Answer: Yes. The contract forms are available for public use. A TREC contract form, however, is intended for use primarily by licensed real estate brokers or sales agents who are trained in their correct use.
The "Exclusive Right to Sell" is the most common, but there is the "open listing," the "exclusive agency listing," and the "one-time show." The "open listing" is mostly used by people trying to sell their home by owner who are also willing to work with real estate agents.
A Texas standard residential lease agreement is a document used by a landlord renting property to a tenant for monthly payment under typical conditions. Most agreements of this type are for a fixed term, usually one year.
While anyone may use forms promulgated by TREC, the 150-plus Texas REALTORS® forms are for the exclusive use of the association's members.
"Contracts for Deed" - Contracts for deed, sometimes referred to as "rent to own" financing arrangements, are legal in Texas.
A real estate contract in Texas must include several essential elements to be legally binding. First and foremost, the contract must identify the parties involved: the buyer and the seller. It should also clearly describe the property being sold, including its address and legal description.
An exclusive right to sell listing is the most widely-used listing agreement. Under this agreement, the broker has the exclusive right to market the property for a specified period of time.
It must be written in strict adherence to property laws of the state where the property is located. Failing to do so can either render the lease invalid or unable to protect the landlord's property and interests from potential problem tenants.