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Buying a condominium, townhome, or property in a planned community can be very different from purchasing a home without an owner association. Beyond the property itself, buyers need to understand the rules, financial obligations, and responsibilities that come with ownership. OREF 031 – Advisory to

Compensation is an important conversation between real estate professionals and their clients, and having that conversation early can help establish clarity, transparency, and trust from the beginning of the relationship. OREF 047 – Advisory Regarding Real Estate Compensation is designed to support those conversations by

Working With a Pre-1978 Home? Know the Lead-Based Paint Requirements Lead-based paint requirements can add important steps to a transaction involving an older home. OREF 018 – Advisory Regarding Lead-Based Paint helps educate buyers and sellers about those requirements and their rights and responsibilities. In

Most transactions don't require OREF 091 – Notice of Real Estate Compensation. In fact, it's designed for one very specific situation: when there is concern that a client may instruct escrow to pay an amount of compensation different from what the agent's firm believes it

OREF 057: More Than a Transaction Termination Form Not every real estate transaction reaches the closing table. When a transaction comes to an end, it's important to properly document both the termination of the agreement and the handling of the earnest money deposit. OREF 057

In a competitive real estate market, it's not uncommon for a seller to receive another strong offer after already accepting one. Knowing how to properly document a back-up offer—and what happens if the first transaction succeeds or falls apart—is essential for protecting your clients and

Opening escrow involves more than sending over a purchase agreement. OREF Forms 113 and 114 provide escrow with important transaction information, clear compensation instructions, and key contact details to help keep the transaction moving smoothly. In the videos below, we'll explain when to use these

Real estate transactions are driven by deadlines, contingencies, and communication. While much attention is given to the Sale Agreement itself, two of the most frequently used forms in the OREF Residential Library often play a critical role in keeping a transaction on track: OREF 109

A letter of intent can help commercial buyers and sellers determine whether they are aligned on the key terms of a transaction before investing time and resources into negotiating a sale agreement. It provides a framework for describing the most significant points, including purchase price, financing terms,

When a buyer has the right to unconditionally disapprove of a property and terminate a transaction, using the correct form—and delivering it on time—is critical. That’s where OREF 064 – Notice of Buyer’s Unconditional Disapproval comes in.  This form is designed to help buyers properly exercise contingencies that allow unconditional termination,