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Pending Home Sales Fell 5.5% in December Pending Home Sales Fell 5.5% in December Key Highlights Pending home sales in December decreased 5.5%. Compared to one month ago, pending sales declined in all four U.S. regions, with the West recording the largest drop. Year-over-year, contract signings retreated in all four U.S. regions, with the Midwest…

Stand with Our Neighbors: Help Your Fellow REALTORS® Recover As members of The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS®, we understand the importance of community. When hurricanes strike, they leave devastation in the affected areas and ripple through surrounding regions. Now, more than ever, our fellow REALTORS® and their communities need our support. Donating today…

The Latest Updates from TEXAS REALTORS®on NAR Settlement NAR Settlement/Practice and Forms Changes. Members of the Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® keep up to date on the very latest from Texas REALTORS®concerning the NAR Settlement by clicking the link below, which will direct you to any important changes that will help you before the…

Written Buyer Agreements 101 Starting August 17, 2024, MLS Participants must enter into written agreements with buyers before any home tours, including in-person and virtual tours. These agreements are designed to benefit consumers by clearly outlining the services provided and how MLS Participants will be compensated. The mandatory provisions include disclosing the amount or rate…

Personal Safety Tips for Real Estate Professionals This video, published by NAR’s REALTOR® Safety Program, highlights safety protocols that all REALTORS® should implement into their daily routine and follow with every client, every day, every time. Watch the video and be sure to share it with your fellow REALTORS®. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjhTcGAFdMM   NewsNews Select Category General  (43)…

Beverly Carter Foundation Resources for September Safety Month. Click the link below for the latest safety resources available for you and your fellow REALTORS®.   .   Click Here For Up To Date Safety Resources NewsNews Select Category General  (43) MLS  (8) Archives Archives Select Month November 2026 October 2026 September 2026 August 2026 May 2026 March…

September is National REALTOR®Safety Month. The goal of the REALTOR® Safety Program is to reduce the number of safety incidents in the industry so every REALTOR® comes home safely to his or her family every night. We will accomplish this goal together with our members by improving the Safety Culture in the industry: Talk about…

Deal on property taxes in Texas Legislature. Texas Legislature Reaches Historic Deal on Property Tax Reform The deal is the largest-ever legislative effort to rein in skyrocketing property taxes and keep homeownership attainable and sustainable for Texans. AUSTIN, TEXAS (July 10, 2023) – The Texas Legislature is poised to approve more than $18 billion to…

GEPAR ALERT! Scammers Impersonate Home Sellers, Target Real Estate Professionals. It has come to our attention that criminals are resorting to new tactics to defraud the general public and real estate professionals. Specifically, there have been instances where scammers impersonate sellers seeking to list a lot or vacant land. This form of deception can have…

Adopted and Proposed Rule Changes From May TREC Meeting The Texas Real Estate Commission took a road trip to Houston for its May 16 meeting. The agenda and materials are available on TREC’s website. Below are highlights relevant to your business. Adopted Rule Changes Timely Response Required The commission approved new rule 535.157, requiring a broker…