlook How long has TAB been working on the issues related to the emergency? This has been on our radar screen since the beginning of the year and I would say TAB has been actively engaged since the beginning of March. What has been the biggest concerns for our members?
Comments from TAB President, Randy Bowling. The El Paso Association of Builders is proud to have our member Randy Bowling. Randy is currently serving his term as the Texas Association of Builders President. We recently asked him about the current market conditions here and throughout the state of Texas.
The biggest concern has been getting construction both commercial and residential deemed as an essential service so we may continue to provide housing and jobs to communities across the State. Are they different depending on whether they are a builder or associate? This has been somewhat of a challenge because our industry relies on so many other industries to function. We rely on the trades to build our houses, banks to lend money, title companies to close loans, Realtors to sell houses, court houses to record liens, mortgage companies, attorneys, and city inspections. Our jobs have always been important but never more than now. How big are the differences, or how unique? We both rely on each other and if either are not allowed to work, than neither can work. Did our relationships with the
Governor and legislature help or hurt your goals for the members? Have all the HBA’s in Texas followed protocol, have they been in step with your directions? Our relationship with the Governor, the house leadership, the senate leadership, and with elected officials across the state have been crucial during this troubling time. Our TAB staff has worked tirelessly with elected officials around the State both directly and indirectly. TAB recognized the problem well before it was on most of our membership's radar screen, got out in front of the issue, and because of their forethought our industry has largely been able to work during this crisis.
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While I’m not sure on the specifics of each community, I do believe everyone has been working together. What is the most important message you can send out to our members? Our membership should seek guidance from OSHA 3990-03 and implement those policies throughout their workforce. It is imperative that our industry follow these guidelines so we can provide jobs and essential shelter for Texans.
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CONCRETE WORK-POST TENSION J & H Concrete & Post Tension Jorge Herrera ‘ 915-581-3103 CONCRETE WORK Galindo Concrete Alfredo Galindo 915-355-0896 CONSULTING, COACHING AND TRAINING Senpai Training and Development Leonardo Corral 915-303-0743 CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES: Silicone Specialties Inc. Robert Romero 915-591-6800 CONSULTING/ENGINEERING LOI Engineers Bernardino Olague 915-781-1532 915-871-1190 CORPORTATE RETIREMENT PLANS Bukaty Financial Companies Group Ruth Rivera 512-796-1205 CPA Beasley, Mitchell & Co., LLP Brad Beasley 575-528-6700 James L. Ellis, CPA, PC Jim Ellis 915-593-7070 915-598-8631 SBNG, P.C. Tyler Smith 915-544-6770 Randall Smith, CPA Randall Smith 915-225-5200 915-533-8266 CREDIT UNION First Light Federal Credit Union Lorenzo Revelez 915-225-0581 GECU- Greater El Paso Credit Union Danny Galindo 915-774-4733 TFCU Yolie Melendez-Estrada 915-843-8328
CUSTOM PADS, LANDSCAPING, CUSTOM AQUARIUM, BUBBLE WALLS The Dorian Group/Ocean Gallery USA Miguel Angel Mercado 915-778-5111 DISPOSAL HAULING Demcon Disposal Management, LLC Ryan Robles 915-577-9477 DOOR SHOP/ MILLWORK SUPPLIER Trim Team Juan Hernandez 915-856-0791 DOORS Franklin Door and Trim Jesse C. Brown 940-210-0450 Masonite International Bob Westby 408-271-5553 DRYWALL Candy Rodriguez 915-282-4544 DUMPSTER RENTAL/SPRAY FOAM INSULATION 915 Siteworks, LLC Miguel Chavez 915-859-3713 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Castillo Electric Joe Castillo 915-877-3335 Haskins Electric Charles B. Haskins, Jr. 915-629-9196 IES Residential Joshua Garnica 915-356-5644 Saldivar Electric, Inc. Martin A. Saldivar 915-778-7085 Allbrite Electric Carlos Nunez 915-630-9432 ENERGY STAR RATER Senercon Javier Ruiz 915-892-0547.
2020Issue3 ENGINEERING CEA Engineering Group Jorge L. Azcarate 915-544-5232. Conde, Inc. Conrad Conde 915-592-0283. TRE & Associates Linda Troncoso 915-852-9093. EXTERIOR FOIL SHEATHING Powerfoam Insulation 972-299-5556 EXTERIOR PATIO PRODUCTS Modern Exteriors Hector Macias 915-857-5126 FIREPLACES/INSTALLATION Jack White Building Specialties Claudia Lardizabal 915-855-8630 FLOORING Bordertown Carpets Brian M. Abraham 915-522-8993 FOAM INSULATION New Era Foam George Tollen 915-861-6683 FRAMERS Herrera’s Construction Sergio Herrera 915-328-6024 GARAGE DOORS Steven Escandon Garage Doors Steve Escandon 915-329-9188 Garage Doors And More Miguel Moran 915-831-9828 GRANITE/QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS Stone City Rocks Chris Baca 915-246-7614 Quality Granite Hector Porras 915-234-2410 HOME & AUTO INSURANCE State Auto/Association Insurance Solution Danner Bethel 512-203-2910 HOME FURNISHINGS Copenhagen Imports Flemming Carlsen 915-581-8897 915-584-7769 HOME WARRANTY 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty Leslie Schey 361-739-7739 Centricity Brent R. Morgan 800-749-0381X4790 Home of Texas Amanda Eason 210-540-7891 StrucSure Home Warranty Scott Whisenant 210-232-3947 HVAC A C Refrigeration, LLC Angel Cabrera 915-820-8503 Startech Heating and Air Conditioning Luis Procter 915-757-1982 Wolf Air Arturo Alcantar 915-694-8214 HVAC DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVA 505-228-4264 HVAC EQUIPMENT Lennox Industries Brandon Walker 818-932-5063 Goodman Mfg. Jorge Guajardo 915-219-3896 HVAC SALES/INSTALLATION Belmont's Air Conditioning, Inc. Rafael Belmonte 915-778-7399 El Paso 4 Tech A/C Services Enrique Hernandez 915-877-0122 HVAC Supplies Hercules Industries John Chaney 915-778-9377
BuildersOutlook I T SUPPORT/PREWIRE All Tech Systems LLC Javier Terrones 915-777-2585 I T & WEB DESIGN Cognent, Inc. Martin Paredes 407-809-4417. INSURANCE Bundle Bee Insurance Agency Victoria Dominguez 915-598-3500 Great American Insurance Group Julie Tomlinson 513-412-4921 INSURANCE - RISK MANAGEMENT HUB International Luis Rosas 915-206-6023 INSURANCE AND BONDING C. D. Lee/Britton Insurance & Bonding Anthony Landavazo/Lisa Daniels 915-595-3393 IRON WORK PRODUCTS Area Iron & Steel Works, Inc. Fred L. Edmonston Jr. 915-833-9494 LEGAL SERVICES/TITLE COMPANY David J. Ellis Fee Office for Sierra Title David J. Ellis 915-566-2666. 915-566-0111 KITCHEN CABINETS Marcel Sierra Kitchens Marcela Villarreal 915-892-3008 LIGHTING City Lights Thomas Brown 915-533-6045. 915-533-6096 Designer's Mart Valerie Edmiston 915-778-9223 LIGHTING & BATH FIXTURES Ferguson Enterprises Inc. Albert Holguin 915-231-5836. 915-231-9357 LOW VOLTAGE WIRING Prewire of El Paso, Inc. Steven Drury 915-598-4937 Southwerstern Prewire Joe Trejo 915-549-2611 LUMBER 84 Lumber Ernie Chavez 915-584-8447 MIRROR, SHOWER DOOR, STOREFRONT,AUTOMATIC DOORS & CURTAIN WALLS Performance Glass & Aluminum Hector Hernandez 915-592-5583 MOLDING & LUMBER Adams Moulding & Lumber Tom Swahlen 915-584-1440 MORTGAGE COMPANIES Cadence Lending Group Carolyn De Leon 915-779-1633 915-706-2649 Patriot Mortgage Randy Bowling 915-757-9500 Rocky Mountain Mortgage Company Justin Hahn 915-593-3111 Supreme Lending Lisa Wren 601-549-6768 Commerce Mortgage Stephen Sepulveda, Gilbert Pedregon 915-209-3189 NEW CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES ProCon Shane Davis, 575-524-1671 NEWSPAPER El Paso Times Sal Hernandez, Justin Riley 915-546-6244. 915-546-6406 OFFICE COFFEE & WATER COOLER SERVICE Coffee Break Joe Petty 915-314-4248
PAINT DISTRIBUTOR Dunn-Edwards Paints Sandra Nieves 915-855-7535 915-855-8168 Sherwin Williams Paint Cruz Lopez 915-532-6921. PAYROLL SERVICES Paylocity Corporation Andy Moran 915-471-9846 PLUMBING J & L Vega Plumbing Co. Flavio Vega 915-867-5954 Big O Plumbing Alex Olmeda 915-412-1821 Q Martins Plumbing Jose Martinez 915-240-5218. PLUMBING & IRRIGATION SUPPLIES-DISTRIBUTORS Sun City Winnelson Dean Moore 915-532-1600 El Paso Winnelson Rene Goldfien 915-778-4640. W.W. Sales Eric Hoppes 505-463-8204 WinSupply West El Paso David Trammell 915-886-3697 PORTABLE RESTROOMS Sarabias Blue Sanitation Monica Brown 915-544-9022. 915-533-3108 Porta- Jons POST TENSION Post Tension Steel Dennis Moore 915-474-0180. 915-532-0119 PUBLICATIONS Homes of El Paso Riley Stephens 915-585-1000
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gathered from industry expert sources. The El Paso Builders Association also puts out a monthly Builder Member Exclusive report detailing new home sales numbers that are not available through the MLS or any other research organization. If you would like to access to a detailed proprietary information be sure to join the El Paso Association of Builders to gain access to this EPAB exclusive market data. Trevor Turner, Market Intellegence Chair
YOUNG DESIGNERS UPDATE El Paso Independent School District announced that the school year has been altered, in effect cancelling attending school for the rest of the school year. In making the announcement the EPISD said that compliance with the Covid19 directives and in consideration of the safety for students, parents, personnel and the community that elementary and secondary schools would be shuttered. All other districts appear to either be closed or will announce closures by the time you read this.
REALTOR UPDATE What unique issues does coronavirus present to the real estate industry? When an infectious disease, such as coronavirus, is associated with a specific population or nationality, fear and anxiety may lead to social stigma and potential discrimination. REALTORS® must be mindful of their obligations under the Fair Housing Act, and be sure not to discriminate against any particular segment of the population. While the coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan, China, that does not provide a basis for treating Chinese persons or persons of Asian descent differently. May I ask clients or others I interact with in my real estate business if they have traveled recently, or have any signs of respiratory illness?Yes, you may ask clients or others about their recent travel, particularly to areas identified as having an increased risk of coronavirus. To avoid potential fair housing issues, be sure to ask all clients the same screening questions based on current, factual information from public health authorities.
The effect of this shutdown is especially devastating for those students participating in our annual Young Designer Contest. Ceci Orozco, instructor at CCTE in drafting and one of the teachers involved in the contest is devastated. “I know how hard some of the students have been working on the contest and to be closed down is heartbreaking for them and me,” she told the Outlook. As of this writing the EPAB has not been able to adequately find an alternative to be able to judge. “We’re looking at some things now, just came at a really bad time for all involved,” said Ray Adauto.
I typically drive my clients to showings. May I refuse to drive potential clients to see homes? Yes. However, be sure that any change to your business practices is applied equally to all clients. You may refuse to drive clients who show signs of illness or reveal recent travel to areas of increased risk of coronavirus, or you may instead decide to stop driving clients in your car altogether, and simply arrange to meet clients at a property. If you do continue to drive clients in your car, it is a good idea to frequently clean and disinfect surfaces like door handles and seat belt latches, and to ask clients to use hand sanitizer when getting in and out of the car. What precautions should brokers consider taking in their offices? Brokers should use their best judgment when formulating a plan. In addition to performing regular environmental cleaning with special attention paid to frequently touched surfaces, brokers should implement a mandatory "stay home" policy for any staff member or agent exhibiting any sign of illness. Brokers may want to consider imposing a mandatory or maximum flexibility remote work policy for employees and instructing agents to stay out of the office. In addition, in the
wake of the CDC’s recent guidance recommending that in person events consisting of 50 or more people be cancelled or postponed, which was followed by President Trump’s announcement on March 16, 2020 recommending that individuals avoid groups of more than 10 people for the next 15 days, brokers should take measures to hold virtual meetings when possible, and potentially postpone or cancel inperson meetings or events to take to limit close contact between individuals. Be sure to monitor updates from the CDC, as well as your state and local health authorities for additional information and guidance on holding meetings or events. For travel considerations, review NAR's "Coronavirus: A Guide for REALTOR® Associations". Finally, do not panic, stay informed, and use your best judgment. The situation is rapidly changing, so focus on putting policies and procedures in place to keep your employees and agents informed, safe, and to avoid business disruption in the event the situation worsens.
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■EXECUTIVE OFFICERS PRESIDENT Edgar Garcia VICE PRESIDENT Sal Masoud SECRETARY Gus Loy EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Ray Adauto PAST PRESIDENT Sergio Cuartas ASSOCIATES VICE PRESIDENT Luis Rosas ■COMMITTEE CHAIRS: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Sal Masoud GOLF TOURNAMENTS Sam Shallenberger FINANCE COMMITTEE Kathy Carrillo/Treasurer COMMUNITY OUTREACH Angelique Roman LAND USE Sal Masoud MARKET INTELLIGENCE Trevor Turner EDUCATION Patrick Tuttle INDUSTRY PROMOTIONS Ted Escobedo ■ADVISORY TO THE BOARD Jacob Barde ■BOARD OF DIRECTORS BUILDERS Jaime Gonzalez, Blue Sage Homes Lee Gillett, Classic American Homes Lydia Mlouhi, Crown Heritage Homes Dan Berry, “D B Innovations,LLC Delton Deal, Deal-2-Deal Eder Gallardo, Edwards Homes Leti Navarrete, Ept Bella Custom Dream Homes Kathy Parry, Hunt Companies Samira Gonzalez, Icon Custom Home Builders Laura Loy, Loyalty Homes Victor Robles, Maravilla Homes JJ Vasquez, Pacifica Homes Trevor Turner, Rassette Homes Fernie Santana, Santana Homes Jacob Barde, Tropicana Homes ASSOCIATES Sandra Lucero, Builders Source John Chaney, Hercules Industries Luis Rosas, HUB International Jorge Herrera, J & H Post Concrete & Tension Patrick Tuttle, Legacy Real Estate Service Andy Quintana, Lone Star Title Frank Estrada, Morrison
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