Oregon

	Allows choice of brokerage services
	Prohibits brokers from offering rebates to consumers

Oregon law prohibits real estate brokers from paying part of their commission to unlicensed persons. As a result, because consumers do not have real estate licenses, Oregon law prevents them from receiving rebates. Oregon consumers are unable to benefit from rebates that consumers in other states may receive.

In the 2007 legislative session, Senate Bill 673 was introduced, addressing the ability of brokers to offer rebates. The legislative session ended without passage of SB 673.

Learn more about:

• Brokerage services: Discount Brokers Can Make Selling a Home Less Costly
• Rebates: Rebates Make Buying a Home Less Expensive

Related documents on the Internet:

• Oregon Revised Statute § 696.290(1) prohibiting the payment of rebates
• Oregon Senate Bill 673 would restore the payment of rebates to consumers

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