SOP Online Version.
TREC has designed a simple-to-use, online version of the SOPs that you can access from your desktop, tablet, or cell phone.
The Standards of Practice - Online Version (effective 02/01/2022), can be accessed HERE.
SOP Printable Version.
If you would like a hard copy of the SOPs, TREC has also designed a printable booklet version of the SOPs.
Instructions on how to print the Inspector SOP - Printable Version (effective 02/01/2022), can be accessed HERE.
To ensure consistency in reporting, inspectors licensed by TREC are required to use the Standard Inspection Report Form (REI 7-6) to report observed deficiencies and other items required by the SOPs.
An Apprentice Inspector is a person who is in training under the direct supervision of a professional inspector to become qualified to perform a real estate inspections.
You have one year from the date your application is filed to meet all license requirements. Once you have met all license requirements, TREC will send an active apprentice inspector license to you via email.
A Professional Real Estate Inspector is a person who is trained and qualified to perform real estate inspections and who accepts employment to perform a real estate inspection for a buyer or seller of real property. Professional inspectors may also supervise or sponsor Real Estate Inspectors and Apprentice Inspectors.
You have one year from the date your application is filed to meet all license requirements. Once you have met all license requirements, TREC will send an active professional inspector license to you via email.
| Sales Agent: | Fee | Late Fee < 90 days | Late Fee > 90 days | Texas Online Fee | Texas A&M Research Center | Real Estate Recovery Fee | Total Fee |
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TREC has two funds to help reimburse consumers who suffer damages caused by TREC license holders: the Real Estate Recovery Trust Account and the Real Estate Inspection Recovery Fund. Each recovery fund has different filing requirements and payment limits.
If you feel there has been a violation of The Real Estate License Act , or TREC rules
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