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Hire the Right Employee Faster
Hiring the right employee is integral to keeping your real estate business profitable and successful. Can you trust the candidate with...
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Legal FAQ: MUD and Buyer Special Notices
I’ve heard that a seller whose home is located in a municipal utility district, or MUD, is required to give a buyer special notices. What...
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 23, 20232 min read
Gain A Competitive Edge With C2EX
Want to position yourself as a leader in professionalism and customer service? Complete the National Association of REALTORS® Commitment...
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 21, 20231 min read


What You Need To Know About Advertising
Real estate ads help gain leads and exposure for your listings. But it’s up to you to follow the many advertising rules and...
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 18, 20231 min read
What Is a Variable-Rate Commission?
The REALTOR® Code of Ethics defines a variable-rate commission arrangement as a listing in which one amount of commission is payable if...
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 16, 20231 min read
Practice Real Estate, Not Law
You may think you’re just being helpful, but if you’re not careful, your advice could fall outside the scope of your real estate license....
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 13, 20232 min read
5 Ways MarketViewer Can Help Your Business
Want the latest and most accurate market data available? MarketViewer—available only to members of Texas REALTORS®—is a user-friendly...
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 11, 20231 min read
Are Electric Vehicles Charging Stations the New Rental Amenity?
Are EV chargers at rental properties worth the investment? Electric vehicles are on the rise in Texas, with more than 200,000 registered....
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 9, 20231 min read
Fact or Fiction: Spending Limit on a Closing Gift?
A closing gift you give to a client must not exceed $50 in value. Fiction. There is no Texas Real Estate Commission rule restricting the...
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 6, 20231 min read
Stand Out on Social With Photofy
You now have access to customizable social content from Texas REALTORS® through Photofy. Add your message to a variety of turnkey social...
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 4, 20231 min read
Do Solar Panels Raise Perceived Property Values?
Data from REALTORS® responding to a survey question about whether solar panels increased perceived property value. Source: NAR 2023...
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 2, 20231 min read
Legal FAQ: How Quickly Must You Remove a Listing?
The Real Estate License Act, TREC rules, and NAR’s Code of Ethics prohibit any misleading or false advertisements. TREC Rule 535.155 (d)...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 29, 20231 min read
Seller Impersonation Fraud: Red Flags and Best Practices
This information is courtesy of the Texas Land Title Association. With the increasing prevalence of remote work and communicating with...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 27, 20234 min read
Watch: Preview of 2023 Shaping Texas Conference
Heard about the 2023 Shaping Texas Conference in San Antonio but don’t know why you would attend? Want to learn about the headling...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 25, 20231 min read
Strategies for Your First Meeting With a Client
Your first meeting with potential clients could not be more important. This could be the beginning of an excellent business relationship!...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 22, 20232 min read
Share Your Thoughts on Texas REALTOR® Magazine
What do you like or not like about Texas REALTOR® magazine? What would you like to see in future issues? Take the Texas REALTOR® magazine...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 20, 20231 min read
New Texas REALTORS® Benefit Me On File Has You Covered
Have you ever turned your house upside down searching for an important document that can’t find? Have you ever been at the doctor’s...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 18, 20231 min read
2023 Sustainability Summit in Austin: Registration Now Open
Whether you’re a broker, property manager, appraiser—or even new to the industry—count yourself among the future-focused,...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 15, 20231 min read
How to Mitigate Risk in Your Business
Earning the Texas Risk Reduction Specialist certification will help you identify—and avoid—potential liabilities in your transactions....
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 13, 20231 min read
Learn to Better Use the Features in ZipForm
Whether you’re new to zipForm or want to learn its advanced features, the upcoming webinars hosted by Texas REALTORS® will help you get...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 11, 20231 min read
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