Guerra v. Real Estate Division

Petitioner appeals from an order of the Real Estate Commissioner permanently revoking his real estate salesperson’s license. He contends that the record does not contain substantial evidence to support most of the Commissioner’s conclusions and that the sanction imposed is excessive. We review pursuant to ORS 183.482 and reverse and remand for reconsideration.

Boyd, an Oregon veteran, “sold” his right to apply for an Oregon veteran’s home loan to Jones for $400. Using Boyd’s name, Jones then applied for a veteran’s home loan to purchase a house in Portland. Petitioner received a telephone call…