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Get the Most From Your Professional Groups
Logging on or showing up is a good start when you join a professional network, but if you really want to make the most of your...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 11, 20212 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
Close an Interesting Commercial Transaction?
Apply for the William C. Jennings Award if you or your company completed an outstanding commercial real estate transaction that...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 9, 20211 min read
Austin and San Antonio Among Top 10 Commercial Office Markets of Q3 2021
Austin and San Antonio were among the top 10 office markets of the third quarter of 2021 in the NAR monthly Commercial Market Insights...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 8, 20211 min read
Property Taxes Will Be on May 2022 Ballot
The final hours of the 87th Texas Legislature brought big news for property taxes. Texas voters will have a constitutional amendment on...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 4, 20211 min read
Has the Housing Frenzy Peaked?
The Texas housing market has cooled slightly, with home sales down 3.5% in the third quarter compared to last fall’s extraordinary...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 2, 20211 min read
Do You Know These Exceptions to the $10,000 Cap on Deductions?
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act included a controversial change: a $10,000 cap on an individual’s itemized deductions for state and local...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 31, 20211 min read
5 Tips to Improve Your Online Bios
According to the NAR 2021 Real Estate in a Digital Age report, 97% of all homebuyers in 2020 used the internet in their home search. This...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Nominate Outstanding Educators, Programs for Awards
It’s time to recognize this year’s exemplary educators and educational programs. Through December 6, Texas REALTORS® is accepting...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 26, 20211 min read
Tips on Moving From the City to the Suburbs
Moving can be difficult in any circumstance, but transitioning from the city to the suburbs can be particularly challenging. Here are...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 26, 20212 min read
Do You Know How to Effectively Serve Tenants and Landlords?
The Texas Residential Leasing Specialist (TRLS) certification tells your clients that you have a thorough understanding of landlord and...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 24, 20211 min read
How Do Introverts Thrive in a Social Business?
A career in real estate involves daily social interactions, networking, and attending industry events. But not all REALTORS® are social...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 21, 20211 min read
Early Voting is Underway
The period to vote early in the November 2 election in Texas runs through October 29. Texas voters will have eight statewide propositions...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 19, 20211 min read
Exclusively for You: Free and Discounted Virtual Tours
Texas REALTORS® members have access to exclusive discounts through FloorPlanOnline. They offer free virtual tours that include a 15-photo...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 17, 20211 min read
3 Reasons to Send a Client Satisfaction Survey
Want to learn how to provide better service to your clients? One of the best ways is to ask your previous ones for feedback. A...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Strategies for Brokers to Improve Performance and Outcomes
Being a broker, you closely keep up with performance numbers at your brokerage. But do you know how to improve those numbers? Real estate...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Where to Send the Fee to Extend the Termination Option
Although the initial option fee should be sent to the title company, the fee to extend the termination option should be delivered...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 7, 20211 min read
Texas REALTORS® Break Fundraising Records in 2021
Investments in the Texas REALTORS® Political Action Committee (TREPAC) reached record-breaking levels in 2021, thanks to the strong...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 6, 20212 min read
How Solar Panels Affect Transactions
Judy Jones listed a property with solar panels in Kennadale for a seller who had to move out of state due to a catastrophic accident. The...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 3, 20212 min read
Help First-Time Buyers and Workforce-Housing Clients
The Texas Affordable Housing Specialist (TAHS) certification shows you how to assist first-time and underserved homebuyers as well as...
Ernest Enriquez
Sep 30, 20211 min read
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