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Being Sued? The Legal Fund May Provide Financial Help
REALTORS® who have been sued or need to bring legal action may receive financial or other legal assistance from the Texas REALTORS® Legal...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 8, 20231 min read
Meet the Texans Named to NAR’s 2023 30 Under 30
Delanee Clark and Weston Jenkins were named to NAR’s Class of 2023 30 Under 30. They told Texas REALTOR® magazine about how they got into...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 6, 20233 min read
Thoughtful Closing Gift Ideas From REALTORS®
After your clients have closed on a house, one way to commemorate the experience is to give a meaningful closing gift. It’s the perfect...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 4, 20231 min read
Where to Learn About Personal Accountability, Leadership, and Resilience
You’ll learn about personal accountability, leadership, and resilience—plus earn CE, get industry insights to help your business, and...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 1, 20231 min read
What You Can’t Say About Your Commissions
In my marketing and when talking to prospective clients, I say that I charge the standard commission for my city. Is that OK? No. There...
Ernest Enriquez
May 30, 20231 min read
Fact or Fiction: Must I report sales prices to the MLS?
Since Texas is a non-disclosure state, a listing broker does not have to report a client’s sales price to the MLS. Fiction. MLS rules...
Ernest Enriquez
May 25, 20231 min read
A Smart Way To Show Your Expertise
If you gain a new listing that is equipped with smart home technology, would you know how to showcase them? Knowing how to highlight the...
Ernest Enriquez
May 23, 20231 min read
Can a Contract Be Terminated Over Proposed Amendments?
No. Even though a buyer or seller can propose an amendment to the contract at any time, merely proposing an amendment to a contract–or...
Ernest Enriquez
May 21, 20231 min read
Adopted and Proposed Rule Changes From May TREC Meeting
The Texas Real Estate Commission took a road trip to Houston for its May 16 meeting. The agenda and materials are available at TREC’s...
Ernest Enriquez
May 18, 20232 min read
Can You Sell a Manufactured Home Without a License?
I’m a licensed real estate sales agent, and I’m working with a client who wants to sell his manufactured home. Do I need to be licensed...
Ernest Enriquez
May 16, 20231 min read
Set the Stage for Happier Clients
Bonus Tip for Brokers These strategies may also help your relationship with agents, especially those new to the industry who may not...
Ernest Enriquez
May 14, 20232 min read
A Mortgage-Ready Demographic
Texas continues to attract members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, according to the Asian Real Estate...
Ernest Enriquez
May 9, 20231 min read
Bill To Update Texas Real Estate Commission Sent to Governor’s Desk
Over the weekend, the Texas Legislature passed REALTOR®-priority legislation. SB 1577, which will update administrative language for the...
Ernest Enriquez
May 8, 20231 min read
What To Know About Putting Your License on Inactive Status
While there are many advantages to setting your real estate license to inactive status rather than letting it lapse, only people with an...
Ernest Enriquez
May 7, 20232 min read
Should You Use AI for Your Marketing Content?
Have you considered delegating your writing tasks to an artificial intelligence tool like ChatGPT? AI has made huge advances and is...
Ernest Enriquez
May 3, 20231 min read
NAR Asks FHFA to Reconsider Changes to Fees
In January 2023, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to change their loan level pricing...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 27, 20231 min read
Understanding the Texas Uniform Condominium Act
Did you know that your clients can be forced to sell their condominium because other unit owners agree to sell the condominium building?...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 25, 20231 min read
How You Can Improve Your Real Estate Mindset
Texas REALTORS® benefits partner Wise Agent is hosting the free webinar “How to Achieve the Mindset for Success in Real Estate” at 11...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 23, 20231 min read
A Simple Exercise for Better Public Speaking
Does your voice get shaky when giving a listing presentation? Has your voice cracked or squeaked while speaking to a potential client?...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 20, 20231 min read
How to Prevent Disability Discrimination and Promote Fair Housing
Allegations of disability discrimination were more than half of all fair housing complaints in 2021, mostly because such discrimination...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 18, 20231 min read
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