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Proposed Amendments to Section 535.223, Standard Inspection Report Form

The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) recommends the Commission propose amendments to Section 535.223 [ [link removed] ] during its November 7 meeting. The revisions clarify that when multiple boxes are checked for a particular item on the "Property Inspection Report Form" (REI 7-6) [ [link removed] ], the inspector must also explain the reason for checking multiple boxes. The proposed amendments also remove single-system inspections from the list of exemptions?meaning the requirements in Section 535.223 would apply to those inspections.

Proposed Notice of Apprentice/Real Estate Inspector Termination Form

Brokers have long had a termination form to inform TREC when a sales agent relationship is terminated. The proposed new "Notice of Apprentice/Real Estate Inspector Termination Form" would be used by inspectors to terminate a trainee or real estate inspector relationship. The form would also include a line for the sponsoring inspector to fill in the inspector?s DBA, so TREC staff can remove that information from the terminated inspector?s records. This form will be presented at the November TREC Meeting [ [link removed] ].

What to Remember About Payment at Closing

TREIC recently discussed concerns related to inspectors who accept payment at closing being pressured to produce a favorable report to ensure payment. Inspectors must follow the Real Estate Standards of Practice [ [link removed] ] and would be in violation of TREC rules to allow compensation to influence the outcome of their reports.






Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee Meeting Recap

The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) met October 18. In addition to the items above, they discussed "walk and talk" inspections and proposed required pre-licensing education for inspectors.?Read the recap [ [link removed] ]

SOPs Available to Print on Demand

The"Texas Inspector Standards of Practice: Pocket Edition "PDF [ [link removed] ] features an improved design to make it easier for you to print and assemble.

No cutting is necessary: Use standard letter printer paper (8.5 inch by 11 inch), fold, and be on your way. This downloadable version is also color-coded by section, so you can find what you?re looking for with ease.

You can also access the online version of the SOPs [ [link removed] ] from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Remember, real estate inspectors licensed in Texas are required to follow the Standards of Practice (SOPs) [ [link removed] ]. These SOPs define the minimum requirements for a real estate inspection performed for a prospective buyer or seller of one-to-four family residential dwelling.






Resources & Events

* *TREC Meeting: November 7 [ [link removed] ]*
* *TREC Workshop: November 8 [ [link removed] ]*
* *TREC Closed in Observance of Veterans Day: November 11*
* *TREC Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving: November 23-25*
* *Meeting Materials from the October 18 TREIC Meeting [ [link removed] ]*
* *TREC Inspector Committee Meeting Schedule [ [link removed] ]?*
* *Review Disciplinary Actions [ [link removed] ]*

*View TREC Calendar* [ [link removed] ]













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