Seattle Homeowners Push Back Against Unwanted Purchase Offers

Seattle leaders are considering a new ordinance that would crack down on unwanted home purchase solicitations after homeowners complained about persistent phone calls, letters, emails, and door-to-door offers from prospective buyers. The proposal would create a voluntary "do not solicit" registry, allowing homeowners to opt out of unsolicited purchase offers. Companies or individuals who ignore the registry could face fines beginning at $1,000. Supporters say the measure is needed to protect residents from aggressive real estate solicitation, while opponents will likely raise questions about enforcement and property rights. In this report: Seattle's proposed "do not solicit" registry New fines for unwanted home purchase offers Why residents say they're being overwhelmed The City Council's next steps #Seattle #SeattleHousing #Homeowners #RealEstate #HousingMarket #PropertyRights #SeattleCityCouncil #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus