Three More Banks Offer First-Time Home Buyer Savings Accounts
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The number of banks and credit unions offering the First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account program is growing! Just this week the Oregon Bankers Association has identified three new organizations offering the program, which brings the total up to five.
Learn more and find all participating organizations here.
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The RPAC Video Challenge Contest is LIVE!
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Your fellow REALTORS® and recent 2019 Oregon Leadership Academy graduates took on a challenge... to create impactful videos about why it's important to support the R
EALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC).
The group of twenty REALTORS®
split into four teams where they developed, wrote and starred in four original videos to inspire YOU to invest in RPAC. Here's what they came up with...
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Which video inspired you the most? This is a contest and each team is counting on your votes. Y
ou can invest as little as $20 to participate
. The video with the most votes wins!
You can win too!
All participating OAR members will be placed into a drawing to
win a trip to the 2019 NAR Conference in San Francisco, California November 6-11, 2019
. Drawing will take place at the OAR Fall Convention on Thursday October 3, 2019. You do not have to be present to win.
See contest page for details.
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Oregon Leadership Academy
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NOW OPEN!
OAR is now accepting applications for the 2020 Oregon Leadership Academy. If you are looking to develop or sharpen your leadership skills, look no further!
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"This experience was one of the most defining moments of my career and it influences me to this day. I can not recommend it highly enough.” -
Colin Mullane, Principal Broker Owner, Full Circle Real Estate
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2019 OLA Graduates will be honored at the October 2nd Board of Directors meeting during the OAR Fall Convention & Trade Show.
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OAR Fall Convention & Trade Show
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OAR's Annual Fall Convention and Trade Show makes its way to the center of Oregon at the award-winning Salem Convention Center. This is a great opportunity to take time to get up to speed on current trends, earn CE and make new connections.
We believe membership is a two-way street and "It Starts With You!" Show up, speak up and get involved with OAR!
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Using a mix of online and in-person learning, the Principal Broker Academy is the best of both worlds!
Designed for aspiring, new, or seasoned Principal Brokers, this course provides members with the skills they need to manage and operate your brokerage.
2019 sessions are completely SOLD OUT and 2020 sessions will be in Bend, Medford, and Salem!
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This summer take a journey to excellence by completing NAR's Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) program.
This professional development program is open to all members, no additional fees apply. This is a great way to learn new skills as you journey through a series of ten (11 for Principal Brokers) learning modules.
Complete the series by September 1, 2019 and you will be entered to win a $1,000 travel package from OAR!
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Transaction Coordinators are quickly becoming common place for successful real estate professionals looking to get more done and save considerable time. Our program is designed to help aspiring Transaction Coordinators ramp up quickly through our comprehensive courses that give you the knowledge and tools you need to be successful.
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6 CE Hours | Gresham, 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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6 CE Hours | North 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 | Medford, OR
This course will teach you the basic concepts of negotiation and how to identify different approaches. You will also have the opportunity to try your hand at utilizing these negotiating techniques on actual real estate scenarios occurring in the market right now.
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3 CE Hours | Dundee, OR
The course covers the basic rules of statutory interpretation, real estate license, property management license, disclosures, and much more. Participants can expect an interactive learning experience with a practical based case study at the end to help solidify some of the concepts.
Law and Rule Required Course (LARRC) by OREA for license renewal.
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Financial Freedom for REALTORS®
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Join CPA Dirk Conradie for a live webinar on strategies for investing, retirement and taxes - exclusively for REALTORS®.
August 28, 2019
9:30 - 10:30AM
1 Hour of CE
$29 Per Location*
*Each member who purchases can host other members and all who view will earn CE.
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OAR Online Course Catalog
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Want information on a specific topic or market trend? Want to get online CE without taking a test? Consider watching an OAR recorded webinar on your own time from OAR's online catalog!
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Legal Hotline Q&A
Question:
I currently have a listing agreement with a seller who wants to cancel the agreement. They want to list with another agent. Can the seller cancel the listing agreement before the expiration of the agreement?
Answer:
Listings are personal service agreements that create agency relationships. A personal services contract cannot be specifically enforced. That means you cannot force a person to continue to receive services they don’t want. All agency relationships are by consent. If either party withdraws consent, the agency relationship ends. Refusal to receive service or withdrawal from an agency relationship can be done verbally or by email or writing or even by implication. These are matters of proof, not means. As soon as an agent understands that the principal will no longer allow the agent to represent them or provide services under the listing agreement, the relationship ends. What doesn’t end is the contract itself. If a seller terminates a listing agreement without legal excuse, they breach the contract. Breach of contract raises the issue of damages, but that doesn’t mean the seller can’t terminate the listing. It just means if they do, they may be liable for any damages caused. Most listing agreements have liquidated damages clauses in them to deal with unexcused early termination. If suing your seller for breach of contract is where you’re headed, make sure you consult with the company attorney before taking action.
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Legal Hotline
Wish you had a real estate attorney on hand when you need them for only $125 a year? Join the Legal Hotline and you can get access an attorney specializing in real estate and contract law.
It's $125 (prorated for calendar year) per individual with access Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (except during NAR & OAR conventions and holidays).
Subscribers may e-mail questions and can expect an answer within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays).
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FREE! Live Webinar: 2019 Legislative Session Recap*
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Join OAR's Political Advocacy Director and General Counsel, Jeremy Rogers, and OAR's Chief Lobbyist, Shaun Jillions, for an engaging recap on the 2019 Legislative Session. Jeremy and Shaun will walk you through the legislative bills passed during the 2019 session and advise on impacts to the Real Estate industry.
August 19, 2019
9:30 - 11:00AM
1.5 Hours of CE
FREE MEMBER BENEFIT
*Limited to the first 900 registrants & each member must register individually
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Fred Real Estate Group- Bend, Oregon
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Simplify your business, go out and talk to as many people as possible. More conversations with more people will result in more business!"
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Member Feature:
Tanner Helm
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This month we spotlight OAR member Tanner Helm from Fred Real Estate Group in Bend, Oregon. Six years ago he took a leap of faith and got into the business.
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I think the most courageous thing I've done in my life was starting my real estate career. We had three kids under the age of four with no safety net, no back up plan. I put myself in a position where I was forced to be successful."
Since then Tanner has been learning all he can about the business. His advice to someone just starting out?
"Keep it simple, learn how to go get business before you spend time learning all of the minutia. Wake up every morning and go get hired."
Tanner recently became involved with OAR by volunteering for the Strategic Planning Committee.
"I haven't previously been involved, but I am
very excited about opportunities to be a part of leadership teams in the future."
Tanner keeps busy spending time with his wife and three children, but also finds time to enjoy archery, bowhunting and is a huge Dodger's fan. His bucket list includes seeing all 162 Dodger's games in one season! Go Tanner!
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Did you get the Member Survey?
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OAR hired an independent research firm called American Strategies to conduct a member survey on our behalf.
You should have received an email invitation to take the survey from this email,
OARealtors@Qualtrics-Survey.com
on Tuesday, July 30 around 10am PST. If you do not see it, please check your spam folder.
Your participation is optional, but we hope you’ll take a few minutes to respond and provide invaluable feedback to your REALTOR® association. If you have any questions, please contact
Dawn Radcliff
at the Oregon Association of REALTORS® at DRadcliff@oregonrealtors.org.
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The Taste of Oregon is set for Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Castaway in Portland. This is one of the best and most delicious events of the year!
Over 30 vendors and booth sponsors serve up some of Oregon's best food and beverages, all benefiting the HOME Foundation.
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Every Wednesday OAR members are invited to the Columbia Employee Store. Simply show your business card and begin shopping!
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Registration is now open for NAR Annual Conference & Expo in San Fransisco! This years theme, "Imagine the Possibilities," connects with the culture of the city and what attendees can expect at the
largest annual event for the most successful real estate professionals.
Learn more about the event and register online.
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Oregon Association of REALTORS
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2110 Mission Street SE, #230 Salem, OR 97302
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