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Dallas, Texas • Real Estate Agent

Dallas Realtor

Looking for a realtor in Dallas? Mali Gariani is a licensed Texas real estate agent representing buyers and sellers across Dallasand North Texas - with real closings you can verify and clients who'll vouch for the work.

Dallas price snapshot
Citywide median sale price ≈$499K (Redfin, three months ending May 2026); citywide median home value ≈$340K (US Census ACS 2024). These two numbers measure different things, and neither predicts what a home costs in any specific Dallas neighborhood. The spread across the city is enormous.
Commute
Dallas sits at the center of the region's freeway system: I-35E (Stemmons), I-30, I-45, US-75 (Central Expressway), I-635 (LBJ Freeway), Loop 12, US-175, Woodall Rodgers, the Dallas North Tollway and the President George Bush Turnpike. It is also the only city here with real transit depth: four DART light rail lines (Red, Blue, Green, Orange) converge downtown, the DART Silver Line opened October 25, 2025 connecting north Dallas, Addison, Carrollton and Plano to DFW Airport, and the Trinity Railway Express runs to Fort Worth from Union Station. Commute time depends entirely on where in the city you land: 5–15 minutes to downtown from Uptown or Oak Lawn, roughly 20–35 minutes in traffic from Lake Highlands or Far North Dallas. Those are approximations, not measured drive times.
Representation
Buyers & sellers, Dallas and nearby North Texas suburbs.

Why work with Mali in Dallas

Dallas covers more than 340 square miles and holds roughly 1.31 million people, and that scale is the single most important thing a buyer needs to understand about it. Its citywide medians (a $70,518 median household income, a $340,400 median home value, a 42.4% homeownership rate) are averages of places that have almost nothing in common with one another. Preston Hollow and Lakewood trade at multiples of the citywide median; large parts of southern Dallas sit far below it. The same goes for schools: about fifteen different independent school districts serve pieces of the city, so a Dallas address does not reliably mean Dallas ISD. What Dallas offers is range: walkable Uptown high-rises, 1920s Tudors in Lakewood, bungalow blocks around Bishop Arts, big-lot North Dallas. The honest way to shop it is neighborhood by neighborhood.

  • Local to Dallas, not just "the metroplex" - she knows the neighborhoods, schools, and HOAs block by block.
  • Represents you on both sides: buying, selling, or selling-to-buy with the two closings coordinated.
  • Straight answers on price and fees up front - no pressure, no jargon.
  • Access to off-market and new-build inventory beyond what's on the public portals.

What buyers love about Dallas

  • Genuine neighborhood range: Uptown high-rises, Lakewood Tudors, Bishop Arts bungalows, Preston Hollow estates and Far North Dallas subdivisions inside one city limit
  • The Dallas Arts District, the largest contiguous urban arts district in the U.S., plus Klyde Warren Park, the deck park built over a freeway
  • The region's transit hub: four DART light rail lines converge downtown, the Silver Line opened October 2025 with rail to DFW Airport, and the TRE runs to Fort Worth
  • A major-employer roster no suburb can match: AT&T, Southwest Airlines, Texas Instruments, UT Southwestern, Baylor Scott & White, Tenet and Comerica are all headquartered or centered here

Recent Dallas closings

A sample of homes Mali's clients have closed in and around Dallas. Every one is a real, public record you can look up.

Dallas neighborhoods Mali covers

From first homes to move-up and luxury, Mali works every corner of Dallas. Explore the areas below, or ask her to compare them for your shortlist.

What Dallas-area clients say

Mali was recommended to us months before we even moved to the Dallas area. She was giving us helpful information and answering all of our questions months before we came down. We felt prepared when we moved and were ready to look for a house. Mali made herself available whenever we needed something and really put her heart into searching for us. She is an agent that goes above and beyond.
- Eva Kiess
We've just moved from SF bay area to Dallas with an 18 month old baby, and Mali found us our first new and amazing home. We started communicating with Mali about a home purchase about four months ago, and we had to do it remotely, with occasional one-day flights to Dallas to see the houses. In purchasing a home, the real-estate/lender language was completely foreign and new to us. Mali, was just amazing from the very start. She explained EVERY SINGLE DETAIL to us, over email, texts and again over phone if we needed. She explained what we need in a very structured way, who to contact and how to get it done in the most efficient and cost-saving way. For 4 months she was patient with our changing standards and questions 24/7, she cleared her days completely when we came over to check out the houses, drove us to over 30 houses and helped us screening them based on her years of experience with the market, and locations. Houses we didn't make it to see, she actually went and face-time the house with us! Her negotiation of a fair price for our house was off course, no less than outstanding. She always thought we could get a better price, and get the seller to do more, and actively made that happen. This woman is really incredible on so many levels. Prior to closing, she referred us to professionals that work with her (gardener, cleaner, electrician, plumber, pest control, handyman and more and more) and already negotiated a price for us which is definitely lower than what we would have gotten if we had just google/yelp - and I actually checked. So you'd think that this would all be over after signing right? wrong. First - after all we've been through - we already knew that she is going to be our friend forever (family would actually fit better). Second, apparently she listened carefully when I was telling her about different things I want in my house, and at closing she gave us presents - items that were very much tailored to what I wanted and needed. I doubt any other relator would get that personal and have such an incredible attention to details. And third, she is still helping us get settled, inviting us for dinners and answering million of additional questions I have about this new area we've just moved in too; where to go, where to get what, you name it. So in summary, we wanted a relator and we found a rare person, who puts everyone before herself, who is one of our best friends now and is also the best relator you can ask for in this business.
- Meital Gabay
Mali, thank you for putting a 110% and always taking the extra mile. It started with the fact that you went to see houses for us when we weren't in Dallas.. took a video of every room and sent it to us.. got our feedback and held our hand throughout the process of buying our dream house.. As soon as we arrived to Dallas you greeted us and took us to see 10 houses per day - that was outstanding!!! We were under so much stress with this relocation, staying in a hotel with three kids. You were so thoughtful.. having our kids involved in the process of choosing a house .. opening the door to each house.. even making sure to bring us water and snack for our kids - We can't thank you enough for being so sensitive and tuned to our needs and wants. We really appreciate the time and patience that you had for us as well as the individual attention. Thanks so much for the personal touch and making all the relocation process easier and even enjoyable-we couldn't make it without you! The Goldman's
- Udi Goldman
My name is Oren. I am a physician, married with children, living in North Dallas. I met Mali, as a referral from a friend in my community, who Mali had found a single family dwelling in a hot area in Plano, at what sounded to me like too good of a deal to be true. My friend, Joshua, mentioned that Mali is the type of agent who understanding not only the business, inside out, but also understands that real-estate is a customer service profession, that see it as her duty to exceed her customers expectations. That was enough for me to meet her. I have no financial or personal connection to Mali. This is simply my honest assessment of her I am not very experienced in investment properties, and to be honest, I did not think that this deal Mali helped me close was going to happen for a variety of reasons unrelated to Mali (outside state seller, complex tenant situation, work on property that needed to be completed). Somehow, Mali was able to make it happen. Here is what I observed that I hope will help you understand if Mali is the right agent for you: 1. Communication: Mali kept in constant communication with me. I ask an extraordinary amount of questions as i tend to be a risk averse type of person. Mali patiently explained, and reexplained, and even sometimes again explained things to me until I felt comfortable. She did not keep regular hours. After 8 or 9pm, she responds to texts. and as early as 7am she answers her phone. She made me feel that she always was wiling to here from me. For me this is important, as a physician, I have weird hours. 2. Detail Oriented: I hope she does not find this insulting, but I have to be honest. I think Mali is a little "OCD", and uses this character trait to her advantage. She was consistently prepared with detail oriented information at all times. she knew timelines, and next steps down to a science. She was knew exactly how to get this information to whom ever needed it (ie. real estate manager, title company, insurance adjusters). 3. Consciousness: Mali is extremely hard working. She was on site for all of the difficult points in the process of closing on this property for me. She did not miss a beat. 4. Masterful Negotiator: So I can not say enough about Mali's emotional intelligence and her people skills. She understands people and understands drivers of human behavior. She accomplished a really good deal for me in a tough market, and was able to create leverage to negotiate in areas I had not considered at all. She is very much an out of the box thinker and understands how to close a deal in a tactful, respectful, and fragile way, with her clients interests always at the center of her focus. 5. Resourceful: there were a number of subs needed to close the deal. Mali has a great network of people she works with that are responsive, trustworthy, and thorough. She also has a good sense about what is necessary and what can be compromised on in terms of property health. She "knows how to look" at property. She pointed out a variety of things not at all obvious to me in our walk-throughs that ended up being important selling points for our negotiation. Finally, Mali is committed to building a long term relationship with her clients. She understands that once payment goes through at title, her work is not over. For example, since my loan closed, Mali has help me set up my rental, offered me her consultation and time to finalize outstanding tasks on the property that need completion, and has been available to answer my questions anytime I call. I recommend her to anyone who is looking for a new home. - Oren
- Syma G.
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Realtor in Dallas: common questions

How do I find a good realtor in Dallas?

Look for an agent who works Dallas specifically - not just "the DFW metroplex" - and can show recent, verifiable closings there. Mali Gariani is a licensed Texas real estate agent who represents buyers and sellers across Dallas and the surrounding North Texas suburbs, with local sales you can look up on Zillow and reviews from Dallas-area clients. The fastest way to start is a no-pressure call to talk through your timeline and price range.

How much does a realtor cost in Dallas?

Real estate commissions are negotiable and are not set by law. Since the 2024 National Association of Realtors settlement, buyer-broker compensation is agreed in writing before you tour homes, so you always know the terms up front. For sellers, Mali will walk you through what a listing costs and what it nets you before you sign anything. Ask for a straight answer on fees - a good Dallas agent gives you one.

Does Mali help with both buying and selling in Dallas?

Yes. Mali represents both buyers and sellers in Dallas: for buyers, that means finding homes (including off-market and new-build), touring, and negotiating; for sellers, a free comparative market analysis, pricing strategy, and full listing marketing. If you're doing both at once - selling to buy - she coordinates the two closings so you're not caught between them.

Which parts of Dallas does Mali cover?

All of Dallas, including Lakewood, Bishop Arts District, Preston Hollow. Because she works the whole city rather than one subdivision, she can compare neighborhoods on schools, commute, HOA, and resale for your specific shortlist instead of steering you to one pocket.

What is the average home price in Dallas?

Be careful with this question, because the citywide answer is close to useless for a specific purchase. Redfin reported a citywide median sale price of about $499,000 for the three months ending May 2026, while the Census ACS puts the median value of owner-occupied Dallas homes at about $340,400. Those measure different things (homes that actually closed versus the self-reported value of every owned home). More importantly, Dallas covers over 340 square miles: Preston Hollow and Lakewood trade at multiples of the citywide median, and parts of southern Dallas sit far below it. Price the neighborhood, not the city.

Why don't citywide Dallas statistics tell me what a home will cost?

Because Dallas is not one market. It is a 340-square-mile city of roughly 1.31 million people containing neighborhoods with almost nothing in common. The citywide median household income ($70,518), median home value ($340,400) and 42.4% homeownership rate are averages taken across areas that range from among the wealthiest in Texas to among the poorest. Any Dallas number quoted without a neighborhood attached should be treated as background context only. We will always price you off neighborhood-level comparables instead.

Ready to make a move in Dallas?

Whether you're buying, selling, or relocating to Dallas, Mali will map your priorities against current inventory and give you a plan - no pressure.