Ashley Folse, Author at Oregon Real Estate Forms

OREF 052 + C-565 – Buyer Representation Agreement – Nonexclusive

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In Oregon, buyer representation agreements are a legal requirement for establishing a professional relationship between an agent and their client. These agreements clarify expectations, define how the agent will be compensated, and provide protection for both parties throughout the transaction process. OREF offers nonexclusive versions

Ending a Listing Agreement Early

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Q: I have a signed listing agreement, but marketing is set to begin only after professional photos are completed. The property is in such poor condition that photos can’t be taken. I plan to meet with the seller to terminate the listing, but I’m unsure

This one surprises people: OREF 023 is completed by the…

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Contrary to what some might expect, OREF 023 – Delivery of Association Documents is completed by the seller, not the seller’s agent. The seller is responsible for identifying the documents being delivered to the best of their ability. The buyer then reviews the documents and

Handling Competing Offers Under OREF 083

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Q: My seller has accepted an offer that includes OREF 083 – Buyer's Contingent Right to Purchase Addendum. Today, the seller received another offer without a sale contingency that my seller would very much like to accept. What are the next steps? A: Under Section

OREF 107 + C-561 – Referral Fee Agreement

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Referring a client to another agent? Don’t let your commission get lost in the shuffle. The Referral Fee Agreement (OREF 107 or OREF C-561) makes it easy to clearly document referral terms in writing, giving you peace of mind. It’s one of the simplest

Contingent Sales & Waiver Restrictions

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Q: Why does Section 4 of OREF 083 – Buyer’s Contingent Right to Purchase Addendum say that the buyer can’t waive the contingency for their property sale? Is it supposed to say that the seller can’t waive the buyer’s contingency? A: Section 4 of OREF

Shared Wells: Testing Requirements

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OREF 082 – Private Well Addendum should be used even if the property is serviced by a shared well. The Oregon Health Authority requires that in the sale of property that includes a well that supplies ground water for domestic purposes, the seller shall have

Seller-Initiated Offers: What to Do Instead

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Q: On a long-standing listing, my seller wants to make an offer directly to an interested buyer, including special terms and personal property. Is there an OREF form for a seller-initiated offer? A: OREF does not have a form for sellers’ offers. This is because

Listing Now, Marketing Later? OREF 15 Makes It Easy

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If your seller isn’t ready for you to start marketing their property, OREF 015 - Listing Agreement - Exclusive has you covered! Section 6 has a blank where you can enter the event that needs to occur before marketing begins. For example, if the seller

Team Disclosures: What the Law Requires

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Q: I just finished creating a branded team disclosure for my team to comply with HB 3137. I recently learned that OREF has published OREF 014 - Real Estate Team Disclosure. Do I have to use the OREF form instead of the branded one I

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Author: Ashley Folse