Texas Association of Realtors® Notice for Brokers and Managers

Is it time to renew your business entity broker license with TREC?
Business entity broker licenses must be renewed every two years. You should receive a notice from TREC about your renewal 90 days prior to your license’s expiration date. You have to follow TREC’s requirements to renew your business entity broker license, which includes providing TREC with specific documents. This blog post outlines what those documents are. It’s a good idea to begin the renewal process early, since it can take some time to gather the information. If you miss the renewal, your entity's agents could lose sponsorship.
 
Are you afraid of the DTPA? You may not need to be
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices—Consumer Protection Act is intended to protect consumers from false, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices, unconscionable actions, and breaches of warranty. Through legislative success and other risk-management tools, the Texas Association of REALTORS® has worked to protect you from frivolous lawsuits and unfair claims. Learn more in the March issue of Texas REALTOR® magazine or by watching this month's Texas REALTOR® Magazine Minute.
 
Tips to avoid being subject to one of the most common Code of Ethics complaints
It's probably no surprise that Article 12 was the most cited article in ethics complaints against Texas REALTORS® last year. Texas REALTOR® tells you what complaints covered and what you can do to comply with this often-violated part of the Code. 
 
How to engage in your industry on your phone's screen
Just text txrealtors to 30644 to sign up for REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts. You’ll get important alerts when something deserves your attention, like calls for action or a personalized voting guide.
 
The 2017 REALTOR® Day at the Texas Capitol is coming soon!
Make sure you've planned your trip to Austin on April 4 for this year's REALTOR® Day at the Texas Capitol. Join your fellow Texas REALTORS® to meet with state lawmakers to discuss property-tax relief, consumer-friendly reforms to the property-appraisal process, and more. You'll get an inside look at the legislative process, tour the TAR headquarters, and enjoy a barbecue lunch with your friends. Visit texasrealestate.com/realtorday for more information.
 
More links for Texas REALTORS®

• New form helps property managers comply with TREC rule
• Is renting to undocumented immigrants a liability for Texas landlords?
• Why you may need to fill in an amount for seller's expenses