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This training provides a step-by-step walkthrough of OREF 081 – Septic / Onsite Sewage System Addendum. You’ll learn how the form allows buyers to request system information, inspections, and testing, while clearly assigning responsibility for ordering and paying for those services. We’ll cover key sections

This training walks through the Suitability Contingency in Section 12.1 of the OREF 001 – Residential Real Estate Sale Agreement. It explains how the contingency allows buyers to evaluate whether a property meets their specific needs—separate from physical inspections—and provides a clear path for terminating

The 2026 OREF Residential Real Estate Sale Agreement (OREF 001) introduced a new Loan Contingency section, replacing the former financing contingency language.   Under the new structure, the Loan Contingency applies when the buyer selects box (b) in the Financing Type section, indicating they will obtain financing from a third-party lender. The

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

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

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

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

  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

Solar panels are showing up in real estate more than ever, and clients are counting on you to have the answers. From ownership questions and financial agreements like leases, loans, and power purchase contracts, to net metering details and potential roof risks, there’s a lot

The Advisory for Buyers and Sellers is here! You asked for it, and OREF is thrilled to deliver! This guide helps buyers and sellers cut through the confusion of real estate jargon by breaking down key concepts, like agency relationships, contingencies, inspections, and title reports,