Portland Oregon realtor and exclusive buyers agent, JoAnne Forman

Portland Oregon Realtor & Buyer's Agent JoAnne Forman

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.

Buyer Benefits:

Full Commitment to Buyer's needs.
Complete confidentiality
Access to the entire real estate market
Objective evaluation of property and area
Full disclosure which would aid Buyer negotiations
Research on Seller motivation and financial position
Can negotiate Seller paid financing fees and other items benefiting Buyer
An Agent specially certified and educated in issues concerning Buyers

Benefits to me, working as a Buyers agent:

Buyer loyalty in exchange for agent loyalty
More qualified buyer
More marketplace educated buyer
Less conflicts of interest
Ability to offer more services and information
Buyer satisfaction

Credentials and Associations

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.

Member of the following:

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.

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4500 SW Kruse Way. Suite 100, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 577-9350

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