2. NAR Amends Policy on the
Reproduction of MLS Information
The new requirement that MLSs provide data that
brokers can use in the creation of automated valuation
models provoked debate over data privacy and the role
of broker websites at the 2014 REALTOR® Party
Convention & Trade Expo.
For the entire article, please visit:
http://realtormag.realtor.org/news-and-
commentary/feature/article/2014/05/mlss-
must-share-data-for-use-in-avms
https://www.texasrealestate.com/advice-for-texas-
realtors/article/stay-out-of-legal-trouble-with-these-tips
3. TREC Forms Changes Take
Effect June 1st
The Texas Real Estate Commission recently approved
several changes to its existing forms and created a few
new forms that will take effect June 1, 2014. The new
and revised forms will be available no later than June 1
in zipForm and on TexasRealEstate.com.
For a complete rundown list of all changes
TREC approved during its April 28 meeting, please visit:
https://www.texasrealestate.com/advice-for-texas-
realtors/article/more-time-to-deliver-option-period-
fees-and-other-trec-form-changes
4. New Members
Just a reminder:
When a new member joins the Board, it
takes our office 24-48 hours to process
their information. After we send the
information to NAR, it takes them 24-48
hours to input them into the system.
Then, they send it to TAR and that takes
24-48 hours. So, it may take 3-5 days for
a new member to be able to access Zip
Forms.
5. Important Dates in June
June 11th – 13th – TAR Association
Executives Conference in Austin
June 18th – Membership Luncheon
June 24th – Blood Drive
