Realtors in Lockhart

Texas agents need a TREC license, and a search of TREC's lookup by name gives status, discipline and the sponsoring broker. Since January 1, 2026, a buyer's agent must sign a written agreement with you before showing a home, stating that pay is negotiable. At your first substantive conversation about a specific property, the agent must give you TREC's Information About Brokerage Services notice. A seller of a single-dwelling home must give you a written Seller's Disclosure Notice by the contract's effective date.

The Caldwell Appraisal District values property and runs an online protest portal. Under Tax Code amendments effective November 4, 2025, school districts give a $140,000 homestead exemption, plus $60,000 more for owners 65 or older or disabled; apply at the appraisal district, generally before May 1, and confirm the amounts there. Lockhart requires a permit to remove any tree, so check before planning an addition. This is general information; confirm with a licensed Texas real estate broker or tax adviser. See the Texas real estate guide and the Lockhart page.