Texas TREC REI 7-6 Software — Done at the Driveway

The official Texas Real Estate Commission form (REI 7-6, Rev. 8/10/21) built right into InspectorData. Talk through your findings, photos stay tagged to the right section, and the Finalize button stays locked until your report is TREC-perfect.

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Written by Lisa Meine, InterNACHI Certified Master Inspector · 11+ years in the field · Last updated May 4, 2026

InterNACHI

Built by an InterNACHI Certified Master Inspector. 11+ years in the field.

Form-accurate

TREC REI 7-6 (Rev. 8/10/21) — auto-updated when the governing body publishes a revision.

Carrier-Ready

PDFs designed to satisfy all Texas Real Estate Commission requirements.

Compliant

Built to 22 TAC §535.223 (Texas Administrative Code).

See the TREC Workflow in 60 Seconds

From phone in the field to a TREC-perfect PDF — same form, smarter every step.

Filmed inside the InspectorData TREC module. Same workflow applies across all forms.

Texas TREC — Quick Answers

What's the official Texas form?

TREC REI 7-6, Revision 8/10/21. Required by the Texas Real Estate Commission for every residential property inspection in Texas.

Is voice dictation included?

Yes. Free, browser-native (Chrome, Edge, Safari). No subscription, no audio leaves your device. AI routes your dictation into the matching TREC section automatically.

Phone or desktop?

Both — and they live-sync in 2 seconds. Start on your phone in the field, finish on your computer at the office. Whatever you wrote shows up in real time.

What's included in the plan?

Unlimited TREC reports, voice dictation, AI routing, phone-desktop sync, compliance gate, and PDF delivery. All in every plan. 90-day free trial.

Why Texas Inspectors Choose InspectorData

The form is built in — not as a generic template, but as a purpose-built TREC REI 7-6 module with all 7 sections and 42 items.
Voice dictation is free — browser-native (Chrome, Edge, Safari). No subscription, no audio uploaded.
AI routing is real — high-confidence transcripts drop into the matching TREC section automatically.
Phone ↔ desktop live-sync — 2-second polling keeps every device in sync.
Compliance gate — Finalize stays disabled until header is complete, every Deficient item has a comment, and every multi-box item has an explanation.
Hash-locked verbatim Purpose of Inspection text — protected from accidental edits per §535.223.
Auto-update on form revisions — when TREC publishes a new revision, we update the form and the protected text for you.

How a Texas TREC Report Flows

Pull up the property in InspectorData — pre-fills client name, property address, inspection date from the cost estimate.
Walk the inspection on your phone — tap the rating boxes (I/NI/NP/D), photograph each finding, dictate or type comments.
Photos and comments live-sync to your computer — sit down at the truck or office and everything is already there.
Run through the compliance tracker — the form shows what's missing in real time.
Hit Finalize — PDF is generated, locked, and emailed to your client (and copied to you for your records).

Voice Dictation in Plain English

InspectorData includes browser-native voice dictation built right into the TREC form. How it works:

Tap the mic button.
Talk through what you see: "Foundation slab on grade, no cracks observed. Roof has two missing shingles south side. GFCI outlets in kitchen don't trip when tested."
The system transcribes your words and routes findings into the matching TREC sections.
High-confidence findings drop in silently with a brief flash. Low-confidence ones open a review modal so you can confirm.
Spoken punctuation works: "period," "comma," "new line."

Free. No subscription. Works in Chrome, Edge, and Safari.

TREC REI 7-6 by the Numbers

What every Texas inspector should know.

Form sectionsI-VII covering structural through optional systems.

Total form items41 ratable + 1 narrative VII.

§535.223

Texas Administrative Code ruleGoverns the report's required wording.

Rev 8/10/21

Current revisionAuto-updated when TREC publishes new versions.

How InspectorData Compares for TREC

An honest, sourced look at the tools Texas inspectors use today.

Feature	InspectorData	Spectora	HomeGauge	ISN
TREC REI 7-6 form built in (not template)	✓ Yes	Add-on template	Add-on template	Add-on template
Voice dictation (browser-native, free)	✓ Yes	Limited	No	No
AI routes findings into TREC sections	✓ Yes	No	No	No
Phone ↔ desktop live sync	✓ 2-second sync	Manual upload	Manual upload	Desktop-first
Compliance gate / Finalize lockout	✓ Built in	Limited	No	No
Hash-locked verbatim TREC wording	✓ Yes	No	No	No
Per-report cost	$0	Included in plan	Included in plan	Per-report
90-day free trial	✓ Yes	14 days	30 days	Varies

Comparison reflects publicly listed features as of May 2026. Specifications change — verify current details on each vendor's site before deciding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the form on InspectorData the current TREC REI 7-6?

Yes — Revision 8/10/21, the current TREC-published version. When TREC publishes a new revision, we update automatically.

Can I customize the TREC report layout?

No — TREC §535.223 prohibits structural changes to the report. You customize everywhere else: branding, comments, email templates.

What does the compliance gate check for?

Three things: header complete (client, address, date, inspector, license), every Deficient-flagged item has a comment, and every multi-box rating has a written explanation.

Can a Real Estate Inspector use this?

Yes — fill in your sponsor information once in your business profile and it auto-populates the sponsor section on every TREC report.

Is the protected wording really secure?

Yes — it's stored as a SHA-256 hash. Every time a report opens, the system verifies the wording matches. If anything changes, the report won't render and you get an alert.

Can I edit a finalized TREC report?

No — once finalized, the PDF is locked for legal and audit reasons. Drafts can be deleted any time before Finalize.