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March 2025 Articles

Lane Departure Warning - Commissioner's Column

Real Estate Commissioner Steve Strode provides guidance to licensees, emphasizing the importance of competence and mentorship, and understanding the requirements when branching into new areas like property management and commercial real estate.

Buyer Representation Agreement FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Buyer Representation Agreements, including purpose, legal requirements, and key considerations.

Property Wholesaling FAQs

An overview of new Oregon regulations for residential property wholesaling, detailing registration requirements, and disclosure obligations.

Acting as Principal in a Transaction – Buying and Selling Your Own Real Estate

Real estate brokers must fully disclose their licensed status across all advertising mediums and in the first written agreement when buying or selling their own property, including transactions involving business entities with over 5% ownership.

Property Management Requirements: Receipts and Disbursements

It is essential to maintain meticulous receipts and disbursements journals for clients' trust accounts so as to ensuring financial transparency, compliance, and accountability.

Oregon Smoke & CO Alarm Laws Class

The office of the Oregon State Fire Marshal is offering free 1-hour webinar for real estate brokers, principal brokers, and property managers.

FHCO Reveals Housing Barriers for People with Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities

The Fair Housing Council of Oregon reports on critical housing challenges faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.