PDX Real Estate 149: The NEW Oregon REALTORS Forms Library—with Jeff Wiren and Jeremy Rogers

In the spring of 2020, Oregon REALTORS voted to have statewide
forms administered by the state association as a member
benefit—not for profit.


To that end, the association made an offer to purchase the other
two owners’ interests in OREF. But that offer was rejected.


Consequently, Oregon REALTORS developed its own forms library,
which went live on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.


Jeff Wiren, President of Premier Property Group, was President of
Oregon REALTORS when the new forms were announced, and Jeremy
Rogers serves as the Director of Legal Affairs for Oregon
REALTORS.


On this episode of The Portland Real Estate Podcast, Jeff and
Jeremy join hosts Joe Fustolo and Steve Nassar to discuss the
battle between OREF and Oregon REALTOR forms.


Jeremy walks us through the simple steps agents can take to avoid
legal liability based on choice of form, and Jeff shares some of
the key differences between the OREF and Oregon REALTOR forms
libraries.


Listen in for insight on making Oregon REALTOR forms available to
non-members and learn how to access the new forms library and
where to send your feedback. 
Key Takeaways 

When Oregon REALTORS decided to include statewide forms as a
member benefit


Why Oregon REALTORS created separate forms vs. working with OREF
to perfect the existing library


PMAR’s decision to retain ownership of OREF as a for-profit
company


5 simple steps agents can take to avoid legal liability based on
choice of form


The panel’s predictions on who will win the battle between OREF
and Oregon REALTOR forms


The likelihood that Oregon will go back to a single set of
approved forms


The expense associated with developing the Oregon REALTOR forms
library (and the association’s efforts to do so without raising
dues)


Jeff and Jeremy’s insight on the advantages of using Oregon
REALTOR forms


The policy on making Oregon REALTOR forms available to
non-members


Joe’s suggestion around using specific vs. calendar dates on
Oregon REALTOR forms


The potential to run Oregon REALTOR disclosure forms through
SkySlope’s Breeze platform


Why Jeff encourages cooperation among REALTORS when it comes to
form preference


How both OREF and Oregon REALTORS form libraries create equity
between buyers and sellers


Who to reach out to at OREF or Oregon REALTORS with complaints or
compliments


How to access the new Oregon REALTORS forms library and its
associated trainings
Connect with Jeff

Jeff at Premiere Property Group


Jeff on LinkedIn 
Connect with Jeremy

Jeremy at Oregon REALTORS


Jeremy on LinkedIn 
Connect with Joe

Soldera Properties


Joe on LinkedIn
Connect with Steve

Steve’s Team at Premiere Property Group


Steve on LinkedIn
Resources

Masters in Real Estate Facebook Group


Oregon REALTORS


Oregon REALTOR Forms Library


PMAR


OREF


ZipForms


Dotloop


SkySlope


Breeze