Insights for Week of March 2

Updates on the REALM Portal, newly amended rules that passed, and proposed new rules and amendments from TREC's February 9 meeting. 

Find out when you can meet with REALTORS® in your area to discuss important updates.

Learn the answer to this frequently asked question.

 After member feedback, Texas REALTORS® will revise the Unrepresented Customer Showing Form (TXR 1508), with changes effective February 25. 

Buyer love letters pose potential fair housing risks for buyers and sellers. 

Well-organized digital files are an asset to your business. Take a little time to set them up today and thank yourself tomorrow!

Here's how you can help make clear to the IRS that your agents are independent contractors, not employees.

Texas REALTOR® magazine asked members what innovative and effective strategies they use for generating leads. Read what has worked for them and what might work for you, too!

Here are some answers to some key questions regarding your responsibilities related to IRS-related forms.

Rental fraud is already a significant problem, and as it becomes more normal to rely on online communication, the door opens even wider for bad actors to take advantage.

When your agents succeed, you succeed. But how can you, as a broker, help them reach their full potential? Here are areas to focus on.

When you’re a broker, developing your agents is crucial to the success of your business. Here’s how you can take them to the next level in their real estate careers.  

Starting March 1, certain residential real estate transactions will require reporting to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). 

Are you using the correct version on your website, emails, and social accounts? A new version was effective January 1. 

If you haven't integrated AI into your business yet, don't let these four common misconceptions prevent you from increasing your productivity.