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December 2025 Articles

Overview of New Principal Broker Responsibities - Commissioner's Column

New Oregon law defines "managing principal broker" responsibilities and requires detailed compliance systems starting January 1st. Learn what specific policies and procedures your brokerage must have in place to meet the updated supervisory requirements under HB 3137.

Team Regulation: Statutory and OREA Business Process Changes - Commissioner's Column

Major changes are coming to real estate teams on January 1, 2026, including mandatory disclosures. The Oregon Real Estate Agency has implemented proactive compliance measures to ensure licensees understand the new requirements before they take effect.

Real Estate Teams FAQs

Get answers to questions about Oregon's new real estate team regulations, including how to start a team, advertising requirements, supervision rules, and what disclosures must be provided to clients.

2026 Board Chair and VIce Chair Elected

The Oregon Real Estate Board has elected new leadership for 2026: Jessenia Juarez will serve as chair, and Dawn Duerksen takes on the vice chair role. Learn more about these leaders and their experience serving Oregon's real estate industry.

New Continuing Education Requirements Begin January 1, 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, all Oregon real estate licensees must complete a new 2-hour Fair Housing course for active renewal. Learn out exactly what CE hours you need based on your renewal timeline and license status.

Updated Initial Agency Disclosure Pamphlet

The Initial Agency Disclosure Pamphlet has been updated to include optional language about filing fair housing complaints.

New Timeshare Sales Agent License

Starting January 1, 2026, Oregon introduces a new Timeshare Sales Agent License requiring just 14 hours of instruction and no continuing education

Understanding Bills, Laws, Statutes, and Administrative Rules in Oregon

Confused about the difference between bills, laws, statutes, and administrative rules? This quick guide breaks down Oregon's legislative structure so you know exactly where your licensing requirements come from and where to look when regulations change.

DOJ Settlement with MV Realty

Oregon's DOJ secured a settlement releasing 669 homeowners from 40-year listing agreements that blocked them from selling or refinancing their homes.

 FinCEN Delays Real Estate AML Rule 

FinCEN has delayed the Anti-Money Laundering reporting requirements for residential real estate transfers from December 1, 2025 to March 1, 2026, giving the industry additional time to prepare for the new compliance obligations.

Listing Property After an Owner’s Death

Before listing a property after an owner's death, learn the questions to ask and warning signs to watch for to verify legal authority.

The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act

The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act may apply to your real estate business if you control or process the personal data of 100,000+ consumers or meet other specific thresholds.

Settlement in Rental Housing Price Fixing Case

Oregon secured a $7 million settlement with the nation's largest landlord over allegations of using algorithmic pricing tools and sharing competitive data to artificially inflate rental prices.