Looking for Information on the Dallas area!

[Alex Grosvenor]

Hey everybody!

My wife and I are starting Real Estate in Dallas and are complete rookies. We are looking for every single advantage we can get from what are closing cost usually, the best agents in the area, and even to the best contractors in the area. 

We are diving in head first but with caution as every offer we are making requires a 7 day option period so we can be as safe as possible while starting out. I've found people HATE option periods in Dallas. Even if I have the highest offer they still go with the next best and with no option period. 

Does anyone have any tips on how to get around this problem to make people feel more comfortable with this option period?

Any other advice on the Dallas market and the area would also be greatly appreciated!