How to Comply With the Code of Ethics on Social Media
Ethics Tip: Complying With Article 12 on Social MediaThere’s been an uptick in anonymous Code o...
Earn Your CE at Education Day in San Antonio
Monday, Sept. 10, is Education Day at the Texas REALTORS® Conference in San Antonio. That means ...
Texas Ranks 3rd for International Home Sales in Latest Texas International Homebuyers Report
The Texas economy got a $10.89 billion boost from international homebuyers between April 2017 and...
3 Ways Sellers Can Make a Good Impression During a Showing
You may not be there in person, but what you leave behind for a showing can help your home make a...
Can you Answer These Questions?
How Increasing Your Building and Architecture Knowledge Can Make Your Job EasierTake it from an H...
3 Ways to Cater to Gen X Clients
Focus on single-family homes and schools. Gen Xers still have kids, so convenience to schools car...
Leslie Rouda Smith Announces Candidacy for NAR 2020 First Vice President
Texas REALTORS® 2016 Chairman Leslie Rouda Smith knows this is a pivotal time for real estate. S...
Why Texas REALTORS® is Promoting Texas in France
More than 26,000 investors, CEOs, chairmen, and political leaders from 100 countries will be in F...
Did Facebook Violate the Fair Housing Act?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development last week filed a formal complaint against F...
Will the Fridge Convey if it Wasn't In the Contract?
If the MLS listing said the refrigerator conveys but the contract didn’t include it, is the sel...
Increase Your Referral Business by Making A Good Impression
5 Ways to Make Yourself Memorable to Your ClientsSometimes the smallest gestures can be the most ...
5 Ways the Location of Your Home Can Affect Your Life
Before you decide on a property, make sure the location is the right fit for you. Here are some q...
Where to get Help With Your Financial Wellness
Get budgeting tools, retirement planning resources, and investing options to secure your financia...
Where not to put Commission Amounts in the Residential Contract
From the Legal Hotline: The Wrong Place for Commission Negotiations We sometimes get callers who...
Actions Relevant to REALTORS® from the August TREC Meeting
The Texas Real Estate Commission met August 13. Here are a few actions from the meeting you shoul...
How To Determine the Effective Date for the One to Four Family Residential Contract
To calculate the dates for most periods of performance in the One to Four Family Residential Cont...
How to Extend an Option Period
It’s the last day of my buyer’s option period. The buyer and seller are still negotiating rep...
How Long is the List of Things You Don’t Know About Selling Your Home?
Selling a house on your own is like explaining the solar system to a child. You think you can han...
Waco REALTORS® Earn Victory Against Landfill Expansion
The Waco Association of REALTORS® saw a great victory in August after successfully engaging in a...
How Well Do You Know the One to Four Contract?
One of the most commonly used forms among Texas REALTORS® is the One to Four Family Residential ...
2 New TAR Benefits That You'll Love
Looking to save on travel and fun? Check out the member-only discounts at Schlitterbahn and Booki...
64 Numbers you Shouldn’t Ignore
When you purchase a house, you want to make it yours. You repaint walls, buy new light fixtures, ...
NAR Updates the Code of Ethics for 2019
The Latest Updates to the Code of EthicsDuring its May meeting in Washington, D.C., the National ...
What Brokers Need To Know About Independent Contractors
How can I help make clear to the IRS that my agents are independent contractors, not employees?On...
Share This With Buyers: What to Know About Earnest Money
Help your clients understand the role that earnest money plays in a real estate transaction with ...
What's Required to Restrict Concealed and Open Carry on a Property
Can landlords ban concealed carry and open carry from their property?Yes. Landlords can give verb...