Oregon Agency
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Agency law is one of the most tested subjects on the Oregon real estate exam, and it's also one of the most misunderstood. The Oregon Real Estate Agency expects licensees to understand the legal duties owed to clients vs. customers, and the specific timing of required disclosures under Oregon law. Study these questions carefully — candidates who rely on national agency frameworks and don't account for OR-specific rules are among the most common failures on the state portion.
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Q1. In Oregon, the initial agency disclosure form must be provided to a consumer:
Explanation
Oregon requires licensees to provide consumers with the 'Initial Agency Disclosure Pamphlet' before providing any substantive real estate services. This ensures consumers understand the nature of the agency relationship being offered.
Q2. Under Oregon law, an agent who represents a seller owes the buyer which of the following duties?
Explanation
Even when representing the seller, an Oregon agent owes all parties the duty to disclose material facts about the property that could affect the buyer's decision. This is distinct from the duties of loyalty and confidentiality owed only to the client.
Q3. When can an Oregon real estate broker represent both buyer and seller in the same transaction?
Explanation
Oregon permits dual agency but requires the written informed consent of both the buyer and the seller before the broker can proceed. Both parties must understand the limitations on the broker's duties in a dual agency situation.
Q4. A buyer's agent in Oregon discovers that a property has an unresolved permit violation. The agent should:
Explanation
An unresolved permit violation is a material fact that could adversely affect the property's value or the buyer's intended use. Oregon requires disclosure of known material facts to all parties, regardless of who the agent represents.
Q5. In Oregon, the concept of 'ratification' in agency law means:
Explanation
Ratification occurs when a principal approves or affirms the unauthorized acts of a person who acted as their agent. Once ratified, the principal is bound by the agent's actions as if they had been authorized from the start.
Q6. Which type of agency relationship is created when an Oregon broker is appointed in a listing agreement to sell a property?
Explanation
A listing agreement typically creates a special (limited) agency, in which the agent is authorized to perform specific acts — primarily to find a buyer for the property — not to act broadly on the principal's behalf in all matters.
Q7. Oregon's 'Initial Agency Disclosure Pamphlet' is published by:
Explanation
The Initial Agency Disclosure Pamphlet is published by the Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA). It explains the different types of agency relationships available to consumers and must be provided before substantive real estate services are rendered.
Q8. A buyer's agent in Oregon owes which of the following duties EXCLUSIVELY to their buyer client?
Explanation
Loyalty and confidentiality are fiduciary duties owed exclusively to the client. A buyer's agent owes loyalty (acting in the buyer's best interest) and confidentiality to the buyer, while owing honesty and material fact disclosure to all parties.
Q9. Under Oregon agency law, a 'disclosed limited agent' is a broker who:
Explanation
A disclosed limited agent (dual agent) in Oregon represents both the buyer and seller in the same transaction. This is only permissible with the written informed consent of both parties, after full disclosure of the limitation on the agent's duties.
Q10. Agency by estoppel can be created when:
Explanation
Agency by estoppel (also called apparent agency) arises when a principal's conduct leads a reasonable third party to believe that an agency relationship exists, and that third party acts in reliance on that belief. The principal may be estopped from denying the agency.
Q11. When does an Oregon listing agency relationship with a seller automatically terminate?
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