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Is It Time to Refresh Your Brand?
You introduce yourself and your business to potential clients with your branding. (If you don’t have a branding strategy, see these...
Ernest Enriquez
May 18, 20212 min read
From the Hotline: Which County To Put in Listing Agreements
We have had callers who ask what they should insert into the blank in the Texas REALTORS® listing agreements and buyer/tenant...
Ernest Enriquez
May 17, 20211 min read
Are You a REALTOR® to Watch?
Raise your profile and showcase your accomplishments by applying for the REALTORS® to Watch Award. This award spotlights young...
Ernest Enriquez
May 16, 20211 min read
Fact or Fiction: What Must a List of Recently Sold Homes Include?
Agents who include a list of recently sold homes in advertising must make it clear whether they had any role in the sale of those homes....
Ernest Enriquez
May 13, 20211 min read
Who Can Use Which Forms?
Standardized forms are an essential part of Texas real estate. But do you know the difference between Texas Real Estate Commission forms...
Ernest Enriquez
May 12, 20211 min read
Tips to Eliminate Unpleasant Smells in Properties
Unpleasant smells can drive away prospects and cost your clients money in the form of fewer, lower, or no offers. But home smells are a...
Ernest Enriquez
May 11, 20212 min read
Learn How You Benefit When You Volunteer
If you want to make a difference in the real estate industry but are unsure of where to start, register for “Your Voice Counts!” This...
Ernest Enriquez
May 10, 20211 min read
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 or change a rule. Previously, there...
Ernest Enriquez
May 9, 20211 min read
Working With Senior Clients
Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation Course The SRES designation course helps real estate professionals develop the...
Ernest Enriquez
May 6, 20213 min read
Control How Your Business Looks Online
When you search for your business online, you will most likely find your website or a basic business listing. And while that is a great...
Ernest Enriquez
May 5, 20211 min read
What Census Results Mean for Texas
Texas will gain two more seats in Congress based on the 2020 U.S. Census results. This will increase bring the state’s number of...
Ernest Enriquez
May 4, 20211 min read
3 Texas Cities Among Most Diverse in U.S.
Houston, Dallas, and Arlington are among the top 10 most diverse cities in America, according to a study by WalletHub. WalletHub assigned...
Ernest Enriquez
May 3, 20211 min read
5 Ways to Generate Leads
If your marketing focuses only on traditional, outbound efforts—direct mail, cold calls, email blasts—you’re missing huge opportunities....
Ernest Enriquez
May 2, 20212 min read
What Are the Minimum Services Required of the Seller’s Broker?
QUESTION: I represent the buyer and I’m doing a lot of duties that the seller’s broker usually handles. What are the minimum services...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 28, 20212 min read
Share Your Story to Help Reform HOAs
Texas REALTORS® is advocating for issues to protect homeowners during the 2021 legislative session, including bills that seek to bring...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 27, 20212 min read
Form 1506 Revised to Reflect Market Conditions
Texas REALTORS® has added a Property Values section to form 1506, General Information and Notice to Buyers and Sellers. This form is...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 26, 20211 min read
Median Texas Home Price Up 13.4% During First Quarter of 2021
The median sales price of homes in Texas reached $274,300 in the first quarter this year, an increase of 13.4% over the same period last...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 25, 20212 min read
Update: Tenant Evictions and CDC Moratorium
There have been several court cases and other actions related to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s moratorium on tenant...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 22, 20212 min read
NAHREP Releases 2020 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report
In the 10 years leading up to the pandemic, Latinos accounted for more than 50% of homeownership growth, and Latinos have added 4.7...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 21, 20211 min read
DIY Advertising Math: Learn How to Calculate CTR, CPC, ROI, and More
Making the most of your advertising dollars means understanding the ways ads are measured. The formulas below are common metrics used in...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 21, 20212 min read
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