Can an unlicensed person be a property manager?

这取决于. A license is required for anyone who controls the acceptance or deposit of rent from a resident of a single-family property if the person has the authority to do any of the following:

-Use the rent to pay for services related to management of the property
-Determine where to deposit the rent
-Sign checks or withdraw money from a trust account.

除了, only a licensed broker or sales agent may perform leasing activities, 比如找租客, 显示出租物业, 谈判租赁. 然而, there are certain activities that do not require a license, including bookkeeping or arranging for repairs. Also, on-site managers of apartment complexes do not need to be licensed.

What tasks can my unlicensed office manager do?

Unlicensed individuals can train or motivate agents, as well as handle office administration and personnel matters. An unlicensed person can also serve as bookkeeper for the company.

然而,TREC规则535.4(d) prohibits an unlicensed person from directing or supervising agents in their work as license holders. This means an unlicensed person cannot advise agents about helping others buy, 出售, 或者租赁财产. An unlicensed person cannot review contracts or be a party in deal-making. 

The Texas Real Estate Licensing Act Section 1101.002(1)(A)(x) prohibits an unlicensed person, 代表他人, from controlling the acceptance or deposit of rent from a resident of a single-family residential real property unit in exchange for, 或者期望, a commission or other valuable consideration. TREC规则535.4(h) further defines controlling the acceptance or deposit of rent, stating that a person must be licensed if the person has the authority to:

  1. use the rent to pay for services related to management of the property;
  2. determine where to deposit the rent; or
  3. sign checks or withdraw money from a trust account.

Can my unlicensed assistant unlock the door for potential buyers if I'm running late?

No. TREC规则535.4(c) states that a person must be licensed as a broker or sales agent to show a property. “Show” includes causing or permitting a 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. 像这样, an unlicensed assistant must refrain from any activity that allows the buyer to be able to view the home, 包括开门.