TREC Proposal Would Restrict Brokerages From Drafting Forms
The Texas Real Estate Commission in November proposed changes to Section 537.11, Use of Standard Con...
Proposed Amendments to TREC Rules
At its November 7 meeting, the Texas Real Estate Commission proposed two changes to Section 537 of T...
Fact or Fiction? License Holders and "Appraised Value"
Real estate license holders cannot use the term appraised value unless they are referring to the val...
Fact or Fiction: Do Inspectors Have to Determine the Presence of Mold?
A real estate inspector is not required to determine the presence or risk of mold. Fact. The Texa...
From the Legal Hotline: Don’t Get Creative When Using Forms
This hot market is leading to members getting creative with using forms. Remember that TREC Rule 537...
What Fees are Covered in Paragraph C of HOA Addendum?
Association fees, deposits for reserves, and all other charges associated with transfer of a propert...
How to Request a TREC Rule Change
The Texas Real Estate Commission this month created a way for people to ask the commission to adopt ...
Fact or Fiction: You Need a License to Receive Referral Fees
You must have an active real estate license to earn money for referrals. Fact. Per TREC rules, on...
Contracts Course Added to TREC License Renewal Requirements Starting in 2021
Starting February 1, 2021, brokers and most sales agents will be required to complete at least 3 hou...
Fact or Fiction? You Need to Include Your TREC Number in Ads
Fact or Fiction? You must include your TREC license number on all real estate signs. Fiction. TREC...
Recap of TREC’s February Meeting
The Texas Real Estate Commission met Monday, and several license holders attended and received conti...
What Happened at TREC's November Meeting
The Texas Real Estate Commission met November 19. The full agenda and materials are available at TRE...
Actions from TREC’s August Meeting
The August 12 Texas Real Estate Commission meeting covered 45 agenda items spread over 472 pages of ...
TREC Rule Change Shortens Time Requirements for Delegated Supervisors
At its November meeting, the Texas Real Estate Commission shortened the time span that determines wh...
Quiz: Do You Need a Real Estate License To Do That?
Quiz: Is a Real Estate License Required?Test how familiar you are with the Texas Real Estate Commiss...
How to Stay Out of Trouble With TREC
7 Tips to Avoid the Most Common TREC ViolationsTexas Real Estate Commission's Standards and Enforcem...
TREC's New Advertising Rules Now in Effect
May 15 is the effective date for the new advertising rules from the Texas Real Estate Commission. If...
Proposed Forms, Changes to Ad Rules at TREC's May Meeting
The Texas Real Estate Commission met on May 7, and here's a summary of actions relevant to Texas REA...
Referral Fees to Unlicensed Individuals
An unlicensed person referred business to me. Can I pay him a fee in return?You may give an unlicens...
How to Use a Nickname in Your Advertising
Can I use a nickname or my middle name in my advertising?TREC calls these alternate names. Before us...
TREC reconsiders restricting term "realty" in team advertising
The Texas Real Estate Commission is now publicizing that it intends to propose a change to recently ...
Fact or fiction? Your social media accounts must link to consumer notices
Fact or fiction? If you use your social media accounts for real estate business, the Texas Real Est...
TREC clarifies exceptions to mandatory use of contract forms
In November, the Texas Real Estate Commission adopted changes to Section 537.11 of its rules, Use o...