Real estate broker vs. Realtor vs. agent: what’s the difference in Texas? Here’s the short version, because I know most people found this page by typing the question straight into Google. A real estate sales agent in Texas is licensed to sell homes but has to work under a sponsoring broker. They can’t operate on their own. A broker has …
How to Choose the Best Real Estate Broker in Fort Worth: A 7-Point Checklist I get some version of “how do I pick a realtor” almost every week, usually from someone holding three business cards from an open house with no idea how to tell the agents apart. Fair question. I’ve been doing this in Fort Worth for more than …
Kirk McDonald’s track record: more than 16 years of Fort Worth real estate results I got my broker’s license in my mid-20s and started selling homes in southwest Fort Worth before I really understood what that decision would cost me, or give me. Sixteen-plus years later, I’ve closed more than 2,100 transactions and over $800 million in sales volume, almost …
Fort Worth Real Estate Rankings Explained: How Agents Get Ranked I get asked about this more than almost anything else: “Kirk, are you the top realtor in Fort Worth?” And before I answer, I usually ask which list they’re looking at. Search “top realtors Fort Worth” and you’ll pull up half a dozen different rankings, all claiming to name the …
Why Compass Concierge Sets The Kirk McDonald Group Apart I get this question at almost every listing appointment: “Kirk, the house needs work before we can put it on the market, but we don’t have the cash right now — we already spent it on the house we’re buying.” For sixteen-plus years I’ve watched that exact situation kill deals. Sellers …
Weatherford Ranch, Acreage & Equestrian Real Estate Fort Worth is one of the most recognized equestrian hubs in the country. Drive twenty minutes west and that reputation turns into acreage, barns, and working ranches. I sell both sides of that line, so I get asked constantly where one stops and the other starts. Here’s the short answer: inside Fort Worth …
Fort Worth Luxury & Investment Real Estate I’ve been selling homes in southwest Fort Worth since I was 26. Nineteen years, $800 million-plus in closed deals, and I still catch myself driving past Mira Vista some mornings just to see what’s under construction. Here’s the thing nobody tells you about “luxury real estate” as a search term: it means three …
After several years of unprecedented market conditions, Fort Worth real estate is entering a healthier and more balanced phase, creating opportunities for both buyers and sellers across some of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Throughout TCU, Park Hill, Ridglea, Colonial, Overton Park, and the surrounding luxury markets, we’re seeing a shift that many homeowners and buyers have been waiting for. …
Fort Worth has seen consistent new construction activity over the last decade. Builders have been active across price points — from entry-level communities in Aledo and Weatherford to custom luxury builds in Westover Hills and the surrounding ranch corridors. New construction is not the same transaction as a resale purchase. If you approach it like one, it will cost you. …
Fort Worth’s real estate market in 2026 is not the same market it was two years ago. Inventory has loosened. Buyers have options. That does not mean demand has evaporated — it means you have to be smart about how you sell. Here is what actually works in this market, based on what we are seeing on the ground in …
Should You Buy a Home Now or Wait? Fort Worth Market Timing Explained One of the most common questions buyers ask is simple: should I buy now or wait? In Fort Worth’s current market, the answer depends on timing, interest rates, and long-term goals—not just price trends. What’s Happening in the Market Right Now Fort Worth has entered a more …
How to Maximize Your Home Value Before Selling in Fort Worth How to maximize your home value prior to selling is the mindset of a great listing agent. If you’re preparing to sell your home in Fort Worth, maximizing its value should be a top priority. The difference between a well-prepared home and an average listing can mean thousands of …