Author: Ashley Folse

When representing a buyer who is getting a VA loan and requesting the seller to pay the buyer’s non-allowable VA fees, consider providing additional information instead of just marking the “Federal VA” box in the Financed section of the Sale Agreement. If the buyer is

Counties may change the assessed value of a piece of property if a recent sale price differs from the county’s previous estimate of fair market value. It’s a good idea to recommend your buyer check with the local assessor’s office when making an offer to

When you begin working with a seller, it’s helpful to provide them with a sample copy of the Sale Agreement for the type of property they’re listing. Encourage them to read through it and highlight any sections they have questions about for you to review

During negotiations, be sure to explain to your buyer how much, if any, of the buyer’s agent’s fee the buyer will owe based on the documents currently being negotiated.  Especially in the case of a seller’s counteroffer modifying the amount of the seller’s contribution to

While permitted by Oregon statute, representing two separate buyer clients who are attempting to purchase the same property creates a significant conflict of interest.  When the same agent writes both offers it could create the perception of unprofessional behavior, lack of loyalty or favoritism toward