Dallas-Fort Worth's Trusted Partner

We find homes
people actually
want to live in.

From first-time buyers navigating their first offer to seasoned investors building portfolios — we bring deep Dallas neighborhood knowledge, honest guidance, and a personal touch that turns transactions into relationships.

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Featured Listing — Deep Ellum

3 Bed · 2 Bath · Built 2021

15+

Years in Dallas

200+

Homes Sold

DFW

Metro Expertise

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What We Do

Real estate services built around you

Whether you're buying your first home, selling a cherished property, or looking to invest, we tailor our approach to your goals and timeline.

Buyer Representation

We help you find the right home at the right price — from neighborhood research and property tours to negotiation and closing. Your goals drive every step.

Pre-approval guidance
Off-market & new listing access
Offer strategy & negotiation

Seller Representation

We market your home to the right buyers with professional staging advice, compelling listings, and skilled negotiation to maximize your return.

Comparative market analysis
Professional photography & staging
Price strategy & marketing

Investment Consulting

From rental properties to fix-and-flip opportunities, we analyze markets, run numbers, and identify properties that fit your investment strategy.

Market trend analysis
ROI projections & due diligence
Portfolio growth planning

Since 2009

Serving Dallas-Fort Worth

About The Ruston

Dallas isn't just where we work — it's where we live.

The Ruston was founded on a simple belief: real estate should feel personal, not transactional. We're a small team of Dallas natives and long-time residents who know these neighborhoods the way you'd know your own street — which parks are worth the detour, where the best coffee is, what the commute really feels like at 5 PM.

We partner with The Agency to bring national resources and local heart to every transaction. That means you get the tools of a big firm with the attention of a team that actually remembers your name.

98%

Client satisfaction rate

Dallas neighborhoods we know well

Neighborhoods

Dallas neighborhoods we know inside out

From the artsy energy of Deep Ellum to the quiet tree-lined streets of Bishop Arts — we help you find the community that fits your life.

Bishop Arts

Trendy shops & restaurants

Deep Ellum

Arts, music & nightlife

Uptown

Urban luxury & walkability

Lakewood

Established homes & trees

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Testimonials

What our clients say about us

"We were first-time buyers with zero idea where to start. The Ruston walked us through everything — from getting pre-approved to understanding inspection reports. They never made us feel rushed, and we found our home in Bishop Arts within two months."

M & T

Michael & Tiffany

First-time buyers, Bishop Arts

"Selling our family home felt emotional, but The Ruston handled everything with care and professionalism. Their staging advice and marketing brought multiple offers within a week — above asking price. We couldn't have asked for a better experience."

S & R

Sarah & Robert

Sellers, Lakewood

"As an out-of-state investor, I needed someone who could see the numbers and the neighborhood dynamics. The Ruston's market analysis was spot-on, and they connected me with reliable property managers. Already planning my next purchase with them."

D. Chen

David Chen

Investor, Deep Ellum

Let's start a conversation

Have questions about buying or selling in Dallas? Want a free market evaluation for your property? Reach out — we respond within one business day.

Phone

(151) 322-7499

courtney.michalek@theagencyre.com

Office

1900 S Ervay St, Dallas 75215-2001

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