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RPAC Did That For Homebuyers & Sellers!

In 2025, Washington REALTORS® RPAC protected homebuyers and sellers interests by helping to pass several key pieces of legislation to increase housing supply.

Some of our more recent legislative successes:

  • RPAC beat back a real estate sales/transfer tax, saving homebuyers and sellers money in the real estate transaction
  • Defeated a new B&O tax on rental income so ‘Mom & Pop’ landlords don’t face extra costs.
  • A bill requiring urban jurisdictions state-wide to allow homeowners to build up to two accessory dwelling units on their property.
  • Passed legislation to help pave the way for expanding housing inventory, especially the ‘Missing Middle.’
  • Three separate bills improving the permitting process so homeowners can have more access to housing.
  • RPAC also effectively thwarted proposed increases in the Washington State Real Estate Excise Tax, ensuring housing costs remain as low as possible for homeowners and potential buyers.
  • Ensured that real estate was exempt from Capital Gains Tax... money back in your pocket!
  • Decreased the Real Estate Excise Tax by 15% on all sales under $500,000—putting nearly $1,000 back in your seller’s pocket.
  • Exempted REALTORS® from a 20% increase in the B&O Tax you pay— putting $250–$500 back in the pocket of our members each year.
  • Beat back a bill that would have required any in-house transactions to involve attorneys for both the seller and the buyer... again saving you money!
  • Worked to create more affordable housing for home buyers. This includes reforming condo liability laws so that more affordable condominiums can be built and passing a bill that allows accessory dwelling units, duplexes and triplexes in many single-family zones.

Learn About Our Efforts Online: warealtor.org/advocacy

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