Updated Seller’s Disclosure Notice Available August 1
The 86th Texas Legislature passed two bills that add questions to the Seller’s Disclosure Notic...
How Many Buyers Skip the Inspection?
A home inspection is a typical part of the buying process and required by many mortgage lenders, ...
Can a Seller or Listing Agent Refuse to Receive the Inspection Report?
No. Despite the request, it is up to your buyers whether they would like to send a copy of the in...
From the Legal Hotline: When the MLS Lists Personal Property That Sellers Refuse to Give Up
Hotline callers frequently ask what happens when the MLS lists personal property as part of the p...
Marking 29 Years of Equal Access Under the Law With the ADA
Twenty-nine years ago today, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed int...
Are You Interested In A Fixer-Upper? Read This First
Maybe you like the idea of landscaping, decorating, and remodeling. But if you’re a first-time ...
Texas Housing Market Remains Strong in 2nd Quarter Report
The statewide housing market for Texas had something for everyone in the second quarter of 2019. ...
Recent Lawsuit Targets Cold Calling by Real Estate Companies
A homeowner in California has filed a class-action lawsuit against NRT and Coldwell Banker Real E...
Protect Your Home-Based Business with Home Business Insurance
No matter how small your home-based business, make sure you’re protected with the right coverag...
RPR Adds Ability to Create Mailing Labels for Custom Geographies
REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR) has added a new feature allowing users to create ready-to-prin...
The Skill to Master to Help You Close Deals Faster
Are you a good listener? If you're not, you should work on improving your listening skills. Autho...
Managing Rental Properties Doesn't Have to be Stressful
If you’ve ever wondered if the headache of managing your own investment properties is worth it,...
How This Texas Agency Opens Opportunities for Commercial Growth
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) administers the Voluntary Cleanup Program, w...
5 Easy Marketing Tests You Can Run
By splitting your email list into an “A” control group and a “B” test group, there are si...
Use This Form When Recommending Inspectors
When you provide a client with a list of inspectors, you can use Inspector Information (TXR 2506)...
Add This to Your Accomplishments
Did you know you’re a member of an award-winning association? Thanks to you, Texas REALTORS® ...
Should You Buy or Lease a Car for Business Use?
For real estate agents, who spend a lot of time driving and in their cars for business purposes, ...
A Form to Help You Comply With Unescorted Access Rules
The form Owner’s Authorization Concerning Unescorted Access to Property (TXR 2223) was created ...
From the Legal Hotline: Does a Contract Terminate Automatically When a Party Dies?
I’ve been getting calls from members asking whether a residential sales contract automatically ...
Free Guide Outlines Legal Issues for Texas Landowners
There’s a lot more to know about owning land in Texas than just oil and gas law. Fence laws, ag...
How to Help Buyers Who Ask About School Districts
How often do clients ask you about whether a property is located in a good school district? Fair...
Did You Know You Might Be a Target for Cyber Scams?
Real estate transactions are an attractive deal for cyber criminals. One targeted, fraudulent ema...
Texas Small Land Sales Demand Continues to Grow
Texas saw an increase in the volume of small land sales for the sixth-straight year in 2018, reac...
Have You Heard of these REALTOR® Safety Resources?
If you think something bad would never happen to you, you should think again. REALTORS® are easy...