"In January 2026, Washington State became the first to introduce legislation aimed at restricting "private listings" (also known as pocket listings or office exclusives) in the residential real estate market. The proposed bill, SB 6091, seeks to move the debate from industry boardrooms and courtrooms into state law by mandating that properties marketed privately must also be made available to the general public."
"Key provisions of SB 6091 in Washington include requiring concurrent public marketing if a property is marketed exclusively, allowing public marketing on platforms other than a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), providing exemptions for health or safety reasons, and classifying private marketing without concurrent public access as an "unfair practice". This follows a similar law in Wisconsin, which mandates public internet listings within one business day of an agreement. The government actions are part of a broader conflict over listings."
Washington State introduced SB 6091 to require properties marketed privately to also be publicly available, shifting private listings debate into state law. The bill mandates concurrent public marketing for exclusively marketed properties, permits public marketing on platforms other than MLS, allows exemptions for health or safety circumstances, and designates private marketing without public access as an unfair practice. The proposal follows Wisconsin law requiring internet listings within one business day of agreement. Supporters call private listings anti-consumer for limiting choice and suppressing sale prices; critics warn restrictions can invade seller privacy and stigmatize homes.
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