The Oregon Association of Realtors® has published an advisory guide to inform home buyers over subject areas they should consider when looking to purchase a home. Below, is a summary of this advisory and its specific topic areas. To read the full text version, please go to the Oregon Property Buyers Advisory.
Property Condition Inspection and Investigation 
- Professional Home Inspections
- Pest and Dry Rot Inspection
- Defective Products and Materials
- Repairs and Remodels
- Homebuyer Protection Act
- Sewer and Septic Systems
- Wells
- Underground Oil Storage Tanks
- Environmental Hazards
- Woodstoves
- Mold
- Smoke Alarms
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- Deaths, Crimes and External Conditions
- Neighborhoods
- Short Sale Properties
- Real Estate Owned Properties
- Radon
Document Inspection and Investigation
- Information Generally
- MLS Information
- Seller's Property Disclosure Statement
- Real Estate Sale Form (Sale Agreement)
- Financing
- Title Report and Commitment
- Homeowners' Insurance
- Flood Insurance Disclosure
- Home Warranties
- Square Footage and Acreage
- Homeowners' Association Documents, Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form
- Historic Property
- Property Taxes