The Texas purchase contract changed July 1. Here’s what TREC form 20-19 means for Houston buyers ā Paragraph 12 compensation, holiday deadlines, water rights, and generators.
The Smartest Questions to Ask Before You Buy or Sell a Home in Houston
The smartest questions to ask before buying or selling a home in Houston ā the ones that save money, prevent surprises, and quietly vet your agent.
Realtor Commission in Texas: Who Pays the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent?
Is a buyer’s agent really “free”? Here’s how buyer’s agent compensation works in Texas now ā most sellers still pay, builders almost always do, and it’s negotiable.
Do You Need Your Own Real Estate Agent for New Construction in Texas?
Texas doesn’t require you to bring your own real estate agent to a builder deal ā but everyone in the model home works for the builder. What your own representation changes, from the contract to the lot premium.
Houston real estate agent, real estate broker, or Houston REALTOR?
Agent, broker, or REALTORĀ®? In Texas they’re not the same thing. Here’s the difference ā and who you should want representing you.
Home Buyer Tip # 1 – Hire an Experienced Realtor
My #1 tip for home buyers: hire an experienced Realtor. Here’s why experience decides whether your offer gets accepted ā and whether you close on time.