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Many REALTORS ® help people buy and sell houses, but some also specialize in property management. Whether you already own investment property or are thinking of buying a rental, a REALTOR® experienced in property management can handle all aspects of managing your asset—and reduce your stress. 

Just like renters, landlords can be a target for scams. Fraudsters may use fake or stolen information, phishing emails, and other tricks to gain access to your property or account. 

Texas REALTORS® reminds members the latest Legal Briefs video addresses SB 1968 and the legislative updates to The Real Estate Licensing Act. Beginning January 1, 2026, subagency will no longer be permitted in Texas. 

The latest Legal Briefs video is the third of a three-part series covering changes to agency law in Texas.

Effective January 1, 2026, The Real Estate License Act will require a written agreement to be entered into before you show any residential real property to a prospective buyer. 

Yes. Texas law prohibits placing signs on the right-of-way of a public road unless otherwise authorized by law.

House Bill 3611 from the 2025 Texas Legislature did not change the sign rules but changed the rules about the penalties for signs.

Your clients and prospects are receiving their property appraisals. It’s your time to shine as a trusted guide. By helping clients and prospects understand their notices, you reinforce your value as a REALTOR®.

What do you get when you hire a REALTOR®? A lot more than you may realize.

REALTORS® are your trusted partner in a real estate transaction. Here are a few of the countless ways that members of Texas REALTORS® support you when you buy, sell, or lease real estate.

Texas’ office markets are undergoing a dramatic reshuffle as post-COVID workplace policies reshape tenant demand. How are local job trends, new construction, and shifting preferences transforming markets in the state’s major metros, and what could it mean for the future of office real estate? 

Our hearts are with our fellow Texans suffering from the devastating floods in many areas of the state. Texas REALTORS® is in contact with local associations and the national REALTORS® Relief Foundation to get funds to affected areas for those who have been displaced from their homes. 

A home purchase can be one of the largest a household makes. A number of factors must be considered throughout the home buying and selling process, including all members of the household, even pets.  

Many agents underestimate the role of their broker. Here’s how to clearly communicate your impact—from risk management to reputation building—to help agents understand why your role is crucial to their success.

'Right by you' is the National Association of REALTORS®’ national  advertising campaign and a promise to consumers that clarifies the  benefits and value of working with a REALTOR®, a member of NAR, on what  may be the largest financial transaction they ever make.  

In 2023, home insurance rates rose an average of 21.1%, according to the  Texas Department of Insurance. The increase was driven by a surge in  weather-related insurance claims, inflation, and reinsurance  costs—making it more difficult for clients in high-risk areas to get  home insurance.  

Closing day is an exciting milestone for buyers and sellers alike. To  complete the process of a home sale, a property’s ownership rights are  formally transferred from the seller to the buyer.  

Congress failed to approve funding for government operations by the September 30 deadline, causing a partial government shutdown that began at midnight. This means many, but not all, government programs, including some that impact federal housing and mortgage programs, have been suspended or slowed due to the lapse in 

A break-in causes a broken window on one of your properties. Who pays for the repair damage, the landlord or the tenant?

Want relevant, turnkey info to share with clients and prospects? The National Association of REALTORS® created 18 one-page guides that give people an overview of key aspects of the real estate transaction, such as negotiating written buyer agreements and understanding offers of compensation.