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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 New Mexico close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.

We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 2,518 real estate agents in New Mexico 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 New Mexico — 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 New Mexico by total recent sales (October 2025 rankings)

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  • Real Estate Team

    Medina Real Estate Inc

    Keller Williams Realty
    Albuquerque, NM
    Total sales*
    201
    Price range*
    $22K - $1.5M
    Typical price*
    $350,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Buyer specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Manufactured homes Condos Multi-family homes

    Medina Real Estate Inc is a real estate team who is active in Albuquerque, NM. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 106 transactions over the past 12 months — 201 in the past two years. Medina Real Estate Inc's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 30% sellers, 70% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 201
    • State ranking by total sales: #1
    • Median days on market: 54 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Joseph E Maez

    The Maez Group
    Albuquerque, NM
    Total sales*
    115
    Price range*
    $120K - $2.4M
    Typical price*
    $380,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Manufactured homes Condos Vacant land

    Joseph E Maez is a real estate agent who is active in Albuquerque, NM. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 53 transactions over the past 12 months — 115 in the past two years. Joseph E Maez's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 50% sellers, 50% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 115
    • State ranking by total sales: #2
    • Median days on market: 43 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 17921 (NM)

  • Tracy A Norton

    LGI Homes
    Albuquerque, NM
    Total sales*
    115
    Price range*
    $250K - $457K
    Typical price*
    $327,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Tracy A Norton is a real estate agent who is active in Albuquerque, NM. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 124 transactions over the past 12 months — 253 in the past two years. Tracy A Norton's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 57% sellers, 43% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 253
    • State ranking by total sales: #3
    • Median days on market: 102 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 19126 (NM)
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  • Jonathan P Tenorio

    Keller Williams Realty
    Albuquerque, NM
    Total sales*
    112
    Price range*
    $72K - $1.2M
    Typical price*
    $349,250
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Manufactured homes

    Jonathan P Tenorio is a real estate agent who is active in Albuquerque, NM. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 54 transactions over the past 12 months — 112 in the past two years. Jonathan P Tenorio's experience includes first-time homebuyers, VA loans and military buyers, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 38% sellers, 62% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 112
    • State ranking by total sales: #4
    • Median days on market: 47 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 50026 (NM)

  • Sandi D Pressley

    Coldwell Banker Legacy
    Albuquerque, NM
    Total sales*
    92
    Price range*
    $200K - $1.7M
    Typical price*
    $419,750
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    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Manufactured homes Condos

    Sandi D Pressley is a real estate agent who is active in Albuquerque, NM. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 43 transactions over the past 12 months — 92 in the past two years. Sandi D Pressley's experience includes luxury homes, sales involving HOAs, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 70% sellers, 30% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 92
    • State ranking by total sales: #5
    • Median days on market: 42 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 14871 (NM)
  • Real Estate Team

    New Mexico Home Group

    Jason Mitchell RE NM
    Albuquerque, NM
    Total sales*
    73
    Price range*
    $170K - $1.2M
    Typical price*
    $365,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Buyer specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Manufactured homes Condos

    New Mexico Home Group is a real estate team who is active in Albuquerque, NM. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 36 transactions over the past 12 months — 73 in the past two years. New Mexico Home Group's experience includes first-time homebuyers, VA loans and military buyers, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 23% sellers, 77% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 73
    • State ranking by total sales: #6
    • Median days on market: 69 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
  • Real Estate Team

    Venturi Realty Group

    Real Broker, LLC
    Albuquerque, NM
    Total sales*
    71
    Price range*
    $100K - $890K
    Typical price*
    $330,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Manufactured homes Condos Townhouses

    Venturi Realty Group is a real estate team who is active in Albuquerque, NM. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 31 transactions over the past 12 months — 71 in the past two years. Venturi Realty Group's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 42% sellers, 58% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 71
    • State ranking by total sales: #8
    • Median days on market: 61 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
  • Real Estate Team

    Nm Home Deals Inc

    Keller Williams Realty
    Albuquerque, NM
    Total sales*
    68
    Price range*
    $65K - $1.3M
    Typical price*
    $322,500
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    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Manufactured homes Condos

    Nm Home Deals Inc is a real estate team who is active in Albuquerque, NM. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 39 transactions over the past 12 months — 68 in the past two years. Nm Home Deals Inc's experience includes first-time homebuyers, VA loans and military buyers, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 37% sellers, 63% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 68
    • State ranking by total sales: #9
    • Median days on market: 57 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
  • Real Estate Team

    Vertical Real Estate

    Keller Williams Realty
    Albuquerque, NM
    Total sales*
    64
    Price range*
    $201K - $881K
    Typical price*
    $344,495
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Manufactured homes Multi-family homes

    Vertical Real Estate is a real estate team who is active in Albuquerque, NM. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 34 transactions over the past 12 months — 64 in the past two years. Vertical Real Estate's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 39% sellers, 61% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 64
    • State ranking by total sales: #10
    • Median days on market: 56 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Christopher Shain Tanner

    Keller Williams Realty
    Albuquerque, NM
    Total sales*
    63
    Price range*
    $190K - $900K
    Typical price*
    $380,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Fast sales Repeat clients Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Manufactured homes Townhouses

    Christopher Shain Tanner is a real estate agent who is active in Albuquerque, NM. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 12 transactions over the past 12 months — 63 in the past two years. Christopher Shain Tanner's experience includes VA loans and military buyers, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 33% sellers, 67% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 63
    • State ranking by total sales: #11
    • Median days on market: 33 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 50530 (NM)

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What to know about top real estate agents in New Mexico

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

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 New Mexico is 100%)
  • Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
  • Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in New Mexico is 56 days)

Buyers

  • Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico, the average real estate commission is about 5.74%, while the national average is (5.57%).

  • Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.85% and 2.89%, 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 New Mexico.

If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some New Mexico 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 New Mexico

Data sources

Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 1,492,100 data points for 2,518 real estate agents across New Mexico.

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 New Mexico 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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