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Advice for REALTORS®

November 09, 2026

Texas REALTORS®, Coalition Oppose Proposed Rules For Foreign Ownership Law

A November 6 letter, submitted to the Office of the Attorney General, describes several concerns with the proposed rules and calls for a future public hearing. The proposed rules would require real estate professionals to enforce Senate Bill 17.

Advice for REALTORS®

November 06, 2026

Use These 5 Organizational Tips to Find Files Faster

Take a little time now to save a lot of time—and aggravation—later. Have a system in place, and use these common sense measures to always find what you're looking for.

Advice for REALTORS®

November 05, 2026

2026 Election Recap: A Historic Night, a New Political Landscape

The midterm elections produced a historic Democratic wave, ending decades of Republican statewide dominance. The results reshaped state and national politics. What does this mean for the advocacy efforts of Texas REALTORS®?

Advice for REALTORS®

November 04, 2026

Can a Buyer Refuse to Sign the Seller's Disclosure?

A buyer interested in purchasing a property is refusing to sign the seller’s disclosure notice. Learn what that means for the transaction and suggested actions by the listing agent.

Advice for REALTORS®

November 02, 2026

Resolve Disagreements Before They Become Problems

The Texas REALTORS® Ombudsman Program can help resolve disputes informally and avoid official complaints.

Advice for REALTORS®

October 28, 2026

What if the Seller Refuses to Negotiate Repairs After the Inspection?

The inspection report showed issues that the buyer would like repaired. The seller won't discuss the repairs or look at the report.

Advice for REALTORS®

October 26, 2026

How Do You Keep Your Best Agents?

Showcase your expertise by sharing your answer with Texas REALTORS®. Your answer could be included in an upcoming Texas REALTORS® communication.

Advice for REALTORS®

October 21, 2026

Here's an Example of Determining the Effective Date

The effective date of a contract is the date when the acceptance of an offer is communicated back to the other party. What's a real-world example of that?

Advice for REALTORS®

October 19, 2026

Cast Your Vote for Real Estate

What happens in the halls of government matters to your business.

Advice for REALTORS®

October 14, 2026

Stay Safe in the Country

Prepare for rural showings with safety in mind.

Advice for REALTORS®

October 12, 2026

Brokers: How Will You Pick Up Where Your Agent Left Off?

What would you do if an agent became incapacitated and could not continue the transaction?

Advice for REALTORS®

October 09, 2026

Brokers: Here's What's Next

Brokers like you have been providing valuable insight on how Texas REALTORS® can better serve you. Here are some ways we’re working to make sure you have access to resources that help you succeed.