About
Hi! I'm Barbie ArmentaTransition guide, storyteller, and Fort Worth REALTOR® helping midlife women move into their next chapter with clarity, confidence, and courage.
For the last decade, my life has been centered around one thing:
guiding women through meaningful transitions.
Before real estate, I spent years as a life coach and author, helping women navigate midlife with authenticity, faith, and purpose. What I didn’t realize at the time was that almost every major life shift is connected to a move.
Whether it’s starting over, blending families, becoming an empty nester, or finding home again — transitions happen both inside your heart and inside your four walls.
And I’ve lived all of them.
I’ve walked through nearly every kind of life transition, and with each one came a new place to call home.
My first little starter home as a newlywed in Arlington
Becoming a single mom and rebuilding life in an apartment
Remarrying and building a semi-custom home
A career change and moving again into a fully custom home
A hard divorce and finding stability in a duplex
Buying a spec home for a fresh start
Years of renting while blending a family
Our kids graduating, leaving the nest, and starting their own lives
Becoming an empty nester and buying an 80-year-old fixer-upper in Historic Fort Worth
Renovating it into the home where our next season began
These weren’t just moves - they were chapters.
Each one taught me something about clarity, courage, timing, and what it really means to find a home that fits your life.
Today, I bring that lived wisdom to the women and families I serve.
I became a realtor because I kept seeing women in midlife overwhelmed by the idea of moving:
“I don’t know where to start.”
“I don’t want to make the wrong choice.”
“I’m not sure what home fits this season of life.”
“This feels too hard… too big… too much.”
But here’s the truth:
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
And you’re not behind, you’re becoming.
My role is to walk with you through the emotional and practical parts of buying or selling, so your move feels guided, supported, and aligned with who you are becoming next.
I specialize in midlife transitions
Empty nesters, starting over, downsizing, right-sizing, blended families, finding home after loss - I understand these seasons because I’ve lived them.
I combine life coaching experience with real estate strategy
I help you get clear internally before we make decisions externally.
I believe homes hold our stories
And every next chapter deserves a place that fits your life beautifully.
I know the heart of Fort Worth
As a native Texan and owner of a historic Fort Worth home, I love sharing the character, charm, and community of this city.
I offer a smart, safe, minimal-disruption selling process
Because your peace matters as much as your price.
Whether you're buying your next home or selling the one filled with memories, you deserve a process that feels:
Clear
Calm
Supported
Courageous
Aligned
That’s why I do this work.
Not just to help you move -
but to help you move forward.
If You’re Entering a New Chapter, I’d Love to Walk With You
Your story matters.
Your home matters.
Your next chapter matters.
Let’s talk about what’s ahead and how to make your move a Brave one.
Why I chose Magnolia Realty
When I stepped into real estate, I knew I didn’t want to join just any brokerage.
I wanted a place that reflected what I value most: home, heart, and authenticity.
Magnolia Realty felt like the perfect fit.
Founded by Chip and Joanna Gaines, Magnolia believes that home is the most important place on earth.
That philosophy aligns deeply with my own experience -both as a woman who has lived through many seasons, and as someone who understands how much a home holds our stories, memories, and dreams.
Why Magnolia aligns with my mission:
People over transactions
Magnolia leads with care, connection, and integrity - the same way I show up for my clients.
A heart for storytelling
Homes aren’t just structures; they’re chapters of our lives. Magnolia’s belief in the power of story mirrors the way I help clients honor their past while creating what’s next.
Excellence with warmth
It’s a place where high standards and genuine hospitality live side by side, and that’s the experience I want every client to feel.
A commitment to making home feel meaningful
Whether you’re buying your next home or selling the one that holds decades of memories, Magnolia supports a thoughtful, human-centered approach.
A brand built on heart - just like mine.
Being part of Magnolia Realty allows me to combine my love for guiding women through transitions with a company that celebrates authenticity, community, and the beauty of home.
It’s more than a brokerage for me -
it’s a place where my faith, my story, and my mission all connect.
