TEXAS LAW OF AGENCY 02714-REQC

Law of Agency is a 30-hour qualifying course required for individuals seeking a Texas real estate license. The course explains how agency relationships are created, how they function in real estate transactions, and the legal duties license holders owe to clients, customers, and third parties.

Students will learn the core principles of agency, including the relationship between principal and agent, fiduciary duties, and the responsibilities of brokers and sales agents under Texas law. The course covers buyer representation, seller representation, intermediary brokerage, disclosure requirements, and the proper handling of confidential information.

The course also examines legal and ethical responsibilities in real estate practice, including duties to third parties, avoiding misrepresentation, and compliance with the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other consumer protection laws. Real-world scenarios are used throughout the course to help students understand how agency relationships affect everyday transactions.

By the end of the course, students will understand how to properly establish agency relationships, disclose representation, protect consumer interests, and apply Texas agency law in real estate transactions. The material is designed to prepare students for the Texas real estate licensing exam and to provide a foundation for professional real estate practice.