With the proposed settlement from NAR and a new Oregon law, Buyer Representation Agreements and client conversations about real estate broker compensation are more important than ever. We’ve put together this resource hub so you’ll know the facts about buyer representation agreements, learn what the proposed settlement says about cooperative compensation, and have access to tools for transparent and informative discussions with your clients. Oregon REALTORS® and Oregon REALTORS® Forms will empower you with knowledge and help your business thrive.
Buyer Representation & NAR Litigation Resource Hub Intro Video
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It’s here! The required practice changes required by NAR’s settlement are going into effect. Are you ready?
Required buyer representation agreements and not having cooperative compensation offers in your MLSs might sound scary, but you already have the skills to successfully navigate this new normal—you just need to know how (and when) to apply those skills, and we can help with that.
Check out our webinar featuring a panel of experts to get your last-minute questions answered, and learn strategies for:
- Negotiating buyer representation agreements for years,
- Processes to have in place when dealing with buyers and sellers
- Talking to clients about agent compensation.
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The Nitty Gritty: How to Talk to Your Clients About Buyer Broker Agreements
Scared to talk to your buyers about representation agreements? Want to hear tips and learn strategies from brokers who are comfortable using Buyer Representation Agreements? 2024 Oregon REALTORS® President Ashleigh Fordham and her team are going to get into the nitty gritty of how they navigate client representation agreements and what advice they have for agents using them for the first time.
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BBA’s as Law? How Washington Brokers are Navigating Required Buyer Broker Agreements
It’s no secret Buyer Representation Agreements are good business – they protect you and your client and clearly layout expectations. But how do you present these agreements to your client so that they understand the benefit as well? In this 1 hour webinar, Oregon REALTORS® Past Presidents Rick Harris (2004) and Jeff Wiren (2022) will share how they convey the value of Buyer Representation Agreements with clients and their team, ways these agreements can protect you, and other important considerations
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Accredited Buyers Representative®
This course covers how you can promote yourself in the buyer’s market as a buyer’s rep and grow your business using ABR® designee member benefits. Learn how to create a buyer representation agreement, conduct a successful buyer consultation, and communicate your value to clients. Understand every piece of the transaction puzzle, including the search-showing-selection process, offers and negotiations, appraisals, and closing on the property.
Oregon REALTORS® Commitment to Antitrust Compliance
Oregon REALTORS® is a not-for-profit trade association devoted to improving business conditions of the real estate industry. Oregon REALTORS® meetings and events often include real estate professionals and other industry stakeholders who compete with each other or work for competing businesses. Oregon REALTORS® is committed to conducting all meetings and events in a professional, ethical, and lawful manner, including in adherence to all antitrust laws. To that end, the topics for this meeting will focus on advancing the interests of real estate professionals and consumers of real estate services, increasing competition, reducing risk for all parties involved in real estate transactions, and sharing insights on business best practices. The following discussion topics are always prohibited:
- Fixing, controlling, recommending, or suggesting the commissions or fees charged for real estate brokerage services
- Fixing, controlling, recommending, or suggesting the cooperative compensation offered by listing brokers to potential cooperating brokers
- Disparagement of competitors
- Limiting product or service offerings
- Allocating geographical territory or customers
- Refusing to deal with any market participants
Any discussion inconsistent with this policy will not be tolerated.
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Do you have any comments or suggestions on content that would be helpful for this resource hub? Please email us at info@oregonrealtors.org