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You Have Options for Participating in the Appraisal Process
Although you aren’t a key player in an appraisal, here are a few reminders of how the appraisal process works and your options for...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 16, 20211 min read
Fact or Fiction? Acting as Agent and Inspector
A person who is a licensed inspector and a licensed real estate agent may perform both services for a client as long as the...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 15, 20211 min read
Cybercrime Is on the Rise
According to the FBI 2020 Internet Crime Report, there were 791,790 cybercrime complaints during the pandemic—an increase of more than...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 14, 20211 min read
HUD Enforcing Protections for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
REALTORS® have been prohibited from housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity since 2010 and 2013,...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 13, 20211 min read
Build a Memorable Brand
Think of branding as how you introduce yourself and your business to clients. A strong brand helps you stand out in the market. You will...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 10, 20212 min read
Must Open House Signs Follow Advertising Rules?
Directional signs are not considered to be an advertisement under TREC Rule §535.155(b)(1) and therefore do not need to comply with...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 9, 20211 min read
Register Now: 2021 Shaping Texas Conference
The Texas REALTORS® Shaping Texas Conference is back! This year, the in-person event will happen September 9-12 in Houston. Hear about...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 8, 20211 min read
How the Sales Price for a Farm or Ranch can Change Based on the Survey
Example: A buyer and seller agree on a sales price of $500,000 for a 100-acre parcel, and they agree that the price will be subject to...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 7, 20212 min read
Get Help With Appraisal and Third Party Financing Addenda
Learn the do’s and don’ts of using the Addendum Concerning Right to Terminate Due to Lender’s Appraisal and the Third Party Financing...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 6, 20211 min read
The LGBTQ+ Community, Discrimination, and Home Buying
Discrimination can stay with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals throughout their lives and has a direct influence...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 3, 20211 min read
Legislative Session Ends With REALTOR® Wins
The regular session of the 87th Texas Legislature ended May 31 with several REALTOR® victories on behalf of Texas real estate consumers...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 2, 20212 min read
Work Out With Active&Fit Direct
Whether you’re working out at a gym or looking to get moving at home, the Active&Fit Direct program has you covered. This new Texas...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 1, 20211 min read
Showcase Your Professionalism With C2EX
The Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) program from the National Association of REALTORS® empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance, and...
Ernest Enriquez
May 31, 20211 min read
How to Secure Compensation in FSBO Situations
My client wants to make an offer on a for-sale-by-owner property. What is the best way to approach the seller with the offer and make...
Ernest Enriquez
May 27, 20211 min read
A Simple Suggestion to Help Your Homeowners
Whether your clients are moving out or moving in, they may benefit from completing an inventory of their personal possessions. An...
Ernest Enriquez
May 26, 20211 min read
Foreign Investment Report Show Important Shift
The Association for International Real Estate Investors (AFIRE) released its latest report on international investment in U.S. real...
Ernest Enriquez
May 25, 20212 min read
Do You Know How to Properly Use the Term REALTOR®?
When you use the term REALTOR® to describe yourself or your business, you are telling others that you are more than a real estate license...
Ernest Enriquez
May 24, 20212 min read
Department Spotlight: Professional Development
The Texas REALTORS® Professional Development Department educates REALTORS® and other licensees through its proprietary school and CE...
Ernest Enriquez
May 23, 20212 min read
Think Two-Factor Authentication is Foolproof? Think Again
Your bank, credit card, and even social media accounts now require some form of two-factor authentication for access. That’s due to...
Ernest Enriquez
May 20, 20212 min read
Two More Texans Earn REALTOR® Association Certified Executive Designation
The REALTOR® Association Certified Executive (RCE) designation is exclusively for REALTOR® association executives committed to...
Ernest Enriquez
May 19, 20211 min read
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