Make Sure Your Online Listings Shine

Homeowners continue to shop for homes online, and many still buy without stepping foot on the property. Put as much effort into your online listing as you would an open […]

Have Your Say on Proposed TREC Contract Changes

The Broker-Lawyer Committee (BLC) has proposed updates to TREC contract forms, reflecting two years of work and recent shifts in broker compensation. These changes, introduced at the August TREC meeting, […]

Mortgage Rates Fall on Hopes for Fed Cut

The Federal Reserve signaled late last week that it will likely cut its benchmark interest rate in September, which has already helped push mortgage rates lower, Freddie Mac says. The […]

When Should Sellers Play the Concessions Card? 

With new rules in place, listing agents need to consider several factors when helping sellers determine their approach to buy-side compensation. Key Points: As the dust begins to settle following […]

NAR to Appeal DOJ Case to the Supreme Court

The association will ask the highest court to weigh in on the case after a lower court ruled that the DOJ could continue its investigation into NAR policies. The National […]

Additional TREC Form Changes Proposed

From the Texas Real Estate Commission: In light of recent industry changes surrounding broker compensation, Paragraph 8B is changed to add a statement that brokers’ fees are not set by […]