How Do You Choose a Realtor in Waxahachie?
Pick someone who works Ellis County every week, can show you their recent results, and explains how they're paid in writing. Check their license on the Texas Real Estate Commission's site, read their reviews, and ask how they'd handle your specific situation, whether that's a new build, an inherited house or a move across DFW.
What should you ask a Waxahachie agent?
| Question | What a good answer sounds like |
|---|---|
| How many homes did you close in the last 12 months? | A real number, split by buyers and sellers |
| How many of those were in Ellis County? | Most of them, with neighborhoods named |
| How do you price a home? | Recent nearby sales, not a guess or an online estimate |
| How are you paid? | A clear written amount or rate, and that it's negotiable |
| Who will I actually work with? | A named person, not "the team" |
| What happens if I'm not happy? | How you can end the agreement |
How do you check a Texas real estate license?
Use TREC's License Holder Search on trec.texas.gov. Search by name or license number. If a "Disciplinary Search" line shows up under the result, there's a disciplinary record to look at. Every agent should also give you the Information About Brokerage Services form, which explains how agents can represent you.
What changed for buyers in 2026?
Since January 1, 2026, Texas requires a written agreement before an agent shows you a home. It has to list the services, an end date, whether it's exclusive, and how the agent is paid, with a clear statement that compensation is not set by law and is negotiable. A good agent walks you through it in a few minutes and answers every question.
Who is Dave Budny?
Dave Budny is a Broker Associate with INC Realty and leads Milestone Real Estate Group in Waxahachie. He has been licensed for 12 years and works with buyers and sellers across Ellis County, from first homes and new builds to inherited houses and acreage. He also runs a general contracting and metal roofing business, which gives clients a builder's read on roofs, foundations, new construction contracts and repair requests. Read what clients say on our reviews page.
Why local experience matters here
Ellis County has its own quirks: PID assessments on many new builds, septic and well systems on acreage, a second Waxahachie ISD high school coming in 2027-28 that will redraw attendance zones, and very different commutes depending on whether you're headed to Dallas or Fort Worth. An agent who works here every week will know these before they become a problem.
FAQ
Do I pay my agent when I buy?
It depends on your written agreement and the deal. Often the seller or builder pays part or all of the buyer's agent compensation, but it's negotiable and it's spelled out in writing before you tour.
Should I use the builder's agent on a new home?
The builder's sales rep represents the builder. Having your own agent usually costs you nothing extra on a new build, but you need to register your agent at your first visit.
Is a big team better than a solo agent?
Not automatically. What matters is who handles your deal day to day, how many homes they close locally, and how quickly they respond.
How do I check an agent's reviews?
Look at Google, Zillow and Realtor.com, and read the recent ones, not just the star rating.
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Have questions about buying or selling in Ellis County? Ask Dave.
Milestone Real Estate Group, INC Realty. Program details, credit rules and builder prices change often; confirm with your lender and with Dave before you act.