# Dustin Merritt > The Dallas Realtor (Dustin Merritt) is a neighborhood-focused residential agent serving East Dallas, Lake Highlands and adjacent pockets of Dallas. Affiliated with Iconic Real Estate, he offers high-touch buyer, seller and investor services with renovation expertise. East Dallas neighborhood specialist, modern/midcentury aesthetic, staging & renovation expertise, referral-driven whiteglove service, moveup buyers, relocators, investors ## Neighborhood Guides - [Midway Hollow | Neighborhood Guide | Dustin Merritt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/neighborhoods/midway-hollow): Dallas neighborhood page cataloging Midway Hollow homes for sale with local demographics and nearby points of interest. - [Lake Highlands Homes for Sale Dallas, TX - Discover Your Dream Home](https://thedallasrealtor.com/neighborhoods/lake-highlands): Dallas neighborhood guide for Lake Highlands homes for sale, covering schools, East Dallas amenities, commute access, and market context. - [Lochwood Homes for Sale Dallas TX | Dustin Merritt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/neighborhoods/lochwood-old-lake-highlands): Dallas neighborhood listing for Lochwood and Old Lake Highlands homes, with market listings, demographics, schools, and local points of interest. - [Merriman Park Homes for Sale Dallas TX | Dustin Merritt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/neighborhoods/merriman-park): Merriman Park Dallas homes for sale page with neighborhood overview, live listings, demographics, and nearby schools and attractions. - [Schreiber Manor Homes for Sale Dallas TX | Dustin Merritt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/neighborhoods/schreiber-manor): Schreiber Manor homes for sale in Dallas are presented with neighborhood details, school zoning, nearby amenities, and current MLS listings. - [Bishop Arts & Kessler Park Homes for Sale in Dallas TX](https://thedallasrealtor.com/neighborhoods/bishop-arts-kessler-park): Dallas neighborhood listing page for Bishop Arts and Kessler Park homes for sale, with property results and local demographic data. - [Lakewood Homes for Sale Dallas TX | Dustin Merritt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/neighborhoods/lakewood): Lakewood neighborhood listing page for Dallas, TX, showing MLS homes, local demographics, and nearby businesses. - [L Streets Homes for Sale | Explore Lake Highlands](https://thedallasrealtor.com/neighborhoods/l-streets): Dallas real-estate listing page for L Streets homes for sale in Lake Highlands, with neighborhood details and active listings. ## Featured Properties - [609 Cork Drive](https://thedallasrealtor.com/properties/609-cork-drive-celina-tx-us-75009-21103950): Rental listing for a single-story 4-bedroom, 4-bath home at 609 Cork Drive, Celina, TX. - [Texas Homes for Sale & Real Estate Listings | Dustin Merritt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/properties): Portfolio of featured and sold residential properties and listings in Dallas, TX with property details and contact. ## Buyer Guides - [Buyer's Guide for Home Buyers | Work With Dustin Merritt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/buyers): A Dallas first-time buyer's guide outlines homebuying steps from research and prequalification through appraisal and closing. ## Seller Guides - [Dallas Seller's Guide | Plan Your Sale with Dustin Merritt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/sellers): A Dallas sellers landing page focused on instant property valuation and free home valuation. ## Tools - [Home Valuation Dallas - Instant Estimate | Dustin Merritt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/home-valuation): Dallas home valuation page offering an instant property estimate and free valuation request. - [Mortgage Calculator: Estimate Your Payment Today](https://thedallasrealtor.com/mortgage-calculator): A Dallas mortgage calculator estimates monthly payments with principal, interest, taxes, insurance, HOA, and PMI. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Merriman Park vs Nearby Neighborhoods in East Dallas?](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/how-merriman-park-compares-to-nearby-east-dallas-neighborhoods): A comparison of Merriman Park Estates with Lake Highlands, the L Streets, and Lochwood in East Dallas. - [Greenland Hills Dallas Homes for Sale | Dustin Merritt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/lake-highlands-dallas-why-this-community-is-a-top-choice-for-homebuyers): Dallas neighborhood guide for Greenland Hills (M Streets) and Lower Greenville, highlighting homes, nightlife, parks, and market conditions. - [Last-Minute Summer Trips Near Dallas | Dustin Merritt Realtor](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/epic-last-minute-summer-adventures-near-dallas-road-trips-waterparks-and-family-friendly-escapes): A Dallas Realtor blog rounds up nearby road trips, indoor attractions, and family-friendly summer escapes across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. - [Living in Bishop Arts Dallas: Life in Kessler Park](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/living-near-bishop-arts-everyday-life-in-kessler-park): A Dallas neighborhood guide to everyday living in Kessler Park near Bishop Arts District. - [Lake Highlands Home Seller's Guide 2025 | Sell for Top Dollar with Dustin Merritt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/lake-highlands-home-sellers-guide-2025-how-to-price-prepare-and-profit): Lake Highlands home seller's guide covering valuation, staging, pricing, marketing, and closing for Dallas-area owners. - [Lake Highlands Realtor - Buying & Selling Guide for 75218, 75231 & 75238](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/lake-highlands-real-estate-2025-dallas-realtor): Lake Highlands real estate buying and selling guide for Dallas ZIP codes 75218, 75231, and 75238. - [Smart Home Features That Sell | Midway Hollow Homes Real Estate Guide](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/must-have-smart-home-features-for-midway-hollow-tx-homeowners): A Dallas real-estate article on smart-home features Midway Hollow buyers want most. - [10 Easy Home Updates That Boost Value (and 7 to Avoid) - Dallas Realtor Tips](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/10-simple-dallas-home-updates-that-boost-value-and-7-to-avoid): A Dallas Realtor outlines high-impact home updates and resale mistakes to avoid for homeowners in Dallas and Lake Highlands. - [Schreiber Manor Realtor - North Dallas' Best-Kept Real Estate Secret in 75244](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/best-kept-secret-in-dallas-real-estate-schreiber-manor-you-cant-miss): Schreiber Manor is a North Dallas neighborhood guide covering homes, location, amenities, and buying and selling tips in 75244. - [Bishop Arts & Kessler Park Dallas Real Estate Investing](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/top-neighborhoods-to-invest-in-bishop-arts-kessler-park-tx-this-year): A Dallas real-estate guide argues Bishop Arts and Kessler Park are strong Oak Cliff investment neighborhoods with historic homes and steady demand. - [Lochwood Dallas Homes for Sale - Buyer's Guide & Market Insights](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/your-guide-to-buying-a-home-in-lochwood-lake-highlands): Guide to buying a home in Lochwood, with East Dallas market context, budget steps, and closing advice. - [Option Period Kessler Park: 75208 Buyer & Seller Guide](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/option-periods-in-kessler-park-how-they-work): Guide to Texas option periods for Kessler Park buyers and sellers, covering fees, deadlines, inspections, and multiple-offer tactics. - [Schreiber Manor Home Updates to Sell Faster for More](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/strategic-updates-that-help-schreiber-manor-homes-sell-strong): A Schreiber Manor selling guide covering ROI-focused updates, staging, budgets, and a 6- to 12-month prep plan. - [Opening Up Schreiber Manor Homes: Flow, Beams, ROI](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/opening-up-creating-flow-in-schreiber-manor-homes): A guide to opening up Schreiber Manor ranch homes with structural, kitchen, and staging strategies for Farmers Branch resale. - [Low-Cost Energy Upgrades Dallas | Cut Bills, Boost Value](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/smart-low-cost-energy-upgrades-that-cut-bills-and-boost-home-value): A Dallas real estate blog post outlines low-cost energy upgrades that can cut bills and boost home value. - [L Streets Architectural Styles: Ranch Roots to Modern](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/l-streets-architecture-from-ranch-to-modern): Guide to L Streets ranch-style homes in East Dallas, covering preservation-minded updates, permits, and resale priorities. - [Appraisal Gap Lake Highlands Guide | Plan Your Move](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/appraisal-gaps-in-lake-highlands-explained): A Lake Highlands guide explains appraisal gaps, low-appraisal outcomes, and buyer-seller strategies in East Dallas. - [Lochwood vs Lakewood: Find Your Ideal 75214 Lifestyle](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/lochwood-vs-lakewood-which-fits-you): A Dallas comparison of Lochwood and Lakewood for buyers weighing lake access, architecture, lot size, and price. - [East Dallas August 2025 Market Report | Lake Highlands](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/east-dallas-county-august-2025-market-report-dollar400kdollar1mm-and-dollar1mm): A market-report blog covering East Dallas County home sales, pricing, and days on market across Lake Highlands and nearby neighborhoods. - [Dallas Housing Market 2025: Fed, Rates & Your Next Move](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/how-the-white-house-and-the-fed-could-shape-the-dallas-housing-market-in-2025): Article on how Fed policy and White House pressure could affect Dallas housing demand, rates, and neighborhood activity. - [Dallas Housing Market 2026: Trends Buyers & Sellers Should Know -Dallas Real Estate Market 2026: Growth, Investment & Housing Trends + Dallas Real Estate Update 2026 | Market Trends & Economic Growt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/dallas-housing-market-update-growth-new-investment-and-what-it-means-for-buyers-and-sellers-in-2026): A Dallas real estate blog tracks market momentum, corporate investment, infrastructure spending, and buyer-seller implications. - [New Construction Homes in Lake Highlands | 2025 Guide](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/new-construction-homes-in-lake-highlands-modern-builds-reshaping-dallas-northeast-neighborhoods): A Lake Highlands market guide profiles new-construction pricing, builders, teardown demand, and buyer-seller opportunities in Dallas' 75238 area. - [Dallas Open House Strategy: Smart Tactics for Sellers](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/secrets-to-smart-open-house-success): Dallas seller guide on staging, timing, neighborhood marketing, and follow-up for successful open houses. - [Pricing Your L Streets Home in Today's Market](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/pricing-your-l-streets-home-in-a-shifting-market): A Dallas real estate guide explains how to price an L Streets home in a shifting market. - [Win a Lochwood Home in Today's Competitive East Dallas](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/winning-a-lochwood-home-in-a-competitive-east-dallas-market): Guide to buying a Lochwood home in a competitive East Dallas market, with offer, inspection, and appraisal tactics. - [When to List in Merriman Park for Maximum Buyer Interest](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/when-to-list-in-merriman-park-for-maximum-interest): Guide to choosing the best time to list a Merriman Park home for maximum buyer interest and stronger offers. - [Coming Soon Schreiber Manor Listings | 75244 Guide](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/what-coming-soon-means-in-schreiber-manor): A guide to Coming Soon listings in Schreiber Manor explains MLS rules, buyer limits, and how to prepare for 75244 homes. - [Should You Sell or Buy First in Lake Highlands?](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/should-you-sell-or-buy-first-in-lake-highlands): Lake Highlands guide explains whether homeowners should sell or buy first, using local market data and financing tradeoffs. - [Midway Hollow Dallas Summer 2026: What's Changed Now?](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/summer-on-the-edges-what-just-changed-around-midway-hollow): A Dallas neighborhood guide examining Trattoria Bugatti's return and how Midway Hollow's edge-focused layout shapes summer life. - [Discover Hidden Gems in Lower Greenville & M Streets, Dallas TX](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/hidden-gems-in-lower-greenville-m-streets-tx-you-need-to-discover): Dallas neighborhood guide covering hidden gems, dining, parks, and real estate in Greenland Hills and Lower Greenville. - [Merriman Park Estates Real Estate - 2025 Seller Guide](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-merriman-park-tx-real-estate-market): Real-estate guide to Merriman Park Estates in Lake Highlands, focusing on neighborhood appeal, school zoning, and seller strategy. - [Sell Your Kessler Park Home: 2026 Timing Guide](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/when-to-sell-a-kessler-park-home-for-maximum-reach): Blog article advising Kessler Park sellers to target the second half of April, backed by Dallas market data and spring timing research. - [Schreiber Manor Permits for Additions, Garages & Pools](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/permits-for-schreiber-manor-additions-garages-and-pools): A Schreiber Manor guide to Farmers Branch permits, setbacks, pool safety rules, and HOA considerations for additions and garages. - [Pre-Sale Updates for Midway Hollow Homes](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/pre-sale-updates-that-help-midway-hollow-homes-stand-out): A Dallas real-estate guide on pre-sale updates that help Midway Hollow homes show better without over-renovating. - [Midway Hollow New Build vs Ranch | Buyer's Guide](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/new-build-or-original-ranch-in-midway-hollow): A Midway Hollow guide compares original ranches and new builds on layout, costs, timelines, energy use, permits, taxes, and resale. - [Lochwood Ranch Home Updates: Which Ones Add Value?](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/lochwood-ranch-homes-layouts-updates-and-value-potential): An East Dallas guide to Lochwood ranch home layouts, common lot sizes, updates buyers notice, and value potential. - [Bishop Arts Kessler Park Lifestyle in 75208 | Explore](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/walkable-weekends-around-bishop-arts-and-kessler-park): A Dallas neighborhood guide to walkable weekends in Bishop Arts and Kessler Park, with coffee, dining, trails, transit, and scenic residential blocks. - [Bishop Arts vs Kessler Park Real Estate: What Changes?](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/bishop-arts-vs-kessler-park-two-medians-two-different-markets): A comparative guide to housing stock, pricing, market data, and development rules in Dallas's Bishop Arts and Kessler Park neighborhoods. - [L Streets Dallas Lifestyle | See Life in Lake Highlands](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/everyday-living-in-the-l-streets-of-lake-highlands): Profiles everyday living in the L Streets of Lake Highlands, highlighting ranch homes, parks, trails, coffee spots, and neighborhood traditions. - [Things to Do in Lakewood Dallas This Summer | Weekend Guide](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/late-summer-in-lakewood-what-just-opened-and-where-the-weekend-goes): A Dallas Realtor's guide to Lakewood's new restaurants, retail, cultural programming, and weekend destinations. - [Merriman Park Homes: Original, Remodel, or New Build?](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/choosing-a-merriman-park-home-original-remodel-or-new-build): A buyer guide compares original, remodeled, and rebuilt Merriman Park homes in Lake Highlands, weighing price, maintenance, and school-zoning trade-offs. - [Remodel or List As-Is in the L Streets Dallas?](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/remodel-or-list-as-is-in-the-l-streets): A Dallas real estate guide comparing selective remodeling with selling a home as-is in the L Streets. - [Upsizing in Lake Highlands: Ready to Move Up in 75238?](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/upsizing-in-lake-highlands-without-leaving-the-neighborhood): Guide for Lake Highlands owners on upsizing within 75238 while comparing pockets, equity, financing, and timing. - [Lake Highlands Is Filling Its Own Empty Corners](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/lake-highlands-is-filling-its-own-empty-corners): A Dallas Realtor examines how resident-built businesses and public improvements are reshaping Lake Highlands' struggling commercial corners. - [Lake Highlands Rental Investment in 75238: Start Smart](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/adding-a-lake-highlands-rental-to-your-investment-plan): Guide to adding a Lake Highlands rental to an investment plan, with rent data, renovation guidance, and leasing basics for Dallas investors. - [Lochwood and Old Lake Highlands Life Near the Lake](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/lochwood-and-old-lake-highlands-everyday-life-near-the-lake): A neighborhood guide to everyday life, recreation, dining, and community amenities in Lochwood and Old Lake Highlands near White Rock Lake. - [Schreiber Manor Dallas Living: Is This Area Right?](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/what-its-like-to-live-in-schreiber-manor): A North Dallas neighborhood profile on Schreiber Manor's older homes, mature streets, and nearby shopping. - [Lakewood Dallas Neighborhood Guide | What Buyers Should Know](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/lakewood-neighborhood-guide-for-design-minded-buyers): A Dallas real-estate guide to Lakewood's architecture, lots, pricing, and conservation-district considerations for design-minded buyers. - [The 32 Acres That Explain Every Saturday in Merriman Park](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/the-32-acres-that-explain-every-saturday-in-merriman-park): A neighborhood feature tracing Merriman Park's identity to its original 32-acre park and the trail, businesses, and community life surrounding it. - [Schreiber Manor Dallas Home Prices: Why the School Zone Isn't the Driver](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog/schreiber-manor-doesnt-price-like-a-school-zone-neighborhood-heres-why): A local analysis explains how Schreiber Manor's private-school proximity and mixed housing stock shape its pricing. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonials & Success Stories | Dustin Merritt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/testimonials): Testimonials page featuring client praise for Dallas Realtor Dustin Merritt's selling guidance, negotiation, contractor referrals, and local market knowledge. ## Core Pages - [Dustin Merritt | Lake Highlands Real Estate Agent & Realtor](https://thedallasrealtor.com/): Dallas home valuation landing page for sellers seeking instant property estimates and advice. ## Other Pages - [Texas Community and Real Estate Blog | Dustin Merritt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/blog): Dallas real estate blog listing neighborhood-focused articles on buying, selling, and local living. - [About Avant Group | Dustin Merritt Real Estate Agent](https://thedallasrealtor.com/avant-group): Listing for Avant Group custom homes, highlighting lot acquisition, in-house design, fixed pricing, and floor plan options. - [Get in Touch | Dustin Merritt - Texas Real Estate](https://thedallasrealtor.com/contact): Contact page for Dallas realtor Dustin Merritt with inquiry forms and direct phone, email, and office address details. - [Texas Real Estate and Community Vlog | Dustin Merritt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/Vlog): Dallas realtor vlog page with a coming-soon video placeholder and contact details. - [Best Places to Live in Texas | Dustin Merritt](https://thedallasrealtor.com/neighborhoods): Dallas neighborhood listings page featuring homes for sale in several featured areas. - [Dustin Merritt | Real Estate Agent Serving Dallas](https://thedallasrealtor.com/about): Profile page for Dallas Realtor Dustin Merritt, highlighting Lake Highlands, East Dallas, and Richardson expertise. - [Lake Highlands Realtor - Buying & Selling Guide for 75238, 75231 & 75218](https://thedallasrealtor.com/lake-highlands-realtor): Lake Highlands Realtor page for Dallas buyers and sellers, with neighborhood guidance, market snapshot, school highlights, and contact details. - [Open Houses | Dustin Merritt | Lake Highlands Real Estate Agent & Realtor](https://thedallasrealtor.com/open-house): Dallas open-house listings are grouped by ZIP code and property details for sales and leases across multiple neighborhoods. - [Privacy Policy | Dustin Merritt - Texas Real Estate](https://thedallasrealtor.com/terms-and-conditions): Dustin Merritt's privacy policy and terms of use explains data collection, AI use, tracking, sharing, and opt-out choices for the real-estate site.