The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the state agency that governs
real estate practices in the state of
Texas. The agency is headquartered at 1700 North Congress in
Austin
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas, as well as the seat and largest city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, it is the 11th-most-populous city ...
.
TREC is composed of nine members appointed by the Governor with the concurrence of the
Texas Senate. The members are appointed for six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring every two years. Six members must be licensed
real estate broker
A real estate agent or real estate broker is a person who represents sellers or buyers of real estate or real property. While a broker may work independently, an agent usually works under a licensed broker to represent clients. Brokers and agen ...
s who have been engaged in the real estate brokerage business as their major occupations for at least five years preceding their appointments. Three members must be members of the general public who are not regulated by the Commission or employed by organizations regulated by or receiving funds from the Commission.
What Does The Texas Real Estate Commission Do?
# Issue Real Estate Licenses
# Renews Licenses
# Enforces Real Estate Laws & Regulations
Scope
TREC is the state's regulatory agency for the following:
# Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
# Real Estate Inspectors
# Real Estate Appraisers
# Education Providers for Real Estate and Inspection Courses
# Residential Service Companies
#
Timeshare Developers
# Easement Or Right-of-Way (ERW) agents
See also
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The Appraisal Foundation
References
External links
Texas Real Estate Commission
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Real Estate Commission, Texas
Real estate in the United States