Tx Trec Form Changes Jan2025

TREC Promulgated Contract Form Changes — Effective January 3, 2025 Exam: Real Estate Salesperson — Texas Chapter: Ch8 — Texas Promulgated Forms and Property Law Adopted: November 4, 2024 | Mandatory: January 3, 2025 --- ## Overview These changes are MANDATORY as of January 3, 2025. TREC adopted them November 4, 2024 and allowed a voluntary transition period before the hard effective date. Any agent using pre-January 2025 form language after January 3, 2025 is using an incorrect form. --- ## Change 1 — Survey Options: T-47 Affidavit vs. T-47.1 Declaration (Paragraph 6C(1)) Sellers who provide an existing survey now have two equally valid options: | Form | Notary Required? | When to Use | |---|---|---| | T-47 Affidavit | Yes — requires notarization | Traditional option; still valid | | T-47.1 Declaration *(new)* | No — no notary required | Simpler alternative added January 3, 2025 | - Both forms satisfy the seller's survey disclosure obligation under Paragraph 6C(1) - The T-47.1 Declaration is a simplified version created to reduce administrative burden - Exam tip: Know that sellers now have a choice — the Declaration is NOT required, it is an alternative --- ## Change 2 — Mold Remediation Disclosure (New Paragraph 6E[11]) A new affirmative disclosure obligation was added to the standard contract: - What: Sellers must disclose any mold remediation certificate issued in the 5 years preceding the sale - Applies to: ALL TREC contracts EXCEPT the Unimproved Property Contract - Key details: - This is a certificate disclosure — not merely knowledge of mold - The 5-year lookback is measured from the sale date - Applies even if the mold was fully remediated and the…