


Listing a Home in a Trust: What You Need to Know

When Can a Seller Object to the Buyer’s Escrow Company?
The Seller’s opportunity to object to the escrow company the buyer wishes to use is at the time they receive the offer. If the seller prefers a different company, they should include the company they wish to use in OREF 003 – Seller’s Counteroffer. Failure

Do You Need a Buyer Representation Agreement With Your Spouse?
Q: I am licensed as a real estate agent in the State of Oregon. I am looking to buy property for myself personally, and my spouse will also be one of the buyers on the contract. Do I need to complete a Buyer Representation Agreement

OREF 101: Forms Made Simple

OREF 054 – Agreement to Occupy After Closing

How to Handle Backup Offers: The Right Way to Respond
Q: When a seller is offering a back-up position to a buyer and accepts all the other terms of the Sale Agreement, which box does the seller check in Section 51 in response? They are accepting the terms, but they have previously agreed to sell

Earnest Money and Liquidated Damages: What OREF Section 32 Says
Section 32 of OREF 001 – Residential Real Estate Sale Agreement includes provisions identifying the circumstances that would have to apply for the buyer to be entitled to a refund of their earnest money, and the circumstances that would have to apply for the seller

OREF 083 – Buyer’s Contingent Right to Purchase Addendum

Listing a Home with Past-Due HOA Fees? Here’s What You Need to Know
Q: I am preparing to list a property. The seller told me they are behind approximately $5,000 in payments on their Owner Association dues. They won’t have the money to pay the past due balance until closing on their property. How should I proceed?
