Agency
In Texas, a real estate agent who has a personal interest in a property they are listing must:
ARecuse themselves and decline the listing
BDisclose their interest in writing to all parties✓ Correct
COnly disclose their interest if asked
DAvoid the transaction entirely
Explanation
TREC rules and Texas Occupations Code require a license holder to disclose to all parties any personal interest they have in a property being bought, sold, or leased. This includes owning an interest, being related to a party, or having a financial stake in the transaction. Written disclosure is required.
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