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The Texas Real Estate Dictionary

The Texas Real Estate Dictionary

Takeaways Ask your agent if you see a term you don’t understand! The General Information and Notice to a Buyer is a Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) document that explains some of the general terminologies and what to look out for as a real estate buyer, and is definitely worth reading if you are new to […]

Posted in: Real Estate Industry Tagged: fharr, NAR, TAR, TBBOR

Realtors are Wrong about Flood Insurance: Thoughts on 2017 TAR Conference

Lessons from the TAR Conference in Dallas

My takeaways from the Texas Association of Realtors Conference in Dallas, 2017, including the national flood insurance program and future of information.

Posted in: Real Estate Industry Tagged: Flood Insurance, MLS, NAR, RESO, TAR

The Central Texas MLS is Here: What I Learned at the 2016 Texas Realtor Conference

What I learned attending the 2016 TAR Convention

The Texas Realtor Convention is an annual four day get together for the Realtor crowd and people who work with Realtors. The convention usually features a who’s who of the State’s top agents and brokers, and is a chance for the Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) to get some official business done. For the agents, it’s a chance to get learn about other markets, discover new techniques and technologies, earn annual education credits, and spend time on the beach!

Posted in: Real Estate Industry Tagged: appraisal, Convention, CTXMLS, TAR

The Listing Agreement: Para. 3, 4 and 5 – Listing Price, Term and Commissions

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Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly. For the most recent updates, check with TAR, TREC, or contact me at brian@starpointerealty.com. Note: I am a real estate professional, not a lawyer. Nothing herein should be construed as legal advice or instructions. Takeaways Unless you have written exceptions, your listing agent […]

Posted in: Contracts Tagged: commissions, fees, listing agreement, price, TAR

2016 Contract Changes for Texas Realtors

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Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly.  For the most recent updates, check with TAR, TREC, or contact me at brian@starpointerealty.com. Note: I am a real estate professional, not a lawyer.  Nothing herein should be construed as legal advice or instructions. The contracts are always changing. Resources like mine here […]

Posted in: Contracts Tagged: contract, IABS, Option Period, TAR

Killeen Buyers Have it Good – My experience at the Texas Association of Realtors Conference

My experience and takeaways at the 2015 Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) Conference in Fort Worth.

Posted in: Real Estate Industry Tagged: Convention, TAR

The REALTOR® Code of Ethics: Article 3 – Cooperating with Other Brokers

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An explanation of the Realtor®’s ethical obligations to their clients, Article 3: Cooperating with other brokers.

Posted in: Real Estate Industry Tagged: Article 3, Code of Ethics, Cooperating Brokers, NAR, TAR

The Purchase Contract (Resale): Para. 6 – Title Policy and Survey

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Explanation of Paragraph 6 (Title Policy and Survey) of the Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) Purchase (Resale) Contract.

Posted in: Contracts Tagged: Annexation, Certificated Service Area of a Utility Service Provider, HOA, MUD, Propane Gas System Service Area, Public Improvement Districts, Survey, TAR, Title Policy

The REALTOR® Code of Ethics: Article 1 – Confidentiality, Disclosure and Multiple Offers

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Welcome to the first in my series on the Texas Association of Realtors Code of Ethics. Firstly, what is a REALTOR®?  Contrary to popular belief, not all real estate agents are REALTORS®, and not all REALTORS® are real estate agents (appraisers can also be Realtors).  Realtors are specifically members of the Realtor boards, to include […]

Posted in: Real Estate Industry Tagged: Article 1, Code of Ethics, Disclosure, multiple offers, Realtor, TAR, texas

The Purchase Contract (Resale): Para. 3 and 4 – Sales Price and Financing

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This information is no longer current Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly.  For the most recent updates, check with TAR, TREC, or contact me at brian@starpointerealty.com. Note: I am a real estate professional, not a lawyer.  Nothing herein should be construed as legal advice or instructions. I hope you […]

Posted in: Buying, Contracts Tagged: contract, purchase, TAR

The Purchase Contract (Resale): Para. 1 and 2 – Parties and Property

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Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly.  For the most recent updates, check with TAR, TREC, or contact me at brian@starpointerealty.com. Note: I am a real estate professional, not a lawyer.  Nothing herein should be construed as legal advice or instructions. Welcome to the first installment of my Texas Paperwork […]

Posted in: Buying, Contracts, Selling Tagged: contract, Property, TAR

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Killeen, TX 76543
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