Understanding the essential documents that protect you throughout your home purchase in Austin and beyond.
At Adam Timothy Group, transparency and education are foundational to the homebuying process. Before we begin working together, Texas law requires several compliance forms to ensure you're fully informed and protected. Below is an overview of each document you'll encounter.
This disclosure explains the types of representation available in Texas real estate transactions. By law, we provide this form at our first substantive conversation. It outlines how licensed agents may represent buyers, sellers, or both parties, and clarifies your rights when working with a broker.
Download IABS for Timothy PowlesThis agreement officially establishes our working relationship as your dedicated representatives. It outlines our responsibilities, the scope of services provided, compensation structure, and the agreement duration. This document ensures we're aligned and working toward your goals as a unified team.
Learn MoreConsider this your essential primer on Texas real estate. It covers common terminology, explains the buying and selling process, and includes practical guidance about inspections, surveys, property conditions, and more. While not legally binding, it helps you navigate the process with greater clarity and confidence.
Download SampleThis form emphasizes the critical importance of obtaining a professional home inspection before closing. As the buyer, you are responsible for assessing the home's condition—inspections are among the most effective ways to protect yourself from unexpected and costly surprises after purchase.
Home Inspection Big 5 Inspections on New Builds Why Inspections Matter in TexasFederal law requires this disclosure for homes built before 1978, which may contain lead-based paint. The form includes an EPA pamphlet explaining the health risks of lead exposure and your rights as a buyer. Even for newer homes, understanding these regulations is valuable knowledge.
EPA Lead PamphletWire fraud in real estate transactions is increasingly sophisticated. This critical disclosure educates you on protecting your funds—particularly during closing. Always verify wiring instructions through trusted, direct communication channels. Never rely solely on email instructions for wire transfers.
Download SampleWe walk through every document together, ensuring you understand what you're signing and why it matters. When you're ready to make an offer, check out our guide on the major elements of a Texas purchase offer.
For a comprehensive overview of the entire homebuying process, don't miss our Buyer Guide.
We don’t just buy and sell homes. We build community one home at a time.
Timothy Powles and Adam Stanley work together on the Adam Timothy Group at Compass RA and manage AT Real Estate Group LLC, a rental and vacation property investment business. We are about building community. We believe a real estate transaction is an important and extremely significant event but relationships last a lifetime. Our clients, partners, and friends trust us to get to know their story and what is most important to them. And we work tirelessly to retain that trust.
