WA HB2624

Expands exemptions from unsolicited real estate purchase offer requirements (effective January 1, 2026) to include all public entities acquiring property for any public purpose, Indian tribes, and nonprofit nature conservancy corporations or associations as defined in RCW 84.34.250

Previous law only exempted the Department of Transportation, cities, and counties acquiring property specifically for transportation purposes

Government agencies and nonprofit land conservancies are exempt because they operate under different legal standards and appraisal requirements incompatible with the consumer protection rules established by SHB 1081 (2025)

Underlying law requires buyers making unsolicited offers on non-listed properties to provide sellers with appraisal rights (paid by buyer) and contract cancellation rights within 4 business days after appraisal or 10 business days without appraisal