One of the first forms you will receive is the brokerage information form, which you can also refer to as the IABS form. Texas law requires all licensees to make this form available to potential buyers, tenants, sellers and homeowners. The form gives you general information about how a real estate transaction works in Texas. For example, the difference between a broker and a commercial agent is explained and the services a client should expect from a broker, as required by Texas law. Don`t be afraid to ask your MetroTex Realtor questions on this form before signing it. It is an illusion that the texas status of “non-disclosure” status means that a listing broker does not need to disclose sales data to their MLS. It`s not true. Rather, it means that the state government, including local assessment districts, cannot compel anyone to provide the sale price. The Texan listing agreement is a legal document executed by a real estate owner and a real estate agent, the broker having the power to sell or lease the owner`s property for a commission. The contract form should describe the property and its location, the list price, the broker`s and seller`s obligations, the broker`s remuneration and the expiry date.

A seller and broker will most often enter into an exclusive listing agreement that will give the broker the exclusive power to sell the property on behalf of the owner. Alternatively, the broker may accept an open listing agreement (also known as a “non-exclusive” agreement) that allows the owner to lease several real estate agents for the sale of the property and pay only commissions to the retained broker. Paragraph 5.G – Authorization of trust. The securities company in Texas will be the one that will collect the buyer`s money (or usually its lender`s money) and pay the seller. This paragraph authorizes the hedge company to pay the listing agent directly from these funds – there is no need to write a personal check to your agent after the conclusion. The protection period is completely cancelled if the seller enters into a new listing agreement with another broker – you don`t have to wait until the end of the protection period. There are several other types of forms that you may encounter depending on the situation. For example, a “On-site sewer information” form is displayed if your property has a septic system, or a request for information from a homeowners association to obtain information from a homeowners association about its status or restrictions. Your MetroTex Realtor has exclusive access to these forms and dozens of other forms that other real estate licensees who are not members of the Texas Realtors Association cannot use. TAR forms are useful for many situations you experience in your transaction. Completing the Texas Association of Realtors Seller`s Disclosure Notice will help sellers comply with Texas` legal disclosure requirements and reduce the risk of encountering post-sale problems.

Disclosure is also useful for buyers, but buyers should not rely solely on this completed form for information about a property. It is a good idea for buyers to hire a professional to inspect the property, in addition to carefully checking the disclosure communication.