Category: Tip of the Week

OREF 058, formerly the Professional Inspection Addendum, has been converted to the Advisory Regarding Due Diligence, reflecting its primary role as a buyer advisory. Under OREF 001 – Residential Real Estate Sale Agreement, Section 12.2(a), buyers may conduct as many inspections as they choose during the inspection period,

The language and compliance requirements contained in the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Addendum are mandated by the EPA and are not tailored specifically to Oregon real estate practice. The EPA recently revised both the required disclosure language and related compliance obligations. Under the updated provisions, reflected

 Starting with the January 2026 release, the date field has been removed from the initial areas at the bottom of all OREF Residential forms. This update allows more space for initials, since forms may now include up to four signers who are required to initial. Dates are not required next to initials

In OREF 001 – Residential Real Estate Sale Agreement it’s important to remember that the failure to select either the yes or no box following the question in Section 3 – Financing Type, “Is this transaction contingent upon an appraisal?” will result in there being no appraisal contingency included as part of the transaction.  Agents should always check one of

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

 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

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

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

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

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