Legal Stuff
Information About Brokerage Services & Consumer Protection Notice
As a licensed Texas Realtor, I want you to know exactly who I represent, what that means for you, and what rights you have as a buyer, seller, tenant, or landlord before we ever have a conversation about a specific property. That’s not just good practice, it’s required by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), and I think it should be easy to find, not buried somewhere you’d never look.
Below you’ll find both required consumer notices: the Information About Brokerage Services (IABS) notice and the Consumer Protection Notice. Take a look, and if anything is unclear, I’m always happy to walk through it with you.
What Is the Information About Brokerage Services (IABS) Notice?
The IABS notice explains the different types of real estate representation available in Texas, what duties a broker or sales agent legally owes you, when a written agreement is required, and how representation (or non-representation) works during a property showing. Texas law requires every broker and sales agent to provide this notice at the first substantive conversation about a specific property, and to keep it easily accessible on our website.
What Is the Consumer Protection Notice?
The Consumer Protection Notice explains your rights as a real estate consumer in Texas, including how to file a complaint with TREC if you ever feel a license holder hasn’t acted appropriately. It’s a resource for you, not just a formality, and Texas law requires it to be posted here.
Questions About Brokerage Representation?
If anything on either notice raises a question, or you’re just not sure what kind of representation makes sense for your situation, reach out. I’d rather explain it in plain English over a real conversation than leave you guessing.