Current Calls for Action
Washington REALTORS® Urges you to Respond!
House Bill 2049 - Adjustment to Property Tax Revenue Growth Limit
House Bill 2049 proposes an adjustment to the property tax revenue growth limit, intended to reflect changes in population and inflation, and will lead to higher property taxes.
We need your help to oppose House Bill 2049 and protect current homeowners' and future homebuyers.
Here’s how you can help:
•Contact your Legislator: Make your voice heard! This bill will hurt the real estate market and make homes less affordable. Click the button below to send a position letter and share your concerns with your legislators.
As a REALTOR®, you help families achieve their dreams. Let’s work together to keep homeownership affordable and accessible for everyone.
Oppose House Bill 2049 to avoid the cost impacts of this policy.
Thank you for your support and for being a member of Washington Realtors®. To immediately send an email to your legislator, please click "Send Emai Immediately", or if you would like to preview the email, please click "Preview Email".
Senate Bill 5798 - A Threat to Homeowners in Washington State
Senate Bill 5798 is a threat to homeowners in Washington State.
It will increase property taxes based on population growth and inflation, making it harder for families to afford homes. As a REALTOR®, you know the importance of a healthy real estate market. This bill could harm your clients and, by extension, the real estate industry.
We need your help to oppose Senate Bill 5798 and protect current homeowners' and future homebuyers.
Here’s how you can help:
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Contact your Legislator: Make your voice heard! This bill will hurt the real estate market and make homes less affordable. Click the button below to send a position letter and share your concerns with your legislators.
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As a REALTOR®, you help families achieve their dreams. Let’s work together to keep homeownership affordable and accessible for everyone.
Oppose Senate Bill 5798 to avoid the costly impacts of this policy.
Thank you for your support and for being a member of Washington Realtors®.
To immediately send an email to your Senator, please click "Send Emai Immediately", or if you would like to preview the email, please click "Preview Email".
Past Calls for Action
Stop Bainbridge Island's BAN on Open House Signs!
We are asking for your voice to stop the City of Bainbridge Island from passing a sign ordinance which will prohibit you from using sandwich board signs for your open houses on the Island. Should the ordinance pass, each agent would need to have their open house signs permitted to the tune of $750 for three signs, with a maximum of three signs allowed per business, and the signs would only be allowed within two miles of your place of business.
Download a copy of the ordinance here.
The proposed sign ordinance is BAD for REALTORS® and all licensed real estate agents as it will deeply impact your ability to market your open houses. One alternative would be for the Council to adopt an "ultra-temporary" category for sandwich board signs that would accommodate Open House signs. This category could be for signs that are out for four hours or less at a time.
What Can You Do?
First: Please email the Bainbridge Island City Council.
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You can copy and paste the message below or compose your own:
I am a REALTOR® and I am asking the City Council to vote NO on Ordinance No. 2024-27, regarding the use of sandwich board signs, at your December 10th meeting. The proposed ordinance will have a significant negative impact on my ability to sell homes in the City of Bainbridge Island. Instead, I ask that the City Council consider adopting an "ultra-temporary" category for sandwich board signs that would accommodate Open House signs that are essential to my business and that of my fellow REALTORS®, and all real estate agents.
Thank you for your consideration.
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If you prefer to write to each Council Member individually, their contact information can be found on the City of Bainbridge Island's Website
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Second: Attend the Bainbridge Island Council meeting
on December 10th at 6pm, when they intend to vote on the proposed sign ordinance. By showing up at the meeting we will show them that we are paying attention and that they need to reconsider this BAN ON SANDWICH BOARD OPEN HOUSE SIGNS.
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