Insights for Week of May 11

You and your agents can share this PDF with your clients to explain why their real estate transaction may take a little longer than they're expecting.

The Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (TXR 2232) has been revised and is available from all form-fill vendors. 

Texas REALTORS® on May 19 will soft launch Transact, a new transaction management system. 

Why should you apply to serve on a Texas REALTORS® committee? Consider these benefits. 

Texas REALTORS® is seeking feedback from members on how governance should be structured to enable fair representation and effective decision-making. 

Broker-to-broker compensation will soon be removed from the residential listing agreement. Learn why and other changes regarding compensation. 

Find out what your buyer clients are looking for, what goes into their search, and other insights from a survey of Texas homebuyers. 

Before you head to the polls in May, check out the REALTOR® endorsements in the May 2, May 16, and May 26 elections at texasrealtorssupport.com. Turnout has been very low so your vote makes a big difference.

 If you want to get your brokerage involved, click Get the Toolkit at May Matters. The nonpartisan group offers cobranded materials to brokerages that sign up, as well as a communications toolkit and other voter information for the May runoff elections. 

This is your opportunity to take an active role in shaping the future of the real estate industry, while developing leadership skills and expanding your network. 

This NAR AI policy template can be a starting point as you create your brokerage's policy. 

 Does your listing marketed as "Coming Soon" comply with applicable MLS rules and NAR's MLS policy?

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. 

Can you charge a fee to provide a broker price opinion or comparative market analysis? 

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.