A common question from NAR members is: What is the association doing to ensure REALTORS® remain competitive with industry disruptors?

June is Homeownership month, and the Oregon REALTORS® understands that the past year has been hard for individuals trying to purchase a home. To better serve homebuyers in Oregon, the Oregon REALTORS®, in partnership with the Oregon Bankers Association, have put together an extensive list of national, state, and county resources for homebuyers.

Oregon Housing and Community Services will distribute at least $70 million in assistance covering rent owed by eligible tenants 

SALEM, OR — Round two of the Landlord Compensation Fund program opened April 29, 2021 and includes $70 million in assistance covering rent owed by eligible tenants that was accrued from April 1, 2020 through May 2021. All applications received ...

Monthly Stats Report – Link to full report below.

Monthly Stats Report March 2021

The following was released in support of Fair Housing Month. Join the Oregon REALTORS® in a commitment to Fair Housing practices by completing the Fair Housing Challenge. Now through June 30. 

When you pick up a newspaper or watch the news or read social media, it could seem at times that there is more that ...

In today’s real estate marketplace, more agents and brokers are selling properties they own or are involved with. This makes it more important than ever to know how your errors and omissions insurance would cover an agent-owned property claim.

A common assumption is that real estate E&O policies automatically cover agent-owned property transactions. However, real ...

Today, Governor Kate Brown announced accelerated timelines for COVID-19 vaccinations in Oregon.

Oregon REALTORS® are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5, two weeks earlier than previously thought.

For information on scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments, visit the Get Vaccinated Oregon website.

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Complete the National Association of REALTORS® Fair Housing Challenge training by June 30, 2021 @ 5:00PM (PST) and you will be entered to win one of three prize packages featuring Oregon REALTORS® swag plus a gift card! 

A real estate agent entered into a listing agreement with an owner of a million-dollar property. The agent recommended a target sale price based upon a comparative market analysis. Shortly thereafter, the agent expressed an interest in directly acquiring the property and presented a purchase offer. The agent and the seller agreed on a price after a brief period of negotiation and proceeded to close escrow. 

NAR has learned that cybercriminals are posing as SentriLock, and sending fake invoices to REALTOR® associations and MLSs. The invoice may be in an accurate amount, and even include a genuine-looking SentriLock W-9 form. However, the invoice includes new, fake payment instructions.