Oregon Passes Statewide Rent Control
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Despite an outpouring of vocal opposition by our membership and a continual effort by our government affairs team, Senate Bill 608 has passed the Senate, the House and has been signed by the Governor. Due to the emergency clause in the bill, it is effective immediately.
We would like to thank the 2,609 REALTOR® members who took the time to respond to our call for action in the Senate and the House. Our advocacy goals continue to focus on addressing the housing supply/demand curve and finding comprehensive ways to accelerate the development of homes for Oregonians of all income levels.
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Senate Bill 608 LIVE Webinar Q&A
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Are you interested in learning more about the new Statewide Rent Control Bill? Do you have a specific question you would like answered? Join us for a live webinar on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 9:00am. Leah Sykes, Partner at Greenspoon Marder, LLC, will go over this new bill and what it means for landlords and renters. In addition, if you have a specific question,
please submit online by March 14 and we will do our best to answer it in the webinar.
Register online today!
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:00 - 10:30am (1.5 Hours)
$29/site for members, $39 for non-member
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Property Management Forms
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Based upon SB 608 passing in Oregon, all rent increase notices, termination notices, without stated cause, and non-renewals should not be used without consulting legal counsel. The Multifamily Northwest forms as related to these changes have not yet been updated and use of existing forms or a result of liability under the recent changes to the law governing properties in Oregon. Updated forms will be published in the near future. To learn more visit
https://www.multifamilynw.org
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REALTOR® Day at the Capitol
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Now more than ever it's important for REALTORS® to stand together and show the power of the real estate industry to our representatives at the Capitol. We our hosting our biennial REALTOR® Day at the Capitol on Tuesday April 2, 2019. We are asking for your support! Let's make this event the biggest yet and show our power in numbers.
You will hear presentations on OAR's legislative agenda, meet with your Legislators during lunch or small group appointments and network with your colleagues from across the state. In addition, you can enjoy a free lunch and can earn 1 hour CE credit if you pre-register for the event. There will be more "Perks" the day of the event that you will not want to miss!
Learn all about the event online at www.eventleaf.com/2019realtorday
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Steve Strode
Real Estate Commissioner
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2018 OAR Past President, Steve Strode, is officially the new Oregon Real Estate Commissioner. Steve has more than 18 years of expertise in the industry, including managing his own brokerage. He was first licensed in Wisconsin in 2001, then Oregon in 2008. The Real Estate Commissioner's role is to provide leadership and policy direction to the Oregon Real Estate Agency. The agency is responsible for licensing and regulation of real estate. Congratulations Steve!
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Credit Union Participates in First Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program
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Consolidated Community Credit Union of Portland is offering the new First Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program to its members. You can learn more about their program and some special incentives by
clicking here.
The Oregon Bankers Association has sent out a white paper and bulletin to their members encouraging more banks and credit unions to develop the account option. OAR will list all participating banks and credit unions on our website.
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This year's Spring Governance will be held April 10-12 at the Salem Convention Center. The agenda is full of exciting, beneficial events that you won't want to miss. Most events are free of charge. There will be committee meetings, an informative finance meeting, the ever-popular Principal Broker Forum, OAR's REALTOR® of the Year award luncheon, RPAC events and our bi-annual Board of Directors meeting. As an added bonus, we will be offering continuing education in the form of our At Home with Diversity® class. Check out the agenda for a detailed schedule and descriptions.
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RPAC National Competition
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On Monday, March 4, 2019 we are kicking off the 2019 RPAC state competition and we need your help. Through the month of March, OAR will be competing against other participating state associations to see who can recruit the most investors and raise the most funds during the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) March online campaign.
The four states with the most investors and dollars raised will be announced on April 2 and will receive a special certificate and bragging rights. More information coming soon. Click on link to
learn more about RPAC.
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Did You Take the Member Survey Yet?
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There's still time to take the OAR Member Survey! You should have received an email from
SaraStephenson@Qualtrics-Survey.com
. Sara is with American Strategies, the third party research firm we hired to conduct the survey.
All members who complete the survey can choose to be entered to win (1) of five $100 American Express gift cards. Don't wait! Survey closes on Monday, March 4, 2019.
Your participation is optional, but we hope you’ll take a few minutes to respond and provide valuable feedback to the Oregon Association of REALTORS®.
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OAR & RVAR Making a Difference
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Single-mom, Karisa Edwards faces many hardships, but none as difficult as owning her own home. With the help of the HOME Foundation and the Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®, she was able to make her dream come true.
Read more about their journey.
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May 13-18 - NAR Mid-Year Meetings
Washington, DC
June 27 - NAR Broker’s Edge
Embassy Suites at Washington Square - Tigard, Oregon
Langdon Farms - Aurora, Oregon
September 12- Taste of Oregon
Castaway - Portland, Oregon
October 1-3 - OAR Fall Convention & Trade Show
Salem Convention Center - Salem, Oregon
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That's Who We R® Campaign
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The National Association of REALTORS® has a new consumer national advertising campaign. Their goals are to demonstrate the value of a REALTOR® to consumers, distinguish REALTORS® from the rest and deliver the REALTOR® difference. Please see the new national anthem video from NAR below. To learn more about the campaign, get media that you can share with your clients and watch a webinar visit
https://www.nar.realtor/thats-who-we-r.
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Question:
If a buyer and seller are fighting over return of the earnest money (earnest money is at escrow company), can our broker return it back to the buyer and have the escrow company give the deposited earnest money directly to the seller?
Answer:
It appears that you are asking whether a broker can pay money out of pocket to the buyer in order to settle a potential dispute over the earnest money. In such a situation, the broker’s payment to the buyer would constitute a settlement rather than an unlawful sharing of commissions. We recommend that as a condition of paying such amount, the broker require the buyer to execute an agreement in which the broker is released from liability relating to the payment of the earnest money. That way, the broker can attempt to avoid any future problems with the buyer relating to this matter. It would be a good idea to recommend to the buyer, in writing, that they seek legal counsel prior to executing such a release. The broker should also suggest that the broker consult with their attorney in order to determine how best to structure a settlement.
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LEGAL HOTLINE SUBSCRIPTION
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Have you signed up for the Legal Hotline?
The Oregon Association of REALTORS® Legal Hotline provides subscribers the opportunity to ask real estate-related questions of an attorney specializing in real estate and contract law. OAR can advise member subscribers on a variety of topics including disclosure, license law, contracts and offers.
The cost for a one year Legal Hotline subscription is $125 per individual subscription. The Legal Hotline is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (except during NAR & OAR conventions and Holiday's). Subscribers may e-mail questions to the Legal Hotline at any time and can expect an answer within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays). Changes in license status or brokerage will not affect an individual's subscription or access to the Legal Hotline.
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2019 is the Year for GRI!
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OAR is helping REALTORS® fast track their GRI by offering more GRI core courses than any previous year, as well as hosting enough in-person designation/certification courses to get the required elective credit completed in 2019!
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6 CE Hours | Salem, OR
In this course you will exercise your writing, speaking, and overall delivery skills as well as study assertiveness and the art of persuasion. This course will enhance your abilities as a communicator and sharpen your skills. After learning communication skills and tools, you will learn how to practically apply them to your business communication.
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6 CE Hours | North Bend, OR
In this course you will learn about the promises between parties conditioned on certain events and enforceable by law, all the necessary elements of a contract, offer and acceptance, consideration, capacity of parties, and lawful purpose.
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6 CE Hours | Medford, OR
Taking and managing risk is the very essence of business survival and growth. The focus of this class is to help you develop, implement, recognize, and monitor plans to address issues long before problems arise that may adversely affect you, your clients, and your real estate career.
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6 CE Hours | Gresham, OR
This course will provide a comprehensive look at acquiring and maintaining positive seller relationships. This course will give you the tools needed to uncover sellers, market your strengths, price the property, win the listing, and be competent in your abilities to maintain a working rapport with your sellers during and after the transaction. The goal is to have clients for life who will refer your services.
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6 CE Hours | Bend, OR
In this course you will exercise your writing, speaking, and overall delivery skills as well as study assertiveness and the art of persuasion. This course will enhance your abilities as a communicator and sharpen your skills. After learning communication skills and tools, you will learn how to practically apply them to your business communication.
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6 CE Hours | Klamath Falls, OR
Taking and managing risk is the very essence of business survival and growth. The focus of this class is to help you develop, implement, recognize, and monitor plans to address issues long before problems arise that may adversely affect you, your clients, and your real estate career.
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6 CE Hours | Bend, OR
In this course you will learn about the promises between parties conditioned on certain events and enforceable by law, all the necessary elements of a contract, offer and acceptance, consideration, capacity of parties, and lawful purpose.
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6 CE Hours | Medford, OR
In this class we will cover everything you need to know about using technology to prospect, market, and efficiently run your business. We will cover critical topics like data backups and security, to marketing and promotion systems, to emerging social media platforms.
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Indoor Air Quality Webinar
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
(9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
1 CE Hour
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Financial Elder Abuse in Oregon
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
(9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
1 CE Hour
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The value of your membership gives you far more in benefits and services than you pay in dues. This value will help you earn more through education, networking and connecting while reducing your risk and liability. Take a look at our new online digital member brochure to learn more about what your membership with OAR can do for you!
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Be Safe & More Productive
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Kleard offers on-the-spot verifications for safer showings and open houses with safety alerts built-in. In addition it comes with an open house verified sign-in and a CRM for follow-up.
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Did you know you have access to medical, dental and vision plans?
OAR has partnered with Johnson Benefit Group to bring you affordable healthcare options.This year they have expanded the dental offering to include four plans for dental and two for vision. These plans provide flexibility to see a dentist in or out of network.
Please contact Johnson Benefit Group at 503-656-3232 for any questions or assistance you may need.
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NAR Member Value Plus (MVP) Program
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Earn rewards by taking simple actions with NAR's Member Value Plus (MVP) Program. Every month a new MVP offer will be posted. All you have to do is complete the specified Action within the two-week timeframe. After you complete the Action, you’ll receive instructions and a code via e-mail to redeem your Reward. That’s it. It doesn’t get simpler than that.
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Oregon Association of REALTORS
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2110 Mission Street SE, #230 Salem, OR 97302
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