A real estate transaction can require many forms, contracts, and addenda. Even in a straightforward sale or purchase, you may eventually...

When you have prospective tenants who may not meet qualifications to sign the lease on their own—like college students—use the...

For certain counties located near an international border, Texas law may prohibit the sale of a property that lacks required water and...

Texas REALTORS® has created more than 130 real estate contracts and forms for exclusive for use by members and members’ clients. You have...

When you provide a client with a list of inspectors, you can use Inspector Information (TXR 2506). The form states that while your...

The form Owner’s Authorization Concerning Unescorted Access to Property (TXR 2223) was created for members of Texas REALTORS® to comply...

(This article was edited on 1/24/24 to reflect a new paragraph number in the form and to provide further clarifications). When does a...

Texas REALTORS® provides members exclusive access to Spanish translations of commonly used forms for informational purposes. While only...

The T-47 Residential Real Property Affidavit (TXR 1907) has been the subject of some confusion among Texas REALTORS® members. The T-47 is...

REALTORS sometimes ask if they can “bring a terminated contract back to life.” For example, if a buyer paid her option fee and provided...

Are you starting the new year as a new license holder? Or have you added a few agents to your brokerage who you need to train? These are...

The Texas REALTORS® Legal Department created model addenda and model policies to help you reduce your risk of being subject to copyright...

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

I received an offer on one of my listings, but included in the offer were forms drafted using outdated versions of the form.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

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

Testing for Plumbing Leaks Some buyers want an inspection of a home’s sanitary drain system to determine if there are any leaks....

The Texas REALTORS® since the 1990s has offered members the Release of Earnest Money form. The Texas Real Estate Commission this month...

Paragraph 2B(2) of the Residential Condominium Contract (Resale) (1605, TREC 30-13) details what happens if a buyer hasn’t received the...

As a Texas REALTOR®, you have a new form you and your clients can use to withdraw an offer or counteroffer. Notice of Withdrawal of Offer...

A commercial forms task force recently proposed updated and new forms to better serve Texas REALTORS® and their clients. After feedback...