Realtors in Arlington

• License: search the agent's name on TREC's License Holder Lookup for active status, any discipline and, for a sales agent, the sponsoring broker.
• Notices: at the first substantive talk about a property, the agent must give you the Information About Brokerage Services notice; the current form is IABS 1-2, effective January 1, 2026.
• Duty: your agent must put your interests above all others, including their own.
• Fees: commissions are whatever you and the broker agree in writing.

If you only want a tour, since January 1, 2026 a broker may show a home without representing you under a non-exclusive showing agreement of no more than 14 days. The Texas real estate guide explains both agreements.

Texas has no state property tax; local governments set rates, and the Tarrant Appraisal District (tad.org) values Arlington property as of January 1 each year. It takes protests online. In most cases you can protest until May 15 or 30 days after the notice is mailed, whichever is later.

Arlington homestead exemptions

Under Tax Code amendments effective November 4, 2025, school districts must give a $140,000 residence homestead exemption, plus $60,000 more for owners 65 or older or disabled. Apply at the Tarrant Appraisal District, generally before May 1, and confirm the amounts that apply to your home there. Bills are generally due by January 31 of the following year.

Appraisal districts describe Texas as a non-disclosure state, where sale prices aren't reported to them, so ask your agent for comparable sales if you protest. Exemption amounts and deadlines change; confirm yours with the appraisal district or a licensed tax adviser.

Short-term rental zoning in Arlington

If you plan to rent by the night, know that Arlington allows short-term rentals only in its Short-Term Rental Zone near the Entertainment District and in RM-12 and RMF-22 zoning, and owners need a city permit before advertising or hosting. Have the agent confirm the zoning on any address before you write an offer.

Trees and repairs on an Arlington lot

Before you plan a new driveway or pool, ask the city whether removing a tree 6 inches or more in diameter needs a Tree Removal Permit on that lot. Ask the seller for permit records on any recent roof work, since repairs over 10% of a roof need one. Ask your agent whether to order a termite report from a licensed Arlington pest control company before the option period ends.

Confirm contract and tax questions with a licensed Texas real estate broker or tax adviser. See the Arlington local services page, or compare realtors in Grand Prairie.