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Ernest Enriquez
Jul 22, 20192 min read
Recent Lawsuit Targets Cold Calling by Real Estate Companies
A homeowner in California has filed a class-action lawsuit against NRT and Coldwell Banker Real Estate, subsidiaries of Realogy, alleging...
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Ernest Enriquez
Jul 12, 20191 min read
Use This Form When Recommending Inspectors
When you provide a client with a list of inspectors, you can use Inspector Information (TXR 2506). The form states that while your...
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Ernest Enriquez
Jul 9, 20191 min read
A Form to Help You Comply With Unescorted Access Rules
The form Owner’s Authorization Concerning Unescorted Access to Property (TXR 2223) was created for members of Texas REALTORS® to comply...
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Ernest Enriquez
Jul 8, 20191 min read
From the Legal Hotline: Does a Contract Terminate Automatically When a Party Dies?
I’ve been getting calls from members asking whether a residential sales contract automatically terminates when a party to that contract...
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Ernest Enriquez
Jul 5, 20191 min read
Free Guide Outlines Legal Issues for Texas Landowners
There’s a lot more to know about owning land in Texas than just oil and gas law. Fence laws, agricultural leases, water law, and...
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Ernest Enriquez
Jun 28, 20191 min read
What Changes to the Law Mean for Your Business
Did you miss the webinar discussing the 86th Texas Legislative Session and how the actions taken will affect your business? Watch the...
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Ernest Enriquez
Jun 24, 20191 min read
The Square-Footage Court Case You Need to Know About
A Dallas-area agent and her brokerage were sued after an appraisal district’s square footage information used to populate the MLS listing...
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Ernest Enriquez
Jun 18, 20191 min read
You Can Get Information, Not Advice, on the Legal Hotline
Attorneys on the Texas REALTORS® Legal Hotline (512-480-8200) can help you with all manner of real estate legal information. What they...
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Ernest Enriquez
Jun 14, 20191 min read
Are You Counting Contract Deadlines Correctly?
Refresh your memory of how to count contract days and make sure you’re correctly calculating deadlines for the One to Four Family...
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Ernest Enriquez
May 24, 20192 min read
The Fallout of Giving Bad Advice
by Chad Wenzelspratt & Lee Santos There are risks associated with giving advice beyond what you are licensed to do. Here is a real-life...
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Ernest Enriquez
May 21, 20191 min read
From the Legal Hotline: When Time of Day is Not Specified in a Contract Deadline
(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...
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Ernest Enriquez
May 16, 20193 min read
Can Wind Turbines Be Considered a Nuisance?
Wind turbines are a common sight across Texas. In fact, Texas is the largest wind-energy producing state in America. In 2017, the number...
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Ernest Enriquez
May 6, 20191 min read
A Resource for Your Spanish-Speaking Clients
Texas REALTORS® provides members exclusive access to Spanish translations of commonly used forms for informational purposes. While only...
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Ernest Enriquez
May 2, 20192 min read
What Happens to the Security Deposit When Only 1 Tenant Moves Out
I am the property manager for a property with three tenants. At the end of the lease term, one of the tenants decided to live alone and...
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Ernest Enriquez
May 1, 20191 min read
How You Can Help Consumers Understand Fair Housing
Zelda Cain, an instructor and broker with A2Z Real Estate Consultants in Houston, is passionate about fair housing. In an interview with...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 29, 20191 min read
Want to Protect Your Commission? There’s a Form for That
In any given transaction, there are several different agreements that affect broker compensation. Such compensation can be addressed in...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 22, 20192 min read
What Date Goes on the T-47?
The T-47 Residential Real Property Affidavit (TXR 1907) has been the subject of some confusion among Texas REALTORS® members. The T-47 is...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 18, 20191 min read
Can I Use That Listing Photo?
My sellers hired a photographer to take professional photos of their property. The photographer provided multiple shots of their backyard...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 15, 20191 min read
When Can Buyers Exercise the Termination Option in Their Backup Contract?
#backupcontract #buyers #terminationoption
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 9, 20191 min read
Should Agents’ Info be Inserted in Paragraph 21 of the TREC Contracts as the Points of Contact for N
The parties to the contract should consider several factors before deciding what contact information should be inserted in Paragraph 21....
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