PDX Real Estate 143: The Best of Masters in Real Estate – April/May Edition

On May 11, a federal judge permanently blocked Oregon's ban on 'love letters,' calling it a violation of homebuyers' First Amendment rights. And most REALTORS are glad that the 'love letter' is still an option. But what does this mean in practice? How do brokers plan to leverage 'love letters' moving forward? And what can real estate professionals do to promote fair housing and help prevent the discrimination the ban was supposed to address? On this episode of the Portland Real Estate Podcast, cohosts Joe Fustolo and Steve Nassar dig into the top posts in the Masters in Real Estate Facebook group over the last couple of months, beginning with the ruling on the 'love letter' ban and how these personal messages can be used appropriately. Joe and Steve share their take on the controversy over CC-ing another agent's transaction coordinator and what's behind the trend to ask about pending listings prices. Listen in for insight around the ongoing fight for public access to Oswego Lake and learn what to expect from the current market correction—and what steps you can take to be inflation-proof. Key Takeaways How Oregon's 'love letter' ban was permanently blocked What made the 'love letter' ban an overreach and why it wouldn't prevent discrimination How brokers might approach 'love letter's' moving forward The controversy over being asked to CC another agent's transaction coordinator on emails How to ensure that your TC and everyone on your team is included in email communication What's behind the trend to ask about pending listings prices When you should and shouldn't reveal the price a seller accepted How to offer guidance for comps without giving away the price of a pending listing The ongoing fight for public access to Oswego Lake What public access to Oswego Lake would mean for homeowners The market correction we're experiencing now and what kind of inventory increase we can expect What steps you can take as a REALTOR to be inflation-proof Connect with Joe Soldera Properties Joe on LinkedIn Connect with Steve Steve's Team at Premiere Property Group Steve on LinkedIn Resources Masters in Real Estate Facebook Group Oregon's 'Love Letter' Ban Total Real Estate's Challenge of the 'Love Letter' Ban 'Judge Permanently Blocks Ban on Homebuyer Love Letters' in The Seattle Times Heather Robbins, Brittany Gibbs and Kim Gellatly on PDX Real Estate EP142 'Judge Paves Way for Greater Public Access to Oswego Lake' on OPB