Private relocation strategy for North Texas
Arrive in North Texas with the strategy already in place.
You have a role to start and a calendar that does not move. My work is to take the decisions off your plate and put a clear strategy in front of you. Where to live, what the drive will be and what ownership will cost are worked through before you arrive. Choose your company to see how I approach your move. I am Amy Jacobs, REALTOR®, a DFW relocation specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Texas.
- 2012
- Relocation and consulting services begin
- 2014
- Licensed REALTOR®
- 800+
- Families helped since 2012
D Magazine Best in D 2023, 2024 and 2025. D Magazine Best Real Estate Agent 2026.
Your Dallas Landing Plan™
A strategy from day one.
The Landing Plan is a four-part strategy. It moves from the map, to the right communities, to the logistics, to the final comparison, and from the first conversation every decision has a reason behind it. Each company guide below applies it to one company.
Part 1
Metroplex and Corridor
We establish the geography of your life here: the routes to your office, the airport, medical care and the places you will use after work. Anything that fails the drive at your real hours comes off the table at once.
Part 2
Local Communities and Strategy
Your priorities, ranked, against the communities that can meet them. You see the tradeoffs in housing type, lot size, cost and build era, and you leave this part with a search strategy.
Part 3
Logistics and Real Estate Planning
Costs, timelines, financing, temporary housing, movers and the sale of your current home, all sequenced to your start date. New construction and resale are evaluated on the same terms. I have three local lenders to choose from. Each has a different style, so you can find the one that fits you.
Part 4
Interactive Bonus Toolkit
Worksheets and tools that put your finalists and ownership costs side by side, so the decision rests on numbers you trust.
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Who guides your move
Amy Jacobs, REALTOR®
I am a DFW relocation REALTOR® and relocation specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Texas. I have provided relocation and consulting services since 2012 and have been a licensed REALTOR® since 2014, and more than 800 families have trusted me with their real estate decisions. I hold the ABR® designation, which centers on representing buyers.
- Relocation and destination services.
- Buyer representation (ABR®).
- New construction and established luxury homes.
- Executive and corporate relocation clients.
Company guides
Choose your company.
Each guide applies the Landing Plan to one company: where your team works, the areas to evaluate first, and the points to settle with your company before the search begins.
North Texas office
AT&T
5400 Legacy Drive, Plano (announced headquarters site)
- Office address
- 5400 Legacy Drive, Plano (announced headquarters site)
- Area
- Dallas today, with Plano ahead
- Public source
- Dallas Morning News, 01/05/2026
Company guide
AT&T relocation guide
Where your team works: Dallas today, with Plano ahead
Your starting position
AT&T has announced a headquarters move from downtown Dallas to Plano. Your assigned office determines the right starting point, so confirm it and your in-office schedule first, then we build the search around the real drive.
I have guided more than one client relocating to DFW for AT&T, and I can set your commute options side by side for you.
Confirm with your company
- Obtain the written relocation terms before the search begins.
- Confirm your assigned office, report date and in-office days.
- Establish how long temporary housing is covered and what it includes.
- Identify who coordinates the closing date if a relocation company is involved.
Begin Amy Jacobs’ personal strategy
Backed by 14 years of relocation work and 12 years as a licensed REALTOR®.
Areas to evaluate first
| Area | Why it comes first | Double-check |
|---|---|---|
| Plano | Established neighborhoods and mature infrastructure north of Dallas, with the Dallas North Tollway and US 75 as main routes. | Home age, taxing jurisdictions, the drive at your real arrival time. |
| Frisco | A longer run north with a broad range of established and new neighborhoods. | County (Collin or Denton), MUD or PID assessments, tolls and parking at your office. |
| Closer-in Dallas neighborhoods | A shorter drive if your office stays in or near Dallas, with a different housing mix and different taxing jurisdictions. | School district boundaries, tax rates, route and parking at your office. |
A city name is only a starting filter. County, taxing district, attendance zone and drive time can all change from one street to the next, so each home gets checked on its own.
Private consultation
Let’s build your strategy.
Tell me your company, where you live now and when you need to be here. We will set the first step together.
Call or text 214-529-2641
Email amy@amysellsdfw.com
Where to look
North Texas cities, side by side.
No city is right for everyone. This is the first read; your priorities make the decision.
| City | What defines it | Double-check |
|---|---|---|
| Plano | Long-established neighborhoods with a wide range of home ages, and the closest run to the Legacy corridor. | Renovation scope, tax jurisdiction, toll and peak-hour routes. |
| Frisco | Everything from established neighborhoods to brand-new communities, with direct access to the Dallas North Tollway. | County (Collin or Denton), MUD or PID assessments, builder schedules. |
| McKinney | A historic downtown, a mix of older and newer neighborhoods, and growth to the north along US 75. | Distance to your office, neighborhood age, HOA terms. |
| Prosper | Newer communities, many on larger lots, just north of Frisco. | Build-out timing, amenities delivered versus planned, special district costs. |
| Celina | The newest growth on the corridor, with acreage available in some areas. | Utilities (municipal, well or septic), road plans, recurring drive time. |
Attendance zones do not follow city limits. Use official sources such as the Texas Education Agency (txschools.gov) to research the zone for each address, and visit the campuses that matter to you.
Questions
Before you decide, ask these.
How soon should I call you?
As soon as you have a start date, even a rough one. The earlier we begin, the more of the decisions we can make deliberately instead of under pressure.
What can be done from my current city?
More than most people expect. We can map your commute, narrow the areas, review homes by video and run ownership costs. When you do visit, you are confirming decisions instead of starting from scratch.
Is it smarter to rent first?
Sometimes. If your office schedule, role or preferred area is still uncertain, a short rental can protect you from a rushed purchase. If those answers are settled, buying sooner can make sense. We price both paths side by side and you choose.
What happens to the home I own now?
Selling in one city and buying in another needs a single calendar. I work with your current agent, or I can connect you with a qualified agent where you live now, and I keep both timelines in view. Put every agreement in writing so everyone knows who is responsible for what.
What does my company's relocation package cover?
Packages vary by company and by role. Ask your relocation team for the written terms, then share them with me so the home search, closing date and any temporary housing window line up with what is covered. Always confirm covered items directly with your employer.
What will property taxes really cost me?
Texas has no state income tax, so property tax carries more of the ownership budget than many newcomers expect. The bill depends on the home's appraised value, the taxing districts it sits in, any exemptions and any MUD or PID assessments. We estimate each home individually and never rely on a city average.
Does my address decide the school?
In most cases, yes. Each address is assigned to a specific district and campus zone. We confirm the assignment for every home you consider using official sources, then you visit the campuses that matter to you.
Moving You Forward to Move You Home.
Company names identify relocation destinations only. Amy Jacobs, REALTOR® is an independent agent and is not employed by, affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any company listed. Company locations change, so confirm your assigned office with your company. Real estate information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.