Build Relationships With Text Messages
Text messages are direct and immediate, making them an effective way to keep in touch with your clie...
Soft Launch of New Forms Platform Scheduled for Mid-May
Texas REALTORS® on May 19 will soft launch Transact, a new transaction management system. Don't wor...
Updated: Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (TXR 2232)
Effective today, May 6, the Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (TXR 2232) has been revised and is availabl...
Can Texas Count on You?
Texas REALTORS® is stronger when members work together. The association needs you to lend your voic...
Seller Impersonation Fraud: Red Flags and Best Practices
This information is courtesy of the Texas Land Title Association. With the increasing prevalence of...
Q&A: Can the Buyer Switch the Type of Financing?
Q: A seller accepted a contract with conventional financing and a full appraisal waiver. The buyer n...
3 Elections. 1 Month. Your Vote Matters More Than Ever
If you think “May election” means one trip to the ballot box, think again. This year, Texas vote...
Teach Everyone What Those Letters Mean
You worked hard to earn your real estate designations and certifications. If clients and prospects d...
You Can Change Your Gmail Address Without Losing Data
Google now allows users to change their usernames—the part before @gmail.com—without having to s...
EPA Revised Standards for Lead Dust Hazard Levels
The Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home Pamphlet (EPA Form) (TXR 2511) has been updated to re...
Help Shape the Direction of NAR
Applications to join an NAR 2027 committee are now open! This is your opportunity to take an active...
Changes Proposed to Texas REALTORS® Forms
Texas REALTORS® posted proposed form updates, including three new forms, for comment until April 30...
Attorney General Issues Proposed Rules on Foreign Acquisition of Texas Property
The Texas attorney general has issued proposed rules to implement Senate Bill 17, the law that bans ...
5 Tips to Beat Burnout
Whether it’s the demands of a competitive housing market, managing work-life balance, health conce...
Q&A: How quickly must I remove a listing from a website or MLS once it sells?
The Real Estate License Act, TREC Rules, and NAR’s Code of Ethics prohibit any misleading or false...
Can I Charge a Fee for a Broker Price Opinion?
Can I charge a fee to provide a broker price opinion or comparative market analysis to an owner, buy...
What's a Mechanic's Lien?
The definition of a mechanic's lien is a legal claim against real property that ensures payment for ...
How to Protect You and Your Clients From Rental Fraud
Rental fraud is already a significant problem, and as it becomes more normal to rely on online commu...
5 Mistakes That Could Put You in Harm's Way
Your safety should always be a priority. Here are five common mistakes REALTORS® make that could pu...
