Real estate agents in New Braunfels

Comal County homes are appraised by the Comal Appraisal District; for the Guadalupe County side, check that county's district. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so sale prices are not reported to appraisal districts.

New Braunfels flood and historic status

If you plan a major remodel, note the city rule that improvements worth 50% or more of a building's market value must be built 2 feet above the base flood elevation. The Building Department, (830) 221-4041, provides flood information and elevation certificates. A designated historic property needs a Historical Property Alteration permit for exterior changes.

A seller of a single-dwelling home must give you a Seller's Disclosure Notice by the contract's effective date; if it arrives late, you may terminate within seven days of receiving it. If the sale includes a termite report, see New Braunfels pest control for the form it must use.

Anyone acting as a broker or sales agent in Texas needs a TREC license, and a sales agent must act for a licensed broker who sponsors them. TREC's License Holder Lookup shows whether the license is active, any discipline and the sponsoring broker. At the first substantive talk about a property, the agent must give you the Information About Brokerage Services notice (IABS 1-2, effective January 1, 2026).

Since January 1, 2026, an agent working for a buyer must sign a written agreement with that buyer before showing a home, stating the broker's pay and that it is fully negotiable. A broker can instead show homes under a non-exclusive agreement of up to 14 days. TREC does not regulate commissions. Complaints go to TREC through its REALM Portal within four years.

School districts must give a $140,000 residence homestead exemption, with another $60,000 for owners 65 or older or disabled (both amended effective November 4, 2025). Apply at your appraisal district, generally before May 1, and confirm the amounts that apply to your account there. A protest is due by May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice, whichever is later, and tax bills are generally due by January 31.

Under TREC's resale contract, form 20-19 (effective July 1, 2026), the buyer delivers earnest money and the option fee to the escrow agent within 3 days of the effective date. For a statewide yardstick, the Texas median sale price was $339,000 in July 2026. These rules change; confirm them with a licensed broker or tax adviser.

More on the city is on the New Braunfels hub, the Texas real estate guide covers the process, and Canyon Lake real estate covers lake property under county rules.