Amanda Phillips · Broker Agent · Real Broker, LLC

Real Estate Services in Sherman, Denison & Van Alstyne, Texas

I'm Amanda Phillips, a Broker Agent with Real Broker, LLC, and I've spent 19 years working the Sherman, Texas market, along with Denison and Van Alstyne right alongside it. I'm GRI-designated and licensed in both Texas and Oklahoma.

If you're relocating, buying new construction, or trying to sell your current home and move into your next one without missing a step, that's the work I want. I also help first-time buyers, downsizers, luxury buyers, and real estate investors.

19 years: Local experience
40+: Transactions a year
~$14M: Annual volume

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Buying

Home Buying Services in Sherman

Relocation Home Buying

If you're moving to Sherman from another city or state, I help you get oriented before you're anywhere near a moving truck. We'll compare the real differences between communities, and most clients begin with a call or video tour long before their first trip to Texas.

Explore Heritage Ranch, Bel Air Village, and Sweetwater Springs.

Out-of-State Buyer Representation

Buying before you've relocated means doing much of the process remotely. I do video walkthroughs, coordinate inspections while you're still out of state, and keep you looped in so you're never finding out about a problem after the fact.

New Construction Representation

New construction in Sherman and Van Alstyne comes with its own decisions: lot selection, builder upgrades, contract terms that differ from resale, and a final walk-through where details matter. I represent you so someone who isn't the builder's agent is watching out for what you need before closing.

Compare new construction communities in Sherman, builder by builder.

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Move-Up Buyer Representation

If you've outgrown your current home, I help you find the next one while planning around your current home's timeline. We'll talk early about how to structure the move because the two transactions are connected.

First-Time Home Buyer Representation

If this is your first home purchase in Sherman, I walk you through the process from pre-approval to closing so you know what's happening at each step and why.

Luxury Home Buying

I also work with buyers looking in Sherman's higher end of the market, applying the same process and attention regardless of price point.

Google review

“Amanda was a joy to work with. She has a ton of experience, and provided me all the necessary guidance. Her videos on YouTube are a must watch if you are looking to move to the Sherman area. She is super responsive and goes above and beyond for her clients.”

— Olumide B.

Selling

Home Selling Services in Sherman

Move-Up Seller Representation

If you're selling your current Sherman home to move into your next one, I manage both timelines together. That means pricing to sell on schedule, coordinating closing dates, and talking through contingent offers, extended closings, or other structures when timing gets tight.

New Construction Resale

If you originally bought new construction in Sherman or Van Alstyne and you're ready to sell, I make sure your home stands out with real, modern marketing, not just a sign in the yard.

Home Selling Representation

For any Sherman home sale, I handle pricing, showings, negotiations, and the details between listing and closing, with a straightforward read on what your home is actually worth in the current market.

Listing Marketing

Professional photos, video, social media promotion, and 360-degree virtual walkthroughs let buyers experience your home before booking a showing, backed by online exposure that puts it in front of the right audience.

Home Valuation & Pricing Strategy

I'll show you what similar homes have actually sold for and how to price yours for your timeline, not just let it sit on the market.

Listing Preparation

We'll decide what's worth doing before the home goes live, and what isn't, so you don't waste money on repairs or updates that won't move the needle.

Relocation Home Selling

If you're relocating away from Sherman, I handle the sale of your home here so you can focus on the move itself.

Downsizing

Whether you're finding a smaller home or selling the one you're in, I help you think through what's next, not just the listing or search.

Inherited Property Sale

Inherited and probate sales often carry extra steps and emotion. I meet people where they are while handling the sale carefully.

Divorce-Related Home Sale

I keep communication clear and fair with both parties through a home sale during a difficult time.

Land and Lot Sales

I help with land, lot, and acreage sales in the Sherman area, including working directly with developers.

Google review

“Amanda was amazing helping us sell a couple of homes. She was there every step of the way and went out of her way to make the process easy as could be!”

— Coach Kenny Wilkerson

Investing

Real Estate Investment Services in Sherman, Denison & Van Alstyne

Fix-and-Flip Purchases

I help evaluate whether the purchase price and renovation scope leave room for resale profit, including deeper issues like foundation, drainage, or permitting.

Fix-and-Hold Purchases

I look beyond price to location, major systems, property values, and rental demand across each local market.

Short-Term Rentals

I help verify current city, neighborhood, HOA, and deed restrictions before you buy with short-term rental use in mind.

Out-of-State Investors

I handle showings, inspections, and walkthroughs remotely, keeping you updated on the details you can't see in person.

Areas served

Local guidance where it counts

Sherman, Texas · Primary market Denison, Texas Van Alstyne, Texas

Heritage RanchBel Air VillageSweetwater Springs

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you help me buy a home in Sherman before I move there from another state?

Yes. That's most of what I do. We start with video tours and calls, and I help you compare neighborhoods and communities before your first in-person visit.

Should I sell my current home before buying my next one?

It depends on your equity and timeline. Options include contingent offers, extended closings, or bridge financing. I'll walk through what fits your situation.

Can you represent me when buying new construction in Sherman or Van Alstyne?

Yes, including reviewing builder contracts and being at your final walk-through.

Do you work with out-of-state buyers?

Yes, including remote showings, inspections, and closing coordination.

Can you help me sell a home I originally bought as new construction?

Yes. I make sure it stands out with real marketing, including video, social media, and 360-degree virtual walkthroughs.

Do you help with downsizing?

Yes, on both the buying and selling side, whether you're finding a smaller home or selling the one you're in.

Can you help sell an inherited or probate property?

Yes, on a case-by-case basis given the extra steps and sensitivity those situations involve.

Can you help with a home sale during a divorce?

Yes. I work fairly and clearly with both parties through the process.

Do you help with land, lot, or acreage sales?

Yes, including working directly with developers on new communities.

Are short-term rentals allowed in Sherman, Denison, or Van Alstyne?

It depends on the city, neighborhood, and HOA, and rules change. I verify current requirements before you buy with that use in mind.

Can you help me buy an investment property from out of state?

Yes. I handle remote showings, inspections, and walkthroughs, with you kept in the loop throughout.

What areas do you work in?

Sherman is my primary market, with Denison and Van Alstyne as active secondary markets.

Work with Amanda

Tell me what you're trying to do. I'll give you a straight answer.

Call or text 903.267.9704, or send me a note.

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