Can an attorney get a broker license without first being licensed as a salesperson?
No. A licensed attorney will need to meet all the standard requirements, including education, examination and experience, for issuance of a real estate salesperson or broker license.
Other Texas Real Estate FAQs
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WHERE DO I LEARN MORE ABOUT REAL ESTATE IN: Texas
Texas Real Estate Commission P.O. Box 12188 Austin, TX 787112188 Phone: 5124596544 of 18002508732 The Link : www.trec.state.tx.us more -
Is a licensed attorney required to hold a real estate license to act as a broker?
No. A licensed attorney is exempt from the licensure requirements pursuant to Section 3( 1) of the Real Estate License Act. The licensed attorney can do everything a … more -
My wife and I signed an offer to buy a house over the weekend. Now we have changed our minds and don't want to buy the house after all. Can we get out of the deal?
If the seller has accepted your offer, you may have a binding contract. There is no threeday or 72 hour cooling off period for you to change your mind. You … more -
Does a lease for a term of longer than one year and a contract for the sale of real estate need to be in writing to be enforceable?
Yes, that is basically true under the Statute of Frauds. However, this is a question that should be discussed further with your own attorney for proper understanding. more -
I listed my property for sale with a broker and the broker has done nothing about selling the house. Can I break my contract and list with someone else?
Your listing contract with the broker was intended to be a legal and binding contract. If the broker has not fulfilled the broker's part of the agreement, i. e., … more
