Prospective homebuyers have probably come across the term points or mortgage points when first researching mortgage options. But how much...

One way to increase your bottom line is to bring in more money. Another way is to not spend it in the first place. Here are some simple...

Y’all, the Shaping Texas Conference was a hit! Over 2,000 REALTORS® from across the state met in San Antonio to be inspired, gain new...

Take advantage of your member benefits with a trio of upcoming webinars this month. On Sept. 12 at 10 a.m., Everlance will host a webinar...

The 2023 Texas REALTORS® Shaping Texas Conference in San Antonio is here! The festivities kick off today, Sept. 7, highlighted by the...

A simple internet search will tell you what a home is worth. Or will it? Just because a website shows you an estimate of a home’s value...

As more residents adopt solar technology, it’s more likely you’ll encounter them in your real estate business. Your buyer and seller...

Appraisals don’t have to be stressful or even mysterious. You can talk with appraisers—that’s allowed!—to make the process easier. Here’s...

Yes, but The Real Estate License Act states that, as a license holder, you may only receive compensation from more than one party in a...

A landlord can use the Notice of Abandonment (TXR 2224) form when a tenant has not paid the rent on time and the landlord believes the...

Every Texas legislative session produces new laws related to real estate. Here are several bills relating to property management that...

Good news: A seller has accepted your offer, and you’re one step closer to owning your dream home. You’ve now entered the option period,...

The Texas Real Estate Commission met August 7 and adopted and proposed several rules. Visit TREC’s website for all meeting materials....

We often get asked about when the option fee should be released to the seller when using the One to Four Family Residential Contract...

Title companies are nothing new in the real estate industry. But do you understand their function and how vital they are to your clients?...

Renewing your license for the first time soon? Or do you have agents in their first renewal cycle? Effective Oct. 1, sales agents...

Earning the Texas Risk Reduction Specialist certification will help you identify—and avoid—potential liabilities in your transactions....

Texas REALTORS® is sad to share that former Vice President of Governmental Affairs Mark Lehman has passed away. He served the association...

Real estate transactions often involve large sums of money and emotional decisions, so it’s no wonder people get stressed. Consider these...

Whether hosting an open house, showing a client a property, or conducting day-to-day business, staying safe on the job is paramount. Here...