Fair Housing Notice

Our Commitment to Fair Housing

Welcome to Whatcom LLC and John L. Scott Real Estate are committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to housing opportunities regardless of who they are.

All real estate advertised on this Site is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on protected characteristics.

Equal Housing Opportunity

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

Federal Protected Classes

Under the Federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601–3619), it is illegal to discriminate in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on:

• Race
• Color
• National Origin
• Religion
• Sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity)
• Familial Status (families with children under 18)
• Disability (physical or mental)

Washington State Additional Protections

The Washington Law Against Discrimination (RCW 49.60) provides additional protections beyond federal law. In Washington state, it is also illegal to discriminate in housing based on:

• Sexual Orientation
• Gender Identity or Expression
• Veteran or Military Status
• Immigration or Citizenship Status
• Marital Status
• Creed
• Source of Income (e.g., Section 8 vouchers)
• Use of a Trained Guide Dog or Service Animal

Additionally, local ordinances in Bellingham and Whatcom County may provide further protections. We comply with all applicable local fair housing laws.

What This Means for You

When working with Welcome to Whatcom LLC, you can expect:

• Equal professional service regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
• Property information and real estate services provided without preference, limitation, or discrimination.
• Full access to all property listings displayed on our Site, without steering toward or away from any neighborhood or property based on protected characteristics.
• Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in accessing our services and the properties we represent.

Algorithmic Fairness

Search results and property recommendations on this Site are not filtered, ranked, or steered based on any protected characteristic. Our search algorithms rely on property attributes (such as price, location, size, and listing status) and your own search criteria. We do not use demographic data or protected characteristics to influence which properties are shown to you.

For information about our commitment to digital accessibility, including accommodations for persons with disabilities, please see our Accessibility Statement.

NAR Code of Ethics

As a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Austin Hudspeth subscribes to NAR's Code of Ethics, including Article 10, which provides that Realtors shall not deny equal professional services to any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

How to File a Fair Housing Complaint

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

Contact Us

If you have questions about our fair housing practices or wish to report a concern, please contact us:

• Email: austin@welcometowhat.com
• Phone: (360) 812-2080