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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
Proposed Amendments to TREC Rules
At its November 7 meeting, the Texas Real Estate Commission proposed two changes to Section 537 of TREC rules: The proposed change to...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 15, 20222 min read
TREC Mandates Forms Changes
The Texas Real Estate Commission met November 7 and approved changes to several forms, effective Feb. 1, 2023. Visit trec.texas.gov for...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 9, 20225 min read
Contract and Other Changes Proposed at TREC Meeting
At its August 8 meeting, The Texas Real Estate Commission voted to propose changes to several promulgated forms. You can comment on the...
Ernest Enriquez
Aug 16, 20221 min read
TREC Approves Changes for Temporary Residential Lease and New Flood Notice
Since January 1, landlords have been required to give notice to prospective residential tenants noting whether or not the landlords are...
Ernest Enriquez
Aug 10, 20221 min read
TREC Makes It Easier to See Disciplinary Actions
The Texas Real Estate Commission made a change to its website to make it easier for people to see whether a license holder has a...
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Recap From May TREC Meeting
The Texas Real Estate Commission met May 2. All meeting materials and a video replay can be found on TREC’s meeting page. Below are...
Ernest Enriquez
May 8, 20221 min read
You May Need to Update Your Consumer Protection Notice by April 1
The Texas Real Estate Commission in February adopted a change to the Consumer Protection Notice (TXR 2503, TREC CPN 1-4) to reflect that...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 27, 20221 min read
When Are the Best Times to Call TREC?
If you need to call the Texas Real Estate Commission, try avoiding Mondays. TREC says that Mondays, the first and last days of the month,...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 17, 20221 min read
Updates from TREC’s February Meeting
The Texas Real Estate Commission met on February 14. A video replay of the meeting along with the full agenda and materials are available...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 17, 20221 min read
TALCB Launches Complaint Tool
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) in September launched a complaint portal. The new online tool allows...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 21, 20211 min read
Highlights from TREC’s November Meeting
The Texas Real Estate Commission met November 8. A video replay of the meeting along with the full agenda and materials are available at...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 10, 20212 min read
Members Appointed to TREC’s Broker-Lawyer Committee
Dianne McCoy and Mary Miner will serve as broker members on the Texas Real Estate Commission Broker-Lawyer Committee until 2027. McCoy is...
Ernest Enriquez
Sep 21, 20211 min read
TREC Adopts a New Form and Updates the Contracts
The Texas Real Estate Commission this week approved changes to the promulgated contracts and adopted a new form to comply with...
Ernest Enriquez
Aug 10, 20212 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
New Fixture Lease Addendum Among Changes Effective April 1
The new Addendum Regarding Fixture Leases is among the changes approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission that are effective April 1....
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 23, 20211 min read
Effective April 1: Changes to Delivery of Option Fee
The Texas Real Estate Commission in November approved several changes to residential contract forms that go into effect April 1. The...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 27, 20211 min read
Revised Consumer Protection Notice Effective February 1
The Texas Real Estate Commission in November approved changes to several forms. Among those was an amendment to the Consumer Protection...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 26, 20211 min read
Changes to Delivery of Option Fees & More Updates from TREC’s Meeting
The Texas Real Estate Commission met November 10 to consider several important issues. Meeting details and materials can be found at...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 11, 20202 min read
Help TREC and TALCB Improve Their Websites
The Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board have launched a survey to gather feedback...
Ernest Enriquez
Aug 27, 20201 min read
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