Derek Carter City Center Team, Texcel Real Estate

About Derek Carter

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At-a-Glance

Your Arlington real estate agent!

Comprehensive real estate services for sellers, buyers, and landlords
Specialization in Arlington home sales, including these popular zip codes: 76010, 76011, 76012, 76013, 76014, 76015, 76016, 76017, 76018, 76002
Proven track record in getting maximum home values for sellers
Proven track record in selling older homes and ones in need of updating
Experienced with less common seller scenarios--e.g., selling a home on behalf of an elderly parent or sellers being located out of state
Actively involved in Central Arlington development and renewal
15 years' experience as a Realtor
Responsive, client-focused, and personable
Licensed Texas Realtor (#723986)

Focus on Central Arlington

I can't remember a time that I didn't love Central Arlington. I grew up in the now-historic Mill Creek Estates Neighborhood, attended Arlington schools, and graduated from Arlington High School. Even after I moved away and started my real estate career in Oklahoma City, I always felt that Arlington was "home."

Although my real estate practice was thriving in OKC, I wanted to live closer to my parents and old friends. My wife and I and our two young children could have moved to any DFW community we wanted: Southlake, Irving, Grapevine, Keller, and others were on the list, as were popular Arlington neighborhoods like Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens.

These communities are beautiful and bustling, but they just didn't feel like home or have the diversity of people and experiences we wanted for our family. And, professionally, I felt more drawn to areas with rich history and renewal efforts. With that, we soon realized that Central Arlington was where we wanted to be.

In 2018, we purchased a home just two doors down from the very house I grew up in. As a realtor, I am passionate about Central Arlington, know its history and niches, and am involved in its future growth:

Texas Real Estate Provider License #723986 (sponsoring broker: Texcel Real Estate, License # 9004567)
Board Member, City Parks and Recreation Board, Place 5 (2021-present)
City Commission: South Cooper Street Planning and Renovation (2020-present)
Vice President, Heart of Arlington Neighborhood Association (2018-present)
Organizer: National Night Out
Volunteer, Various Organizations: Connecting seniors to resources, creating a livable and walkable downtown, and more

I look forward to working with you!

Derek Carter