Realtors in Irving

The buyer agreement must say the broker's compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable. If you only want to see one house, a broker may show it under a non-exclusive showing agreement of no more than 14 days. TREC can't force a broker to release you from a buyer agreement; that's a private contract matter, so read the term and exit clause before signing. A private attorney can review an agreement you're unsure about.

At the first substantive talk about a property, the agent must give you TREC's Information About Brokerage Services notice (IABS 1-2, effective January 1, 2026), and every license holder must provide the Consumer Protection Notice. Contracts use TREC's promulgated forms; the resale contract, form 20-19, took effect July 1, 2026.

Option fee on an Irving offer

Under form 20-19, the buyer delivers earnest money and the option fee to the escrow agent within 3 days of the effective date. If you terminate within the option period, you lose the option fee but get the earnest money back.

Texas has no state property tax; local governments set rates and DCAD values Irving property as of January 1. 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 through DCAD, generally before May 1, and confirm the amounts with DCAD. The 2026 residential protest deadline was May 15, 2026, and DCAD prefers uFile.

Texas is a non-disclosure state, so sale prices aren't reported to appraisal districts; ask your agent for comparable sales if you plan to protest. Statewide, the median sale price was $339,000 in July 2026, per the Texas Real Estate Research Center. Tax rules change; confirm your situation with a licensed broker or tax adviser.

Run the agent's name through TREC's License Holder Lookup for license status, discipline, education and, for a sales agent, the sponsoring broker. Agents must put your interests above their own, and commissions are set by your agreement with the broker. If a license holder can't pay a court judgment against them, TREC's Recovery Trust Account can pay up to $125,000 per transaction. Complaints go to TREC in writing through its REALM Portal within four years and can't be anonymous. See the Texas real estate guide, the Irving city page, or realtors in Grand Prairie.