Ashley Folse, Author at Oregon Real Estate Forms

OREF 001 Section 6 – Appraisal Contingency

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Oregon Real Estate Forms introduced a stand-alone Appraisal Contingency in the 2026 update to the Residential Real Estate Sale Agreement in response to requests from OREF subscribers. This change provides buyers with the option to include a contingency requiring the property to appraise for at least the

Why Counteroffers No Longer Have Their Own Deadline

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Q: I have a question about OREF 001 – Residential Real Estate Sale Agreement, specifically the offer expiration section, or Offer Deadline. I’m not sure I fully understand how the expiration date in the buyer’s original offer affects the timing of any later counteroffers. Why don’t the counteroffer forms include a separate “counteroffer

Documenting Delivery with OREF 059 – Delivery Addendum

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OREF 059 – Delivery Addendum can be used to document delivery of any document or item required to be delivered in a sale agreement. This could include such things as keys for early occupancy, a list of smart home features, or a copy of a certificate of insurance as part of an agreement

OREF 105 – Solar Panel System Addendum

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Properties with solar panel systems can add value and energy efficiency—but they can also introduce additional details into a real estate transaction. Solar systems may be owned outright, leased, financed, or subject to a power purchase agreement, and each arrangement can affect how the system is transferred

Not Sure It’s a Business Day? Here’s Where to Check

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When calculating timelines in an OREF Sale Agreement, knowing whether a specific date qualifies as a “business day” can make a critical difference. If you’re ever unsure whether a holiday affects a deadline, OREF provides clear guidance to help you determine how time is counted. On our website, navigate to the

Where Should You Start? Choosing the Right OREF Advisories for Your Buyer

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Q: I’m working with a buyer who is looking to purchase a larger home for himself and his family. He has only bought a couple of homes in the past, so while he’s somewhat familiar with real estate transactions, he still has many questions. I’m wondering which advisories from the OREF library would be most helpful

OREF 003 & 004 – Seller and Buyer Counter Offers

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In many real estate transactions, the first offer isn’t the final agreement. That’s where counteroffers come in. OREF 003 – Seller’s Counteroffer and OREF 004 – Buyer’s Counteroffer are used by buyers and sellers to negotiate the terms of a real estate sale agreement. When

Confidence Starts with Clarity: Spanish Translations of OREF Forms

3 months ago in

If you are working with a client who primarily speaks Spanish, it may be helpful to know that OREF has translated all Residential forms into Spanish. These translations are available on our website at www.orefonline.com under the Resources link. Please note that the Spanish forms are provided for

The Appraisal Time Crunch: Options When the Deadline Looms

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Q: I’m working with a buyer who is paying cash for the property, and they chose to include the appraisal contingency in Section 6 of the OREF 001 – Residential Real Estate Sale Agreement. Even though the appraisal was ordered very shortly after acceptance, the appraiser has said they won’t be

Tenant Representation for Commercial Agents

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As a commercial agent, have you ever wished OREF had a form for you to enter into an agreement with a tenant to represent them in their property search? OREF C-734 – Tenant Representation Agreement – Exclusive allows you to secure an agreement with a

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Author: Ashley Folse