From lockdown orders to the prospect of anyone involved in a transaction getting sick, deals are suddenly in a uniquely precarious position. In response, agents around the country are racing to add coronavirus clauses to their contracts.
Source: Inman News
Coronavirus clauses become ubiquitous as pandemic worsens
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