Government Affairs

Washington REALTORS® has a team of advocacy experts working to ensure our members and property owners are represented on the Hill.

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Black History Month & Housing

Why BHM matters to Washington REALTORS® and real estate practitioners...

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Update on HB 1951

The good news and the bad news...

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RPAC Pet Contest

WR Members, show off your pets AND make your RPAC Major Investment.

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Take the DEI Pledge

Washington REALTORS® is dedicated to the work of equity and inclusion. Our association is an acknowledged national leader in developing programs and policies to increase access to homeownership for communities of color....

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Q & A on Call to Action: Oppose HB 1951

Why is Washington REALTORS® opposing HB 1951? How will it impact real estate brokers and consumers?

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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

National Human Trafficking Statistics report that 24.9 million people are victims of forced labor, 16 million people are trafficked for forced labor in the private economy...

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Important Legislative Days Announcement

Legislative Days will be a virtual event this year...

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List and Sell More Homes During the Holidays

There is a misconception in the real estate business that selling your home during the holidays is a bad idea....

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GOVERNOR PROPOSES LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS WASHINGTON’S HOUSING CRISIS

Washington REALTORS® Invited to Speak During Conference

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Selling Real Estate Internationally, What You Need To Know

As the largest economy in the world and a country full of diversity, the United States attracts people from across the globe ...

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November is National Native American Heritage Month

Native Americans face many challenges to owning a home. As REALTORS® , you can help Native American home buyers...

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New Fair Housing Brochures Available

The following brochures posters and article were provided by NWFH to help you guide your clients through real estate transactions that are compliant with fair housing laws...

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Does Your Business Have A Disaster Plan?

Disasters can be impactful in many ways, they can disrupt your business, your personal life and also your clients and real estate transactions.

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Call The Tech Helpline First

Call the Tech Helpline for support with technical issues before spending time troubleshooting..

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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cybercrime can be devastating to real estate professionals and their clients, and real estate wire fraud continues to be one of the most prevalent cybercrimes in the U.S.

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Washington REALTORS® Statement on Kathy Lambert Political Campaign Mailer

Washington REALTORS® condemn the Lambert campaign’s mail piece, support the Seattle King County REALTORS® decision to rescind their endorsement of Lambert, and call on the Lambert campaign to return the contribution our PAC made to her campaign.

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and all members of Washington REALTORS® are encouraged to participate.

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Just Cause Evictions – HB 1236

Summary of changes to Just Cause Evictions passed out of the 2021 Legislative Session…

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MASK UP! NEW COVID REAL ESTATE GUIDANCE FOR BROKERS AND FIRMS

Effective Monday, August 23rd, Washington State will reinstate the mask requirement for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, in indoor settings.

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WA State Re-Opens! Revised Guidance for Real Estate Brokers

June 30th, Washington State will lift the majority of restrictions imposed on businesses, including those restrictions affecting the real estate industry.

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