The New Construction Squeeze: Why Selling in Anna Is Different Than Selling in Plano

Homes in Van Alstyne, Anna, Howe, and Gunter are competing directly with new construction, while resale homes in Plano, Richardson, and Carrollton mostly aren't. That's because the exurb cities still have open land for large subdivisions, while the inner suburbs are largely built out. Builders in th

Do You Need a Buyer Agreement to See Homes in Texas?

Yes. Beginning January 1, 2026, a Texas license holder must have a written agreement with you before showing a house, condo, duplex, triplex, fourplex, or condo/co-op unit — or, if no showing will happen, before presenting an offer on your behalf. The form can be a short, non-exclusive showing-only

TREC IABS and CPN on Facebook: A Practical Setup for Texas Real Estate Agents

Texas real estate agents must make the completed Information About Brokerage Services (IABS) form and the TREC Consumer Protection Notice (CPN) easy to find when a social page or website is used for business. Facebook does not replace your website, but if you use a Facebook Page (or a personal profi

How to Transfer Your Texas Real Estate License in TREC’s REALM Portal

Changing Brokers in Texas? Here’s the REALM Portal Transfer, Step by Step If you are a licensed Texas sales agent changing brokerages, sponsorship is no longer handled the old paper-and-email way. TREC now processes license transfers through the REALM Portal. The process is straightforward once you