My seller told me not to cooperate with a particular firm regarding her listing. Can the seller do that? Yes. While Article 3 of the Code...

Quiz: Is a Real Estate License Required? Test how familiar you are with the Texas Real Estate Commission’s rules for real estate...

From the Legal Hotline: MLS Offers We sometimes get calls about whether listing brokers can make offers of compensation listed in the MLS...

A seller is under contract to sell his property. The Addendum for Sale of Other Property by Buyer is attached to the contract. A second...

What are the consequences if a seller, landlord, or agent fails to comply with lead-based paint disclosure requirements? A seller,...

Contract Closeup: When the Lender Requires Repairs Even if the parties are happy with the condition of a property, the lender may want...

I received an offer on one of my listings, but included in the offer were forms drafted using outdated versions of the form. How should I...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development last week filed a formal complaint against Facebook for allowing its users to engage...

If the MLS listing said the refrigerator conveys but the contract didn’t include it, is the seller always required to leave the...

From the Legal Hotline: The Wrong Place for Commission Negotiations We sometimes get callers who ask whether they can put a commission...

To calculate the dates for most periods of performance in the One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale), you start counting at the...

It’s the last day of my buyer’s option period. The buyer and seller are still negotiating repairs and want to extend the option period....

One of the most commonly used forms among Texas REALTORS® is the One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale) (TAR 1601, TREC...

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How can I help make clear to the IRS that my agents are independent contractors, not employees? One way you can do this is by using the...

Can landlords ban concealed carry and open carry from their property? Yes. Landlords can give verbal or written notice that handguns are...

One of the agents I sponsor wants to also work part time selling homes for a local home builder. Are there any risks I should be aware of...

A tenant notified me yesterday that his water heater stopped working. A repairman came to the property today, but the water heater...

After my buyer completed his inspection, he sent the seller an amendment to ask for several repairs. The seller responded with his own...