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Lewis, Kerri

Kerri Lewis

Expert Bio

Kerri is a real estate and administrative law attorney, licensed in Texas since 1984. She served as general counsel for the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) from 2013-19 and was Deputy General Counsel from 2012-13 . She also served as TREC’s Director of Standards & Enforcement Services from 2009 -2012. Kerri’s career spans over 35 years and includes legal and management experience in both the public and private sectors. She has represented real estate developers, license holders, and individual parties, as well as small businesses, financial institutions, and government agencies in Austin and Washington, D.C.

Latest Articles

Gavel and house key on the table
Brokerage
6 minute read
Jan 20 2025

New Texas Assignment Law

What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Texas assignment law now includes notification requirements. Kerri Lewis offers a primer on assignments and the new requirements.

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Two visuals of a modern office building and rural landscape with acres of grass and few houses.
Brokerage
6 minute read
Nov 04 2024

Swap Smart

A Real Estate Agent’s Guide to 1031 Exchanges

A like-kind exchange is a powerful tax-deferment strategy for commercial investors, but there are nuances that real estate professionals need to understand to better help their clients.

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A pair of brown muddy and dirty work boots with clear water behind the boots.
Housing
5 minute read
Jul 29 2024

Clear as MUD  

Municipal Utility District Notification Compliance Made Easier

Complying with MUD Notice requirements is a dirty job, but home sellers have to do it. Good news, though: requirements have been given a good scrubbing to make the process easier.

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What's in YOUR Data?
Brokerage
6 minute read
Dec 18 2023

What's in YOUR Data?

New Texas Law Protects Consumer Personal Information

Nobody needs the stress that comes with identify theft. Thankfully, an act passed by the state legislature in 2023 provides an extra level of protection for Texans.

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Fund of Last Resort
Brokerage
7 minute read
Aug 22 2023

Fund of Last Resort

Real Estate Recovery Trust Account Explained

In a perfect world, real estate transactions are completed without incident. But this isn’t a perfect world. Fortunately for Texans, the state has a trust account to reimburse consumers for losses from problematic actions by license holders. Here’s how it works.

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Navigating 'As Is' Sales
Single-family
6 minute read
May 24 2023

Navigating 'As Is' Sales

When it comes to an “As Is” home sale, what the buyer sees is what the buyer gets, right? Actually, it’s not as simple as that. Here’s what you need to know to help your client sell that fixer-upper.

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