SOP Online Version.
TREC has designed a simple-to-use, online version of the SOPs that you can access from your desktop, tablet, or cell phone.
The Standards of Practice - Online Version (effective 02/01/2022), can be accessed HERE.
SOP Printable Version.
If you would like a hard copy of the SOPs, TREC has also designed a printable booklet version of the SOPs.
Instructions on how to print the Inspector SOP - Printable Version (effective 02/01/2022), can be accessed HERE.
To ensure consistency in reporting, inspectors licensed by TREC are required to use the Standard Inspection Report Form (REI 7-6) to report observed deficiencies and other items required by the SOPs.
A new rule effective earlier this summer sets a timeline of two calendar days to respond to parties to a real estate transaction you’re involved in. Here’s what you need to know.
535.157, Obligation to Respond Timely
June 11, 2023
During the August 2023 TREC Meeting, commissioners considered rule changes up for adoption, new proposed changes, and conducted emergency rulemaking resulting from the 88th Texas Legislature. Read on for what happened.
Three Broker-Lawyer Committee members were recognized for their service:
The Commission also made appointments to two advisory committees.
The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) met July 17. We received public comments on new items and some comments on some agenda items. It is good to see stakeholders taking an interest in the process and providing input more frequently.
One public comment expressed concern that inspectors are being strongly encouraged to pay brokerages for the opportunity visit their offices or even just talk to their agents.
The Texas Real Estate Commission is stepping out of its Austin headquarters to pay Houston a visit. On May 16, the Commission will meet at 9 a.m. inside the Century Ballroom II of the DoubleTree by Hilton-Houston Greenway Plaza.
The Inspector Committee met on April 18, and there were a number of items that were discussed. Starting off the meeting, Mike Morgan was elected as the Vice Chair to fill the vacancy from Scott Regan.
The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) met April 18.
An unexpected illness, a new opportunity, a change in the market, or a change in your personal life: These are all common reasons why Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) license holders may take a break from the business.
Whether your break is planned or unexpected, setting your sales agent, broker, or inspector license to inactive status before your renewal or renewing as inactive is the best move if you want return to the real estate business in the future. Here’s why.
The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) met in January, and there were a couple of items from that meeting that were forwarded to the Commissioners for approval. The first was a modification of a rule regarding when multiple check boxes are used. This rule makes it clear that if an inspector chooses more than one check box, that an explanation must be provided. For instance, if only the Inspected box is checked with no other comments, it could be determined that the area in question was inspected, and no deficiencies were observed.
The Texas Real Estate Commission’s advisory committees and working groups have made several recommendations that the Commissioners will discuss and potentially propose or adopt during the TREC Meeting on February 13. Here are the highlights of what will be considered, including inspection report rule changes, proposed SAE requirements, and changes that affect broker responsibility and sales agent oversight of brokerage activity.
The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee met January 17. Three new officers were elected to serve in committee leadership:
The committee also appointed two chairs to two subcommittees:
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