Seller Guides & Resources
Everything you need to know about selling your Oregon home — from setting the right price to signing at the closing table. Written by licensed Oregon brokers.
Comprehensive Guides
In-depth resources for Oregon home sellers — each covers a core topic from start to finish.
Flat Fee MLS in Oregon
Everything you need to know: costs, MLS coverage, pros/cons, how to choose a provider.
Step-by-StepHow Flat Fee MLS Works
The 8-step process from choosing a package to closing the sale.
ComparisonFSBO vs Flat Fee vs Agent
Side-by-side comparison of the three selling models — cost, effort, and outcomes.
Cost GuideOregon Selling Costs
Every seller cost explained: commissions, closing costs, title, escrow, and taxes.
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Getting Started
Flat Fee MLS vs. Traditional Agent: What Oregon Sellers Need to Know
A side-by-side comparison of cost, service, control, and outcomes when selling your Oregon home.
Read guide →What Is a Fee-for-Service Brokerage?
How the fee-for-service model differs from percentage-based commissions and why it benefits sellers.
Read guide →Understanding Oregon MLS Systems
A map of RMLS, WVMLS, Oregon Data Share, and Oregon Coast MLS — which one covers your area.
Read guide →Pricing Your Home
How to Price Your Oregon Home Competitively
Market-driven pricing strategies, CMA basics, and common mistakes that lead to stale listings.
Read guide →The Real Cost of Overpricing
Why starting too high costs more than starting right, and how days-on-market affects buyer perception.
Read guide →What Are Closing Costs in Oregon?
A breakdown of seller-side closing costs including title insurance, excise tax, escrow fees, and prorations.
Read guide →Preparing to Sell
Pre-Listing Checklist for Oregon Sellers
Everything to do before your listing goes live — from decluttering to gathering documents.
Read guide →How to Photograph Your Home Like a Pro
Camera settings, staging tips, lighting techniques, and shot lists that maximize buyer interest online.
Read guide →Oregon Seller Disclosure Requirements
What Oregon law requires you to disclose, common pitfalls, and how to fill out the property disclosure form correctly.
Read guide →How to Manage Showings as a Flat Fee Seller
Scheduling, lockboxes, safety, tracking feedback, and when to upgrade for more support.
Read guide →Navigating Offers
How to Evaluate a Purchase Offer
Beyond the price: contingencies, financing terms, timeline, and escalation clauses explained.
Read guide →Negotiation Strategies for Oregon Home Sellers
How to respond to offers, handle counteroffers, and protect your interests without an agent at the table.
Read guide →The 2024 NAR Settlement: What It Means for Sellers
How the landmark settlement changed buyer agent compensation rules and what Oregon sellers should know.
Read guide →The Closing Process
Understanding Home Appraisals
What happens during a buyer appraisal, how it affects your sale, and what to do if the appraisal comes in low.
Read guide →Home Inspections: What Oregon Sellers Need to Know
What inspectors check, how to prepare, and how to handle repair requests after inspection.
Read guide →Understanding Escrow and Closing in Oregon
A timeline-based guide from accepted offer to receiving your proceeds at closing.
Read guide →From Accepted Offer to Closing Day
A week-by-week timeline of what happens after you accept an offer on your Oregon home.
Read guide →Your Net Sheet Explained
How to read your estimated seller net sheet and understand exactly what you will walk away with.
Read guide →Oregon-Specific
Oregon Real Estate Transfer Taxes & Fees
Current Oregon transfer tax rates, county-specific fees, and who pays what at closing.
Read guide →Selling a Home in Oregon With a Well or Septic
Required inspections, disclosure rules, and what buyers typically request for rural Oregon properties.
Read guide →Selling a Manufactured Home in Oregon
Title vs. real property, special MLS requirements, and financing considerations for manufactured homes.
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