A big welcome to you from the Texas Brokerage Team. eXp Realty is excited to have you! We’re going to help you get up and running, and introduce you to what eXp Realty has to offer. There is a checklist of items in this document you will be completing over the next few days. *PRINT THIS DOCUMENT ALONG WITH THE CHECKLIST FOR QUICK REFERENCE. This is also a live document, there are many links to things you will want to refer to. So, keep this document on your computer.
*It is important to remember that the process moves at your pace, the quicker you complete each step in the onboarding process, the quicker you are out there selling real estate.
Once you have confirmation from TREC on your sponsorship request please email TXMLS@exprealty.com and let us know which association/MLS you are with and if you are a current member or need to join. The Texas Team is here to assist you, but the attached quick reference guide should always be your first stop. You can reach out to any of us 7 days a week in the Broker Room.
Welcome to eXp Texas!
Karen Richards
Designated Managing Broker for Texas
eXp Realty, LLC.
** After Step 5, each step MUST be completed, but not necessarily in order.
1. Complete eXp Online Application Join eXp
2. Sign eXp Independent Contractor Agreement
3. Request Sponsorship with EXP Realty LLC (603392) www.trec.texas.gov and TREC Sponsorship Guide
4. Change your sponsorship at your local association/MLS
Email: txmls@exprealty.com and let us know which association/MLS you are with, if you are joining or a current member, and if you have any listings to transfer. We will send you the necessary pre-filled forms and instructions.
5. Explore: eXp World and Schedule your World Tour with a Cloud Concierge. Visit the eXp US Agent Center for additional helpful information If you experience difficulty, email: support@exprealty.com
6. Update your Information About Brokerage Services form (IABS) and your templates in ZipForms with the new broker information (see below). We will send you a hosted one for you to use on your website and email signature that will always stay updated.
If you don't find the Texas info you're looking for below.... check out
Texas FAQ Texas Advertising Need Help? Access the Broker Room
Brokerage Name: EXP REALTY LLC
Broker Room Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
TREC Brokerage License: 603392 TAX ID: 20-8369429 HUD NAID: EXPRLT9462
MAIN OFFICE ADDRESS: 9600 Great Hills Trl Ste 150W, Austin, TX 78759
Phone: 888-519-7431 (plus brokers extension)
General Questions Email: tx.broker@exprealty.net
MLS & Board Questions Email: tx.membership@exprealty.com
Transactions, Payments & CDA's: FOR CFG: Stacey Emerson stacey.emerson@exprealty.net
Compliance Questions: tx.contracts@exprealty.net
Texas Legal Hotline: 1- 800-873-9155
TEXAS PEER POWER TRAINING - Held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM CST on Google Meet
TEXAS NEW AGENT ONBOARDING MEETING - Held every Tuesday at 11:30 AM CST
TEXAS CONTRACTS TRAINING - Held every Thursday at 1:30 PM CST
ATTEND THE EXP REALTY BIG AGENT MEETING - Held every Friday at 10:00 am CST - Main Auditorium
Add tx.broker@exprealty.net to your contacts
Familiarize yourself with the eXp Agent Tools knowledge base: https://us.exprealty.com and the handy eXp Toolkits
Check out the eXp Events Calendar and the daily eXp Training Calendar
Download, Read, and Become Familiar with eXp Policies and Procedures Manual and Texas Policies and Procedures
Update your Social Media with Texas Email & Advertising Compliance
Please forward a copy of ALL Social Media sites you use to promote your business. Use THIS FORM to submit.
Gather all of your advertising links: including social media, websites, copies of business cards, signs and any other customer-facing advertising and email all for approval to tx.broker@exprealty.com.
If you are going to be attracting new agents to eXp there is a document you must review the Agent Attraction Universal Pledge.
IABS SETTINGS AS OF SEPTEMBER 2022
PUT YOUR NAME, LICENSE NUMBER, EMAIL, AND PHONE NUMBER ON THE BOTTOM LINE
You have ONE Designated Managing Broker to act for EXP Realty in Texas.
eXp Brokerage: eXp Realty, LLC - TREC License 603392
Managing Broker: Karen Richards - TREC License #508111
Email: tx.broker@exprealty.net or 888-519-7431
Need Help? Contact the Texas Brokers
Karen has assigned people at TREC to help supervise Texas agents, these people are Managing Brokers. Managing Brokers are your first resource for answering contract questions in the State of Texas. They have been appointed by the broker with TREC to act as your supervisor on her behalf.
The best way to reach out to your Managing Broker is to call the broker hotline or go into the Broker Room. The Brokers are available 7 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week!!!
You can also send an email for non-urgent items to tx.broker@exprealty.net. (Don’t forget the dot after tx).
#603392 (This goes on page 9 of the contracts & agreements).
ALL Sales Contracts use: 9600 Great Hills Trail, Ste 150W, Austin Texas 78759.
Use the Austin address on all contracts. Amounts are payable in Travis County
9600 Great Hills Trl Ste 150W
Austin, TX 78759
20-8369429 exp W-9
For ALL Lease Transactions: **PLEASE NOTE** You can use the Dallas P.O. box for overnight; however, there is no W-9 for this address if the Property Management company requires one. If a W-9 is required, you will need to use the Bellingham, WA, address and W-9.
A copy of eXp’s E&O insurance
Mailing Addresses for LEASE Transaction Checks and Documents:
Texas - Checks Address
EXP REALTY, LLC
PO Box 207182
Dallas, TX 75320-7182
eXp Corporate Mailing Address:
EXP REALTY LLC
2219 Rimland Drive, Ste 301
Bellingham, WA 98226
IMPORTANT: These addresses are only for checks made payable to eXp Realty.
As a reminder, to expedite processing time, always include the disbursement authorization form and signed closing disclosure/settlement statement with Remittance to ensure that the check is matched with the proper transaction