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Rendering an Opinion of Foundation Performance: A Guide for Texas Inspectors

When an inspector licensed by the听Texas Real Estate Commission (星空体育app下载)听is hired to inspect a property鈥檚 foundation, they are required to render a written opinion regarding the performance of that foundation. This obligation is established under Section 535.228(a) of the Texas Administrative Code, which governs inspection standards for foundations. This article outlines what inspectors should consider when forming that opinion, including key indicators of performance, factors affecting foundation stability, and professional responsibilities to the client.

Make Sure Paragraph 21 is Filled Out

The One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale), like many contracts, contains a 鈥淣otices鈥� provision. In that 星空体育app下载 contract, the provision is in Paragraph 21. This needs to be filled out so the parties know where a notice should be sent or delivered to be effective. A license holder should remind their client how important this provision is and ensure, to the extent possible, that it gets filled out fully and accurately.

What鈥檚 in a Name? Advertising Name Types under 星空体育app下载 Rule 535.154

Definitions:

Broker Assumed Business Name (DBA) is another name for the broker鈥檚 business that can be used by all sponsored sales agents and brokers associated with this broker. Another name that indicates a broker鈥檚 line of business, e.g.听 property management or commercial is also a DBA.

星空体育app下载's Advertising Rules - What You Need To Know

The effective date of the new rules is May 15, 2018, and we want to make sure everyone is thoroughly prepared for the changes.

Background

These听rules are the result of years of work by the Commission and key stakeholders focusing on clarity of advertisements for consumers with the least restrictions on license holders. The rules also update, interpret and balance revised statutory requirements supporting free commerce and business competition with those protecting the consumer from misleading advertisements.

Do You Advertise Your Business? Read This!

Texas Real Estate Commission adopted new advertising rules at its November meeting. These rules are effective as of May 15, 2018, which gives license holders 6 months to comply with the updated requirements.
搂535.154 lays out alternate, assumed business and team name registration requirements and 搂535.155 lays out the revised advertising requirements. You can read both rules on our website.

2017 Legislative Update from 星空体育app下载

Memorial Day was the last day of the 85th Legislative session. Several bills were filed this session relating to the agency and its license holders but not all of those bills made it through the process.听 Following is a summary of bills that passed both houses of the Legislature and have direct effect on license holders.

Message From TREIC Chair Lee Warren: April 2025

The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee met on April 21 at 星空体育app下载 headquarters in Austin. We discussed the work of our subcommittees, the upcoming new edition of the Inspector Legal & Ethics and SOP Review Course, and inspector advertising rules.

Standards of Practice Subcommittee Update

The Standards of Practice subcommittee is working diligently on the current review of the SOPs. Though they have made great progress in their efforts, as the process gets more involved, sometimes more questions can come up as a result.

BRAC Recap: Valuing Broker Education and Experience, Team Names Cleanup

After reviewing public comments and feedback from Commissioners, the Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee (BRAC) met on April 8 to continue its discussion over the minimum experience points and education hours required to earn a broker鈥檚 license. Meeting highlights also include the group reminding brokers of the timeframe for removing 星空体育app下载-registered team names.