Contracts

A Texas buyer in a new home purchase signs a sales contract directly with the builder. Texas licensees in new home sales are:

AProhibited from representing buyers in new construction
BRequired to use TREC promulgated forms even for new construction
CAble to represent buyers and earn a commission from the builder✓ Correct
DRequired by TREC to charge a flat fee only

Explanation

Texas real estate agents can represent buyers purchasing new construction homes and typically earn a co-op commission from the builder. Buyers benefit from agent representation even in new construction purchases.

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