Home to a number of major companies, Dallas is a great city to settle down in. Offering both big-city excitement and quiet, suburban living, the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area has an interesting mix of Texas pride and cosmopolitan offerings. The cowboy life still exists in Fort Worth, while Dallasites love the trendy local bars and numerous retail shops. And no matter which part of the metroplex they call home, sports fans rally together behind their professional sports teams.
The average home value in Dallas is about $310,000, says Zillow. That’s a 2% decrease from a year ago and less than the national average of approximately $348,000.
If you’re going to buy a home in Dallas, you’ll want to team up with the right real estate agent. Here are some choices you may wish to consider.
1. Ben Caballero
Ben Caballero is the founder and CEO of HomesUSA.com, and his track record speaks for itself. In 2019, Caballero’s sales volume totaled $2.25 billion, and he followed that up with $2.46 billion in 2020. Even as housing inventory was sluggish in 2021, Caballero managed to generate almost $2 billion in sales. All told, between 2004 and 2021, Caballero sold nearly 48,000 homes totaling over $17 billion in volume.
2. Alex Perry
Alex Perry of Allie Beth Allman & Associates serves clients in Dallas and Fort Worth. With a focus on luxury real estate, Perry averaged more than $1 million in sales per day in 2021. Perry holds a real estate finance degree from the Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business in Dallas, Texas. His focus extends to Park Cities (University Park and Highland Park), Preston Hollow and surrounding neighborhoods.
3. The Detwiler + Wood Group
Affiliated with Compass, the Detwiler + Wood Group achieved more than $340 million in sales across 160 transactions in 2022. The team of eight real estate professionals focuses on areas that include Highland Park, University Park and Preston Hollow.
4. The Rosen Group
Affiliated with Compass, The Rosen Group focuses on luxury real estate in the Dallas area. The team boasts a track record of $1.25 billion in lifetime sales. Jonathan Rosen knows the Dallas real estate market inside and out and specializes in high-end new construction. Jordan Rosen earned her Texas real estate license in 2013 and has made a point to provide clients with attentive service ever since. The team focuses on neighborhoods that include Preston Hollow, Highland Park, University Park, Oak Lawn, Lakewood and Turtle Creek.
5. The Perry-Miller Streiff Group
The Perry-Miller Streiff Group consists of 11 real estate professionals. David Perry-Miller has more than 40 years of experience selling Dallas real estate and has closed on more than $700 million in sales. Ryan Streiff is a former investment banker and lifelong Dallas resident, and his knowledge of the unique neighborhoods in Dallas is an asset to clients. The Perry-Miller Streiff Group focuses on neighborhoods that include Highland Park, North Dallas, Devonshire, Preston Hollow and Lake Highlands.
6. The Faisal Halum Group
Affiliated with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, the Faisal Halum Group specializes in homes with distinct architecture and high-rise condos in North Texas. The team sold more than $185 million in real estate in 2022. The Faisal Halum Group focuses on neighborhoods that include Highland Park, Lakewood, Southlake and Plano.
7. The Lillie Young Group
Lillie Young has more than 20 years of real estate experience.. She is a published author on risk management in the real estate industry and has served as an instructor at over 50 real estate companies in Texas. Her team consists of 16 real estate professionals and focuses on neighborhoods that include Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas and Southlake.
8. The O’Gorman Group
Affiliated with Ebby Halliday Realtors, the O’Gorman Group prides itself on its negotiating skills. In 2021, Cindy O’Gorman’s team closed on more than $175 million in home sales. The firm consists of 18 professionals.
9. The Becky Frey Real Estate Group
Affiliated with Compass, the Becky Frey Real Estate Group consists of four real estate professionals. Becky Frey has been working in real estate since 1983. Her team focuses on neighborhoods that include Lakewood, Devonshire, Bluffview, Preston Hollow, University Park and Highland Park.
10. Niche Realty Group
Affiliated with Compass, Niche Realty Group consists of seven real estate professionals who pride themselves on constantly being on top of real estate trends. The team focuses on neighborhoods that include Plano, Frisco, Lakewood, Southlake, Highland Park and Prosper.
How to Find a Real Estate Agent Near You
Your search for a real estate agent in Dallas might start with one of the options above. But remember that it’s best to interview a few real estate agents before finalizing your choice. You need a real estate agent who’s respectful of your budget and understands what’s important to you. Take a little time to feel out different agents so you wind up partnering with the right one.
This article was originally posted on U.S. News here.
