Agency Information
What’s the Difference Between the Texas Practicum and a Ride Along Course Session?
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Fri, 2021-10-01 14:46The 40 Hour Texas Practicum is a pre-licensing requirement for applicants following the Substitute Experience and Education Requirements for a Real Estate or Professional Inspector. A Ride-Along session is no longer a requirement for pre-licensing, but is still an option for obtaining inspector continuing education (ICE) credit.
Buying and Selling a Home In Texas
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2021-09-27 12:37Buying a home is often the single biggest investment a person can make. Selling a home can be an overwhelming and confusing transaction. Because of the complexity of buying or selling property, many consumers hire a professional advisor to help them with the process. The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is responsible for licensing real estate service providers in Texas to ensure they are qualified to help consumers with buying and selling property.
There are two major categories of real estate professionals licensed by TREC.
New Filing Requirements for HOAs
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2021-09-16 15:37During the 87th regular session, the Texas legislature passed SB 1588 related to Home Owner Associations (HOAs). This bill requires TREC to establish a database to accept management certificates from HOAs. This bill does not give TREC the authority to license or register HOAs, and TREC does not have enforcement jurisdiction of HOA activities.
Broker-Lawyer Committee Appointments Announced
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Fri, 2021-09-10 13:14The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is pleased to announce the appointment of two broker members to the TREC Broker-Lawyer Committee. Broker members Dianne McCoy and Mary Miner were appointed at the August 2021 Commission meeting with terms set to expire in 2027.
From the Chair - Inspector Committee - September 2021
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Fri, 2021-09-10 10:36The TREC Commissioners met on August 9th in Austin. There were a few inspector-related items that were on their agenda. The commissioners voted unanimously to approve the new revisions to the Standards of Practice that have been in the works for the last few years. The new Standards of Practice will go into effect on February 1, 2022. This should allow for adequate time for licensees and education providers to become familiar with these standards prior to the
From the Executive Director - September 2021
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2021-09-09 09:52September in Texas. The month we wish for fall, with pumpkin spice lattes and cooler weather. In reality, we have to wait many more weeks before going outside without melting in the sun. Here’s to the first cold front coming soon.
Direct Deposit Form
August Coffee with the Commission Video
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Fri, 2021-08-27 10:07We have published the August "Coffee with the Commission" session. TREC Chair, Scott Kesner and TREC Executive Director, Chelsea Buchholtz discussed the latest from the August TREC Commission meeting. They discussed the new PID addendum, escalation clauses, and more. Check out the video below.
Continuing Education (CE) Posting System Update
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2021-08-25 16:20An upload feature has been added to the CE Posting System. The upload feature allows CE providers to use a CSV file to upload CE course completions for real estate agents, inspectors, and appraisers as an alternative method to manual entry.