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Austin Board of REALTORS 2021 Board of Directors At the end of last year, a record number of members applied to serve on ABoR committees and the board of directors. It demonstrates the level of passion and commitment that members have for the organization and one another’s professional interests. Romeo Manzanilla, now immediate past president, headed the board during one of the most unpredictable periods in ABoR’s history. There was no precedent for conducting business during a global health crisis. “When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in March,” Manzanilla wrote in his outgoing president’s letter, “we took immediate action knowing that lives are more important than business.” The organization quickly shifted to offering remote operations, making ABoR an industry leader in its response to increasing uncertainty. That’s the kind of work that members can expect from the association’s governing body. Here is the list of new and returning officers and directors for 2021. Officers and Returning Directors Susan Horton, president Susan Horton has been a licensed broker since 2009 and an ABoR member for more than 10 years. She has also served on a number of committees, including the Legislative Management Team, Ambassadors Task Force and Education and Professionals Standards. She was an ABoR Foundation board member, won ABoR’s 2015 Salesperson of the Year and is a three-time Platinum Top 50 REALTOR winner. Before assuming office, Horton acknowledged to members that 2021 will have “plenty of challenges ahead that we cannot yet predict. But the future of Central Texas real estate is bright. And the Austin

Board of REALTORS will continue to provide the tools, assistance and leadership.” Horton went on to define what leadership means to her. “It’s about caring for others, having an open heart and mind, and inspiring future leaders to serve,” she says.

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Cord Shiflet, 2021 presidentelect Cord Shiflet has been an active member of ABoR for more than two decades. He served as a director on and off since 2015, and at the end of 2020, completed a three-year term. He was also a member of Government Affairs, Audit and ACTRIS Advisory committees.

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Job Hammond, secretary/treasurer When Job Hammond was interviewed as a candidate for re-election, he said his experience as a director has been an unbelievable opportunity and he was ready for another term. “I like understanding what the industry trends are and what’s going to happen in future years,” says Hammond. “So not only can I help prepare for my business, but I can help others prepare for theirs.” As a sitting director, Hammond was concerned with the direction the industry was going in and the way technology was edging out real estate professionals, so he made a commitment to work harder on behalf of those with a fiduciary responsibility to buyers and sellers and can see himself continuing that work through 2021.

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Austin Board of REALTORS®

Embarking on the Year of Community; Get Involved It is my honor to serve you as your 2021 President. I wish each of you a happy New Year, filled with an eagerness to learn, a fresh focus on your real estate practice and a renewed dedication to your clients’ best interests.

SUSAN HORTON

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As we look forward to a new year, we already know some of the challenges we face: low inventory, the lack of affordability and the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, there will undoubtably be challenges ahead that we can’t yet predict, but the future of Central Texas real estate is bright. No matter where you are in your career, the Austin Board of REALTORS® will supply the tools, assistance and leadership you need to continue exceptional service to your clients. In 2021, we will continue to be the organized voice for Central Texas REALTORS® and homeowners. We will protect your business by advocating for REALTORS® and real estate, ensuring that our business remains essential at every level of government. Leadership, to me, is an act of service. It’s about caring for others, having an open heart and mind, and inspiring future leaders to step up. Building community through service is what I will strive to foster during my presidency. In 2021, we’re embarking on a Year of Community. In order to do this effectively, our leadership must work collaboratively to fulfill our mission to make agents successful on their own terms. When we have community, we can accomplish so much more for our members and our industry.

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My top priorities for 2021 will be to focus on: 1. Professionalism, through new programs that increase diversity and inclusiveness; 2. Service, by shaping the future of real estate through exceptional market intelligence; and 3. Advocacy, by promoting fair housing and protecting public property rights. Help shape these priorities by stepping up and being an ambassador of our association. From volunteer groups to advocacy teams, there are a number of opportunities for you to get involved, enhance your business and give back to your community and your industry. I want to thank you for your time, your professional commitment and your dedication to our industry and to the clients and communities you serve every day. The great strides we have made this year would have never been possible without us working in conjunction with one another. Whether we are doing great or missing the mark, your feedback matters and I want to hear it. You can reach out to me anytime at president@ABoR.com. We are better together. Happy New Year!

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HBA of Greater Austin

Get to Know Your 2021 Leadership For those who may not know me my name is Chad Durham and I am proud to serve as the 2021 Board President for the

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What about the HBA’s signature events and programs? As usual, we have many exciting things on deck and will be offering attendance in safe and thoughtful ways. We will continue to offer virtual attendance options, but hope to be able to hold more in-person events as the year goes on. We know that nothing beats face-to-face interactions. First up is our popular Annual Housing Forecast on Feb. 3. This is the single largest comprehensive economic and market forecasting

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truly a collective and committed organization that is plugged into the community, existing to be the voice of housing in our sevencounty region. Thanks to our 700+ members and the support of our board of directors and staff, the HBA is a powerful advocate for pro-housing initiatives and instrumental in keeping homeownership affordable. One of the biggest and most important advocacy successes in 2020 was to keep Austin building. We lobbied hard alongside cohorts at the state and national levels to ultimately deem homebuilding an essential business while many other industries were shut down. As we continue to navigate the world of COVID-19, we will focus on nurturing the important relationships we have developed with officials at the city, county and state levels to ensure our members are well-represented. We have all heard — and experienced — the shortage of skilled labor and its impact on homebuilding. To this end, I am excited to continue to build our workforce development program, spotlighting the younger generation and the wealth of opportunities available to them in our industry. Specifically this year, we will strive to build even stronger relationships with high schools,

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event in the region for residential construction and development. You are missing out if you have yet to attend this conference! Check out our online calendar at HBAaustin.com for a complete list of our upcoming conferences, sporting events, education classes and other networking events. The strength of our HBA comes from members working with members. That said, we are also thrilled to launch a new and innovative way for our members to connect and communicate with one another this Spring. Below, I am honored to recognize our recently installed 2021 Board and thank them in advance for the work they will do this year. This is going to be a great year for the HBA and I invite you all to be a part of it!

2021 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SENIOR OFFICERS: President-elect Scott Turner, Riverside Homes; First Vice President John Jones, Scott Felder Homes; and Immediate Past-president Joe Fowler, JHF Homes VICE PRESIDENT OFFICERS: V.P. of Finance Clare Branson, American Bank; V.P. of Membership Kevin Callender, Schlage Lock Company; V.P. of Education & Workforce Development Sean Chandler, Chesmar Homes; V.P. of Special Projects Lindsay Motley, Ashton Woods Homes; and V.P. of Government Affairs Nancy Stroder, Taylor Morrison COUNCIL CHAIRS: Sales & Marketing Council Chair Ashle Miller, Chicago Title Company; Custom Builders & Remodelers Council Chair Catherine Wilkes, David Wilkes Homes; Volume Builders Council Chair Andy Jacobs, Pulte Group; Infill Builders Council Chair Scott Turner, Riverside Homes; Chapter Chair Tommy Tucker, Johnson Development; and Young Professionals Council Miranda Hardin, US Ecologic BOARD MEMBERS-AT-LARGE: Shawn Kirkpatrick, KB Homes; Charlie Coleman, Lennar Homes; Melissa Brown, Cumby Group; Brad Chelton, Brookfield Residential; Zach Savage, Zach Savage Homes; Lee Whitaker, Pacesetter Homes; Duke Kerrigan, Hillwood Communities; Keith Barker, Keith Barker Roofing & Solar; and Ron Glenn, Highland Homes EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: HomeAid Austin Chair April Whitaker, Taylor Morrison; Professional Women in Building Chair Julia Vazquez, MLA Geotechnial

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Three Tips to Manage Change in the New Year And … just like that … we blinked our eyes and find ourselves in a new year. For many real estate agents, vendors and professionals, the new year births optimism and opportunity. Indeed, many have started new positions or have made a change to the firm where they are affiliated. Some who are reading this article even find themselves just entering this wonderful profession in which we labor. The ability to manage change is paramount to success in real estate. The ability to manage change with a sense of agility is even more crucial as we find ourselves working in an extremely fluid and dynamic environment. Across Williamson County, we see some of the most robust appreciation of property values intersecting with the most constricted inventory in our history. This means that all professionals have to change the way that they manage customers and clients.

Here Are Three Tips To Help You 1. Manage data and information Never before has there been a time when having the most complete, accurate and real time data has had more importance. Consumers are finding properties before we are. Different MLS systems have different rules around coming soon, 8.0 and syndication. The entry of Mega-Big Box Brokerages is on the horizon. For you as an agent, it is critical that you have access to the most data and information you have to solidify your role as a competent expert in the field. 2. Manage expectations As we start the new year in the midst of a pandemic, consumers of real property are at heightened levels of stress. Couple that stress with the reality of our current market environment and each transaction takes on a potentially explosive mixture. As a REALTOR® or other real property professional, you must learn to manage the consumer’s expectations from the beginning. Answer up front questions like “When will

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[continued from front page] 2015 to 2019 and sat on various committees including Grievance, Diversity, MLS and Special Planning. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Manzanilla likely had one of the most unique — and even consequential — experiences as board president in the organization’s history. He helped oversee the shutting of ABoR’s facilities and spearheaded a shift to remote operations. “We turned this necessary pivot into an opportunity to serve [members] better,” said Manzanilla. “I am so proud of the work and direction that ABoR has taken to pivot and adapt, but still achieve the goals set in our strategic plan.” John Crowe, Elected term 2020-2022 John Crowe is currently serving a second term as director. In addition to two decades in the residential real estate business, he also teaches negotiation strategy and buying and selling techniques to agents. Crowe brings to the board his experience as a Certified Negotiation Expert, Accredited Buyer Representative and Pricing Strategy Advisor. Karlyn Ellis, Elected term 2020-2022 Karlyn Ellis has been a Texas resident since 1994. While she obtained her real estate license more than 16 years ago, she has been buying and selling homes with her custom home builder spouse for two decades. What originally inspired Ellis to run for a board seat was the threat of industry disrupters. “As a broker and owner of two local offices, I felt a need to step up and represent the voices of not just my agents, but all agents that our board serves,” she says. “With the advancements in technology the art of communicating our value to the public is [crucial for] protecting our industry. The art of communication between each other and our local boards is also vital.” Ashley Jackson, term 2019-2021

Elected

Ashley Jackson, an Austin resident since age 7, was first elected to the board of directors in 2019 and recently completed serving a term as secretary/treasurer. On her candidate profile, Jackson says that she looks forward to achieving the goals of the board’s strategic plan, which, in part, includes improving market data delivery and operational agility. She also wants to focus on raising the bar on professionalism in the real estate industry. Kendred Manceaux, Elected term 2020-2022 Kendred Manceaux has been living in Austin since the early 1990s and prior to attaining his real estate license, he was an investor. This is what eventually convinced him to switch careers.

Manceaux went on to earn his real estate license in 2001 and then launched a brokerage after three years. Just before Manceaux joined the board, he said he desired to work closely with the ABoR team and to focus on crucial issues facing members, especially those that threatened local businesses. Shay Millheiser, 2019-2021

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Before her election to the board, Shay Millheiser served on ABoR’s Housing Issues Policy Team and Development Policy Team. When she was a University of Texas student, Millheiser was renovating fixer-uppers. She was so enthralled with real estate that she left a PhD program to get her license and work with buyers and sellers full-time. What Millheiser believes she offers as director is a voice for members under the age of 30 and those new to the real estate industry. Edie Phillips, Elected term 2020-2022 Edie Phillips had her real estate license for a decade before she committed to the career full-time. It was the 2008 housing crisis that inspired Phillips to take the leap. Then and now, her stated goal is to work closely with clients to navigate their real estate transactions. For three years, Phillips was director of recruitment for the National Black MBA Association Austin Chapter. She’s also a 2020 Texas REALTORS Leadership Program graduate. Before election to her 2020 term as ABoR Director, Phillips said she was interested in serving because “every person deserves a voice at the table,” including part time, new and seasoned REALTORS. “I would like to be that voice for them,” says Phillips. Kent Redding, Elected term 2019-2021 A native Texan, Kent Redding has been an Austin resident for four decades and a member of ABoR for 14 years. He was a Platinum Top 50 Award winner from 2011 to 2018. According to his director bio, “Kent gives back to the community by ensuring that every member’s input is acknowledged.” By engaging members and building trust, he aspires to provide REALTORS tools they need to be successful in their careers. Austin Stowell, Elected term 2019-2021 Austin Stowell has been a real estate professional for 15 years. As a member of the board, he has the opportunity to bridge his experience in housing development and the local real estate market. According to his director bio, he hopes to “ensure the board is more proactive in meeting the demands of the clients it serves.” In 2019, Stowell expressed interest in relying on his expertise to work with ABoR’s government affairs team and advocate for public policies desired by REAL-

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TORS in Central Austin. Anne Wheeler, term 2019-2021

Elected

Anne Wheeler moved to Austin to attend college and then started working in the real estate industry as a licensed agent. Five years later, she earned her broker’s license and went on to cofound Wheeler McCarroll REALTORS, which had a decade-long run as a respected Austin brokerage. Today, Wheeler is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and Negotiation Specialist.

Newly elected Board of Directors Christine Chau Christine Chau is a Texas native who has been in the real estate industry and an ABoR member for 18 years. She is past president of the Austin chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America. Chau ran for her board position, in part, to protect property rights and advance members’ shared principles. On her candidate profile she wrote, “I’ve accumulated diverse perspectives from residential real estate, property management, mortgages, and commercial real estate and have the know-how and instincts to leverage these into practical, achievable results.”

their abilities. As a sitting Director, and during Austin’s explosive growth, Ward is committed to helping the organization cope with competition and relevancy. He wrote, “I want to ensure ABoR continues to empower our leaders, talented staff, and volunteers so that our agents and brokers are equipped with the resources necessary and are positioned at the forefront of our industry.” Brandy Wuensch Wuensch is a 16 year veteran of the real estate industry and has been an ABoR member just a year shy of that duration. She has previously served as vice chair of the Diversity committee and was on ABoR’s Austin City Council Candidate Interview Panel. As a passionate member of the Board, Wuensch aspires to represent the organization in a way that reflects the values and beliefs of ABoR’s members and Austin communities. “I am a female minority broker who sponsors full- and part-time agents,” said Wuensch in her member bio. “I represent a large demographic of our membership and their unique interests and perspectives. I want to listen and advocate for our members, provide representation and productive leadership that fulfills member needs… when facing evolving and ever changing issues.”

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Charlotte Lipscomb’s tenure in the real estate industry and as a member of ABoR spans more than three and a half decades. She has been named an ABoR volunteer and salesperson of the year, and has already completed a three-year term as a Board of Director. For the coming term, Lipscomb wants to help the organization adjust to the various changes the real estate industry faces. On her candidate profile, Lipscomb wrote, “I will work hard to think outside the box and move through changes in effort to best serve the membership.”

Here is the list of new and returning Williamson County Association of REALTORS’ executive committee members, directors for 2021 and the award winners for 2020.

Brian Talley

Jennifer Welch, treasurer

Brian Talley has been an ABoR member for 15 years and in the real estate profession for two decades. Nearly half of that time was spent on the commercial and corporate side of the industry. He recently served a four-year term as City of Austin Commissioner of the Building and Standards Commission. As an ABoR Director, Talley aspires to advocate for diversity, transparency and serve on the body responsible for financial accountability.

Jennifer Welch owns full-service real estate brokerage, Amazing Realty in Austin.

Greg Ward Greg Ward has been a Realtor and an ABoR member for just over a decade. For the past six years, Ward finds himself in a leadership role where he focuses on helping brokers and owners grow their business while also providing support, tools and resources to agents so they can perform to the best of

Executive Committee Kriston Wood, president Kriston Wood is a REALTOR at Keller Williams Realty, Round Rock. Michele Sherwood, presidentelect Michele Sherwood, lifelong Austinite, is a REALTOR at Keller Williams Realty, Round Rock.

Kimberly Dale, secretary Kim Dale is a graduate from the Texas REALTOR Leadership Program. She’s a senior REALTOR at Realty Texas in Round Rock. Cynthia Bell, past-president Cyndi Bell is a broker associate at Realty Texas in Round Rock. She has been an active member of the Board since 2018 when she was named president-elect. Bryan Hutchinson, CEO Bryan Hutchinson joined WCREALTORS in 2019 as Chief Executive Officer.

Directors Amanda Keeley, Belinda Payne, Julie Floyd, Kristi Sanguinet, Tamara Nelson,

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New Year, New Faces to Lead Local Chapter My name is Kerri Parker and I am the CEO and Team Leader for Keller Williams Realty Cedar Park. I also have the distinct pleasure of being the incoming 2021 President for Women’s Council of REALTORS - Austin Chapter. With the craziness of last year behind us, Women’s Council sees nothing but potential on the horizon for 2021.

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So this year, our focus is on growth. Our goal is to provide an environment that identifies, supports and promotes the development of strong women leaders within the real estate community. To that end, all of our programs this year will center around a few specific themes: industry networking, business foundations, wealth building and leveraging resources. To help me with this endeavor is my newly elected 2021 board: PRESIDENT-ELECT Jill Leberknight REALTOR, ICON Agent, Agent Faculty and Mentor EXP Realty TREASURER Mick Donohoe Senior Loan Officer SouthStar Bank SECRETARY Lorrie Westberry-Kennedy Broker/Owner Classic Realty MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Stephanie Marek Business Development Austin Title

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PROGRAMS DIRECTOR Jennifer Gordon REALTOR, Founder & CEO JDL Real Estate Services STRATEGIC PARTNER LIAISON Lisa Copeland REALTOR, Keynote Speaker, Author The Agentcy By Tarek El Moussa This amazing group of leaders bring a diverse array of knowledge and experience to our organization. So why join Women’s Council? Because of the countless advantages to your business. You will belong to a network of 12,000 motivated and high achieving professionals across 250 chapters. We are a top referral network with 54 percent of our members having sent at least one referral to another council member. Annually, we offer 1,500+ personal and business leadership development opportunities nationwide. Women’s Council members earn more at an average of $135k a year with a $15k average commission. Members hold 20 percent of NAR committee positions, and 65 percent hold leadership positions within their business or local communities. You will also enjoy discounts on travel, entertainment, business and a variety of additional products and services. At a personal and altruistic level, Women’s Council offers mentorship, camaraderie and a welcoming environment that will enrich you both personally and professionally. Bottom line — Women’s Council business leaders truly are made here. So what are you waiting for? We would love for you to join us! Feel free to reach out to a board member for more information and be sure to check our facebook page (@wcr.austin) for upcoming events. I hope to see you soon and cheers to a phenomenal 2021 for us all!

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2020 Industry Award Winners In early December, the following members were recognized by Williamson County Association of REALTORS for their outstanding work and achievements. REALTOR of the Year Terri Hardee Romere of Keller Williams Realty, Lonestar, is the 2020 REALTOR of the Year recipient, has earned many designations including the ABR, CRS, SRS, GRI and SRES. She has served in various roles at Texas REALTORS including mediator, ombudsman and the political involvement council for Region 8. Most recently, Terri was inducted into the RPAC Hall of Fame, which recognizes REALTORS who have invested at least $25,000 in RPAC over the course of their career. Affiliate Member of the Year Cat Totty of R Bank has been a member of Williamson County REALTORS since 2018 and in her profession since 2012. She has been actively involved at Williamson County REALTORS in a variety of ways including serving on the 2020 Events and Membership Committee, played an integral in planning several key events including super bowl of builders and the golf tournament, consistently supporting Williamson County REALTORS through sponsoring events and education classes. Distinguished Service Award Linda Graves of RE/MAX Capital City has had her license for just over 37 years. She was Williamson County REALTORS president in 1996 and has served on a variety of committees. She holds her ABR, CRS, GRI and CDPE designations. The Distinguished Service Award is a lifetime achievement award which recognizes a Primary REALTOR member of Williamson County REALTORS for the effort and work expended on behalf of the Association, fellow REALTORS, and the real estate industry as a whole. President’s Award Ruby Johnson of Better Life Realty is the 2020 President’s Award recipient. The award is given to an individual who has demonstrated stellar service and support to Williamson County REALTORS in 2020. RealtyLine wishes everyone a successful and healthy 2021!

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The Cottages Model Grand Opening: Conna Purcell and Ron Yakerson, both of On Air Realty; and Lynn Robin of The Cottages at Dripping Springs

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Evans Talks TREPAC

The 87th Texas Legislative is Now In Session Okay ladies and gentlemen, it is 2021 already! We are all expecting this year to be better than last year, which is (in my opinion) an understatement, because how could any year be worse than last year?! I have always thought of myself as a “hunter/gatherer,” and that is how I am approaching these articles about TREPAC. I hunt and gather information that might be of interest to you, and try to include a few points that you could consider sharing with your networks. But one challenge with publications is providing current information in the fast-moving world of public policy.

BILL EVANS

2021 TREPAC Chairman

2021 Legislative Timeline: JANUARY 12, 2021 87th Legislature begins

MARCH 12 60-day filing deadline

MAY 31 Legislature adjourns

Deadline for Governor Abbott to sign or veto legislation

AUGUST 20

One of the most important jobs of your professional association is to advocate for issues important to property owners and issues that are important to REALTORS®. Texas REALTORS® is the largest and most successful advocacy organizations in the state of Texas. As of Jan. 5, our state association is monitoring 334 bills that have been filed for the upcoming 87th legislative session. These bills and many more yet to come are being watched because of their potential impact on Texas real estate. That’s a lot of watching, and we are still early in the year! You can download a copy of our association’s legislative priorities at www.texasrealestate. com/issues (where much of the information for this article was obtained). I’ll highlight a few of our priority issues here.

Appraisal Caps JUNE 20

Effective date for passed bills

The sessions kicked off on Jan. 12, so we will just all go down this road together! Everyone is expecting the 2021 Texas legislative session to be unlike any other. We still do not know how the legislators will do their business, as we are up to our eyeballs with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Capitol was opened to the public in early January, but it’s not clear yet if there will be opportunities to present our cases to members of the legislature in person, via Zoom, by e-mail or by carrier pigeon.

ISSUE: Texas real estate in demand, and the increase in value is what makes property in our state such a great investment.

nearly guarantee an automatic annual increase in a property tax bill. Appraisal caps also shift the property tax burden of higher-valued properties to middle-class homes, which typically do not appreciate in value at the same rate as higher-priced homes. TEXAS REALTORS® POSITION: Texas REALTORS® opposes efforts to reduce the property-tax appraisal cap from its current level of 10 percent. We also oppose the imposition of an appraisal cap on commercial properties.

Sales Price Disclosure ISSUE: Some appraisal districts, cities and counties argue for full disclosure of all real estate sales prices to establish the value of real property in Texas. There are many problems with basing value, especially taxable value, on the sales of a real property. Seller considerations and special concessions are not taken into account for the final sales price, nor are the nuances of irregularly-sized lots or custom-built homes. Other problems arise with commercial properties, which may include a business and/or trade fixtures, value of long-term leases and properties where mineral rights are included or excluded from the sale. TEXAS REALTORS® POSITION: Texas REALTORS® opposes all legislative efforts to require the disclosure of sales price information because: Sales price is not necessarily a good indicator of taxable value, it is an invasion of privacy (it is nobody’s damn business how much I paid for my house), and it could pave the way for a new real estate transfer tax in Texas, as most states that require sales price disclosure use it to compute tax liability for the transfer of real estate. In last month’s column and this month’s, I have talked about six issues that are important to property owners and REALTORS®. That is what TREPAC does, it advocates on behalf of property owner rights and REALTOR® professionals by supporting pro-real estate candidates.

The state’s homeownership rate reached an all-time high of 70 percent in September 2020 (and you thought nothing good happened last year!), according to the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University.

Just a couple more pieces of information before I wrap this up. Lots of other issues may be brought up in this session: education funding, protection for businesses against COVID-19 lawsuits, broadband connectivity and new sources of revenue generation, just to name a few.

Some lawmakers in the past have sought to lower the current 10 percent appraisal cap rate to 3 percent or 5 percent under the guise of limiting the property tax bill of a residential homestead. Unfortunately, these proposals

Texas REALTORS® and TREPAC will watch the session (maybe more than one) and keep all of us informed if any issues can have a negative impact on us, and I will do my best to get you the information on a timely basis.

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