Mary Jones, Owner/Broker of Mary Jones Real Estate, joins Angi Burns to talk all things Rockwall County real estate. Mary shares her journey from accounting and retirement into building her own boutique brokerage, and why Rockwall's small-town charm, exceptional schools, and lakeside lifestyle are drawing families east of the bridge.

🌟 Perfect For:

• First-time home buyers looking for guidance through the process
• Veterans interested in learning about VA loan benefits and programs
• Families considering a move to Rockwall, Heath, Fate, or Royse City
• Homeowners thinking about selling in the current market
• Buyers looking for land, acreage, or a custom-built home
• Anyone curious about the lifestyle and community of Rockwall County

🎟 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How Mary transitioned from a 20-year business with her husband, into accounting, and finally into real estate as her third career
• Why she chose to start her own boutique brokerage after managing 60 agents at a larger firm
• What makes Rockwall County special — from Thursdays at the Harbor to the farmer's market, pickleball, golf, and lake life
• Why families are moving east of the bridge and what to expect in Rockwall, Heath, Fate, and Royse City
• How Mary walks first-time buyers and veterans through pre-qualification and the home buying process
• The current state of the Rockwall market in 2026 and why buyers have the advantage
• How Mary's negotiation skills helped her win deals during the competitive 2020 market
• Why having a real estate advocate matters when making the biggest purchase of your life

💬 Memorable Quotes:
"Everybody's just a little more calm, relaxed, personable."
"I don't leave the island very often."
"You have to be able to pivot. You have to be able to go with the flow and you have to keep yourself educated."

📍 About Mary Jones Real Estate:
A boutique Rockwall-based brokerage specializing in Rockwall, Heath, Fate, and Royse City — serving first-time home buyers, veterans, sellers, and custom build clients with personalized service and trusted local expertise.

Email: mary@maryjonesrealty.com

Phone: 214-707-0308

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