WRA Legislative Reports

These reports highlight decisions made in Washington and Madison that affect the real estate industry. With your help and support, we have secured legislative victories that saved REALTORS^® and property owners millions of dollars. Invest in RPAC. It’s a wise investment in your business.

2016 WRA Legislative Report

Topics include:  Removing hurdles to successful real estate transactions Making homeownership and property ownership more affordable Keeping REALTORS® at the center of the real estate transaction Revitalizing Wisconsin's downtowns Making ownership of rental property less onerous Protecting private property rights Removing regulatory barriers to residential and commercial development

2015 WRA Legislative Report

Topics include: Chapter 452 modernization Codifying Dinger Historic rehabilitation tax credits Landlord/tenant law Mortgage interest deduction Property tax freeze/levy limits Shoreland zoning Tax incremental finance Time of sale requirements Two-year statute of limitations

2014 WRA Legislative Report

Topics include:  $506 million property tax cut Broker experience legislation Landlord/tenant law Local fee restriction Municipal utility bills Out-of-state licensees State preemption of local regulations relating to brokers Tax reform proposal Vested rights law

2013 WRA Legislative Report

Topics include:  Appraisal management company legislation Broker experience legislation Municipal utility bills Landlord-tenant law Vested rights legislation Mortgage interest deduction Attorneys at all closings REALTOR® opinions of value Joint and several liability Real estate transfer tax Fraudulent misrepresentation Extending levy limits to cover certain fees State preemption of the regulation of real estate brokers and brokerage services

2012 WRA Legislative Report

Topics include:  Restructure real estate board Farmland conversion fee Property tax freeze Variances expiration date Health savings accounts Landlord/tenant Wetland regulation reform Piers/Chap. 30 regulatory reform