Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Interpret and apply Oregon real estate statutes and administrative rules governing principal
broker authority, brokerage operations, and professional real estate activity.
Evaluate and implement compliant brokerage structures, including business entities, Registered
Business Names, office registration, supervisory agreements, and lawful commission practices.
Demonstrate effective supervision of licensed and unlicensed individuals, including advertising
oversight, document review, and regulatory compliance responsibilities.
Establish, reconcile, and maintain compliant clients’ trust accounts, including proper reporting,
recordkeeping, and lawful handling of disputed funds.
Maintain required brokerage and property management records, including electronic storage
and document transmission procedures, in accordance with Oregon law.
Apply Oregon property management regulations and landlord-tenant law to property
management agreements, tenant agreements, delegation of authority, and termination
procedures.
Ensure compliance in advertising and agency practices, including affirmative duties, material
fact disclosure, and agency relationship requirements.
Analyze transaction management and regulatory risk, including handling offers and listing
agreements, managing multiple-offer situations, personal transactions, and understanding the
impact of disciplinary action.