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A Seattle-based homebuying experience company that expanded into three Texas housing markets, including Houston, last month is looking for team members to work those markets.
Flyhomes posted a come-on for new employees in the Houston, Austin and Dallas markets in a social media post Tuesday, Oct. 5.
"Helloooo, Texas: Flyhomes has landed in The Lone Star State," Flyhomes said in its Facebook post. "We're excited to share that Flyhomes Agents are now working with homebuyers in Austin, Dallas and Houston — and we're looking for new teammates to join us! Read more on the blog."
Flyhomes is looking for an agent, tour specialist and mortgage loan officer lead, according to the blog.
Flyhomes' expansion into the Austin, Dallas and Houston housing markets brings the company's approach to Texas, Flyhomes CEO and Co-Founder Tushar Garg said in a news release that announced the expansion.
"A home is the single biggest purchase most people will ever make, and the traditional process of making that purchase is fraught with obstacles, stress and worry," Garg said. "Our approach – which brings every step of the process under one roof – helps buyers separate fear from risk to make more informed homebuying decisions. We are thrilled to bring our reimagined real estate process to create radically different experiences for homebuyers in Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas."
Flyhomes announced its expansion into the Texas markets in a Sept. 22 news release.
Flyhomes' study of U.S. Census data found that about 4.2 million people have moved to Texas in the past 10 years, seeking job opportunities, a lower cost of living and various tax incentives.
"This influx of new residents has created increased competition for housing across the state," the news release said. "The three new Texas locations were selected due to the relatively competitive nature of their housing markets. The average home in each of these markets is snatched up 1.5-3 times faster than the U.S. average."
Flyhome's expansion into Texas comes as the three housing markets, along with others in the state, are booming. Late last summer, the Home Buying Institute issued an assessment that said the Austin, Dallas and Houston real estate markets have been "highly competitive" throughout this year and expects that trend to continue.
It isn't just Austin, Dallas and Houston. Real estate markets across "have been sizzling" and will continue to do so into next year, a trend that actually began with the still ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the assessment said.
"Suddenly, a lot of people from around the country were moving to relatively affordable cities like those in Texas," the assessment said. "These and other factors led to a sharp increase in home sales and prices."