According to the latest U.S. Census numbers, the population of Texas is 42% white, 39.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% black or African...

Texas brokers shared with Texas REALTOR® magazine their rookie mistakes, where they went right, and how new brokers and team leaders can...

Can a broker solicit new sales agents by promising to provide them leads in exchange for a required payment? Yes. However, this activity...

NAR’s 2019 REALTOR® Broker Summit will be held April 2 and 3 in Austin. Hear from industry experts, tech entrepreneurs, and top brokers...

As a real estate broker, you should file 1099s for real estate commissions and referral fees or other compensation you pay to cooperating...

Brokers and managers who create a culture of trust find it spreads beyond just their brokerage and positively affects how the firm is...

Adding agents to your brokerage can benefit your business, but only if you give them the foundation to succeed. Here’s how to help your...

How can I help make clear to the IRS that my agents are independent contractors, not employees? One way you can do this is by using the...

One of the agents I sponsor wants to also work part time selling homes for a local home builder. Are there any risks I should be aware of...

I know that Texas Real Estate Commission rules require a broker to maintain written policies and procedures for the broker’s sponsored...

Whether you want to retire or generate capital for your next business venture, there’s a lot to consider when selling your brokerage....

What Happens When Your Broker Dies? You might not want to think about it, but accidents and illnesses claim lives every day. Here’s what...

Brokers can use REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR) to measure performance, analyze market trends, and much more. Learn everything you can...

Can a Sales Agent Negotiate Commission Directly With a Client Without Their Broker's Knowledge or Involvement? No. Commission...

Did you know that the free REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR) app has tools specifically for brokers and managers? Attend a free webinar...

Many people think a business entity is the same thing as a DBA, which stands for “doing business as.” In fact, they have different...

If your MLS or brokerage is considering signing a license agreement with an online syndicator like Zillow, there are important...

The Texas Real Estate Commission met on August 7 and adopted amendments to existing rules and proposed several more. View the meeting...

If you’re in the process of taking on a new role or switching brokerages, convincing a broker that you’d be an asset to her business is...

Whether you’re a broker, in the process of becoming one, or happy as a sales agent, there are lessons to be learned from how Texas...