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Updated September 30, 2025

If you’re buying or selling a home, choosing the right real estate agent can make a big difference in your experience and outcome. Top real estate agents in Texas close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.

We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 99,325 real estate agents in Texas to identify the best of the best. These are the current top-rated agents across the state based on local experience, sales history, and overall results.

  • Identify agents with solid experience in your price range, neighborhood, and property type
  • Prioritize agents with high customer review counts and strong ratings
  • Look at active or recently sold listings to assess marketing quality and performance
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Our team spends hundreds of hours each month analyzing real estate agents across the country so you don’t have to. We focus on the most important data for typical buyers and sellers in Texas — people looking for a knowledgeable, well-rounded agent who can deliver strong results.

To identify the best agents for most people, we apply a consistent set of filters to narrow the field to agents with relevant experience, strong performance in the local market, and a balanced track record. We then sort those agents based on key metrics like sales volume, speed, pricing accuracy, and client mix.

We regularly update our rankings as new data becomes available and continue refining our approach to surface the most useful recommendations. See our full methodology.

Top 10 real estate agents in Texas by total recent sales (October 2025 rankings)

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  • Dennis Ciani

    Austin, TX
    Total sales*
    394
    Price range*
    $188K - $1.5M
    Typical price*
    $368,500
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Offer strategy Negotiation expert Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Vacant land Commercial properties

    Dennis Ciani is a real estate agent who is active in Austin, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 148 transactions over the past 12 months — 394 in the past two years. Dennis Ciani's experience includes sales involving HOAs and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 99% sellers, 1% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 394
    • State ranking by total sales: #1
    • Median days on market: 108 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0306362 (TX)

  • Thalina Garcia

    Nan & Company Properties
    Houston, TX
    Total sales*
    390
    Price range*
    $219K - $1.4M
    Typical price*
    $360,926
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience First-time buyers Senior living Single-family homes Townhouses Condos

    Thalina Garcia is a real estate agent who is active in Houston, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 213 transactions over the past 12 months — 390 in the past two years. Thalina Garcia's experience includes sales involving HOAs, properties in senior communities, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 94% sellers, 6% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 390
    • State ranking by total sales: #2
    • Median days on market: 85 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
    • License #: 0641210 (TX)

  • Scott Malouff

    Keller Williams Heritage
    San Antonio, TX
    Total sales*
    376
    Price range*
    $22K - $6.5M
    Typical price*
    $271,752
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    Highlights
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    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Vacant land Multi-family homes Manufactured homes Condos

    Scott Malouff is a real estate agent who is active in San Antonio, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 249 transactions over the past 12 months — 376 in the past two years. Scott Malouff's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 54% sellers, 46% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 376
    • State ranking by total sales: #3
    • Median days on market: 66 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
    • License #: 0658231 (TX)
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  • Crystal R Thompson

    Offerpad Brokerage, LLC
    Dallas, TX
    Total sales*
    374
    Price range*
    $100K - $555K
    Typical price*
    $315,500
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    Top 1% local Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses

    Crystal R Thompson is a real estate agent who is active in Dallas, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 374 in the past two years. Crystal R Thompson's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 99% sellers, 1% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 374
    • State ranking by total sales: #4
    • Median days on market: 41 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 0714757 (TX)

  • Autumn Lapaglia

    Legacy Austin Realty
    Austin, TX
    Total sales*
    373
    Price range*
    $275K - $2.6M
    Typical price*
    $439,999
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    About
    Top 1% local Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Single-family homes Condos

    Autumn Lapaglia is a real estate agent who is active in Austin, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 167 transactions over the past 12 months — 373 in the past two years. Autumn Lapaglia's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and properties in senior communities.

    • Works with: 98% sellers, 2% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 373
    • State ranking by total sales: #5
    • Median days on market: 101 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 0613507 (TX)

  • Pat T Sanchez

    Tri-State Ventures Realty, LLC
    El Paso, TX
    Total sales*
    371
    Price range*
    $223K - $429K
    Typical price*
    $300,950
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    Top 1% local Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes Townhouses

    Pat T Sanchez is a real estate agent who is active in El Paso, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 107 transactions over the past 12 months — 371 in the past two years. Pat T Sanchez's experience includes first-time homebuyers and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 86% sellers, 14% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 371
    • State ranking by total sales: #6
    • Median days on market: 59 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 0443394 (TX)

  • Bryan Blagg

    Castlerock Realty, LLC
    Sherman, TX
    Total sales*
    370
    Price range*
    $235K - $5M
    Typical price*
    $379,268
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Single-family homes

    Bryan Blagg is a real estate agent who is active in Sherman, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 178 transactions over the past 12 months — 370 in the past two years. Bryan Blagg's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 99% sellers, 1% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 370
    • State ranking by total sales: #7
    • Median days on market: 154 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 97%
    • License #: 0691560 (TX)

  • Russell L Rhodes

    Berkshire HathawayHS PenFed TX
    Dallas, TX
    Total sales*
    366
    Price range*
    $165K - $2.8M
    Typical price*
    $525,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Pricing strategyFast sales Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Multi-family homes

    Russell L Rhodes is a real estate agent who is active in Dallas, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 80 transactions over the past 12 months — 366 in the past two years. Russell L Rhodes's experience includes luxury homes, sales involving HOAs, and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 52% sellers, 48% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 366
    • State ranking by total sales: #8
    • Median days on market: 12 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0484034 (TX)

  • Adam S Olsen

    eXp Realty, LLC
    Houston, TX
    Total sales*
    363
    Price range*
    $30K - $13.9M
    Typical price*
    $260,000
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    Highlights
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    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Manufactured homes Condos Vacant land Townhouses Multi-family homes

    Adam S Olsen is a real estate agent who is active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 183 transactions over the past 12 months — 363 in the past two years. Adam S Olsen's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 66% sellers, 34% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 363
    • State ranking by total sales: #9
    • Median days on market: 64 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
    • License #: 0642075 (TX)

  • Deborah Bly

    eXp Realty, LLC
    Houston, TX
    Total sales*
    362
    Price range*
    $39K - $4.6M
    Typical price*
    $335,000
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    Highlights
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    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Vacant land Multi-family homes

    Deborah Bly is a real estate agent who is active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 194 transactions over the past 12 months — 362 in the past two years. Deborah Bly's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 32% sellers, 68% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 362
    • State ranking by total sales: #10
    • Median days on market: 41 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 0383205 (TX)

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What to know about top real estate agents in Texas

Top Texas real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Texas. 

General 

  • High transaction volume: Does more than 3 sales per year (local median)
  • Well established: At least 3–5+ years of experience in the local market
  • Good reputation: High total review count and average ratings

Sellers

  • Pricing expertise: Few-to-no price drops 
  • High sale-to-list ratios: Typically sells near or above list price (median sale-to-list in Texas is 98%)
  • Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
  • Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in Texas is 57 days)

Buyers

  • Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Texas often save 5-10% off list price
  • Local expertise: Know neighborhoods, schools, amenities, regulations
  • Responsive and accessible: Reviews consistently call out these specific traits

Most likely, yes. The vast majority of home sellers in Texas will get the best outcome and most money selling with a top local real estate agent. That said, it really depends on your goals.

Consider listing with a Texas realtor if:

  • You're aiming for top dollar or need help navigating pricing and offers
  • You want someone to handle the full process—marketing, showings, negotiation, paperwork
  • Your property is typical for the area and priced at or above $200,000

Consider alternatives if:

  • You want a faster sale and are open to a cash offer from a cash home buyer or iBuyer
  • You’re cost-conscious and want to save on commission with a discount real estate broker
  • You want to avoid realtor commission altogether and are comfortable trying FSBO (for sale by owner), knowing that FSBO sales usually net less and require a lot of work.

In Texas, the average real estate commission is about 5.85%, while the national average is (5.57%).

  • Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.88% and 2.97%, respectively).
  • Rates are negotiable and may be lower for higher-priced homes or repeat clients.
  • Following the NAR settlement, buyers may need to negotiate their agent's fee directly.

Sell with a top agent and save

With Clever, sellers can list with a top local agent for just 1.5% (or $3,000 flat) — up to 50% less than the typical rate in Texas.

If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some Texas alternatives:

Cash buyer services

  • Get fast, no-obligation offers from investors, iBuyers, and bridge loan providers.
  • Ideal for distressed homes, tight timelines, or sellers prioritizing speed over top price.

Discount brokerages

  • Offer lower commissions (often 1–2%) while still providing MLS access and support.
  • Good option if you want to save but still prefer professional help.

Flat-Fee MLS (FFMLS)

  • Pay a one-time fee to list your home on the MLS.
  • You'll handle pricing, showings, and negotiation yourself — best for experienced sellers.

For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

  • No agent involvement, no commission—but you’ll do everything yourself.
  • FSBO homes typically sell for less, so weigh potential savings vs. final sale price.

Pro tip: Even if you go non-traditional, consider services like Clever or local offer platforms — they help you compare your options and connect with agents or investors offering discounts, fast offers, or both.

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How we research and evaluate top real estate agents in Texas

Data sources

Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 74,116,900 data points for 99,325 real estate agents across Texas.

We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but no dataset is perfect. Some activity may not be captured if information isn’t available or accurate from our sources. We update and refine our data regularly to improve coverage and reliability.

Methodology

There’s no single “best” real estate agent — the right fit depends on your goals and situation. Our approach is designed to highlight agents with strong, well-rounded performance in Texas and make it easier to compare your options.

We look at factors that matter most to typical buyers and sellers, such as:

  • Transaction volume and recent activity
  • Balance of buyer- and seller-side representation
  • Pricing accuracy and negotiation outcomes
  • Speed of sales relative to the local market
  • Years of experience and proven track record
  • Specialized expertise with certain property types or client needs

We use these key indicators to surface agents who are likely to be a good fit for most people, while giving you the data you need to decide which qualities matter most for your own situation.

Ongoing updates

Rankings are updated regularly as new data becomes available. Our goal is to provide a clear, objective view of agent performance to help you make an informed choice when hiring a real estate professional.

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