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The homes I'm representing right now. If something here catches your eye, call me directly. I know these properties inside out.
These are the homes I'm representing right now. Listing status in Texas carries more nuance than most buyers expect, and the difference between the labels below is often the difference between a home you can still write on and one you can't.
MLS data provided by the Houston Association of REALTORS®. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What the status labels actually mean
Active means the home is on the market and accepting offers. Option Pending means a contract is signed and the buyer is inside their termination option period, when they can walk away for any reason at all. Pending means the option period has run out and the contract is proceeding toward closing.
The practical read: an Option Pending home is not necessarily gone. A meaningful share of contracts terminate during the option period, usually after an inspection turns up something the buyer wasn't willing to take on. If a home is right for you and shows Option Pending, it is worth asking me to register a backup offer rather than crossing it off.
Pending is a much harder stop. By that point the buyer has spent money on inspection and appraisal and has given up their free exit, so the odds of it coming back are considerably lower.
Reading days on market honestly
Days on market resets when a listing is withdrawn and relisted, which means the number shown is not always the number of days the home has actually been available. A property that reads as fresh may have been circling for months under a previous listing.
This is checkable. The MLS retains listing history, so I can pull the full record for any home you're considering, including prior list prices and how long each run lasted. That history is usually the most useful negotiating information available before an inspection.
Before you tour
Bring representation to the first showing. A buyer's agent costs you nothing at the door and changes what you are able to negotiate afterward — this matters most at new-construction model homes, where the on-site agent works for the builder.
It's also worth deciding in advance what you'd need to see to say no. Foundation history, drainage, prior flooding, HOA health and finish quality relative to price per foot are the five that most often turn a good-looking home into an expensive one.
Good to know
Questions buyers ask about active listings
Can I still make an offer on a home marked Option Pending?
Yes. Option Pending means the buyer is inside their termination option period and can still walk away for any reason. Contracts do terminate at this stage, most often after an inspection. Ask your agent to submit a backup offer so you're first in line if it falls through.
What is the option period in a Texas real estate contract?
It's a negotiated window, paid for with a separate option fee, during which the buyer can terminate the contract for any reason. Both the length of the period and the fee are negotiated between buyer and seller — neither is fixed by law. It's the window in which inspections happen and repairs get negotiated.
Does days on market tell me how long a house has really been for sale?
Not always. The counter resets if a listing is withdrawn and relisted, so a home showing a low number may have been on and off the market for much longer. The full listing history, including prior prices, is in the MLS and your agent can pull it for any address.
Do I pay anything to have an agent represent me as a buyer?
Compensation arrangements are negotiable and have to be agreed in writing between you and your agent before you tour homes. What's worth knowing is that the agent sitting at a model home or hosting an open house represents the seller or builder, not you.