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 […]
Realtors are Wrong about Flood Insurance: Thoughts on 2017 TAR Conference
The Central Texas MLS is Here: What I Learned at the 2016 Texas Realtor Conference
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!
The Listing Agreement: Para. 3, 4 and 5 – Listing Price, Term and Commissions
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 […]
2016 Contract Changes for Texas Realtors
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 […]
Killeen Buyers Have it Good – My experience at the Texas Association of Realtors Conference
The REALTOR® Code of Ethics: Article 3 – Cooperating with Other Brokers
The Purchase Contract (Resale): Para. 6 – Title Policy and Survey
The REALTOR® Code of Ethics: Article 1 – Confidentiality, Disclosure and Multiple Offers
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 […]
The Purchase Contract (Resale): Para. 3 and 4 – Sales Price and Financing
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 […]
The Purchase Contract (Resale): Para. 1 and 2 – Parties and Property
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 […]