05/28/2026
🚨Important Texas Real Estate Contract Changes Effective July 1, 2026🚨
Big changes are coming to Texas real estate contracts beginning July 1, 2026, as the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) rolls out updated forms and disclosure requirements impacting buyers, sellers, investors, and agents statewide.
Key Changes Include:
Updated Broker Compensation Rules
The new contracts provide clearer language regarding broker compensation and allow more flexibility in how commissions are negotiated between buyers, sellers, and brokers.
New Mandatory Contract Forms
Several revised TREC forms will become mandatory, including:
Residential resale contracts
New construction contracts
Condo contracts
Farm & Ranch contracts
Unimproved property contracts
Expanded Seller Disclosures
Sellers may now need to disclose additional information involving:
Insurance claims
Water or drainage issues
Easements
Private road maintenance
Environmental concerns
Modernized Notice Procedures
TREC updated notice and delivery rules to better accommodate electronic communication and clarify important contract deadlines.
New Contingency Removal Notice
A new form helps formalize the removal of financing and other contingencies to reduce transaction disputes.
Why This Matters
These updates are designed to increase transparency and consumer protection, but they also create new responsibilities and potential liability for buyers and sellers.
If you are planning to buy, sell, or invest in Texas real estate this year, it’s important to understand how these changes may affect your transaction.
Have questions about the new TREC forms or how they impact your next move? Contact us today.
