Occupations Code § 1101.562

Sec. 1101.562. REAL PROPERTY SHOWINGS WITHOUT REPRESENTATION. (a) A broker may show real property available for sale or lease to a party without representing the party if the broker: (1) has not agreed with the party, either orally or in writing, to represent the party; (2) is not otherwise acting as the party's agent at the time of showing the real property; (3) does not provide to the party opinions or advice regarding the real property or real estate transactions in general; and (4) does not perform any other act of real estate brokerage for the party. (b) Before a broker may show real property under Subsection (a), the broker must, as applicable: (1) disclose to the party as required by Section 1101.558(b) if the broker represents the owner of the real property; or (2) provide to the party the written notice described by Section 1101.558(b-1) if the broker does not represent the owner of the real property. (c) Notwithstanding Subsections (a)(3) and (4), a broker showing real property under this section may confirm information to a party regarding the size, price, and terms of the real property available for sale or lease. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1172 (S.B. 1968), Sec. 10, eff. January 1, 2026.