UW Realtor Affinity Program

The University of Washington is seeking proposals for a Realtor Affinity Program through RFP #906844, targeting a comprehensive real estate service network for its faculty, staff, and students. The solicitation aims to establish a preferred realtor program that provides reduced fees, personalized guidance, and specialized housing support across multiple regions including Seattle/King County, Bothell/North King County/South Snohomish County, and Tacoma/Pierce County. Participating realtors must possess an active Washington State real estate license and hold professional certifications such as CRS, ABR, SRS, or GRI. The proposal evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, assessing professional qualifications, service offerings, program implementation, and specialized services. Key proposal requirements include demonstrating capabilities to support diverse housing needs like first-time homebuyer transactions, interstate and international relocations, and transactions across various price points. The proposal is due on June 12, 2025, at 5:00 pm PST, with a tentative contract start date of July 1, 2025, and an initial contract period extending through June 30, 2028.

The University encourages participation from Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (MWBE), with voluntary goals of 6% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 4% Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), though these are not mandatory for contract award. The procurement has a listed budget of $0.00, indicating the program will be funded through commission structures and realtor partnerships. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the solicitation appears open to qualified real estate firms and brokerages that can meet the established professional and service criteria. The program seeks to create an open network of high-quality real estate professionals capable of serving the diverse housing needs of the University of Washington community. While no specific award value is detailed, the program's scope suggests potential significant economic opportunities for selected real estate professionals through access to the university's faculty, staff, and student population.