Oregon’s Initial Agency Disclosure Law
October 7, 2013
Introduction. For perhaps a large number of members in the Realtor® profession, the genesis of initial agency disclosure is unknown. It was first enacted in
Introduction. For perhaps a large number of members in the Realtor® profession, the genesis of initial agency disclosure is unknown. It was first enacted in
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