Buyer Representation Agreements
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.
Buyer Representation & NAR Litigation Resources
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.
Access to the latest information and tools to help you communicate confidently.
Oregon REALTORS® Forms
Empowering realtors through knowledge to help your business thrive.
Access previews, descriptions and trainings, and download forms from your favorite forms provider.
A New Normal
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.
Watch our panel of experts answer key questions and share strategies for negotiating agreements, working with buyers and sellers, and talking to clients about compensation.
Watch a panel of experts address questions and strategies to help you navigate the changes with confidence.
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, meeting topics 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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