Articles
Is the Sunset Process Done Yet?
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2018-10-17 13:11Contributed by - Tony Slagle – Deputy Executive Director
The Sunset Review Process and Strategic Planning
Submitted by Tony Slagle on Thu, 2018-06-21 09:25Many of you know that the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) is currently undergoing a review by the staff of the Sunset Advisory Commission. But what is a Sunset review and why is it necessary?
In the mid-1970s, many states, including Texas, established Sunset laws as a method to introduce an additional level of accountability for state agencies. Here’s a breakdown of how the process works in Texas:
Name Management Tool Launched!
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2018-05-17 12:11TREC has launched our new Name Management Tool to allow broker license holders to easily manage their names with the agency online and get in compliance with the new advertising rules.
Seeking Recommendations from Inspector Committee
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Fri, 2018-03-16 13:17After postponing consideration of proposed changes to inspector insurance requirements at their November 2017 meeting, TREC took no action on the proposed rule amendments and remanded the matter to the Real Estate Inspector Committee at the Commission’s February 2018 meeting. TREC asked the Inspector Committee to gather input from stakeholders on all consumer recovery issues and bring recommendations on potential legislative solutions to the Commission for consideration at a future Commission meeting.
Improved Communications Options Announced
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2018-02-07 09:50To Help Improve Response Times and Quality of Communication TREC Is Launching More Ways to Get In Touch With The Agency
We know many of you have had a hard time getting through to the agency. We're working every day to improve our response times and customer satisfaction. We are pleased to announce the launch of several new ways to get in touch with us:
What Happens To Administrative Penalties?
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2018-01-11 10:17(Hint: the money doesn’t fund the Commission)
Administrative penalties are not revenue -- the Commission doesn’t make money from administrative penalties. Instead, the money goes to a trust account to pay consumers for judgments against a license holder.
Don’t Be The One Who Gets Blamed When a Buyer Does Not Get Approval
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2017-11-01 16:19Want to avoid a complaint? If you are a buyer’s agent and the buyer needs to get a loan, here are a few tips on how to avoid issues that have led to some complaints to the Commission.
SCAM ALERT!
Submitted by Tony Slagle on Thu, 2017-09-07 15:27TREC has been made aware of a scam requesting money from our license holders. The request is sent by text by someone posing as the Texas Real Estate Commission and asks that a specified amount be paid through Square Cash and provides a link to pay the amount (see example texts below).
TREC Benefits for Veterans
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Tue, 2017-08-08 12:05TREC values our active and veteran military service members and their families. We know the process of becoming licensed can be overwhelming.