Realtors in Friendswood

In Galveston County, re-roofs, additions and repairs must be built to TDI standards and certified with a WPI-8. Look up a property's past certificates on TDI's windstorm site or at 800-248-6032, option 3. A flood policy doesn't cover wind damage, and the city is affected by Galveston Bay storm surge and four major creeks, so check the address at msc.fema.gov too.

Galveston County homes are appraised by GCAD and Harris County homes by HCAD; Texas school districts give a $140,000 homestead exemption (Tax Code §11.13, as amended effective November 4, 2025). Confirm the exemptions on your home with GCAD or HCAD, and tax questions with a tax adviser.

Run the agent's name through TREC before the first showing: the lookup confirms an active license, flags any discipline and names the sponsoring broker every Texas agent must work under. A buyer's agent now needs your signature on a written agreement before showing you a Friendswood home, a rule in force since January 1, 2026, and the agreement must say that pay is fully negotiable. TREC doesn't set commissions. Confirm contract terms with a licensed broker or attorney.

See the Texas real estate guide, the Friendswood local guide and realtors in Pearland.