Enforcement
What is the difference between an assumed business name and a team name?
TREC Advertisement Rule Review - What's In A Name
To The Consumers and License Holders of Texas:
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Tue, 2018-04-10 15:58The Texas Real Estate Commission takes pride in providing high quality education and licensing services, and effective consumer protection across Texas. In recent months, there have been significant issues with the quality of customer service we are providing to consumers and to our license holders. I take personal responsibility for addressing these issues. I want you to know that I – along with the entire Texas Real Estate Commission staff – recognize your frustrations, and we are committed to solving these issues.
What can unlicensed office personnel or an unlicensed assistant do?
Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee
The Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee (BRAC) is charged with examining experience requirements for potential substitution of education requirements to become a broker. The BRAC will review broker licensing requirements, minimum competency requirements, broker mentorship programs, and minimum service requirements.
To submit a comment to BRAC, please contact General Counsel.
What Happens To Administrative Penalties?
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2018-01-11 10:17(Hint: the money doesn’t fund the Commission)
Administrative penalties are not revenue -- the Commission doesn’t make money from administrative penalties. Instead, the money goes to a trust account to pay consumers for judgments against a license holder.
Don’t Be The One Who Gets Blamed When a Buyer Does Not Get Approval
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2017-11-01 16:19Want to avoid a complaint? If you are a buyer’s agent and the buyer needs to get a loan, here are a few tips on how to avoid issues that have led to some complaints to the Commission.
I already have a license. Do I have to tell you about my crime?
Sale of Equitable Interests in Real Estate Clarified
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Fri, 2017-07-07 09:32Governor Abbott Has Signed SB 2212
SB 2212 amends Chapter 1101 to codify the clarifying changes to TREC rules regarding sale of certain equitable interests in real property.
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