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 during the week while we are in the Broker Room (M-F 9:30-5:00) or by contacting your regional managing broker directly. Contact information is in this package.
Welcome to eXp Texas!
Rick Tankersley (Interim)
Designated Managing Broker for Texas
eXp Realty, LLC.
** 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)
If you don't find the Texas info you're looking for below.... check out
Texas FAQ Texas Contract Questions Texas Advertising Texas Helpful Links Need Help? Access the Broker Room
Knowledge Base & State Meetings
Add the Following Days and Times to Your Calendar:
Every Monday 1 pm CST - Monday Mastery
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eXp World > Texas Broker Room > Boardroom 1
Every Tuesday 9 am CST - Texas State- Meeting
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eXp World > Auditorium
Every Tuesday 10 am CST - TX Orientation for new eXp members
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eXp World > Auditorium
Every Thursday 1:30 pm CST - Texas Contracts Class
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eXp World > Meeting Room 7
Every Friday 10 am CST - eXp National Leadership Meeting
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eXp World > Auditorium
Every Friday 11 am CST - Coaches Corner
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eXp World > Texas Broker Room > Boardroom 1
Add tx.broker@exprealty.com to your contacts
Familiarize yourself with the eXp Knowledge Base: https://explore.exprealty.com/
Check out our 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
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).
Find us in Workplace
Download: Workplace App and Workplace Chat App to your mobile
Get Familiar with Workplace Group: exprealty.workplace.com
Join: Texas State Group.
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?
You have ONE Designated Managing Broker to act for EXP Realty in Texas, Rick Tankersley (interim).
Rick Tankersley - License #581016 Email: tx.broker@exprealty.com
Rick 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.
When contacting a Broker, either visit us in the Texas Broker Room,in eXp World during Broker Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30 am CST - 4:00 pm CST, and Tuesday 10:00 am CST - 4:00 pm CST or *send a Workplace Chat*(preferred). When you have a Broker question the first person you should reach out to is your Managing Broker. Your Broker Team is available for contact during Business Hours, Monday - Friday from 8:00p.m to 6:00 p.m.
The best way to reach out to your Managing Broker is to send them a chat on Workplace. Broker phones should be used for absolute emergencies, only!!!
You can also send an email for non-urgent items to tx.broker@exprealty.com. (Don't forget the dot after tx).
Need Help? Access the Broker Room in eXp World