There has been a proliferation of the use of “coming soon” or “pocket” listings over the past year. While there may be legitimate reasons for the use of this marketing method, license holders should be aware that selling property using this method, under certain circumstances, may result in a complaint with the Commission and finding that the license holder has violated TREC laws and rules.
TREC wants to clear up any confusion about the recently adopted amendments regarding unescorted access to vacant rental property in TREC Rule 535.4.
Information you need to know to renew your Business Entity Broker license.
Ideal way to post IABS and Consumer Notice to comply with our rules:Post a link to a completely filled out TREC IABS form labeled “Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Service,” on your business website homepage, in a readily noticeable place in at least 10 point font.
My License Services allows you to quickly and conveniently apply for a license, renew your license, change your license status, or update your address. You can log into an existing online account registered with TREC or register a new account under the My License Services section of the homepage of the website.
Brokers and sales agents often use unlicensed personnel for assistance in conducting their real estate brokerage activities. Such unlicensed persons, sometimes referred to as administrative assistants, can be of great help to a busy agent. However, care must be taken to ensure that the unlicensed person does not conduct any of the activities for which a real estate license is required. This article defines some of those activities which may and may not be legally conducted by unlicensed persons.
Any person applying for or renewing a license with TREC must provide fingerprints for a criminal history check. The fingerprint process is easy and can be done in a few short steps.
IdentoGO by IDEMIA collects and submits fingerprints to the FBI via the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), but has no role in the actual research and processing of your criminal background check or the delivery of its results.
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