Buying a home in Dallas-Fort Worth with The Agency Dallas
Find the right home.
Win it on your terms.
A local agent who represents only you, the closed sales before you write an offer, and a team that sees you through the option period to the closing table, anywhere in North Texas.
No. 1 Highland Park agent, RealTrends Verified 2025 and 2026 · D Magazine Best Real Estate Agent since 2010 · $1B+ closed since 2023
Buyer representation
Your side of the table,
from first tour to keys.
How do I buy a home in Dallas-Fort Worth? Get pre-approved with a lender, sign a written buyer representation agreement with a local agent, and narrow your search by school district, commute and budget. When the right home comes up, your agent prices the offer against recent closed sales, negotiates the terms, and manages the option period, appraisal and title work through closing. The Agency Dallas represents buyers across Dallas-Fort Worth and North Texas, from first homes and high-rise condos to new construction, estates, land and ranches.
i.
An agent who represents only you
Your agent works for you under a written agreement, with a clear explanation of how they are paid before you tour.
ii.
The numbers before the offer
Closed sales near the home, days on market and the list price history, so you know what the house is worth before you name a price.
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Negotiation on every term
Price is one line. Option period, earnest money, repairs, closing date and leaseback can matter as much, and we negotiate all of them.
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A closing team lined up early
Local lenders, inspectors and title companies we trust, scheduled so deadlines in the contract are met.
How it works
Five steps,
one agent the whole way.
01
Plan and pre-approve
We talk through budget, timing, schools and commute, and connect you with a local lender for a pre-approval letter.
02
Sign on and search
A written buyer agreement sets out our role and fees. Then we build your search and watch for homes before they hit the portals.
03
Tour and price
We walk each home with you, in person or by video, and pull the comps on anything worth an offer.
04
Offer and option period
We write and negotiate the Texas contract, then schedule inspections inside your option period.
05
Appraisal to closing
We track the appraisal, survey, title commitment and final walkthrough, and meet you at the closing table.
Buying in Texas
What works differently
when you buy in Texas.
Most Texas home sales use contract forms promulgated by the Texas Real Estate Commission, and a few of their terms surprise buyers coming from other states. These are the ones we walk every client through before an offer goes out.
Buyer agreement first
Since August 2024, a written buyer representation agreement is required before you tour homes with an agent. It sets out what your agent does and how they are paid.
The option period
For an option fee you negotiate, the TREC contract gives you the unrestricted right to terminate during the option period. That is when inspections and repair negotiations happen.
Earnest money
Delivered to the title company soon after the contract is signed, as the contract specifies. It is credited to you at closing.
Title insurance
Title premiums in Texas are set by the Texas Department of Insurance. Who pays for the owner's policy is negotiated in the contract, and it is often the seller.
Survey
Sellers often provide an existing survey with a T-47 affidavit. If one is not acceptable to your lender or title company, a new survey may be ordered.
Homestead timing
Homestead eligibility is set on January 1, so closing by December 31 and living in the home on January 1 matters. Read the homestead guide
Where to start
Start with the kind of home,
then the street.
If you are
What we help with
Start here
Buying your first home
Pre-approval, neighborhoods that fit the budget, and a clear walk through every step of the contract
Moving to Dallas-Fort Worth
Neighborhoods by office and school district, video tours, and Texas tax timing
Buying new construction
Representation with the builder, from lot and plan choice to the final walk
Looking for a high-rise or condo
Building-by-building comparisons, HOA dues and lock-and-leave living
Choosing by neighborhood
Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Southlake, Frisco and more
Buying land or a ranch
Water, access, surveys, minerals and agricultural valuation with our Land and Ranch Division
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Her knowledge about home buying is incredible and she really helped get us our dream home!
Bianca R. · Bought with Aman Scott
Questions
How is a buyer's agent paid in Texas?
Compensation is set out in your written buyer representation agreement before you tour. In many sales the seller or listing broker agrees to cover some or all of it as part of the deal, and your agent explains the options for each offer.
When should I get pre-approved?
Before you start touring seriously. A pre-approval letter tells you what you can spend, and sellers in competitive price ranges expect to see one with an offer. We can introduce you to local lenders.
How much earnest money should I put down?
It is negotiable and written into the contract. Your agent recommends an amount based on the price point and how competitive the home is. It goes to the title company and is credited to you at closing.
Can I buy a home in Dallas before I move there?
Yes. Many of our buyers tour by video first, make one focused trip to see a short list, and handle much of the paperwork remotely. Read how to buy a home in Dallas before you move.
Do you represent buyers on new construction?
Yes. Bringing your own agent to a builder's sales office means someone is on your side for the contract, upgrades, inspections and the final walk. We also work closely with builder partners across Dallas-Fort Worth. See new construction.
Ready when you are
Let's find the one
that feels like home.
Start your search, or call us at (469) 839-6020 and we will match you with an agent who knows the neighborhoods you are considering.
