Texas Real Estate Brokerage and Law of Agency, 4th Edition

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Texas real estate professionals continue to rely on Texas Real Estate Brokerage and Law of Agency to clearly understand agency relationships. Its discussion question format makes the legal content very approachable and great for interactive discussions. Jacobus and Stephens have updated this popular text with current forms and recent court cases to fully address the current events, issues, and changes in agency law. Through a straight-forward and step-by-step approach, these respected authors provide up-to-date information and immediate reinforcement. 304pp.

Features:

• A detailed list of agency learning objectives and competencies are provided.
• A section of answers to the most-asked questions about being an intermediary and disclosure of agency is incorporated.
• An appendix includes cross references between the former Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes and the Occupations Code of the Real Estate License Act.
• Current forms are included from the Texas Association of REALTORS? and the Texas Real Estate Commission.
• A complete table of cases is provided for easy reference.

New To This Edition:

• Index of terms and major headings for ease of reference and study.
• Broker compensation coverage is greatly expanded to cover a number of issues that determine a broker's right to commission.
• Completely updated and relevant cases along with direct applications are found throughout each chapter.

Table of Contents:

• Agency Learning Objectives and Competencies.
• 1. Introduction.
• 2. Creation of the Agency Relationship.
• 3. Fiduciary Responsibility: General and Special Agency.
• 4. Fiduciary Obligation -- Duty of Care to Principal.
• 5. Obligations to Third Parties.
• 6. Deceptive Trade -- Practices, Fraud, and Real Estate Recovery Fund.
• 7. Termination of the Agency Relationship.
• 8. Practicing Law and Real Estate Brokerage.
• 9. Agency Disclosure/Buyer Agency, Singe Agency, and Dual Agency.
• 10. Intermediary Status and Alternatives.
• 11. Federal Legislation Affecting Real Estate Brokers - Part I.
• 12. Federal Legislation Affecting Real Estate Brokers - Part II.
• 13. Federal Legislation Affecting Real Estate Brokers - Part III.
• 14. Employment.
• 15. Agency Risk Control Suggestions for Safe Brokerage Table of Cases.
• Index.
• Appendix A.