Two of the easiest ways to slip into an MLS violation are through listing photos and compensation language. Both seem simple, but minor details can cause major issues. Here’s what to look for before you hit publish. Keep Photos Clean and Compliance-Friendly MLS photo violations have increased significantly. Photos must focus solely on the property: […]
Don’t Let Your Listings Stall in MLS
When you set up a new office in the MLS, syndication does not happen automatically. The MLS starts your office with all Office Participation fields unchecked, so your listings stay inside the system until you decide where they should go. As the broker, you control where your office listings appear. If you never select those […]
Texas REALTORS® Forms Changes Effective January 2026
New and revised Texas REALTORS® forms take effect in January 2026. In all, 22 existing forms have been updated and three new forms introduced to reflect recent law changes and ongoing work by the Texas REALTORS® Forms Task Force and legal staff. The updated and new forms will be available in zipForm and on texasrealestate.com […]
TREC Form Changes and Rule Updates You Should Know
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) has approved several updates to its forms and licensing rules that will affect Texas license holders in early 2026. Here’s a clear, quick overview of what changed and why it matters. Information About Brokerage Services Updated Effective January 1, 2026 TREC has revised the Information About Brokerage Services (IABS) […]
Short Sales, Pools, and Feature Fields: What Goes Where
Correctly using MLS fields keeps your listing accurate, searchable, and compliant. Two areas that often cause confusion are short sale disclosures and pool or amenity fields. Misplacing these details can lead to misinformation or, in some cases, policy violations. Here’s how to keep things clean and clear. Use the Correct Fields for Short Sales Short […]
How Coming Soon Works in NTREIS
NAR’s Delayed Marketing Exempt Listing policy lets a seller direct their broker to hold off on public marketing through IDX and syndication for a period of time, while still choosing how the property is marketed in other ways. In NTREIS, this concept is built into the Coming Soon status. How Coming Soon Works “Showing Allowed” […]
Applications Open for 2026 MetroTex Committees
North Texas real estate is moving fast, and the professionals closest to the work are shaping what comes next. Applications are now open for the 2026 MetroTex Committees. Serving on a committee gives you a place to bring what you are seeing in the field, work side by side with peers, and support programs that […]
TREC Updates REALM Portal Launch Date
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) has updated the launch date for its new REALM Portal, the upcoming online system for managing licenses, renewals, and education records. Originally scheduled to go live on December 10, the REALM Portal will now launch on December 15, 2025. The new portal will streamline many licensing processes and move […]
DFW Home Values Dip, But Equity Remains Strong
Most Dallas–Fort Worth homeowners saw their estimated values dip over the past year. Even so, many still hold strong equity gains and are starting to benefit from improving affordability. Zillow’s latest data shows that about 87% of DFW homes saw their estimated value decline between October 2024 and October 2025. Across the country, 53% of […]
Important Message for Members Enrolled in Auto Pay
When you enroll in Auto Pay, your payment will automatically include all related assessments and contributions that are billed together. For your annual membership dues, this includes a voluntary TREPAC contribution, which is included on your dues statement on behalf of Texas REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. Click here to learn more about […]