Texas Real Estate Blog

Articles and insights from professionals within the Texas real estate industry for Texas real estate agents.

How to Link Your IABS Document to Your Real Estate Facebook Page

Learn how to link your IABS & CPN documents to your real estate Facebook page for Texas real estate agents

How to Link Your IABS Document to Your Real Estate Twitter Page

Learn how to link your IABS & CPN documents to your real estate Twitter profile for Texas real estate agents

One to Four Family Residential Contract Texas Real Estate Form

[VIDEO] Addendum Concerning Right to Terminate Due to Lender’s Appraisal Walk-Through

Jason walks through TREC Form 49-1 Addendum Concerning Right to Terminate Due to Lender’s Appraisal.

TREC Addendum for Back Up Contract Texas Real Estate

[VIDEO] How to Transfer Your Real Estate License on TREC

Learn how to use trec.texas.gov to request sponsorship from your real estate brokerage.

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[VIDEO] Texas Real Estate Option Period Explained

Learn about the option period and what it provides.

[VIDEO] 1-4 Family Contract Complete Walk Through

Texas real estate Broker walks you through the entire 1-4 Contract used by Texas real estate agents.

[VIDEO] How to Invoice a Lease as a Texas Real Estate Agent

Learn best practices for invoicing apartment communities, etc in Texas.

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[VIDEO] How to Link Your IABS to Your Email Signature

Learn how to make your IABS readily available by linking it to your email signature.

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[VIDEO] Contingency Offers in Texas Real Estate Explained

Learn about contingency offers and their role in Texas real estate transactions.

[VIDEO] TREC’s ‘Addendum for Back-Up Contract’ Form

Learn about TREC’s Back-Up Contract form and when you should use it during your real estate transaction.

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[VIDEO] TXR-1409 Intermediary Relationship Notice

Learn about form TXR-1409 and when you should be using it in your Texas real estate transactions.

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[VIDEO] Types of MLS Memberships in Texas Real Estate

Learn about the different membership types to the MLS systems across Texas.

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How to Change Real Estate Brokerages in Texas

Learn how to switch your license from one brokerage to the next using the Texas Real Estate Commission’s website.

TXR-1945 Notice of Withdrawal of Offer Texas Real Estate Forms

[VIDEO] TXR-1945 Notice of Withdrawal of Offer

Learn about TXR-1945 Notice of Withdrawal of Offer form from the Texas Association of Realtors.

TREC changes to delivery and handling of option fee

TREC Changes to Delivery & Handling of Option Fee

Review the changes TREC has implemented into how handling & delivery of the option fee should be handled starting April 1, 2021.

[VIDEO] Non-Realty Items Addendum Overview

In this video, Lori discusses form TXR-1924 Non-Realty Items Addendum and how this form applies to Texas real estate transactions.

TXR-1953 addendum regarding residential leases

[VIDEO] Addendum Regarding Residential Leases | TXR-1953

Learn about TXR-1953 and how and when this applies to your real estate transaction here in Texas.

Is Option Money Due if a Buyer Cancels a Contract?

Is the option money still due if a buyer cancels the contract for a deal?

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[VIDEO] Seller’s Temporary Residential Lease Form Overview

In this video, Jason discusses TREC Form 15-5 Seller’s Temporary Residential Lease and how this form applies to Texas real estate transactions.

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[VIDEO] How to Makes Changes and Edits to Your Texas Real Estate Contract Using an Addendum Form

In this video, Jason discusses TREC Form 39-8 Addendum and how this document is used to make changes to a Texas real estate contract.

[VIDEO] How to Protect Yourself From Scams & Fraud as a Texas Real Estate Agent

In this video, Jason discusses the rampant scams and fraud that target Texas agents via email, text message, etc and how you can protect yourself from these types of things.

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[VIDEO] MLS Membership Requirements for Texas Real Estate Agents

In this video, we discuss MLS membership requirements for Texas agents.

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[VIDEO] Registration Agreement Between Brokers Explained | TXR-2402

In this video, we discuss TXR-2402 Registration Agreement Between Brokers and when to use this form.

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[VIDEO] Registration Agreement Between Broker and Owner | TXR-2401

In this video, we discuss form TXR-2401 Registration Agreement Between Broker and Owner and when to use this form.

[VIDEO] Lead-Based Paint Addendum Explained

In this video, we discuss the Lead-Based Paint Addendum used by Texas real estate agents.

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[VIDEO] How to Run Comps Using SABOR MLS

In this video, we review the process of running comps for a property using the SABOR MLS System.

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[VIDEO] Why You Should Perform a Home Inspection on a New Build in Texas

In this video, Jason goes over why you should get your home inspected, even if it’s brand new!

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How to Get Your Texas Real Estate License in 2023

In this guide, we go over the required steps you need to take to obtain your Texas real estate license in 2023.

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