Fair Housing Statement

Berryman Brokers is committed to providing equal opportunity in housing for all individuals. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair housing laws and policies.

1. Equal Housing Opportunity

It is the policy of Berryman Brokers to comply fully with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws and to provide equal professional service without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other class protected under applicable law.

2. Federal Fair Housing Act

The Federal Fair Housing Act, enacted in 1968 and amended in 1988, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, based on the following protected classes:

• Race
• Color
• National origin
• Religion
• Sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation)
• Familial status (including children under 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people seeking custody of children under 18)
• Disability

3. Washington State Law Against Discrimination

Washington State law (RCW 49.60) provides additional protections beyond federal law. Under Washington State law, it is illegal to discriminate in real estate transactions based on:

• All federally protected classes listed above
• Marital status
• Sexual orientation and gender expression or identity
• Honorably discharged veteran or military status
• Use of a trained dog guide or service animal
• Citizenship or immigration status
• Source of income (including Section 8 vouchers and other government subsidies)

4. Our Commitment to Clients

Whether you are buying, selling, leasing, or investing, you can expect Berryman Brokers to:

• Provide equal professional service to all clients and customers
• Show all properties without discrimination
• Refrain from any form of "steering" buyers toward or away from neighborhoods based on protected characteristics
• Treat reasonable accommodation and modification requests in good faith
• Stay current on fair housing laws through ongoing education

5. Required Disclosure: Washington Law of Real Estate Agency

Washington state law requires real estate brokers to provide the pamphlet titled "The Law of Real Estate Agency" to all parties to whom they are providing real estate brokerage services. This disclosure clarifies the agency relationship between the broker, the buyer, and the seller. A copy of this pamphlet is available upon request.

6. Reporting Discrimination

If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination, you have the right to file a complaint. You may file with:

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): 1-800-669-9777 or www.hud.gov/fairhousing
• Washington State Human Rights Commission: 1-800-233-3247 or www.hum.wa.gov
• Northwest Fair Housing Alliance: Resources and counseling for Washington state residents

7. Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications

Berryman Brokers supports clients with disabilities in requesting reasonable accommodations and modifications. If you need assistance navigating the home buying or selling process due to a disability, please let us know so we can support you appropriately.

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