Showing Without Representation
A limited property showing a broker may conduct without representing the party, added by SB 1968 effective January 1, 2026.
Under TRELA Sec. 1101.562(a), a broker may show real property to a party without representing them only if the broker has not agreed to represent the party, is not otherwise acting as the party's agent, does not provide opinions or advice about the property or real estate transactions generally, and performs no other act of brokerage for the party. Sec. 1101.562(c) still allows the broker to confirm the size, price, and terms.
Sec. 1101.562(b) sets the pre-showing duty, and it turns on whether the broker represents the owner: a broker who represents the owner discloses that under Sec. 1101.558(b), and a broker who does not provides the written notice described by Sec. 1101.558(b-1).
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