A real estate agent can help you understand everything you need to know when exploring homes for sale in Dallas, TX.
Not all real estate licensees are the same; only those who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR “®” trademark on their business cards and other marketing and sales literature.
REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reported that 84% of home buyers would use the same REALTOR® again.
Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments of most people’s lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $250,000. If you had a $250,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a certified professional accountant? If you had a $250,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be wise to work with a professional REALTOR® when you are buying a home.
If you’re still not convinced of the value of a REALTOR® when looking at home for sale in Dallas, TX, here are some more benefits to working with one:
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- Your REALTOR® can help you determine your buying power – that is, your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity. If you give a REALTOR® some basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, he or she can refer you to lenders best qualified to help you. Most lenders – banks and mortgage companies – offer limited choices.
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- Your REALTOR® has many resources to assist you in your home search. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your agent to find all available properties.
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- Your REALTOR® can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property. Agents who are REALTORS® have access to a variety of informational resources. REALTORS® can provide local community information on utilities, zoning, schools, etc. There are two things you’ll want to know: First, will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell?
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- Your REALTOR® can help you with negotiations and inspections. There are many negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or appliances. The purchase agreement should allow time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required to buy house in Dallas.
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- Your REALTOR® provides due diligence during the property evaluation. Depending on the area and property, this could include inspections for termites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests, just to name a few. Your REALTOR® can assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals to do most of these investigations and provide you with written reports. You will also want to see a preliminary report on the property title. Title indicates ownership of property and can be mired in confusing status of past owners or rights of access. The title to most properties will have some limitations; for example, easements (access rights) for utilities. Your REALTOR®, title search company or attorney can help you resolve issues that might cause problems at a later date.
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- Your REALTOR® can help you understand different financing options and identify qualified lenders to buy house in Dallas.
Dallas REALTORS can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly.
Homes for Sale in Dallas, TX
Price $123,950
Beds 1
Baths 1
Living Area SqFt 544
Status Active
MLS # 14492898
Property Type Condo
Price $205,000
Beds 3
Baths 2
Living Area SqFt 1,142
Status Active
MLS # 14491142
Property Type Single Family
Price $1,075,000
Beds 4
Baths 4
Living Area SqFt 3,189
Status Active
MLS # 14492283
Property Type Single Family
Price $179,900
Beds 3
Baths 2
Living Area SqFt 1,342
Status Active
MLS # 14497818
Property Type Single Family
Price $175,000
Beds 4
Baths 3
Living Area SqFt 1,441
Status Active
MLS # 14498979
Property Type Single Family
Price $155,000
Beds 3
Baths 2
Living Area SqFt 1,059
Status Active
MLS # 14499702
Property Type Single Family
Price $489,000
Beds 3
Baths 2
Living Area SqFt 1,900
Status Active
MLS # 14497227
Property Type Single Family
Price $435,000
Beds 2
Baths 3
Living Area SqFt 1,860
Status Active
MLS # 14494129
Property Type Condo
Price $239,500
Beds 4
Baths 2
Living Area SqFt 1,342
Status Active
MLS # 14498922
Property Type Single Family
Price $769,000
Beds 4
Baths 5
Living Area SqFt 3,428
Status Active
MLS # 14496423
Property Type Single Family
Price $1,239,000
Beds 5
Baths 6
Living Area SqFt 5,045
Status Active
MLS # 14499187
Property Type Single Family
Price $349,000
Beds 4
Baths 3
Living Area SqFt 3,088
Status Active
MLS # 14500065
Property Type Single Family
Price $1,199,000
Beds 5
Baths 5
Living Area SqFt 4,316
Status Active
MLS # 14496635
Property Type Single Family
Price $410,000
Beds 3
Baths 4
Living Area SqFt 1,879
Status Active
MLS # 14496476
Property Type Townhouse
Price $370,000
Beds 5
Baths 2
Living Area SqFt 2,040
Status Active
MLS # 14500098
Property Type Single Family
Price $229,000
Beds 3
Baths 2
Living Area SqFt 1,323
Status Active
MLS # 14498135
Property Type Single Family
Price $710,000
Beds 3
Baths 4
Living Area SqFt 3,592
Status Active
MLS # 14499079
Property Type Half Duplex
Price $625,000
Beds 4
Baths 2
Living Area SqFt 2,850
Status Active
MLS # 14499737
Property Type Single Family
Price $450,000
Beds 2
Baths 3
Living Area SqFt 1,717
Status Active
MLS # 14499686
Property Type Condo
Price $518,250
Beds 2
Baths 3
Living Area SqFt 2,889
Status Active
MLS # 14495966
Property Type Single Family
Price $4,750,000
Beds 5
Baths 8
Living Area SqFt 7,238
Status Active
MLS # 14499009
Property Type Single Family
Price $399,000
Beds 2
Baths 3
Living Area SqFt 1,677
Status Active
MLS # 14499497
Property Type Condo
Price $495,392
Beds 3
Baths 2
Living Area SqFt 2,409
Status Active
MLS # 14496113
Property Type Single Family
Price $370,000
Beds 3
Baths 2
Living Area SqFt 1,201
Status Active
MLS # 14497615
Property Type Single Family
Price $249,900
Beds 3
Baths 3
Living Area SqFt 1,946
Status Active
MLS # 14499837
Property Type Single Family
Price $799,000
Beds 4
Baths 3
Living Area SqFt 3,394
Status Active
MLS # 14495179
Property Type Single Family
Price $250,000
Beds 1
Baths 1
Living Area SqFt 846
Status Active
MLS # 14499726
Property Type Condo