Navigating the Realtor World Post Legal Settlements – Changes in Practice and Forms
The real estate world is undergoing a major transformation in the wake of national antitrust lawsuits, shifting MLS policies, and new state laws—and those changes are already showing up at the closing table. In this timely session, Lori Levy, General Counsel for Texas REALTORS®, walks title professionals through what they need to know to navigate this evolving landscape with confidence.
You’ll get a practical breakdown of the Burnett settlement and how it’s reshaping compensation rules, representation agreements, and REALTOR® forms across Texas. From new written agreement requirements to changes in Paragraph 12 of the TREC contract, this session explains how the rules have changed—and what that means for you.
Designed for:
Escrow officers, attorneys, underwriters, and anyone on the front lines of closing who works closely with REALTORS® and needs to understand these new dynamics.
Key takeaways include:
– What REALTORS® can no longer do on the MLS—and what’s still allowed off-MLS
– How written buyer agreements, compensation disclosures, and new forms are impacting closings
– Why the end of sub-agency in Texas matters, and how to identify red flags in transactions going forward
You’ll walk away with clearer expectations, better language to use in conversations with agents, and insights that can help you protect your company at the closing table.
Presenter:
Lori Levy, Texas REALTORS
Pricing:
Member $40
Nonmember $54
CE Credit:
1.0 Hours Escrow Credit
1.0 Hours MCLE (expires 6/30/2026)
For those new to the topic and/or the title industry. May include basic concepts, definitions, industry history and/or general information.
Under Procedural Rule P-28.II.1-6, TDI will not award credit hours for completing the same course more than once per reporting period. Since this course is also approved under a different instruction method (live as a classroom course at Conference 2025 and on-demand as a classroom equivalent course), credit cannot be granted for both formats if received within the same reporting period.