REALTORS® Help You Bring It Home

REALTORS® are your trusted partner in a real estate transaction. Here are a few of the countless ways that members of Texas REALTORS® support you when you buy, sell, or lease real estate.

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Your clients think they know what they want in a new location. You can help them by bringing up the questions they don’t know to ask.

Beginning January 1, 2026, you will need to enter into a written agreement with prospective buyers of residential property. The written agreement must be signed prior to showing a

property, or if there is no showing, before presenting a purchase offer on behalf of the prospective buyer.

After two very challenging years, we're finally starting to see some improvement in existing-home sales. Activity in 2023 and 2024 fell to the lowest levels we've seen in nearly 30 years, and 2025 didn't start much differently. 

Explore your options in three easy steps:

1. Get connected with a lender

2. Check your eligibility

3. Get pre-approved to see what you can afford

The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) can be a huge help to your clients seeking affordable housing. TSAHC partners with lenders to offer fixed-rate mortgage loans and downpayment assistance to qualifying homebuyers. 

Brokerages can provide the Inspector Information (TXR 2506) form with a list of licensed inspectors to educate buyer and seller clients about working with inspectors.

Probate real estate is on the rise. By gaining probate knowledge, you can build a reputation for helping families navigate one of the most complex and emotional sales of their lives.

If you’re looking for a new home, open houses can assist in your search—even if you don’t like the properties you visit. Here are five steps to take so that you benefit from your time spent.

Texas REALTORS® reminds members the latest Legal Briefs video addresses SB 1968 and the legislative updates to The Real Estate Licensing Act. Beginning January 1, 2026, subagency will no longer be permitted in Texas.

Mortgage rates could remain stuck above 6% for the next several years, according to newly released projections from the economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association. 

Your relationship with your REALTOR® doesn’t have to end at the closing. By hiring a REALTOR®, you’ve connected with a trusted resource for all things real estate.

 As the demand for pet-friendly housing continues to rise, it is crucial to consider the benefits of  adopting pet-inclusive policies for your rental properties.  

Even if your house is staged and well-maintained, it is only worth what the market will bear. To increase your chance of a quick sale, consider these signs that it may be time to adjust your selling price.

What do you get when you hire a REALTOR®? A lot more than you may realize.

Why is hiring a REALTOR® an essential part of any transaction? How will recent changes to the real estate industry affect your buyers', sellers', or renters' transactions?