Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Property Manager License test preparation

Prepare to sit for the Oregon Real Estate Property Manager License exam.

Want to learn how to manage real estate property and create long-term sustainable profits? First, make sure you can pass the licensing exam.

Portland Community College¡¯s property manager pre-license course is approved by the state of Oregon’s Real Estate Agency (OREA).

What to expect:

• A 10-week, online, non-credit course, totaling 60 hours of education.
• A state-licensed, experienced instructor who will actively guide you through the course.
• Plan to spend at least 6 hours a week on coursework.
• Cost: $515 (tuition $495 + $20 distance learning fee, textbook not included)
  • Textbook: Property Management, Ninth Edition by Robert C Kyle and Floyd M Baird. Publisher: Real Estate Education Company. ISBN: #978-1-4277-4790-7. An earlier edition or E-book is acceptable. You can order this textbook using Amazon or another online bookstore. There are options to purchase new, used, or rent. Please note the 8^th edition is acceptable. PCC Bookstore will not have this book available for purchase.

After you complete this course, you are eligible to sit for the examination administered by the State of Oregon, which you must pass in order to be licensed.

The Oregon Real Estate Agency requires you to submit an application and fee. For more information, please visit their website.

Real Estate Broker License test preparation

Prepare to sit for the Oregon Real Estate Broker License exam.

Portland Community College¡¯s real estate broker pre-license course is approved by the state of Oregon’s Real Estate Agency (OREA). Our state-licensed, experienced instructor will guide you through our pre-licensing course, which is all taken online.

The course will cover 7 topics required by the state of Oregon, for a total of 150 hours:

• real estate law ¨C 30 hours
• Real estate finance ¨C 30 hours
• Oregon real estate practices ¨C 30 hours
• Contracts ¨C 15 hours
• Agency ¨C 15 hours
• Real estate brokerage ¨C 20 hours
• Property management ¨C 10 hours

What to expect:

• Fully online course. The online format requires on average 15 hours per week. It consists of readings, quizzes, and final assessments. There is no set time to be online for class. You choose when you want to be online, allowing you to work around your schedule.
• A state-licensed, experienced instructor will guide you through the course and monitor your performance.
• Topics covered in lessons do not always align directly with textbook chapters. Students should be prepared to search for applicable topic content.
• Designed to be completed in 1 term or 10 weeks.
• Cost: $655 (tuition $535 + $20 distance learning fee + $100 textbook)
• A digital textbook is provided for you in the online learning platform ¨C Desire2Learn.

After you complete this course, you are eligible to sit for the examination administered by the State of Oregon, which you must pass in order to be licensed.

The Oregon Real Estate Agency requires you to submit an application and fee. For more information, please visit their website.

Timeshare Sales Agent Pre-License

This course is approved by the Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) and fulfills the 14-hour education requirement for the Oregon Timeshare Sales Agent license. Designed for individuals pursuing a career in timeshare sales, the course provides the required foundational knowledge to qualify for the state licensing exam.

This course is in partnership with A1 Superior Schools.

Timeshare Sales Agent Pre-License – outcomes

• Apply Oregon real estate and timeshare law to define key statutory terms, identify license
  limitations, and explain the legal characteristics of timeshare ownership and interests.
• Demonstrate understanding of the Oregon Timeshare Sales Agent licensing process, including
  eligibility requirements, examination procedures, background check requirements, and license
  issuance standards.
• Analyze agency relationships and supervision requirements, including disclosure obligations,
  seller agent duties, and the role of the Managing Principal Broker.
• Evaluate compliance obligations related to fair housing laws, anti-discrimination statutes, record
  handling requirements, and ethical professional conduct in timeshare sales.
• Identify violations and consumer protections, including false practices, cancellation rights,
  enforcement actions, and potential disciplinary consequences under Oregon law.

Oregon Broker Advanced Practices (BAP)

This course meets the 2026 Oregon Real Estate Agency requirement for the 26-hour Broker Advanced Practices CE before first license renewal. Covers agency law, misrepresentation, real estate economics, property management, ethics, disciplinary case studies, and a final exam.

Oregon Broker Advanced Practices (BAP) ¨C Outcomes

• Analyze ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in real estate brokerage practice.
• Apply Oregon real estate law and professional standards to resolve ethical conflicts.
• Evaluate the consequences of unethical conduct on clients, consumers, and licensees.
• ɳ°ÍÌåÓý¹ÙÍø risk-reduction strategies that promote ethical decision-making in brokerage operations.
• Examine recent Oregon Real Estate Agency administrative actions to identify regulatory violations and
  trends.
• Interpret disciplinary cases to determine how statutory and rule violations occur in practice.
• Assess how compliance failures impact licensure status and professional reputation.
• Formulate best practices to prevent similar violations in brokerage activities.
• Differentiate the legal responsibilities of brokers engaged in property management.
• Apply landlord-tenant law principles to common management scenarios.
• Evaluate trust account handling, documentation, and risk management procedures.
• ɳ°ÍÌåÓý¹ÙÍø compliant property management policies that reduce liability exposure.
• Analyze economic factors that influence real estate markets at local, regional, and national levels.
• Interpret market indicators and trends to inform brokerage decision-making.
• Assess how interest rates, supply and demand, and economic cycles impact real estate transactions.
• Integrate economic analysis into strategic business planning for brokerage practice.
• Distinguish among types of agency relationships under Oregon law.
• Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of dual representation.
• Apply disclosure requirements and informed consent standards in complex transactions.
• ɳ°ÍÌåÓý¹ÙÍø procedures to manage conflicts of interest and protect client interests.
• Differentiate between negligent misrepresentation, intentional misrepresentation, and fraud.
• Analyze case scenarios to determine liability exposure for brokers.
• Apply statutory disclosure requirements to reduce risk of negligence claims.
• Construct documentation and communication strategies that mitigate professional liability.

Oregon Property Manager Advanced Practices (PMAP)

This course meets the 2026 Oregon Real Estate Agency requirement for the 26-hour Property Manager Advanced Practices CE before first license renewal. Training covers ORS 696 duties, ORS 90 landlord-tenant law, trust accounting, Fair Housing, and risk management.

Oregon Property Manager Advanced Practices (PMAP) ¨C Outcomes

• Interpret and apply Oregon Real Estate License Law (ORS Chapter 696), including agency relationships and affirmative duties required of licensed property managers.
• Apply the Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ORS Chapter 90) to property management activities, including lease agreements, tenant rights and responsibilities, notices, and termination procedures.
• ɳ°ÍÌåÓý¹ÙÍø and evaluate legally compliant property management agreements, including delegation of authority and scope of services.
• Establish, maintain, and reconcile clients¡¯ trust accounts and security deposit accounts in accordance with Oregon law, including accurate accounting and reporting practices.
• Implement compliant property management accounting systems and internal controls to safeguard client funds and ensure financial transparency.
• Apply federal and state Fair Housing laws to leasing, screening, advertising, and tenant relations practices.
• Maintain and organize required property management records in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the operations of a property management company, including supervision, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Apply best practices in commercial property management, including lease administration and operational oversight.
• ɳ°ÍÌåÓý¹ÙÍø and implement maintenance, repair, emergency preparedness, and energy management plans to protect property assets and ensure tenant safety.
• Analyze regulatory risk and disciplinary considerations related to property management practice and implement strategies to maintain compliance.

Oregon Principal Broker Advanced Practices (PBAP)

This course meets the new 2026 Oregon Real Estate Agency requirements for principal brokers needing the 26-hour Principal Broker Advanced Practices Continuing Education prior to their first active license renewal.

Oregon Principal Broker Advanced Practices (PBAP) ¨C Outcomes

• 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.

Brokerage Administration And Sales Supervision (BASS)

The Brokerage Administration and Sales Supervision (BASS) course is a 40-hour online program approved by the Oregon Real Estate Agency that prepares experienced brokers for Principal Broker licensure and brokerage management responsibilities.

Brokerage Administration and Sales Supervision (BASS) – Outcomes

1. Legal Foundations of Property Ownership

• 1.1 Analyze the legal distinctions between real and personal property and apply recognized methods of legal property description.
• 1.2 Evaluate forms of ownership, including sole ownership, co-ownership, common-interest communities, trusts, estates, and business entities, and assess their legal implications.
• 1.3 Assess the impact of encumbrances, liens, easements, and title defects on property rights, value, and transferability.
• 1.4 Interpret governmental and private land use controls affecting real property.
  2. Valuation and Market Analysis
• 2.1 Explain the appraisal process and distinguish licensed appraisal activity from brokerage valuation activities.
• 2.2 Apply the sales comparison, cost, and income approaches to real property valuation in appropriate contexts.
• 2.3 ɳ°ÍÌåÓý¹ÙÍø and defend a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) consistent with professional standards and regulatory limitations.
• 3. Financing and Lending Compliance
• 3.1 Compare conventional, government-backed, and alternative financing products and their underwriting criteria.
• 3.2 Interpret federal lending laws and regulations, including RESPA, TILA/Regulation Z, TRID, and ECOA, and evaluate their application to brokerage practice.
• 3.3 Perform real estate finance calculations, including loan-to-value ratios, PITI payments, amortization concepts, and cost-of-financing analysis.
• 4. Contracts and Agency
• 4.1 Apply general principles of contract law to real estate purchase agreements, lease agreements, and related addenda.
• 4.2 Analyze the elements of valid contracts, enforceability standards, and remedies for breach.
  4.3 Evaluate agency relationships, fiduciary duties, disclosure requirements, and lawful brokerage
  relationships under Oregon law.
• 4.4 Demonstrate appropriate handling of offers, counteroffers, electronic transactions, and multiple-offer scenarios in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• 5. Disclosure and Risk Management
• 5.1 Identify required federal and Oregon property disclosures, including environmental and material defect disclosures.
• 5.2 Evaluate risk management practices related to inspections, land use restrictions, and title matters.
• 5.3 Apply due diligence standards to protect clients and the public in real estate transactions.
• 6. Property Management and Trust Account Administration
• 6.1 Explain the legal duties and responsibilities of property managers under Oregon law.
• 6.2 Apply landlord-tenant regulations, fair housing requirements, and ADA obligations to property management practice.
• 6.3 Demonstrate knowledge of trust account establishment, reconciliation, recordkeeping, and handling of client funds in compliance with Oregon Real Estate Agency rules.
• 7. Title Transfer and Closing Procedures
• 7.1 Differentiate types of deeds and evaluate their legal implications.
• 7.2 Explain the title search and title insurance process and identify potential title defects and resolutions.
• 7.3 Describe settlement procedures, recordation requirements, and special considerations in
  foreclosures, short sales, and probate transactions.
• 8. Regulatory Compliance and Professional Practice
• 8.1 Apply federal and state fair housing laws and anti-discrimination statutes to brokerage operations and advertising practices.
• 8.2 Interpret Oregon licensing requirements, disciplinary standards, and regulatory oversight provisions.
• 8.3 Demonstrate compliance with document handling, record retention, and advertising regulations.
• 9. Supervisory Responsibilities (Principal Broker Competency)
• 9.1 Analyze the statutory and regulatory supervisory responsibilities of a Principal Broker.
• 9.2 ɳ°ÍÌåÓý¹ÙÍø policies and procedures for oversight of licensees, teams, and unlicensed assistants.
• 9.3 Evaluate brokerage risk exposure and implement compliance systems consistent with Oregon Real Estate Agency standards.