eXp Texas Agents

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.


*****MOST IMPORTANT STEP*****

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.

Complete steps 1– 5 in order in the checklist below.

   ** 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.

 **Houston and Dallas agents: if you would like to sign up for the ShowingTime group plan call 312-568-8001 ext. 150 to sign up $23/month for 10 listings and $6 per additional listing OR $40/listing. 

5. Explore: eXp World and Schedule your World Tour with a Cloud Concierge. Visit:  https://explore.exprealty.com 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 have a lot of great information below.

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 

TEXAS OFFICE INFORMATION

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:  Mady Tremaine madylan.tremaine@exprealty.net

Compliance Questions: tx.contracts@exprealty.net

Texas Legal Hotline: 1- 800-873-9155

GET PLUGGED IN - Knowledge Base & State Meetings

TEXAS STATE MEETING - Held every Tuesday at 12:00 pm CST

SUCCESS EXPRESS TRAINING - Held every Tuesday at 10:00 am CST

SUCCESS IN THE SHIFT - Held every Tuesday at 9:00 am CST

TEXAS CONTRACTS TRAINING - Held every Thursday at 1:30 pm CST

FARM & RANCH MEETING with Lindsey Hollin - Held every Friday at 11:00 pm CST (Texas Conference Hall)

ATTEND THE eXp REALTY LEADERSHIP MEETING - Held every Friday at 10:00 am CST - Main Auditorium


You can join the meetings in eXp World. They are held in the Texas Auditorium.

To navigate from eXp World, on the top left corner click "GO TO" ----> Broker State Rooms ----> TEXAS ----> Doors ----> TEXAS AUDITORIUM

(This is interactive: Your microphone control is in the lower left corner of this window, to the left of the chatbox. If your microphone is currently green, you will want to click it to turn it red. A red microphone is a muted mic.)

You can also log in via the eXp World Intercom mobile app, ---> Central Broker Rooms ---> Click on TEXAS AUDITORIUM ---> Join Room

(This is Audio Only, to retrieve links and interaction you will need to login to your computer)

Add tx.broker@exprealty.net to your contacts


Familiarize yourself with the eXp Knowledge Base:  https://explore.exprealty.com/ 

Check out the eXp Class Schedule at: www.expcloud.com 


Download, Read, and Become Familiar with eXp Policies and Procedures Manual and Texas Policies and Procedures 

Your Social Media

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.


(*You are responsible for sending ALL advertising proofs to tx.broker@exprealty.net and marketing@exprealty.com PRIOR to first use per TREC Advertising Rules outlined in the TX Policy & Procedures). 

Agent Attraction

If you are going to be attracting new agents to eXp there is a document you must review the Agent Attraction Universal Pledge

Who is my Broker & How Do I Contact Them?

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


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).

  Need Help? Contact the Texas Brokers

Important Texas Information:

eXp Realty Brokerage License Number

 #603392 (This goes on page 9 of the contracts & agreements).

 

ADDRESS FOR ALL CONTRACTS

ALL Sales Contracts use: 9600 Great Hills Trail, Ste 150W, Austin Texas 78759.

 

ADDRESS FOR LISTING AGREEMENTS/BUYER REPS

Use the Austin address on all contracts. Amounts are payable in Travis County

9600 Great Hills Trl Ste 150W

Austin, TX 78759 


EXP REALTY TAX ID

20-8369429        exp W-9   (right click and save as)

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.

How to Do Leases



 

A copy of eXp’s E&O insurance


Fees For Agents:

New U.S. Fees

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