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Disconnect to Better Connect
When your phone vibrates, do you instinctively want to pick it up, no matter what time it is or what you are doing? It can be hard to...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Avoid These Photography Mistakes
Photos help draw more interest to your listings. However, if they aren’t taken correctly, they can give a potential buyer the wrong...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 26, 20231 min read
Fact or Fiction? Inspectors Should Note Whether a Roof Needs Gutters
Fact or fiction? An inspector should mark as deficient a roof without gutters if the inspector thinks a lack of gutters presents a risk...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 23, 20231 min read
Familiarize Yourself With Desktop Appraisals
You may think that desktop appraisals were just an occasional anomaly during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the GSEs have...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 21, 20231 min read
TREC Meeting Recap: Proposed Rule Changes
The Texas Real Estate Commission met February 13 and proposed several rule changes, which will be published in the Texas Register for...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 19, 20232 min read
Report Details Current State of Housing in Black America
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) released its 2022 State of Housing in Black America, finding that “the near-term...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Inside Look at 2023 Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting
More than 1,700 members—a record!—registered for the 2023 Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting this week in Austin. Here are highlights of the...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 14, 20236 min read
New Member Benefit Everlance Makes Expense Tracking Easier
Struggling to keep track of your mileage on the road? Expense reports piling up? Everlance, a new member benefit from Texas REALTORS®,...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 12, 20231 min read
Building Relationship in New-Construction Transactions
Out with the old, in with the new, is always exciting for homebuyers when it comes to building their dream house. But it can be easier...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Texas Brings Home Triple Crown
Texas REALTORS®️ has once again achieved NAR’s Triple Crown, which recognizes state and local associations that meet state-specific RPAC...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 7, 20231 min read
How TREC Helps Military Families
The Texas Real Estate Commission offers several benefits to active military personnel, veterans, and the spouses of active military and...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 5, 20231 min read
Stay Safe With New Clients
Working with a prospective or new client is exciting, but it is important to remember the person is technically a stranger. While you...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 2, 20231 min read
Let SmartMove Find the Right Tenant
Make the process of finding tenants easier with TransUnion’s SmartMove, an online system that provides quick leasing recommendation on...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 31, 20231 min read
Spanish, Vietnamese Translations of Forms Updated
Several forms with Spanish and Vietnamese translations were recently revised. Texas REALTORS® has updated those translations to reflect...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 29, 20231 min read
Protect Against Property Scams
The sale of real estate is one of the top transactions targeted by scammers. The latest scam affecting the public and real estate...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 26, 20231 min read
Texas REALTORS® Supports NAR Lawsuit on WOTUS Rule
The National Association of REALTORS® last week filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas to stop the...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 24, 20231 min read
What Makes a Great Listener?
Being a successful REALTOR® starts with strong listening skills. But did you know there is a difference between listening and hearing?...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 22, 20231 min read
What You Can and Can’t Ask the Legal Hotline
One of the most popular member benefits for REALTORS® in Texas is the association’s Legal Hotline. You can speak with an attorney to get...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 19, 20232 min read
Quick Tips About Home Warranties
Surprise repairs and appliance replacements can be a huge expense for homeowners. Your clients could mitigate their out-of-pocket...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 17, 20233 min read
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Texas REALTORS® Benefits?
With your Texas REALTORS® dues, you have access to a variety of benefits and resources—all designed to help you succeed in your real...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 15, 20232 min read
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