There was a time when all Portland Oregon Realtors worked for the Seller. Today, Buyers can choose to have their own representation by choosing an Accredited Buyers' Agent. Accredited Buyers' Agents work exclusively for Buyers and never Sellers.
The Seller still pays the commission in accordance with the listing contract, so there is no cost to the Buyer but there are many benefits.
ABR - Accredited Buyers Representative. Only 2% of realtors nationally have this designation. Requirements are 16 hours of additional education, documented transactions and passing a test.
GRI - Graduate Realtors Institute. 20% of realtors nationwide have this designation. Requirements are 40 hours of additional education and passing three separate tests.
Brokers License - After 3 years in real estate a sales associate can study and sit for their Brokers License. Requires additional hours of study and passing a state and national exam. Upon successful completion the Broker can supervise other agents.
Certified Home Buying Instructor - Qualified to teach "First Time Homebuying" classes. Requires additional education and practicium with the State.
NAR - National Association of Realtors. By joining, agents agree to abide by the code of conduct. Not all sales agents are Realtors ®
OAR - Oregon Association of Realtors.
PMAR - Portland Metro Association of Realtors.
WCR - Women's Council of Realtors. The education arm of NAR. : Education Chair 2001. Realtor of the year 2002.
REBAC - Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council.
I moved to Oregon from a small Idaho town in the late 70's with my husband and two small children. I thought I was moving to a big urban city, but found Portland and its suburbs to be relaxed, vibrant and very charming. Yes, gone was the small brick schoolhouse but that was replaced by a neighborhood school where my children received a world-class education. Now that my children are grown, I spend more time at the theatre than at soccer and football games and I fill my "empty nest" by taking care of buyer clients. I have been a licensed Realtor in Oregon since 1992. My husband and I reside in a suburb SW of Portland where I divide my time between real estate, volunteer work, art and entertainment. We are also the proud grandparents of two delightful grandchildren.
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