Oregon REALTORS® provides risk-management education, business tools and services to reduce risk, increase profitability and keep members abreast of current issues affecting the real estate industry. Oregon REALTORS® also works on the members’ behalf with ethics education and Code enforcement to maintain and enhance REALTOR® professionalism.
Legal tools and services available to REALTOR® members include:
Legal HotlineOffers direct access to an attorney who can provide information on real estate issues including disclosure, license law, contracts and offers.
Risk Management Toolkit
The toolkit is a reference guide intended to be a source of information about professional real estate practices in Oregon.
Buyer/Seller Advisories
A great resource for REALTORS® and their clients, it outlines responsibilities during a sales transaction, helping members to reduce their legal exposure.
Flood Insurance Toolkit Learn all about changes to the National Flood Insurance Program that became effective September 2021.
DMCA Toolkit
Start protecting your online content with Oregon REALTORS® DMCA Toolkit. A simple solution to know what you need to know and what you need to do.
Code of Ethics Guidelines
Only REALTORS® pledge to abide by the Code of Ethics, and only REALTORS® are held accountable for their ethical behavior.
The Guide is designed to be used as a reference tool to assist Oregon Managing Principal Brokers (“Principal Broker”) in drafting or revising their office policy manuals.
NAR Resources: Some of the resources created by the NAR Legal Team
Copyright Issues for Real Estate Professionals
Risk Management FAQs
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Why should I use a REALTOR®?
REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly and subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics. They are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. Read about the full benefit and value of using a REALTOR®.
How do I file a complaint against a REALTOR®?
Read about the grievance and ethics complaint process, then request Ombudsman services or submit an ethics complaint if your experience matches the criteria laid out in the Code if you believe a REALTOR® has violated the Code.
I have a legal real estate question. Who do I ask?
At this time, we only offer legal advice for Oregon REALTORS® and affiliate members enrolled in our Legal Hotline program.
What is the Legal Hotline?
The Oregon REALTORS® Legal Hotline empowers members to ask real estate-related questions of an attorney specializing in real estate and contract law. Oregon REALTORS® supports members on a variety of topics including but not limited to disclosure, license law, contracts and offers.
How much does Legal Hotline cost?
The Legal Hotline is a no-cost member benefit! It is available to all Oregon REALTORS® members.
How do I submit questions to the Legal Hotline?
The Legal Hotline is open to all members.
Once you’ve completed a Memorandum of Understanding, email your question to legal@oregonrealtors.org.
Questions are typically answered within two business days. There may be delays around the time of state and national conventions.
If you have any questions, please call us at 503-362-3645.