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RETTC Speaks Up on Seattle Rental Fee Ordinance
The Real Estate Technology & Transformation Center (RETTC) submitted a letter to the Seattle City Council expressing concerns about rental fee...
Advocacy at RETTC
Innovation. Responsibility. Impact.
At the Real Estate Technology & Transformation Center (RETTC), we believe technology in real estate is a force for good, and our advocacy work brings that belief to life. RETTC represents a diverse network of real estate professionals, technology innovators, and rental housing leaders who understand the transformative power of technology in addressing our nation’s housing affordability challenges, lowering operational costs, and driving better housing outcomes for renters. We advocate on behalf of owners, developers, property managers, technology providers, and investors, ensuring their voices are heard in critical policy discussions.
Our advocacy is guided by a nonpartisan approach, focused solely on advancing technological innovation in real estate , which improves the resident experience and affordability in rental housing. We work to ensure that new policies and regulations don’t stifle pro-consumer innovations while also upholding the strong pillars of consumer protection, such as the Fair Housing Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Policy Priorities
Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
Ensuring that policymakers understand the positive impact tech-driven solutions have in achieving pro-consumer and pro-housing outcomes and the need to avoid regulation that could hinder innovation.
Data Privacy & Security
Advocating for a strong federal data privacy and security standard that preempts a problematic and growing patchwork of complex state-level regulation that is burdensome and costly.
Connectivity & Infrastructure Modernization
Supporting investments in broadband connectivity that can end the digital divide across our nation. We want to break down barriers to broadband deployment, access and adoption while avoiding unnecessary and costly regulation of the multifamily broadband market.
Advocacy Action Program Updates Feed
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RETTC Urges Congress to Advance Responsible AI and Cybersecurity Policy
Jun 8, 2026
This week, RETTC, alongside the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and National Apartment Association (NAA), submitted comments to the...
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Congress Advances New Federal Privacy Frameworks; RETTC Submits Feedback
Jun 5, 2026
Congressional efforts to establish a national consumer privacy framework gained momentum this month with the introduction of several significant...
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American Leadership in AI Act
May 8, 2026
Reps. Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) introduced the bipartisan American Leadership in AI Act, a comprehensive legislative package...
Resources for Advocates
RETTC equips advocates with tools and insights to make meaningful contributions to policy discussions:
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Help shape the future of real estate technology by joining RETTC's advocacy efforts. Together, we can ensure that innovation thrives and that technology continues to drive better housing outcomes for all.