New Construction
Understand the full path from readiness and financing to builder conversations, contracts and closing.
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North DFW · Denton & Collin Counties
A clear plan for your next move.
I'm Clarissa Jackson, a REALTOR® with Orchard Brokerage serving buyers and sellers across Denton and Collin Counties with honest guidance and strong advocacy. With $13 million in sales volume and 26 transactions this year, you get high-production experience and the personal attention that makes the difference.
Call or text 469-253-7506
Specialty pathways
Start with the move you're planning
Whether you're buying, selling, building or investing, I'll help you understand the options, compare the numbers and build a strategy around your goals.
Veteran Homebuyers
A focused path for veterans and military families, with plain-language guidance on your options across North DFW.
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Find out whether buying first is possible for you — and compare the alternatives if it isn't.
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Browse new builds, or let me build your list
New construction
Browse new-construction opportunities across North DFW. When you find something you like, I'll help you compare communities, builder incentives and contract details — and I'll represent your interests throughout the builder process.
Browse New ConstructionResale & personalized home search
Tell me what matters most — your cities, budget, bedrooms, timing and must-haves — and I'll hand-build a list of homes that fits your search.
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Latest articles
I share plain-language, sourced guidance for North DFW buyers and sellers.
New Construction
New Construction in North DFW: Owner’s Title Policy vs. Lender’s Policy
A brand-new house does not eliminate title risk. Learn how an owner’s title policy differs from the lender’s loan policy and what North DFW new-build buyers should review before closing.
Veteran Homebuyers
VA Funding Fee in 2026: Who Is Exempt and Who May Receive a Refund?
VA waives the funding fee for several groups, and a later disability award may support a refund only when its effective date reaches back before closing. Here is what North DFW VA buyers should verify first.
Buy Before You Sell
Sell First, Move Later? How a Texas Seller Leaseback Works
A Texas seller leaseback lets the seller stay as a tenant after closing for up to 90 days under TREC Form 15-7. Here is what move-up sellers and buyers should settle in writing first.
What clients say
“Clarissa isn’t just a realtor — she’s a strategist and a problem-solver who always had our best interest at heart. She kept us informed at every step, answered all our questions (big or small), and fought to make sure we got the best deal possible.”
— Krystyna B James
Verified 5-star Google review
Closing day
The Best Part of Every Closing
The numbers matter, but these moments are why I do this. Helping my clients reach the closing table, get the keys and settle into what’s next is always worth celebrating.
A little about me
Six years in real estate, ten years in Texas, a lifetime of getting it done.
I've helped dozens of families navigate North Texas with data-driven strategy, and I simplify the buying and selling process so you can make confident decisions and protect your equity.
My background as a former property manager and investor shapes the practical guidance I bring to each move. I also serve on three local nonprofit boards and volunteer at community events because this work is personal to me.
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Communities across Denton and Collin Counties
Aubrey
Denton County
Prosper
Collin + Denton County
Pilot Point
Denton County
Little Elm
Denton County
Frisco
Collin + Denton County
Celina
Collin + Denton County
McKinney
Collin County
Princeton
Collin County
Anna
Collin County
Denton
Denton County
Lewisville
Denton County
Flower Mound
Denton County
A thoughtful next step
Let's talk about your move
Twenty minutes on the phone and you'll know exactly what your next step looks like — whether that's this month or next year.
Call or text 469-253-7506