TREC’s Broker-Lawyer Committee met January 14 to discuss public comments and potential changes to the Farm and Ranch Contract and other contract forms. Here are some takeaways from the meeting.
Effective February 1, the Property Inspection Report form (REI 7-6) is required for all real estate inspections performed in Texas.
The form reflects changes made to the Standards of Practice (SOPs), plus an updated preamble that
The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee met January 18, 2022. Three new officers were elected to serve in committee leadership:
The committee also made two subcommittee appointments:
The TREC & TALCB Joint Audit Committee ("Audit Committee") consists of two members of the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and one member of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB). The Chair of the Commission shall appoint the two Commission members and the Chair of TALCB shall appoint the TALCB member.
Members of advisory committees are appointed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (the Commission). The Commission welcomes and encourages a diverse applicant pool. Based on the below requirements, the following timeline is implemented for purposes of making committee member appointments:
During the 87th regular session, the Texas legislature passed SB 1588 which amended Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code governing certain property owners ' associations (more commonly known as HOAs) to address a number of HOA-related issues, including providing greater transparency in HOA operations and leadership.
We have published the video of the November 2021 "Coffee with the Commission" session. Chair Scott Kesner and Executive Director, Chelsea Buchholtz discussed all the latest from the November Commission meeting and what is coming for 2022.
Last week we celebrated Veterans Day. We have many license holders who have served our country in the military. Your sacrifices have not gone unnoticed, and I am grateful for your service.
The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee met on October 11 via videoconference. There was not much on the agenda as the committee has covered a lot of ground the last couple of years. There was a discussion about the new Property Inspection Report Form (REI 7-6) that will be required to be used as of February 1, 2022. There is a new section in that report form for Gas Distribution System and Gas Appliances. There was a concern that there might be confusion on where to put deficiencies in gas appliances, such as the water heater, HVAC, etc., since those are specified in other locations
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