Accessibility Statement

RealtyNet LLC, doing business as ByOwnerOregon.com, is committed to ensuring that our website and digital services are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide a positive experience for everyone and continually work to improve the accessibility of our platform.

Our Accessibility Standards

We design and develop our website with reference to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines provide a framework for making web content more accessible to people with a range of disabilities including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological.

Accessibility Measures

We have taken the following steps to ensure accessibility on ByOwnerOregon.com:

• Semantic HTML: We use proper heading hierarchy, landmarks, and semantic elements to support screen readers and assistive technologies.
• Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard. A skip navigation link is provided on every page.
• Color contrast: Text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA minimum contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
• Form labels: All form fields include associated labels, instructions, and error messages to support assistive technology users.
• Alt text: Images include descriptive alternative text. Decorative images are marked appropriately.
• Responsive design: Our site works across devices and screen sizes, and supports text resizing up to 200% without loss of content or function.
• Focus indicators: Visible focus rings are provided on all interactive elements for keyboard users.
• ARIA attributes: Where needed, ARIA labels and roles supplement native HTML to improve screen reader comprehension.

Known Limitations

While we aim for comprehensive accessibility, some areas may have limitations:

• User-submitted photos: Property listing photos uploaded by sellers may not always include descriptive alt text. We provide guidance encouraging sellers to describe their photos.
• PDF documents: Some downloadable documents such as disclosure forms or listing agreements may not be fully optimized for screen readers. We are working to improve PDF accessibility.
• Third-party content: Certain embedded content from third-party services (MLS feeds, payment processing forms) may have accessibility limitations outside our direct control.

We actively work to identify and resolve these limitations as part of our ongoing accessibility improvement process.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

ByOwnerOregon.com is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Browser-based accessibility tools and extensions

Feedback & Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of ByOwnerOregon.com. If you encounter an accessibility barrier, have difficulty using any part of our website, or need information in an alternative format, please contact us:

When contacting us, please include:

• The page URL where you experienced the issue
• A description of the barrier you encountered
• The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
• Your preferred method of contact

We will make reasonable efforts to respond within two business days and work to resolve the issue promptly.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need assistance with any aspect of our services due to a disability, we are happy to help. This includes:

• Assistance with completing listing forms or paperwork
• Providing information in alternative formats
• Phone-based support as an alternative to online processes
• Other reasonable accommodations as needed

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We are committed to regularly reviewing and improving the accessibility of our website and services. This includes staying current with accessibility best practices, testing with assistive technologies, and incorporating user feedback into our development process.