Oregon Real Estate Agency
The Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) is the department of State government whose purpose is to provide quality protection for Oregon consumers of real estate, escrow, and land development services, balanced with a professional environment conducive to a healthy real estate market.
The Agency’s responsibilities, administered by the Real Estate Commissioner, include:
- Licensing and regulation of:
- Real estate brokers, principal brokers, and property managers
- Escrow and escrow agents
- Real estate marketing organizations
- Examination and education for brokers, principal brokers, and property managers
- Course oversight of Agency-certified Oregon real estate education providers
- Monitoring regulated activities in escrow organizations and real estate offices
- Conducting investigations and hearings when complaints are filed against licensees, registrants, and real property developers