Yes: in Texas, real estate agents need a state license issued by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). You can check a name yourself on TREC License Holder Search.
Real estate agents in Texas: what buyers ask
Who pays the real estate agent in Texas?
Commissions are negotiable and not set by law. Since August 17, 2024, offers of compensation are banned from the MLS and buyers sign a written agreement first.
What must a seller disclose in Texas?
A Texas seller of a home with no more than one dwelling unit must give the buyer a signed condition notice, including flood history and floodplain status, on or before the effective date of the contract (Tex. Prop. Code 5.008).
Check a real estate agent yourself
- License required · Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)
- Titles you will see: Sales agent, Broker
- Check a name yourself: TREC License Holder Search
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