Arlington TX Realtor: Buy, Sell, and Build in Tarrant County with Steven J. Thomas

Arlington sits right in the middle of everything. Dallas on one side, Fort Worth on the other, AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field down the road, and UT Arlington pulling new buyers into the market every year. If you own a home here or you're trying to buy one, you already know it moves fast and the price range is all over the map.

I'm Steven J. Thomas, a REALTOR® and broker based in DeSoto, and Arlington is part of the DFW market I serve. I'll be straight with you: I'm not going to pretend I grew up on your street. What I bring is a broker's read on Tarrant County pricing, a loan officer's eye on your numbers, and a clear plan for whichever side of the deal you're on. Most agents focus on the house. I focus on the full picture.

The Arlington Market Right Now

Arlington is one of the deepest markets in the Metroplex. As of July 2026, there are 500+ active homes for sale, from the $100Ks past $500K — entry-level condos and starter homes on one end, new construction on the other. Not many DFW cities give you that kind of range.

What that means depends on where you land. Buyers get options. Sellers get competition. Both need real pricing, not a guess. See what's actually on the market today: Browse active Arlington homes.

Figures reflect active IDX listings as of July 2026 and change daily.

Selling a Home in Arlington

With this many active listings, price and prep decide how fast you sell and how much you keep. A home priced right for the Arlington market gets attention. One priced on hope sits, gets stale, and ends up taking price cuts anyway.

My background is in financial planning, so I start with your equity and your goal, not a listing pitch. We look at what your home is worth today, what needs to happen before it hits the MLS, and how the sale fits your next move. Want a starting number? Run what is my home worth and we'll go from there.

Buying and Building in Arlington

Arlington gives buyers a wider on-ramp than most of DFW. First-time buyers can find condos and older homes in the $100Ks and $200Ks. Move-up buyers get established neighborhoods with room to grow. And if you want something brand new, there's new construction in and around the city.

New construction is where I spend a lot of my time. Builder contracts read differently than resale, incentives change month to month, and the on-site agent works for the builder, not for you. I represent your side, run the payment math before you fall for a model home, and keep the build on track. Start with the DFW new construction hub.

Selling and Buying at the Same Time

Here's the problem most Arlington homeowners run into: you can't buy the next place until you sell this one, but you don't want to sell and have nowhere to go. That timing gap is real, and it's where deals fall apart.

I run programs built for exactly this:

• HomeSwap — buy your next home and move in first, then sell the current one on your timeline.
• Cash Plus — improve your home before it lists so you capture the upside, not leave it on the table.
• Sell and Stay — sell now, stay in place while your new construction home gets built, and skip the double move.

Which one fits depends on your equity, your timeline, and how much stomach you have for two transactions at once. That's a conversation, not a form. Book a call and we'll map it out.

How I Work Across DFW

Arlington doesn't sit on an island. Buyers here shop Mansfield and Grand Prairie the same weekend, and sellers are often headed to a new build a few cities over. I work the whole southwest DFW corridor, so I compare markets side by side instead of pushing you toward the one place I happen to know.

If you're weighing your options, look at nearby areas too: Grand Prairie and Mansfield are both close neighbors, and my home base is DeSoto.

Why Work With Steven

I'm dual-licensed — a real estate broker and a loan officer. That means one person handles the sale and the mortgage, so you're not stuck translating between an agent and a lender who don't talk to each other. I've spent 20+ years in financial services and 14+ years in real estate, and Refind Realty DFW has been open since 2005.

What you get is straight answers, real numbers, and a plan that fits your money, not just the house. No pressure, no hype.

Arlington Real Estate FAQ

Do you actually work in Arlington if you're based in DeSoto?

Yes. Arlington is part of my regular DFW service area. DeSoto is my home base, and I cover the southwest Metroplex, including Tarrant County.

How many homes are for sale in Arlington right now?

As of July 2026, there are 500+ active homes, ranging from the $100Ks past $500K. It's one of the widest price ranges in DFW. Active counts change daily, so check the live listings for the current picture.

Can you help me sell my current home and buy a new one at the same time?

That's a big part of what I do. Programs like HomeSwap, Cash Plus, and Sell and Stay are built to solve the timing gap between selling and buying so you're not caught between two homes.

Is there new construction in Arlington?

Yes, there's new construction in and around Arlington, plus more across the wider DFW corridor. I represent your side on builder contracts and run the payment numbers before you commit.

What makes working with you different from a typical agent?

I'm a broker and a loan officer, so I handle both the real estate and the mortgage side. My background is financial planning, which means I look at your full picture, not just the house.

How do I find out what my Arlington home is worth?

Start with the home value tool for a first number, then we'll refine it with a real look at your home and today's Arlington market. Call or email me and we'll get it dialed in.

Let's Talk About Your Arlington Move

Whether you're selling, buying, building, or trying to do two of those at once, the next step is a conversation. Book a call or contact me and we'll build a plan around your goal.

Steven J. Thomas, REALTOR® · TREC #0657467
Refind Realty DFW · 128 S. Cockrell Hill Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115 (serving Arlington & DFW)
Phone: (972) 846-9170 · Email: [email protected]

Equal Housing Opportunity.