Ryan Phillips - Local Realty Agency

Ryan Phillips - Local Realty Agency REALTOR®, GRI, MRP, RENE serving the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Real Estate Agent / Retired Army Veteran.

🔥 LIKE A PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES! 🔥This one means a little more to me than just another home going under contract.Over 14...
09/03/2026

🔥 LIKE A PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES! 🔥

This one means a little more to me than just another home going under contract.

Over 14 years ago, this guy and I deployed together. He’s one of my closest friends, a brother, and someone I’ve had the privilege of watching fight through some pretty tough chapters in life.

About a year and a half ago, he packed up, moved to Texas, and moved in with me and my family with one goal: start over and build a better life.

And man… look at him now.

✅ Great new job
✅ Earned his 100% VA disability rating
✅ Built an entirely new life here in Texas
✅ Found an amazing girlfriend — who I may or may not have introduced him to 😏😂

And this isn't just any house. This place has an incredible backyard oasis with a custom pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen — basically everything you need to officially start living the good life. 🍻🔥🏊‍♂️

Life has thrown this dude a few lumps along the way, but he kept getting back up. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, he rebuilt his life, kept pushing forward, and now he's getting to enjoy the fruits of all that hard work.

I'm incredibly proud of you, brother.

And since apparently my job description now includes friend, battle buddy, matchmaker AND Realtor 😂, I was damn sure going to do everything I could to make this deal as good as possible for them.

I got him UNDER CONTRACT with ALL of his closing costs covered AND a home warranty included! 💪🏡

14 years ago, we were deployed together.

A year and a half ago, you came to Texas looking for a fresh start.

Today, you've got a great career, an amazing woman by your side, and you're under contract on a place to call your own.

That's one hell of a comeback story.

Congratulations, brother. I couldn't be happier or prouder of you.

Now, considering I helped with the move to Texas, introduced you to the girlfriend, AND helped you buy the house… I'm pretty sure that earns me permanent VIP access to the pool and outdoor kitchen. 😂🍻

Here's to the next chapter, brother. You earned it. 🇺🇸🏡❤️

🏡🇺🇸 Congratulations to my latest Veteran homeowner!It didn’t take us long to find the right home, and when we did, every...
08/31/2026

🏡🇺🇸 Congratulations to my latest Veteran homeowner!

It didn’t take us long to find the right home, and when we did, everything came together with a really great deal.

She was able to get close to $20,000 toward closing costs, plus a refrigerator, washer & dryer, blinds, and gutters — all included! 🙌

On top of that, a 1/0 buydown will help give her a great payment as she settles into her brand-new home.

Finding the home is one thing. Making sure the deal makes sense is just as important — and this one checked a lot of boxes. 🏡🔑

Congratulations to my client on her beautiful new home and this exciting next chapter! It was an honor helping a Veteran make this move. 🇺🇸

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, let’s talk. There may be more opportunities and incentives available than you realize.

📲 Send me a message and let’s see what we can find for you!

🏡🇺🇸 From Serving Our Country to Homeownership! 🇺🇸🔑A HUGE congratulations to my amazing Army veteran clients on the purch...
08/22/2026

🏡🇺🇸 From Serving Our Country to Homeownership! 🇺🇸🔑

A HUGE congratulations to my amazing Army veteran clients on the purchase of their beautiful new home! 🎉

This one is extra cool. Last year, I had the privilege of helping them find a lease as they transitioned from military service into their next chapter. Fast forward to today, and I was honored to help them take another major step—finding the perfect home to call their own!

And what a WIN it was! 🙌

✨ $20,000 toward closing costs
✨ All-new appliances
✨ New blinds
✨ New gutters
✨ And most importantly… a place to call HOME! 🏡

Helping veterans and military families navigate their transition and achieve homeownership is incredibly rewarding. Thank you for trusting me to be part of your journey—not once, but twice!

🇺🇸 Congratulations and welcome HOME! You earned this moment, and I couldn’t be happier for you! 🏡🔑

Thinking about buying a home or wondering what incentives may be available to you? Send me a message—your next chapter could be closer than you think!

🇺🇸 From Looking for a Lease… to HOMEOWNERS! 🏡🔑A huge CONGRATULATIONS to my latest veteran clients who closed on their ne...
08/13/2026

🇺🇸 From Looking for a Lease… to HOMEOWNERS! 🏡🔑

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to my latest veteran clients who closed on their new home last Friday!

When we first connected, the goal was simply to find them a home to lease. But sometimes the right opportunity — and the right plan — can completely change the direction of the journey.

Before long, we went from searching for a rental to putting them on the path to homeownership!

And this one definitely came with some challenges. We had a lot to overcome and a very short window to make it happen.

But we got it DONE. 💪

✅ Negotiated ALL of their closing costs
✅ Negotiated additional funds for needed repairs
✅ Navigated several challenges along the way
✅ Closed in just 18 DAYS
✅ Got them into their own home just in time to transition out of their current lease

There’s a lot more to this story, but the best part is the ending: they’re HOMEOWNERS! 🏡🇺🇸

I couldn’t be happier for them, and I’m grateful I had the opportunity to help these veterans accomplish their goal.

Sometimes you may think renting is your only option when homeownership could be closer than you realize.

If you’re currently renting or looking for a home to lease, let’s talk before you sign that next lease. You might have more options than you think.

📲 Send me a message and let’s see what’s possible.

🏡🇺🇸 KEYS IN HAND! Congratulations to my newest homeowner! 🔑🎉This one was especially rewarding.My client, a fellow vetera...
08/08/2026

🏡🇺🇸 KEYS IN HAND! Congratulations to my newest homeowner! 🔑🎉

This one was especially rewarding.

My client, a fellow veteran, had been having some challenges getting offers accepted with another Realtor when the amazing Che Oh connected us. Che, thank you for the referral and for trusting me to take great care of her! 🙏

Once we connected, we got straight to work.

➡️ Just ONE WEEK of searching
➡️ A few offers submitted
➡️ Found the RIGHT home and locked in the deal
➡️ 3 short weeks later… KEYS IN HAND! 🔑🏡

And sometimes the deals that don't work out are simply making room for the one that does.

This home ended up being the BEST fit out of everything we submitted offers on. Even better, we negotiated to have ALL of her closing costs covered, and the small repairs the home needed were taken care of. 💪

Now she has an incredible home, an amazing plan for what she's going to do with it, and I'm already looking forward to helping her with the NEXT deal! 📈🏠

Congratulations again, and THANK YOU for allowing me to be part of this chapter! 🇺🇸

If you're a veteran, active-duty service member, or military family thinking about buying a home, don't assume the process has to be difficult. The right strategy—and the right person in your corner—can make all the difference.

📲 Ready to make a move? Send me a message and let's put a plan together.

🏡🇺🇸 Better late than never... congratulations to my brother-in-law and sister-in-law on closing on their beautiful new h...
07/27/2026

🏡🇺🇸 Better late than never... congratulations to my brother-in-law and sister-in-law on closing on their beautiful new home a little over a week ago!

This closing was especially meaningful to me because they are the very first members of my family I've had the privilege of helping purchase a home here in Texas. It's an honor anytime someone trusts me to guide them through such a big milestone, but when it's family, it means even more.

As Army veterans, they've dedicated so much in service to our country, and I'm beyond excited they found an incredible home at a great price in beautiful Boerne, Texas. It's the perfect place to make memories and watch my two awesome nephews grow up.

Thank you both for trusting me to be part of this journey. I couldn't be happier for your family and can't wait to see all the memories you'll make in your new home.

Congratulations again! Wishing you all many years of love, laughter, and happiness in your new home. ❤️🏡🇺🇸

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🏡✨ Congratulations to my amazing clients on the closing of their new home! ✨🏡This closing is especially meaningful becau...
07/27/2026

🏡✨ Congratulations to my amazing clients on the closing of their new home! ✨🏡

This closing is especially meaningful because it all started over a year ago.

I first met my client when she came to tour one of my lease listings. During that showing, she shared that she and her husband dreamed of buying a home someday—they just weren't quite ready yet. Instead of letting that conversation end there, I connected them with the incredible Leah Mitrani to help them prepare for homeownership.

Fast forward to today...they're officially homeowners! 🎉

Together, we were able to make their dream a reality. I negotiated an offer that secured all of their closing costs, and Leah helped them qualify for a fantastic down payment assistance program. The result? They were able to purchase the home they had been hoping for.

Helping clients isn't always about what's possible today—sometimes it's about creating a plan for tomorrow. Watching their hard work pay off has been incredibly rewarding, and I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to be part of their journey.

Congratulations to you both! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness, memories, and blessings in your beautiful new home. Thank you for trusting us to help you accomplish such an important goal. ❤️🏠

🏡🇺🇸 Better late than never... congratulations to my brother-in-law and sister-in-law on closing on their beautiful new h...
07/20/2026

🏡🇺🇸 Better late than never... congratulations to my brother-in-law and sister-in-law on closing on their beautiful new home a little over a week ago!

This closing was especially meaningful to me because they are the very first members of my family I've had the privilege of helping purchase a home here in Texas. It's an honor anytime someone trusts me to guide them through such a big milestone, but when it's family, it means even more.

As Army veterans, they've dedicated so much in service to our country, and I'm beyond excited they found an incredible home at a great price in beautiful Boerne, Texas. It's the perfect place to make memories and watch my two awesome nephews grow up.

Thank you both for trusting me to be part of this journey. I couldn't be happier for your family and can't wait to see all the memories you'll make in your new home.

Congratulations again! Wishing you all many years of love, laughter, and happiness in your new home. ❤️🏡🇺🇸

🎉🏡 CLOSED! What a way to celebrate this amazing military family! 🇺🇸🔑I couldn't be happier for my friends and this incred...
07/14/2026

🎉🏡 CLOSED! What a way to celebrate this amazing military family! 🇺🇸🔑

I couldn't be happier for my friends and this incredible military couple as they officially closed on their brand-new home today!

This is what winning looks like. 💪

Together, we were able to negotiate:
✅ Over $31,000 in closing costs (the most I've ever secured for a client!)
✅ More than $22,000 off the purchase price
✅ A 1/0 interest rate buydown thanks to the amazing work of Che Oh, their lender.
✅ Used the seller-paid closing costs to pay off their car AND get 100% of their earnest money back at closing!

That's not just buying a home—that's setting a family up for financial success from day one.

Helping great people achieve their homeownership goals is why I love what I do, and getting to celebrate with friends makes it even more awesome.

Congratulations, you two! Thank you for your service, for trusting me throughout this journey, and welcome home! 🇺🇸🏡❤️

🏡🎉 UNDER CONTRACT! 🎉🏡A huge congratulations to my amazing Army veteran clients on going UNDER CONTRACT on their beautifu...
07/12/2026

🏡🎉 UNDER CONTRACT! 🎉🏡

A huge congratulations to my amazing Army veteran clients on going UNDER CONTRACT on their beautiful brand-new home! 🇺🇸

This one was truly worth the wait. After our team helped them sell their previous home over a year ago, I was able to help them transition into a rental while they focused on the next chapter of life—successfully transitioning out of military service.

Now, they're ready to put down roots again, and we found an absolute gem:
✨ Brand-new construction
✨ Zero carpet (a must-have on their wish list!)
✨ $20,000 toward closing costs

Sometimes the best move isn't the fastest one—it's the one that's made at the right time. I'm honored they trusted me through every stage of their journey, from selling, to renting, and now back into homeownership.

Thank you both for your service to our country and for allowing me to be part of this incredible milestone. I can't wait to hand you the keys! 🔑🏠

If you're wondering whether now is the right time to buy, sell, or even make a temporary move while life transitions happen, let's talk. There's always a strategy that fits your goals.

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