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Insights for Week of April 20
A Template For Your AI Policy
This NAR AI policy template can be a starting point as you create your brokerage's policy.
Coming Soon Listings
Does your listing marketed as "Coming Soon" comply with applicable MLS rules and NAR's MLS policy?
Lead Pamphlet Updated
The EPA now considers lead dust in any concentration to be hazardous. The Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home Pamphlet (EPA form) (TXR 2511) has been updated to reflect the new lead dust standards.
Low-Tech Business Tips
Apps and tech can make your job easier. But some tasks can still benefit from an old-school, analog approach.
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Fees for BPOs & CMAs
Can you charge a fee to provide a broker price opinion or comparative market analysis?
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Need content you can share with potential clients? Texas REALTORS® has a library of PDFs with tips for buyers, sellers, and renters—they also promote your value.
Proposed Rules for SB 17
The Texas attorney general has issued proposed rules to implement Senate Bill 17, which bans some foreign ownership of real property in Texas. These rules are not final and are currently open for public comment through April 26.
Broker-to-Broker Compensation
To reduce future problems, Texas REALTORS® plans to eliminate broker-to-broker compensation from its residential listing agreements.
What Do You Think?
Texas REALTORS® wants your feedback on what’s working, what’s not, and where the association needs to focus to deliver the most value to your business. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. As a thank you, five members who complete the survey and enter their email will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card.
NAR Releases AI Policy Template
You can adapt this AI policy template to meet the needs of your brokerage.
The Latest in FinCEN
A federal judge in Texas has vacated the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) nationwide anti-money laundering rule requiring title insurance companies to report details of millions of residential real estate transactions.
Refresh Your Fair Housing Knowledge
By keeping fair housing top of mind, you’re not just serving every client equally; you’re helping create a stronger real estate market for everyone!
Sign Up for FinCEN Class
Sign up for the upcoming CE class FinCEN's Residential Real Estate Rule: Residential Real Estate Reporting with FinCEN, taking place at 1 p.m. Central, April 20.
Avoid These Safety Mistakes
You and your agents' safety should always be a priority. Here are five common mistakes REALTORS® make that could put you in danger.
Texas Legislature Recap
The 89th Texas Legislature brought major wins for you, your clients, and every property owner, buyer, tenant, and seller across the state.
Office Policy Manual
The Model Brokerage Policies & Procedures Manual gives your brokerage instant compliance with TREC requirements.
Purchase ManualCompliance Guide
This free, members-only guide highlights the state regulations that must be addressed by your office policy manual.
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