A Texas Real Estate License is required by law to manage rental property. The term broker, as defined in statute, includes a person who shows or leases a property for the owner or controls the acceptance or deposit of rent from a single-family residence. This means that anyone who controls the acceptance or deposit of rent, shows a property to a potential tenant, or leases the property to a potential tenant—on behalf of someone else and for compensation—must be licensed as a Texas Real Estate Salesperson or Broker.   To "Show" includes causing or permitting the property to be viewed by a prospective buyer or tenant, unlocking or providing access onto or into a property for a prospective buyer or tenant, and hosting an open house at the property.

This change took effect Sept. 1, 2011.

Click here to see TRELA §1101.002(1)(A)(x) and Rule 535.4 - License Required

Need to devote time to other ventures?  Tired of past due tenants?  We offer Property Management Services.  Give us a call or text or email us for an appointment to discuss.

If you have rental property in Childress or Wellington and wish for us to let prospective tenants know, drop us an email with your name and number and we will list your name and phone number here.    We receive hundreds of calls from prospective tenants needing rental property.  We simply need to be able to refer them to someone who may have property that is available for rent.   Several landlords are getting out of the business, creating opportunities for new landlords.  Let us know if you want us to advertise that you are an investor/landlord with property available for rent.