Improvements to Your Legal Hotline
Now when you call the Texas REALTORS® Legal Hotline (512-480-8200), you don’t have to wait for...
How Many REALTORS® Are in Texas?
There were 120,353 REALTORS® in Texas as of December 2018. That's the highest REALTOR® membersh...
Commission Dispute? Here's What You Need to Figure Out
If you and another REALTOR® disagree about who earned the commission in a sale, the decision of ...
The Difference Between Being Pre-Qualified and Pre-Approved
Getting pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage loan gives you more concrete information abo...
Save the Date: REALTOR® Day at the Texas Capitol 2019
On March 26, 2019, join thousands of Texas REALTORS® for your day at the state Capitol. Stop by ...
Risks to Avoid When Selling a Vacant Home
by CRES Insurance Services You might need to sell a vacant home for any number of reasons—perh...
When the Landlord can Keep the Deposit and First Month's Rent
A tenant for a property I manage entered into a lease with the landlord and paid a security depos...
Could You Win an Election?
Are you thinking about running for office? Have you gone a step further and already put your name...
6 Ways Your Real Estate Sale Can Go Off the Rails
Selling your property is difficult enough when everything goes exactly as planned. Unfortunately...
How to Establish a Quick Connection with Prospects
Humans are far more receptive to emotions and stories than facts. When you're making the case for...
Share This: There Are Costs Beyond the Sales Price
The purchase price of the home isn't the only thing your buyers need to worry about when taking i...
Put Yourself at the Center of Networking Events
Think about how many networking opportunities you’ve had in the past few months. You may have f...
What You Should Know Before Accepting a Bonus
Can an agent accept a bonus directly from a client without the approval of their broker?No. A sal...
Don't Make These Real Estate Investing Mistakes
Are you using your business experience to invest in real estate? If so, here are a few mistakes ...
3 Ways to Give Sellers Your Best Offer
You don't want to spend too much on a property, but you also don't want to lose out on the perfec...
What Happens When the Closing Date Passes
Is the contract automatically terminated if the closing date has passed? No. Generally, once the...
2 Ways Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Buck National Trends
The 2018 Profile of Texas Home Buyers and Sellers was recently released, and while Texas followed...
SmartMove Tenant Screening Discount Simplified for 2019
You're eligible for a discount on reports from TransUnion’s SmartMove, an online system that pr...
Your Free Guide to the One to Four Family Contract
Are you starting the new year as a new license holder? Or have you added a few agents to your bro...
How to Handle a Bad Online Review
It doesn’t matter how professional you are; it’s impossible to please everyone. If you get a ...
Don't Expose Personal Data When You Sell
If your smart home devices are staying with a property, be sure to remove any personal informatio...
TREC Rule Change Shortens Time Requirements for Delegated Supervisors
At its November meeting, the Texas Real Estate Commission shortened the time span that determines...
How to Work With People You Don't Like
Although sometimes you can minimize your contact with those you don’t get along with, it may be...
Instead of a Closing Gift, Teach Your Clients a Valuable Skill
Not all homebuyers will be comfortable with a smart speaker in their home or will appreciate a bo...
Generosity of REALTORS® Outpaces National Average
Do you regularly contribute money to charitable causes? If so, you're in good company: 82% of REA...
Get Your Certified License History from TREC
The Texas Real Estate Commission in December launched its Certified License History feature, whic...