The top 3% of Dallas, TX real estate agents can save buyers an average of $56,481 for those trendy Deep Ellum flats. Using real transaction data on the 3,912 Dallas homes, HomeLight measures out the top real estate agents so you can save money and lock down your dream place.
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Dress up and walk the streets of this fancy Texas sprawl. Everything in Dallas is massive: dance floors spread out for line dancing, cowboy boot wearing patrons, and pots of Bob Armstrong queso are big enough to swim in. Dallas has a modern, trendy aesthetic where great Texas BBQ and outdoor living are the norm. Dallas is the little black dress to Fort Worth’s cutoffs and cowboy boots and the pearls to Houston’s polo shirts.
Dallas’s housing prices increased 7.9% over the past year, which means that your dream home in Uptown is more expensive than it was last year. Dallas has 10,765 real estate agents who can sell a home for 94.0% of the list price, so even though home prices have increased, buyers walk away with money saved off the list price. There are 3,912 for sale right now across Dallas and homes stay on the market for 3 months on average, so if you need to sell -- start now.
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There are 10,765 real estate agents in Dallas, but the top 3% move 1.7x more properties than average real estate agents. The best seller’s agents make clients 4.7% more ($15,597) on a sale, which you could use for home improvements on your Lakewood lake house. The best buyer’s agents save buyers an average of 9.3%, which works out to $31,212 in cash.
Young professionals flock to Uptown for its affordable prices and great weather. Uptown sits on top of downtown Dallas and has access to public transportation, bars, shops, and restaurants. Uptown is a walkable area in central Dallas, where downtown is close and the big city is accessible. Uptown is a small neighborhood, so make sure to get on your home search early to snag your dream place.
Deep Ellum has some seriously good eats. From Angry Dog tavern to Pecan Lodge smoky barbecue to the donuts at Glazed Donut Works, you’ll love to roam the Deep Ellum streets. Deep Ellum is a fun, hip area with apartments dispersed throughout for the local who wants access to great food and busy streets. If Deep Ellum is your place, you’ll have to get a jump on your offer because apartments are few and far between.
Dallas’ Downtown is the business center of the city. Everything is huge in Dallas, and Downtown is no exception. Sip a cocktail at the Magnolia hotel, see the latest installations at the Dallas Museum of Art, admire the sea jellies at the Park Aquarium. Life here is about living up high. While it’s not the trendiest spot, proximity to office buildings and the convention center make Downtown a good spot for someone who wants a quick commute.
Every street in this area starts with, you guessed it, an “M”. M Streets is a subset of the larger Lower Greenville area. Houses are large and skinny walkways cut through big front lawns. The kiddos would enjoy trick or treating through the wide streets. Pointy roofed tudors and stone faced bungalows line the area. M Streets is next to Highland Park, another residential, family friendly neighborhood.
Lakewood is a haven for families who spend their weekends exploring outside. Lakewood sits on the banks of the White Rock Lake and has easy access to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Streams and parks disperse throughout. Lakewood is blissfully quiet with low homes, tall trees, and wide streets. Homes have front lawns for water balloon fights.
University Park is a beautiful residential area for families. Houses with stone facades and stately colonials line the streets. The campus of Southern Methodist University sits on the neighborhood’s eastern edge. University Park is in Northern Dallas above Highland Park and Uptown. Drive fifteen minutes to reach the city center. The area is family friendly for its quiet, tree lined streets and green space throughout.
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It's going to depend on the temperature of the Dallas housing market but we generally recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your house, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent.
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Dallas work for 6% of the home price.
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We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Dallas real estate agent during interviews.
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Dallas to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Dallas real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
No. All of the real estate agents you see on HomeLight.com are unaffiliated with us. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. That's how we keep our recommendations objective.
We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in.
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The right agent based on analysis from our experienced team of data scientists can save you thousands of dollars through a complete evaluation of historical performance, negotiation ability, and closing rates.
