Or. Admin. R. 863-015-0210

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 863-015-0210 - Disclosed Limited Agency Agreement

(1) Disclosed limited agency agreements required by ORS 696.815 must be in writing, signed and dated by the parties to be bound or by their duly appointed real estate agents.

(2) Each disclosed limited agency agreement must contain the following:

(a) The name under which the representation will take place, which must be the registered business name or, if none, the licensed name of the principal broker;

(b) Identification of any existing listing or service agreement between the parties to the disclosed limited agency agreement;

(c) The name(s) of the licensee(s), including the principal real estate broker, who will represent the client; and

(d) A plain language description of the requirements of ORS 696.815;

(e) Full disclosure of the duties and responsibilities of an agent who represents more than one party to a real estate transaction. This requirement can be met by providing the client with a copy of the initial agency disclosure pamphlet required by ORS 696.820, discussing the portion of the pamphlet entitled "Duties and Responsibilities of an Agent Who Represents More that One Party to a Transaction" with the client, and incorporating the pamphlet into the disclosed limited agency agreement by reference; and

(f) Consent and agreement between the parties to the disclosed limited agency agreement regarding representation of the client in future transactions.

(3) Use of a disclosed limited agency agreement for sellers in substantially the following form is prima facie evidence of compliance with sections (1) and (2) of this rule:

Property Address ______________________________

Addendum to Listing Agreement Dated ____________

Real Estate Firm ______________________________

DISCLOSED LIMITED AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR SELLER

The Parties to this Disclosed Limited Agency Agreement are:

Listing Agent (print) ___________________________

Listing Agent's Principal Broker (print) ____________

Seller (print) _________________________________

The Parties to this Agreement understand that Oregon law allows a single real estate agent to act as a disclosed limited agent - to represent both the seller and the buyer in the same real estate transaction, or multiple buyers who want to purchase the same property. It is also understood that when different agents associated with the same principal broker (the broker who directly supervises the other agents) establish agency relationships with the buyer and seller in a real estate transaction, the agents' principal broker shall be the only broker acting as a disclosed limited agent representing both seller and buyer. The other agents shall continue to represent only the party with whom they have an established agency relationship, unless all parties agree otherwise in writing.

In consideration of the above understanding, and the mutual promises and benefits exchanged here and in the Listing Agreement, the Parties now agree as follows:

(1) Seller acknowledge they have received the initial agency disclosure pamphlet required by ORS 696.820 and have read and discussed with the Listing Agent that part of the pamphlet entitled "Duties and Responsibilities of an Agent Who Represents More than One Party to A Transaction." The initial agency disclosure pamphlet is hereby incorporated into this Disclosed Limited Agency Agreement by reference.

(2) Seller, having discussed with the Listing Agent the duties and responsibilities of an agent who represents more than one party to a transaction, consent and agree as follows:

(a) The Listing Agent and the Listing Agent's Principal Broker, in addition to representing Seller, may represent one or more buyers in a transaction involving the listed property;

(b) In a transaction involving the listed property where the buyer is represented by an agent who works in the same real estate business as the Listing Agent and who is supervised by the Listing Agent's Principal Broker, the Principal Broker may represent both Seller and Buyer. In such a situation, the Listing Agent will continue to represent only the Seller and the other agent will represent only the Buyer, consistent with the applicable duties and responsibilities as set out in the initial agency disclosure pamphlet; and

(c) In all other cases, the Listing Agent and the Listing Agent's Principal Broker shall represent Seller exclusively.

Seller signature __________________

Date ___________________________

Seller signature __________________

Date ___________________________

Listing Agent signature ____________

Date __________________________

(On their own and on behalf of Principal Broker)

Broker initial and review date_______________

(4) Use of a disclosed limited agency agreement for buyers in substantially the following form is prima facie evidence of compliance with sections (1) and (2) of this rule.

Property Address ______________________________

Addendum to Buyer Service Agreement Dated _______

Real Estate Firm _______________________________

DISCLOSED LIMITED AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR BUYER

The Parties to this Disclosed Limited Agency Agreement are:

Buyer's Agent (print) ____________________________

Buyer's Agent's Principal Broker (print)______________

Buyer (print) ___________________________________

In consideration of the above understanding, and the mutual promises and benefits exchanged here and, if applicable, in the Buyer Service Agreement, the Parties now agree as follows:

(1) Buyer(s) acknowledge they have received the initial agency disclosure pamphlet required by ORS 696.820 and have read and discussed with the Buyer's Agent that part of the pamphlet entitled "Duties and Responsibilities of an Agent Who Represents More than One Party to A Transaction." The initial agency disclosure pamphlet is hereby incorporated into this Disclosed Limited Agency Agreement by reference.

(2) Buyer(s), having discussed with Buyer's Agent the duties and responsibilities of an agent who represents more than one party to a transaction, consent and agree as follows:

(a) Buyer's Agent and the Buyer's Agent's Principal Broker, in addition to representing Buyer, may represent the seller or another buyer in any transaction involving Buyer;

(b) In a transaction where the seller is represented by an agent who works in the same real estate business as the Buyer's Agent and who is supervised by the Buyer's Agent's Principal Broker, the Principal Broker may represent both seller and Buyer. In such a situation, the Buyer's Agent will continue to represent only the Buyer and the other agent will represent only the Seller, consistent with the applicable duties and responsibilities set out in the initial agency disclosure pamphlet;

(c) In all other cases, the Buyer's Agent and the Buyer's Agent's Principal Broker shall represent Buyer exclusively.

Buyer signature____________________

Date __________________________

Buyer signature _________________

Date __________________________

Buyer's Agent signature___________

Date __________________________

(On their own and on behalf of Principal Broker)

Broker initial and review date________________

Or. Admin. R. 863-015-0210

REA 1-2002, f. 5-31-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02; REA 6-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 1-2009, f. 12-15-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385Stat. Implemented: ORS 696.805, 696.810 & 696.815