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Ernest Enriquez
Nov 10, 20191 min read
Is It Time to Renew Your DMCA Agent Registration?
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) online agent directory, which can protect you from claims of copyright infringement, was...
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Ernest Enriquez
Oct 29, 20191 min read
From the Legal Hotline: Does Extending the Closing Date Extend a Contingency Date?
Members have called regarding situations where a contract is signed with an attached Addendum for Sale of Other Property by Buyer (TXR...
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Ernest Enriquez
Oct 22, 20191 min read
Was That Conversation Really Private?
As smart-home technology becomes more prevalent in homes, buyer’s agents should be mindful of where and how they are communicating with...
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Ernest Enriquez
Oct 17, 20191 min read
Can Your Unlicensed Assistant Do That?
Along with setting rules for licensees, the Texas Real Estate Commission also governs what your unlicensed assistants can do on your...
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Ernest Enriquez
Oct 15, 20191 min read
Legal Webinar: Risks to Sellers of Smart-Home Tech
Many homeowners have installed smart-home devices that allow them to see or hear what’s going on in their home when they’re not there. It...
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Ernest Enriquez
Sep 24, 20191 min read
What Should You Do With an Unresolved Earnest-Money Dispute?
My client’s contract to sell his home fell through, and the buyer and seller disagree over who is at fault and who should get the earnest...
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Ernest Enriquez
Sep 20, 20191 min read
Watch: Why You Need a Written Buyer’s Representation Agreement
While it’s possible to have an agency relationship without a written agreement, there are multiple reasons why it’s in your best interest...
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Ernest Enriquez
Sep 17, 20191 min read
Avoid Trouble From Copyright Infringement With DMCA Safe-Harbor Provision
A member of Texas REALTORS® was sued recently because the member’s brokerage website was displaying a copyrighted photo through the IDX...
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Ernest Enriquez
Sep 13, 20191 min read
Get Insights Into Disciplinary Actions From TREC
You can learn from others’ mistakes by browsing the latest disciplinary actions taken by the Texas Real Estate Commission. Visit...
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Ernest Enriquez
Sep 12, 20191 min read
What Kind of Documentation Can Prove the Need for an Assistance Animal?
If a tenant requests a reasonable accommodation for an assistance animal, but the disability or the disability-related need isn’t...
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Ernest Enriquez
Sep 6, 20191 min read
What Happens if a Contract Term Is Left Blank?
A term left blank in a contract does not automatically equal a zero value, nor that the section is not part of the contract. Instead, a...
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Ernest Enriquez
Sep 3, 20191 min read
Does a Property Manager Have to Disclose the Owner’s Name?
REALTORS® acting as property managers sometimes ask if they are required to disclose the name of the property owner to the tenant. The...
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Ernest Enriquez
Aug 30, 20191 min read
Your Forms: Information Regarding Property Near an International Border
For certain counties located near an international border, Texas law may prohibit the sale of a property that lacks required water and...
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Ernest Enriquez
Aug 29, 20191 min read
What to do if Clients Have Questions About the Updated Seller’s Disclosure Notice
The revised version of the Seller’s Disclosure Notice (TXR 1406) includes new questions about flooding, such as whether the seller’s...
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Ernest Enriquez
Aug 8, 20192 min read
How the Late-Fee Bill Affects Rentals in Texas
Senate Bill 1414, which Texas REALTORS® supported in the 2019 legislative session, goes into effect Sept. 1 and amends the section in...
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Ernest Enriquez
Aug 5, 20191 min read
Where to Get Your Texas REALTORS® Forms
Texas REALTORS® has created more than 130 real estate contracts and forms for exclusive for use by members and members’ clients. You have...
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Ernest Enriquez
Jul 31, 20191 min read
Updated Seller’s Disclosure Notice Available August 1
The 86th Texas Legislature passed two bills that add questions to the Seller’s Disclosure Notice (TXR 1406) regarding flooding, such as...
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Ernest Enriquez
Jul 30, 20191 min read
Can a Seller or Listing Agent Refuse to Receive the Inspection Report?
No. Despite the request, it is up to your buyers whether they would like to send a copy of the inspection report to the listing agent or...
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Ernest Enriquez
Jul 29, 20191 min read
From the Legal Hotline: When the MLS Lists Personal Property That Sellers Refuse to Give Up
Hotline callers frequently ask what happens when the MLS lists personal property as part of the property for sale but sellers...
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Ernest Enriquez
Jul 26, 20191 min read
Marking 29 Years of Equal Access Under the Law With the ADA
Twenty-nine years ago today, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. This landmark legislation made...
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