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Insights for Week of January 5
How Do You Measure Success?
As a broker, you're all about the numbers. Focus on these strategies to improve performance and outcomes.
Professional Networks
Logging on or showing up is a good start when you join a professional network, but if you really want to make the most of your opportunity, get involved!
Stick to the Script
One thing virtually all top producers have in common is mastery of their scripts and dialogues.
Organize Your Files
How are your brokerage's files organized? Could your system benefit from an update?
Branded Merchandise
As a member of Texas REALTORS®, you have access to two stores for branded merchandise.
Sales Meetings That Sizzle
How do you create great sales meetings? Here’s a simple 10-step template that helps you plan for a one-hour meeting that sizzles.
Creating a Succession Plan
What will happen to your business when you stop working? Here are some things to consider as you plan the next steps for your brokerage.
Avoid Getting Stuck When Starting Out
Brokers reflect on their rookie mistakes, where they went right, and how new brokers and team leaders can set out on their own success paths.
Nobody Said It Would Be Easy
Some real estate transactions can really test you. Texas REALTOR® magazine asked members to describe their toughest real estate experiences and offer details about how they overcame the challenges.
Why Are We Settling?
More than 95% of claims settle before reaching trial, says Barney Schwartz, Senior Vice President with Assured Partners, a Texas REALTORS® risk management partner. Understanding the uncertainties claims adjusters face helps make sense of why the vast majority of claims settle.
What Happens to Clients When Agents Change Brokers?
A buyer-representation agreement is a contract between a buyer and a broker, not a sales agent.
Preventing Fraud
Deed and seller fraud might never happen to you. But unless you take steps to avoid these scams, you’re increasing your risk of facing huge hassles, losing big chunks of your time, incurring significant costs, and even being hit with disciplinary action.
Winter Meeting
Registration is now open for the 2026 Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting. Come to Austin February 6-10 for business meetings, dynamic speakers, and networking opportunities.
TREC Portal
Read all about TREC's new license management portal, the REALM Portal, before it launches December 15.
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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