Lake Highlands home sellers

Sell your Lake Highlands home.

Photography, preparation and negotiation with someone who will explain the choices and stay involved through the sale.

Harry Hasnat, REALTOR®
REAL Broker · Dallas–Fort Worth

Know the setting

A closer look at Lake Highlands.

In this part of Dallas, I look closely at the street, lot, layout and improvements. An addition, a converted garage or the way the living room opens to the yard can matter more than a ZIP-code average tells you. Those are details I want a buyer to understand from the photos and description.

Lake Highlands Estates

The neighborhood association’s map identifies this pocket around Audelia, Walnut Hill and Plano Road. I’ll check the recorded subdivision and nearby competing homes when choosing comparisons for your listing.

Parks and trail connections

White Rock Lake has a loop trail and shoreline recreation; the SoPac and White Rock Creek trails offer other connections. I’ll check the route from your address so the listing describes access accurately.

For an older home, roof, foundation and system records can be as important to the conversation as the finishes. If you’ve added space or converted a garage, we’ll review how the layout works and what documentation is available.

School assignments.

RISD’s school finder and Lake Highlands learning-community directory are linked below. Campus assignments need to be confirmed by address; a neighborhood name or ZIP code isn’t enough.

Useful local resources: Lake Highlands Estates neighborhood map · White Rock Lake Park · Dallas trail maps · RISD school finder · Lake Highlands learning community. Resources checked October 4, 2026.

September 2026 · preliminary snapshot

Northeast Dallas single-family market context.

These figures cover the full ZIP codes below. They are not a defined Lake Highlands neighborhood report, and the ZIP boundaries do not match every neighborhood boundary.

ZIP code 75238

$550,000 median recorded sale price
21 recorded single-family sales

ZIP code 75243

$475,000 median recorded sale price
19 recorded single-family sales

These are small monthly samples. The mix of renovated homes, original-condition homes and different layouts can change a ZIP-code median substantially. I’ll narrow the comparison to your property’s actual setting before discussing a supported price range.

Source: NTREIS Matrix, single-family residence sales recorded for September 2026, checked October 4, 2026. Includes new and existing homes; excludes condos, townhomes and rentals. Figures are preliminary and may change as MLS records are updated. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. A median is the middle recorded sale price, not a valuation of your home. Explore MetroTex regional market reports.

A plan for your property

Choosing the right comparisons.

A renovated home and one with original finishes give buyers different options. So do an original floor plan and a substantial addition. I’ll explain which nearby sales are relevant to yours, where the differences matter and how they inform my price recommendation.

Recent sales and competing listings.

Recent sales show what buyers agreed to pay. Active listings show what they can choose instead of your home. I review both, accounting for the floor plan, lot, garage and level of renovation rather than relying on bedroom count alone.

Keep the records of major work.

Roof invoices, foundation evaluations, drainage work and system replacements help us explain what has been done. Bring the records you have. For an unresolved concern, we’ll discuss which qualified professional should evaluate it before deciding on repairs or cosmetic work.

Preparation before a remodel.

Furniture placement, lighting and a tidy yard may be enough to show the space well. I’ll walk through with you before recommending larger projects, so we can compare the likely benefit with the cost and time you have available.

Photography, with an editor’s eye.

I photograph each listing with the sale in mind. That includes choosing the lead image, arranging the gallery so the layout makes sense and leaving out weak or repetitive shots. I give the description the same attention: useful details that give a buyer a reason to see the home.

See how I selected and arranged the photographs and revised the description for 6930 Trailcrest Drive in Dallas.

Already tried selling?

Bring me the previous listing and any feedback you received. I’ll review the photos, description, showing activity and competing homes, then explain what I would handle differently. Read my guide to what to do when your home didn’t sell.

Coordinating your next purchase.

If this sale is funding your next purchase, we’ll discuss financing, closing dates and where you’ll live if the dates don’t line up. My guide to buying and selling a home at the same time in DFW covers the main options.

What is your home worth?

Call me with your address and moving plans. I’ll review nearby sales and competing listings, then walk the home with you to account for its condition, layout and improvements. You’ll have a recommendation you can discuss with me and ask questions about. This is a comparative market review, not a formal appraisal. I primarily work with single-family homes, and also welcome condo and townhome sellers.

Talk with Harry about your home

Planning your next home, too? Browse Dallas homes—this search covers all Dallas, so narrow the map to the location you want. Listings are provided through participating MLS brokers.

Still gathering ideas? Read what to fix before selling or explore the full selling process.

Before you decide

Lake Highlands seller questions

Do I need to renovate before selling in Lake Highlands?

Not necessarily. I’ll review the home and its competition with you before recommending work. A focused repair or better presentation may make more sense than a new kitchen, depending on the condition, cost and your moving plans.

Can you price my home using only my ZIP code?

A ZIP-code median cannot account for your home’s condition, layout or exact location. I’ll review property-specific comparisons and, when possible, walk through the home before recommending a pricing approach.

What should I have ready for our first conversation?

Your address and an idea of when you’d like to move. Bring your questions; repair records or a previous listing are helpful if you have them, but you don’t need to prepare a packet.

Is Lake Highlands the same as ZIP code 75238?

Use the property’s address and subdivision to identify its location. The market figures here cover the entire ZIP codes 75238 and 75243 and should not be treated as a single Lake Highlands neighborhood average.

How do parks or trails affect the way you market my home?

I’ll feature the connection if it’s useful to a buyer and check the route from your address. Being near a trail doesn’t establish a dollar premium or guarantee convenient access.

How do I request a Lake Highlands home-value review?

Call me or send your address and moving plans through the contact page. We can arrange a walkthrough and discuss relevant sales, competing listings and your home’s condition. This is a market review, not a formal appraisal.