White and Associates

What White and Associates does

White and Associates is a family-owned real estate and property management firm headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, founded in 1970 by Buddy White. The firm operates a multi-service real estate model spanning residential brokerage (homes for sale), commercial property sales and leasing, residential property management for roughly 150–200 rental units, tenant placement, and construction and remodeling services through an affiliated entity, Custom Designs Construction. Its service area is concentrated in southern Dallas and Tarrant counties, particularly the Mid-Cities corridor between Dallas and Fort Worth, including Grand Prairie and Arlington.

The firm is run by Buddy White (Broker), his sons Stacy White and Randy White (Realtors), and additional family members, with no external institutional ownership, no parent company, and no subsidiaries beyond Custom Designs Construction. Its underlying technology is a stack of third-party platforms — RentVine for tenant applications, Hero PM for the tenant portal, Promas Central for the owner portal, and GoZego and Inosio for online rent payments — supplemented by MLS listings, a Wix-hosted website, Facebook, and Google Places. There is no proprietary technology or AI/ML capability. The firm advertises in-house maintenance, 24-hour emergency response, formal annual property inspections, tenant screening with documented credit and income thresholds (550+ credit score, 3x monthly rent), and professional designations including GRI, CRS, RMP, and Tx Master Renovator.

The business model combines recurring property management fees on roughly 150–200 managed units, transaction-based commissions on residential and commercial sales and lease placements, and project-based construction revenue from Custom Designs Construction. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; only tenant application fees ($45 plus $5 processing) are quantified. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, with customer acquisition primarily through referrals, community involvement (Chamber of Commerce, schools, church, civic organizations, Leadership Grand Prairie), Google Places, and direct outreach from a single physical office. The firm is a private, bootstrapped, founder-controlled business with no funding history and no disclosed revenue.

Name

White and Associates

Legal name

White and Associates

Website

https://buddywhite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

White and Associates is a family-owned real estate firm in Grand Prairie, Texas offering residential brokerage, commercial sales and leasing, property management for ~150–200 rental units, and construction services to homeowners, landlords, and tenants in the Dallas/Fort Worth Mid-Cities area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Property Management

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Senior & Assisted Living Residential Property Management (BPAJAFAE)

Keywords

• Residential property management
• Real estate brokerage
• Commercial real estate
• Rental property services
• Home sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Prairie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Sales Commissions: Commission-based revenue from residential property sales, helping clients buy and sell homes in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
2. Property Management Fees: Ongoing property management services for residential rental properties, including tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and financial reporting. Randy White manages about 200 rental units; the family company manages about 150 properties.
3. Leasing/Rental Commissions: Revenue from tenant placement and lease renewal services for residential and commercial properties.
4. Construction Services: Custom Designs Construction, Randy White's affiliated construction company, provides remodeling and renovation services, generating additional revenue through project-based construction work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

White and Associates is a multi-service real estate firm based in Grand Prairie, Texas, providing residential property management, residential and commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, and construction/remodeling services (via the affiliated Custom Designs Construction) to clients across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The firm manages approximately 150-200+ rental units and supports home buyers, sellers, tenants, and property investors with full-service in-house capabilities.

Product overview

White and Associates is a multi-service real estate company offering integrated residential and commercial real estate services in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, with its primary focus on Grand Prairie, Texas. The company's core offerings include Residential Property Management (with services such as tenant screening, rent collection, in-house maintenance, property inspection, financial reporting, and 24-hour emergency support), Commercial Properties services, Homes for Sale (residential sales and brokerage), and Homes for Rent (rental listings). The company also operates Custom Designs Construction, a construction and remodeling subsidiary. The product portfolio is unified under a full-service real estate model where property management, sales, and construction services are offered together to serve property investors, homeowners, and tenants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Property Management Full-service residential property management for owners of rental homes in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, covering tenant screening, rent collection, in-house maintenance, property inspection, financial reporting, and 24-hour emergency response. Currently encompasses approximately 150-200+ rental units.
• Homes for Sale (Residential Brokerage) Residential real estate brokerage helping individual buyers and sellers purchase and sell homes in Grand Prairie and surrounding Dallas/Fort Worth communities, including comparative market analysis and home valuation assistance.
• Homes for Rent (Rental Listings) Residential rental listings for single-family homes, duplexes, and apartments available for lease in Grand Prairie and surrounding areas, with online tenant application via RentVine.
• Commercial Properties Commercial real estate brokerage and leasing services for businesses and investors seeking commercial property for sale or lease in the Grand Prairie area.
• Custom Designs Construction Construction, remodeling, and renovation services for property investors and owners, including investment rehabs and custom home builds; Randy White holds Tx Master Renovator certification.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM)minorOthersProfessional membership organization for residential property managers. Buddy White holds the Residential Management Professional (RMP) designation. Stacy White is a member of NARPM and its Fort Worth/Mid-Cities chapter.
• MetroTex Association of RealtorsminorOthersLocal Realtor association for the MetroTex area. Both Randy White and Stacy White are members, along with the company.
• National Association of RealtorsminorOthersNational professional organization for Realtors. Stacy White and Randy White are members.
• Texas Association of Realtors (TAR)minorOthersState-level professional organization for Realtors in Texas. Randy White is a member.
• First United Methodist ChurchminorOthersBoth Buddy White and Stacy White are active members. The company partners with the church for community activities.
• Grand Prairie Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal business chamber organization. Both the company and team members like Stacy White are supporters and members, participating in community events and initiatives like the Downtown Grand Prairie Renovation Project.
• Grand Prairie Arts CouncilminorOthersCultural arts organization in Grand Prairie. Stacy White is a supporter.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Specialized Property Management: DFW-based residential property management firm offering similar full-service residential management (tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, leasing) to investors in the Dallas/Fort Worth market. Directly comparable in scale, geography, and service mix.
• Real Property Management: National residential property management franchise with local franchisees offering full-service rental management comparable to White & Associates' core offering. Differentiator vs. White & Associates is franchise scale and brand, but service menus overlap closely.
• Evernest: Residential property management company operating across multiple Sun Belt markets, including Texas. Offers full-service rental management with similar in-house capabilities and is comparable in target customer (mid-market residential investors).
• DFW Property Management: Local Dallas/Fort Worth residential property management company serving landlords in the same Mid-Cities corridor. Comparable in target customer (small/mid-portfolio investors), service scope, and regional focus.
• Property Management Inc. (PMI): National property management franchise with local owners providing residential and light commercial management services. Comparable service portfolio (tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, financial reporting) and small-business unit economics.

Broad incumbents

• Compass: Large national real estate brokerage that also offers agent-attached property management and ancillary services. Overlaps with White & Associates in brokerage and management, but Compass operates at vastly larger scale with proprietary technology.
• Redfin: Tech-forward national residential brokerage that has expanded into listing-related services and partner programs. Comparable in residential sales focus, but represents the digital-first model that disrupts traditional brokers like White & Associates.
• Keller Williams Realty: Largest US real estate franchise by agent count, with affiliated property management offerings through KW Property Management and individual agents. Comparable brokerage + management service overlap, but operates at radically larger scale with tech investment.
• Coldwell Banker: Established national real estate franchise with affiliated property management services in many local markets. Comparable in residential sales + rental services, but operates at national scale with brand and franchise support White & Associates lacks.

Regional players

• HomeVestors: Dallas-headquartered real estate investment franchise specializing in single-family home buying and rehab, with operations across the US. Comparable in DFW geography, residential focus, and rehab/renovation capabilities (similar to Custom Designs Construction).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Whiteassociate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/buddy-white

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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