Agency
Under Texas law, a broker who acts as an intermediary and appoints associates to work with the parties must:
AObtain verbal consent from both parties
BHave written consent from both parties before making appointments✓ Correct
CNotify TREC within 24 hours
DUse only full-time sales associates
Explanation
To act as an intermediary in Texas, a broker must have written consent from both parties authorizing the intermediary relationship before making appointments of sales agents to each party.
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