Use the dues calendar below to estimate new agent onboarding costs based on the application date. Fees are prorated throughout the year and may vary by month. Applications Received Aug. 1–31 Annual Dues (2026) $257.50 Application Fee $100.00 Key Services Setup $50.00 Key Services Annual Fee $37.71 MLS Quarterly Fee $94.67 Total Due $539.88 Applications […]
Quick Guide: Paying Your MetroTex Invoice Online
Paying an invoice is simple and secure in your new MetroTex member portal. Follow the steps below to view, download, and submit payment for one or multiple invoices in just a few moments. That’s it! Once your payment is submitted, you’re all set. For more information about our dues and fees, check out our handy […]
Earn a Free Quarter of MLS with MAPS
MetroTex MLS subscribers can sharpen their MLS skills and earn a one-time free quarter of MetroTex MLS access by completing the MLS Academy for Professional Success (MAPS) certification. MAPS Certification The MAPS certification gives you practical, hands-on training in the MLS tools you use every day, so you can work faster and with more confidence. […]
How to Extend a Listing That’s Expiring
As year-end approaches, many listings are nearing their expiration date. Follow the steps below to extend your listing in Matrix so it doesn’t expire by mistake. Extend the Listing Before It Expires If the Listing Has Already Expired If your listing is in Expired status, you still have a short window. Within 3 days, you […]
Listing Photos & Compensation Language: Avoid Easy Violations
Two of the easiest ways to slip into an MLS violation are through listing photos and compensation language. Both seem simple, but minor details can cause major issues. Here’s what to look for before you hit publish. Keep Photos Clean and Compliance-Friendly MLS photo violations have increased significantly. Photos must focus solely on the property: […]
Don’t Let Your Listings Stall in MLS
When you set up a new office in the MLS, syndication does not happen automatically. The MLS starts your office with all Office Participation fields unchecked, so your listings stay inside the system until you decide where they should go. As the broker, you control where your office listings appear. If you never select those […]
Texas REALTORS® Forms Changes Effective January 2026
New and revised Texas REALTORS® forms take effect in January 2026. In all, 22 existing forms have been updated and three new forms introduced to reflect recent law changes and ongoing work by the Texas REALTORS® Forms Task Force and legal staff. The updated and new forms will be available in zipForm and on texasrealestate.com […]
TREC Form Changes and Rule Updates You Should Know
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) has approved several updates to its forms and licensing rules that will affect Texas license holders in early 2026. Here’s a clear, quick overview of what changed and why it matters. Information About Brokerage Services Updated Effective January 1, 2026 TREC has revised the Information About Brokerage Services (IABS) […]
Short Sales, Pools, and Feature Fields: What Goes Where
Correctly using MLS fields keeps your listing accurate, searchable, and compliant. Two areas that often cause confusion are short sale disclosures and pool or amenity fields. Misplacing these details can lead to misinformation or, in some cases, policy violations. Here’s how to keep things clean and clear. Use the Correct Fields for Short Sales Short […]
How Coming Soon Works in NTREIS
NAR’s Delayed Marketing Exempt Listing policy lets a seller direct their broker to hold off on public marketing through IDX and syndication for a period of time, while still choosing how the property is marketed in other ways. In NTREIS, this concept is built into the Coming Soon status. How Coming Soon Works “Showing Allowed” […]