Dallas–Fort Worth real estate FAQ

Eric serves the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, including Southlake, Westlake, Colleyville, Keller, Trophy Club, Flower Mound, Argyle, Northlake, Frisco, Irving, Fort Worth and Dallas.

Eric focuses on homes priced from $500,000 to $1,000,000 across Dallas–Fort Worth, for both buyers and sellers.

Eric Blazej is a Texas REALTOR® (TREC license #823182) with Monument Realty, 1320 Hemphill St, Ste 100, Fort Worth, TX 76104 (TREC broker license #9006556).

Yes. Eric works with buyers moving to DFW from out of state, including New York, with video tours, area shortlists, tour-weekend planning and remote-friendly closings where the title company and lender allow. See the Moving to DFW guide.

Call or text 754-267-8605, email ericblazej@monumentstar.com, or use the form on the contact page.

Yes. Before showing a residential property to a buyer, a Texas license holder must have a written agreement with that buyer. It can be limited in time and non-exclusive; I'll explain the terms, including compensation, before we tour.

It is a negotiated number of days, bought with an option fee, during which the buyer can inspect and terminate the contract for any reason. The fee and length are negotiable.

Typically a title company, which holds earnest money, handles escrow, issues title insurance and runs the closing. You can also hire your own attorney to review documents.

A general home inspection plus close attention to the roof (hail), foundation (expansive clay soils), HVAC, drainage and, for older homes, the sewer line.

With a comparative market analysis of recent nearby sales, active and pending competition, condition and updates, and current days on market for similar homes. We'll set a price strategy together.

Pricing strategy, preparation guidance, professional photography, MLS and syndication, online and social marketing, showing coordination, offer review and negotiation, and management through closing.

Most residential sellers complete a Seller's Disclosure Notice describing known conditions of the property. Ask your agent and, if needed, an attorney about your specific situation.

DFW is a large, car-oriented metro made up of dozens of cities across several counties. Pick a short list of areas based on where you'll work and how you want to live, then compare total monthly cost at specific addresses: mortgage, property tax (including any MUD or PID), HOA and insurance.

Start with your commute. Dallas, Fort Worth and the suburbs between them each have different housing stock and price points, and drive times vary a lot by time of day. Test the commute at rush hour from each area on your short list.

If you own and live in the home as your principal residence, you can apply to your county appraisal district for a residence homestead exemption. School districts must offer a $140,000 exemption (approved by voters in November 2025), and other taxing units may offer more.

Yes. Many relocating buyers use live video tours, then visit for one focused tour weekend, and sign closing documents remotely where the title company and lender allow.

No. Texas does not levy a personal income tax. New York State taxes income at rates up to 10.9%, and New York City residents pay an additional city income tax of up to 3.876%. Texas funds local services largely through property and sales taxes, so compare your total tax picture, not just income tax.

Often, yes as a percentage of home value. Texas has no state property tax, but cities, counties, school districts and special districts each set rates, so the combined rate depends on the exact address. If you live in the home as your principal residence, you can apply for a residence homestead exemption, including a $140,000 school district exemption approved by voters in November 2025.

Texas purchases typically use TREC-promulgated contracts and close through a title company rather than an attorney-led closing. Buyers usually pay a negotiated option fee for an option period to inspect and terminate, plus earnest money. Before showing a home, Texas license holders must have a written buyer agreement in place.