SELLING IN OREGON
Complete compliance guide for selling your home in Oregon. Meydomo handles all state-specific requirements, MLS compliance, and legal disclosures.
Last updated November 10, 2025
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Licensed Qualifying Broker Supervision
Every Meydomo transaction in Oregon operates under the supervision of a licensed Qualifying Broker who ensures full regulatory compliance:
- • Daily: Review all new listings, price changes, and advertising
- • Weekly: Audit 10% of active files for compliance
- • Monthly: Reconcile trust accounts and verify licenses
- • 24/7 Escalation: Call (448) 408-1873 and press 9 for direct Broker access
- • Coverage: E&O insurance on every transaction
AI handles the volume. Broker ensures compliance. You get both for $199 + $999.
Oregon Real Estate Overview
Oregon uses escrow/title closings with mandatory Seller's Property Disclosure Statement. The market is higher-priced than many peers with modest growth.
Federal Compliance Checklist
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Disclosure
Federal law (Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992) requires sellers of homes built before 1978 to provide buyers with an EPA lead hazard information pamphlet and disclose any known lead-based paint or hazards, giving buyers a 10-day opportunity to test for lead.
Fair Housing Act (No Discriminatory Advertising)
Under federal (and Oregon) law, advertising a home for sale may not indicate any preference or limitation based on protected classes. Oregon’s protected classes mirror federal plus others like marital status and sexual orientation. Thus, no listing comments such as 'ideal for adults' or 'Catholic neighborhood,' etc., which would violate fair housing.
State-Level Rules Sellers Must Follow
Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement
Oregon law (ORS 105.462–105.490) requires sellers of 1–4 family residential dwellings to deliver a completed Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement to the buyer **(or buyer’s agent)**. The law lists specific questions that must be answered 'yes', 'no', or 'unknown' about the property’s condition. These include: title/legal issues, water source and any issues, insulation, structural components (roof, foundation, etc.), systems (plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling), presence of pests, hazardous materials (like radon, underground tanks), and any other material defects. Sellers must also disclose if the property is in a designated zone (floodplain, wildfire hazard zone, etc.) The disclosure is to be given to the buyer upon or *before* the buyer’s offer is accepted. If it’s delivered later, the buyer gets 5 days right to revoke the transaction. Certain sales (new construction, trustee/estate sales, between co-owners, etc.) are exempt. Oregon also has a separate requirement under the Domestic Well Testing Act that if a property has a well, the seller must test the well water for arsenic, nitrates, and bacteria and provide results to the buyer and state within 90 days. Additionally, sellers must inform buyers of any known abandoned wells on the property. These items often appear on the disclosure form and as separate reports.
County & City Considerations
Local Energy Scores (Portland)
One notable local requirement: The City of Portland has a Home Energy Score ordinance that requires sellers of single-family homes (within city limits) to obtain a Home Energy Score assessment and report prior to listing, and to include that score in any public listings. So Portland sellers must disclose the energy efficiency score. A few other cities (e.g., Milwaukie) have similar energy score requirements. Some Oregon cities also have point-of-sale mandates: e.g., Portland requires sellers to have their septic system evaluated if the property is unsewered when it sells, and certain cities require sewer line inspections or lead paint remediation in rentals at sale – but those are more oriented to compliance than disclosure. In general, aside from Portland’s Home Energy Score, Oregon localities rely on the state disclosure law.
Seller Disclosure Requirements
What sellers must disclose in Oregon:
- ORS §105.462–105.490 requires Seller's Property Disclosure Statement
- Required for 1–4 unit residential property before offer acceptance
- Covers systems, defects, environmental issues, HOA
- Federal lead-paint disclosure for pre-1978 homes
- Comprehensive statutory disclosure form
MLS Rules & Listing Logistics
MLS Practices
Oregon’s primary MLS (RMLS) requires a signed listing agreement. RMLS enforces Clear Cooperation. RMLS listings often mention if the seller’s disclosure is available; agents typically attach the filled Oregon disclosure form PDF to the listing for other agents. In Portland, the Home Energy Score and Report must be included in the listing – RMLS has fields for the score and a PDF attachment for the report. The MLS will fine listings in Portland that don’t have the score as required. Additionally, RMLS has specific fields for well/septic and requires input of the disclosure of those. MLS remarks in Oregon must avoid any protected class references. RMLS also doesn’t allow mentioning a listing is 'coming soon to Zillow' or any external promotion that violates their rules. If the seller disclosure reveals something like 'roof leaks in winter', an agent might note 'roof credit offered' in agent remarks, but MLS doesn’t require that – it’s just common negotiation. The MLS does require a front exterior photo and will not allow images with watermarks or agent branding. Finally, RMLS allows a status called "Bumpable" if the sale is contingent on the buyer’s home selling – this might indirectly signal a disclosure: if the buyer’s home sale fell through due to inspection, etc., but that’s beyond initial disclosure scope.
How Much Equity You Keep on a $482,000 Sale
Every seller sees the math before launch. We assume a $14,460 buyer-agent incentive (3%) across all options so you can compare apples-to-apples with “flat fee” services that tack on a percentage at closing.
| Option | Upfront Fees | Due at Closing | Total Listing Cost | Buyer Agent (3%) | Total Listing & Selling Costs | Savings vs 6% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meydomo Flat-Fee MLS1 | $199 | $999 | $1,198 | $14,460 | $15,658 | $13,262 |
| Housecoin “Flat Fee”2 | $0 | $4,820 | $4,820 | $14,460 | $19,280 | $9,640 |
| Houzeo Silver Plan3 | $249 | $2,410 | $2,659 | $14,460 | $17,119 | $11,801 |
| Traditional 6% Agent4 | $0 | $14,460 | $14,460 | $14,460 | $28,920 | — |
* Buyer-agent line assumes a 3% incentive across every scenario. Sellers can set Meydomo buyer-agent payouts anywhere from 2% to 3%.
1 Meydomo pricing: $199 to launch, $999 at close. Buyer-agent incentives remain optional.
2 Housecoin advertises no upfront cost but charges 1% of sale price at close (marketed as “flat fee”).
3 Houzeo Silver plan: $249 list fee plus 0.5% at close, subject to $999 minimum (houzeo.com/pricing).
4 Traditional listing assumed 3% listing-side commission and 3% buyer-agent commission (typical 6% split).
Oregon Seller FAQ
How does Meydomo's $999 service work for sellers in Oregon?
We handle MLS entry, buyer-agent coordination, disclosures, and closing support under the supervision of a licensed Qualifying Broker. You pay $199 today and $999 when the deal closes—no percentage commission. Every transaction includes daily Broker review, weekly file audits, and professional oversight.
Who supervises the AI agents in Oregon?
Our licensed Qualifying Broker maintains non-delegable supervisory responsibility for all transactions. The Broker performs daily reviews of new listings and price changes, weekly audits of active files (minimum 10%), monthly trust account reconciliation, and immediate intervention for complex situations. This ensures full compliance with state real estate laws.
Can I still offer buyer-agent commission in Oregon?
Yes. You decide what to offer buyer agents (often 2–3%). Meydomo publishes it in the MLS and we show how it affects your net in the cost table and calculator. Our Broker reviews all commission structures for compliance.
What happens when an agent calls from Oregon?
Our AI agents answer inbound calls instantly with licensed Qualifying Broker oversight, qualify buyers, and route serious inquiries to you or your transaction coordinator so you never miss momentum. The Broker monitors all interactions for compliance and intervenes when professional judgment is needed.
Can I get compliance help with Oregon disclosures?
Yes. We walk you through every required form, double-check timelines, and keep a shared checklist so nothing slips through state or MLS rules. Our Qualifying Broker reviews all disclosures before publication to ensure legal compliance.
How can I reach the Qualifying Broker directly?
Direct Broker escalation is available 24/7. Call (448) 408-1873 and press 9 for priority routing, or email broker-escalation@meydomo.com. Response time is within 4 hours for urgent matters, 24 hours for general concerns. The Broker handles complex negotiations, regulatory issues, and any situation requiring professional real estate judgment.
Tools to Plan Your Oregon Sale
Commission Savings Calculator
See the exact dollars you keep in Oregon: $11,000-$24,000 savings vs traditional $12,000-$25,000 commissions.
Launch tool →Offer Comparison Grid
Line up every Oregon offer and see which terms actually deliver the highest net.
Launch tool →Closing Timeline Planner
Map every disclosure, inspection, and funding deadline required in Oregon.
Launch tool →Commission Savings in Oregon
Compare a traditional 6% listing with Meydomo's $199 upfront + $999 at closing. Adjust the buyer-agent incentive to match your plan.
Enter a sale price and commission assumptions to see the dollar impact of Meydomo's flat fee.
Closing Timeline Generator
Timeline automation ships in Phase 2. Beta testers get first access when we roll out inspection, financing, and escrow countdowns.
Explore the toolMarket Insights & Trends (2024-2025)
Current Market Data
- • Median home price: ~$482,000
- • Year-over-year growth: +1.6%
- • Portland remains pricey but slowed since 2022
- • Bend and Eugene appreciating faster
- • Time on market: ~20 days
Cities We Serve in Oregon
Meydomo provides comprehensive MLS coverage and compliance expertise across all major population centers in Oregon.
Rank #1
Portland
Estimated population: 620,589
Rank #2
Salem
Estimated population: 161,975
Rank #3
Eugene
Estimated population: 161,649
Rank #4
Gresham
Estimated population: 110,042
Rank #5
Hillsboro
Estimated population: 100,462
Rank #6
Beaverton
Estimated population: 94,865
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