We believe the best way to earn your business is through service, guidance, and results — not paperwork. Due to nationwide real estate industry changes in 2024, agents are now required to have a written agreement before providing property touring services. This agreement simply allows us to show you homes while remaining compliant.

This touring agreement is:

• Short term — valid for a maximum of 14 days
• Non-exclusive — you are free to work with other agents
• Non-binding — this simply allows us to show homes and answer questions
• Free — you do not owe us any compensation
• Does not determine compensation in any future transaction
• If you choose to have us represent you in a transaction, we would enter into a separate agreement outlining representation and compensation.

Property Touring Authorization (“Agreement”) is made by and between CLIENT and Corcoran Prestige Realty (“Broker”) for real property located in Houston and surrounding areas.

1. Purpose of Agreement The purpose of this Agreement is for Broker to consult with Buyer regarding properties and assist Buyer in locating and touring homes (“Touring Services”). Broker will perform these services in accordance with applicable Texas real estate laws and regulations. The parties agree this relationship is non-exclusive and this Agreement does not create a fiduciary brokerage relationship. Broker may not provide representation or additional brokerage services without a separate written agreement.

2. Buyer’s Acknowledgement Buyer represents that Buyer has not entered into an exclusive buyer representation agreement with another broker that is currently in effect.

3. Duration of Agreement This Agreement is entered into starting upon submission of this form.

This Agreement shall expire on the date specified above  at 11:59 pm. The maximum term of this Agreement may not exceed fourteen (14) days.

4. Compensation Buyer will not owe Broker any fee for the Touring Services described in this Agreement. If Buyer later chooses to receive additional brokerage services, the parties may enter into a separate agreement outlining representation and compensation.

5. Property Conditions and Liability Buyer acknowledges that properties toured may contain conditions, equipment, or features that could present risks of injury. Buyer agrees to exercise reasonable care when entering and touring any property. Buyer further acknowledges that Broker and its agents do not own, control, or maintain the properties shown and are not responsible for the condition or operation of the property, including gates, doors, structures, or other features. Buyer agrees to hold Broker and its agents harmless from claims, injuries, or damages arising from Buyer’s actions while touring a property, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct by Broker or its agents.

6. Equal Opportunity Broker will provide services in compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, familial status, national origin, or any other protected class.

Information About Brokerage Services

11-03-2025

Texas law requires all real estate license holders to give the following information about brokerage services to prospective buyers, tenants, sellers and landlords.

TYPES OF REAL ESTATE LICENSE HOLDERS:

• A BROKER is responsible for all brokerage activities, including acts performed by sales agents sponsored by the broker.
• A SALES AGENT must be sponsored by a broker and works with clients on behalf of the broker.

A BROKER'S MINIMUM DUTIES REQUIRED BY LAW (A client is the person or party that the broker represents):

• Put the interests of the client above all others, including the broker's own interests;
• Inform the client of any material information about the property or transaction received by the broker;
• Answer the client's questions and present any offer to or counter-offer from the client; and
• Treat all parties to a real estate transaction honestly and fairly.

WRITTEN AGREEMENTS ARE REQUIRED IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS: A license holder who performs brokerage activity for a prospective buyer of residential property must enter into a written agreement with the buyer before showing any residential property to the buyer or if no residential property will be shown, before presenting an offer on behalf of the buyer. This written agreement must contain specific information required by Texas law. For more information on these requirements, see section 1101.563 of the Texas Occupations Code. Even if a written agreement is not required, to avoid disputes, all agreements between you and a broker should be in writing and clearly establish: (i) the broker's duties and responsibilities to you and your obligations under the agreement; and (ii) the amount or rate of compensation the broker will receive and how this amount is determined.

A LICENSE HOLDER CAN REPRESENT A PARTY IN A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION:

AS AGENT FOR OWNER (SELLER/LANDLORD): The broker becomes the property owner's agent through an agreement with the owner, usually in a written listing to sell or property management agreement. An owner's agent must perform the broker's minimum duties above and must inform the owner of any material information about the property or transaction known by the agent, including information disclosed to the agent by the buyer or buyer's agent. An owner's agent fees are not set by law and are fully negotiable.

AS AGENT FOR BUYER/TENANT: The broker becomes the buyer's/tenant's agent by agreeing to represent the buyer, usually through a written representation agreement. A buyer's agent must perform the broker's minimum duties above and must inform the buyer of any material information about the property or transaction known by the agent, including information disclosed to the agent by the seller or seller's agent. A buyer/tenant's agent fees are not set by law and are fully negotiable.

AS AGENT FOR BOTH - INTERMEDIARY: To act as an intermediary between the parties the broker must first obtain the written agreement of each party to the transaction. The written agreement must state who will pay the broker and, in conspicuous bold or underlined print, set forth the broker's obligations as an intermediary. A broker who acts as an intermediary:

• Must treat all parties to the transaction impartially and fairly;
• May, with the parties' written consent, appoint a different license holder associated with the broker to each party (owner and buyer) to communicate with, provide opinions and advice to, and carry out the instructions of each party to the transaction.
• Must not, unless specifically authorized in writing to do so by the party, disclose:
  • that the owner will accept a price less than the written asking price;
  • that the buyer/tenant will pay a price greater than the price submitted in a written offer; and
  • any confidential information or any other information that a party specifically instructs the broker in writing not to disclose, unless required to do so by law.

A LICENSE HOLDER CAN SHOW PROPERTY TO A BUYER/TENANT WITHOUT REPRESENTING THE BUYER/TENANT IF:

• The broker has not agreed with the buyer/tenant, either orally or in writing, to represent the buyer/tenant;
• The broker is not otherwise acting as the buyer's/tenant's agent at the time of showing the property;
• The broker does not provide the buyer/tenant opinions or advice regarding the property or real estate transactions generally; and
• The broker does not perform any other act of real estate brokerage for the buyer/tenant.

Before showing a residential property to an unrepresented prospective buyer, a license holder must enter into a written agreement that contains the information required by section 1101.563 of the Texas Occupations Code. The agreement may not be exclusive and must be limited to no more than 14 days.

LICENSE HOLDER CONTACT INFORMATION: This notice is being provided for information purposes. It does not create an obligation for you to use the broker's services. Please acknowledge receipt of this notice below and retain a copy for your records.

 

Name of Sponsoring Broker: James Krueger (License No.: 573025)

Name of Licensed Supervisor: Laura Macicek (License No.: 443274)

Email: info@corcoranprestige.com

Phone: 713.364.4003