Why should I find an agent before searching on Zillow or Redfin?

Zillow and Redfin are tools, not advisors. The right real estate agent provides access, strategy, and local expertise, helping you move faster and smarter.

How does Pairwell choose which agents to recommend?

Pairwell personally vets each agent for experience, communication, and results in Texas. No one can pay to appear, ensuring authentic matches.

What kind of buyers use Pairwell?

Pairwell helps first-time buyers, relocators, and move-up buyers across Texas who want clarity, confidence, and a trusted partner through the process.

Is Pairwell available outside of Texas?

Pairwell currently focuses on Texas, connecting buyers and sellers with vetted agents in cities like Dallas, Austin, and Houston.

Homebuying Starts Here in 2025 (And It’s Not Zillow)

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Jun 18
2 min read

Updated: Oct 14

Buying a home can feel exhilarating, but also overwhelming. Between pre-approvals, shifting market conditions, and bidding wars, there’s a lot to manage.

Most buyers begin their search on Zillow or Redfin, but the smarter first step in 2025 is finding the right real estate agent. This is especially true if you’re buying in Texas, where competition and pricing vary city by city.

Why Your Agent Isn’t Just a Door-Opener

A great agent does more than open doors. They are your guide, your sounding board, and your strategic partner through one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions of your life.

Why Choosing the Right Agent Matters

At Pairwell, we’ve seen many buyers regret their choice of agent. Not because they didn’t need one, but because they chose based on a quick search or a casual referral.

That mismatch can slow you down, cost you opportunities, and make an already emotional process more stressful.

What a Great Agent Actually Does

The right agent will:

Provide access to off-market homes that aren’t listed on the MLS. One agent estimates about 15 to 20 percent of her deals are off-market transactions (MarketWatch).
Keep you focused on what matters most.
Offer clarity and local expertise when the process feels chaotic.
Negotiate with your long-term goals in mind.

With Pairwell, you don’t have to guess who brings these strengths. We connect you with vetted, experienced Texas agents who already do.

Why It’s Easy to Get This Step Wrong

Many buyers assume all agents are the same or choose whoever responds first. That’s often a mistake.

Agents differ in experience, communication style, and market savvy. What many platforms don’t disclose is that agents can pay to appear first in search results, and that doesn’t mean they’re the right fit for you.

Pairwell removes the guesswork. We match you with agents who are vetted for strategy, experience, and communication, not for paid placement.

How to Start Smarter

Ask yourself:

Are you relocating and need someone who knows the Texas market?
Is this your first home and you want clarity, not jargon?
Do you prefer calm guidance instead of pressure to rush showings?

Once you understand what matters most, finding the right fit becomes clearer. Pairwell starts by listening, then connects you with an agent who aligns with your goals.

No algorithms. No pressure. Just smart, human matchmaking.

Real-World Stats That Back This Up

According to NAR’s Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 89% of recent buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker (National Association of REALTORS®).
Zillow’s own research found that homes sold off the MLS typically sold for $4,975 less, or about 1.5% lower, than homes listed publicly (Zillow).
New NAR data shows that agents remain the go-to source for buyers, with 88% purchasing through an agent or broker.

Your home search shouldn’t start with whoever appears first online. It should begin with someone you can trust, an agent who brings strategy, local insight, and confidence to every step.

Pairwell helps you find that agent.

Start here → meetpairwell.com

Author: Hector Meza, Texas Real Estate Expert

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