Answers to Common Questions About "Coming Soon" Listings
Some multiple listing services have added an option for brokers to list properties as coming soo...
Flood Insurance is at Risk—Take Action Now
The National Association of REALTORS® has issued an important call for action to REALTORS®. Th...
Little Things That Make a Big Impression on Buyers
It doesn’t take much to ruin a buyer’s impression of a home. Take an otherwise appealing hou...
How to Calculate the Earnest Money Deadline in the Residential Contract
There's now a strict three-day deadline to deliver earnest money in the One to Four Family Reside...
Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act reinstated
A law that expired in December 2014 was restored this month. The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosur...
How to Negotiate Effectively and Nicely
Effective negotiation doesn't have to be a trade-off between getting the best outcome and being w...
Extending the Option Period Because the Seller Hasn't Turned on the Power
My buyer client is on the eighth day of his 10-day termination-option period, and the seller stil...
Don't Let Scammers Steal Your Downpayment
Criminals are targeting homebuyers and stealing huge sums of money. If you’re not careful, you ...
How to Disagree with a Client
As a REALTOR®, you've pledged to protect and promote the interests of your clients—and sometim...
Handling Security Deposits When You've Been Terminated by the Landlord
I was managing a property, and the owner terminated the management agreement effective today. A t...
You Didn't Miss It: Get a Walkthrough of the MarketViewer Data Tool Exclusively for Texas REALTORS®
If you weren't able to watch live as Texas REALTORS® COO Mike Barnett gave a walkthrough of the ...
What Happens to the Money TREC Collects From Fines?
What TREC Does With Administrative-Penalty FundsWhen a real estate license holder is found in vio...
Do I Have to Re-Key the Locks for a Temporary Lease?
My client accepted an offer on his property from buyers who asked to move in 30 days before closi...
Don't Make These Mistakes When Pricing Your Home
Deciding how much to ask is one of the most important decisions when selling your home. Here are ...
What Science Says About Making a Good Impression
You can tell when you've established a good rapport or bond with someone by looking for certain n...
When the Client Won't Accept the Property As-Is
My client won't accept the property “as is.” He wants to wait until after the inspection to l...
Do You Know the Answer to These 6 Common Legal Hotline Questions?
Besides your broker, where do you turn for trustworthy information about real estate transactions...
Learn How to Use RPR Mobile on Your Smartphone
The REALTORS® Property Resource app helps you instantly view nearby properties; find listings, s...
Texas Small Land Sales Volume Topped $1 Billion in 2017
For the first time, small land sales in Texas exceeded $1 billion in total dollar volume in 2017...
This Texas Supreme Court Ruling is a Significant Win for Texas Property Rights
Private-property rights in Texas gained a huge victory last month when the Texas Supreme Court un...
When Death Affects Your Business
What Happens When Your Broker Dies?You might not want to think about it, but accidents and illnes...
Rockstar Texas REALTORS® Wanted
Applications are now being accepted for the 2nd annual REALTORS® to Watch award, which rec...
Register Now for 2018 Texas REALTORS® Conference
Registration is now open for the 2018 Texas REALTORS® Conference from September 7 to 10 in San A...