Executive Division

Mark Woodroof

Mark Woodroof of Houston is Managing Partner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene. He is a member and has served in leadership positions of the National Association of REALTORS®, the Texas Association of REALTORS®, and the Houston Association of REALTORS®. Additionally, he is a member of the Real Estate Business Institute. Woodroof received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Houston and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of St. Thomas.

Benjamin "Ben" Peña

Benjamin “Ben” Peña of Bayview is Assurance Services Partner at Burton, McCumber & Longoria, LLP. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, he is a board member of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and a member of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Peña received a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas Pan American.

Leslie Lerner

Leslie Lerner of Houston is Broker Owner of Leslie Lerner Properties, LLC. She is a member of the Texas Association of Realtors® and the Houston Association of Realtors®. Additionally, she is a member of the Bellaire High School Alumni Association, the Bellaire High School Safety and Security Committee, and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Lerner received a Bachelor of Science in English from The University of Texas at Austin.

From the Chair - Inspector Committee - April 2021

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2021-04-15 10:36

The Inspector Advisory Committee met virtually on April 12. During the meeting, Deputy Executive Director, Tony Slagle provided a legislative update. He informed us that there are two inspector-related bills that are up for consideration by the state legislature. The first, HB 2376 relates to eliminating the Inspector Recovery Fund. With the requirement for inspectors to carry insu

From the Chair - April 2021

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2021-04-12 11:22

Happy spring to all of you! I hope this message finds you and your families enjoying the beautiful spring weather and wildflowers. Texas truly seems to show off during this time of year.

Updated Contract Forms Required For Use April 1, 2021

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2021-04-01 16:13

As of April 1, 2021, the following form versions are now required for use:

March Coffee with the Commission Video Now Available

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2021-03-18 16:30

Below is the video from the March 2021 "Coffee with the Commission." TREC chair Scott Kesner and TREC ED Chelsea Buchholtz discussed the recently adopted and proposed rules and contract changes from February 2021. Join us after each Commission meeting as we review all the latest from the Commission and answer your questions.

From the Executive Director - March 2021

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2021-03-10 16:28

Happy March. Spring is approaching and with it comes a fresh start and the excitement of warmer weather. I welcome it after the freezing temperatures we experienced in February. I hope all of you made it through that extraordinary event safely.

Rule and Contract Changes From the February Meeting

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2021-03-03 12:45

During the February meeting of the Commission, several rule changes were proposed and adopted. Changes were also adopted to two forms. See the full agenda and materials on the Commission Meetings and Minutes page.

Proposed rules

Changes to the following rules were proposed:

Real Estate and Professional Inspector Application Changes Effective March 1

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2021-02-24 16:05

The new inspector qualifying education and experience requirements for real estate and professional inspector licenses begin March 1, 2021. Applicants who have registered for qualifying courses prior to March 1, 2021, under the previous education requirements, will have until June 30, 2021, to complete all coursework and submit certificates with a completed application under those requirements.

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