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 98,634 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
- Interview 2–3 agents minimum (actually meet or speak with them)
- Gauge communication, honesty, and expertise during the interview process
- Verify included services and specifics about terms and pricing before signing anything
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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 (November 2025 rankings)
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Adam S Olsen
eXp Realty, LLCHouston, TXTotal sales*389Price range*$30K - $13.9MTypical price*$266,581HighlightsAbout -
Dennis Ciani
Austin, TXTotal sales*373Price range*$188K - $1.5MTypical price*$365,000HighlightsAbout -
Pat T Sanchez
Tri-State Ventures Realty, LLCEl Paso, TXTotal sales*370Price range*$223K - $429KTypical price*$302,950HighlightsAbout -
Deborah Bly
eXp Realty, LLCHouston, TXTotal sales*367Price range*$39K - $4.6MTypical price*$342,600HighlightsAbout -
Bryan Blagg
Bryan Blagg Real EstateSan Antonio, TXTotal sales*363Price range*$235K - $5MTypical price*$377,875HighlightsAbout -
Autumn Lapaglia
Legacy Austin RealtyAustin, TXTotal sales*362Price range*$275K - $2.6MTypical price*$440,000HighlightsAbout -
Desmond Graham
The Graham TeamKilleen, TXTotal sales*351Price range*$41K - $1.7MTypical price*$325,090HighlightsAbout -
Michael Afshari
Compass RE Texas, LLC - HoustonHouston, TXTotal sales*341Price range*$280K - $7.2MTypical price*$327,277HighlightsAbout -
Patrick Burbridge
CitiQuest PropertiesHouston, TXTotal sales*341Price range*$153K - $686KTypical price*$371,000HighlightsAbout -
Gino Montalvo
Mirabal Montalvo & AssociatesCorpus Christi, TXTotal sales*340Price range*$50K - $912KTypical price*$297,350HighlightsAbout
Top Texas real estate agents near you
Top real estate agents in Dallas, TX
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Russell L Rhodes
Berkshire HathawayHS PenFed TX329 local sales -
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William T Nelson
Your Home Free LLC316 local sales -
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Shelley J Green
TheGreenTeam RE Professionals184 local sales -
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Lily Moore
Lily Moore Realty199 local sales -
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Brittany C Stewart
EXP REALTY69 local sales -
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Ellen Batchelor
Coldwell Banker Realty18 local sales -
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Jordan Davis
Keller Williams Legacy181 local sales -
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Ginger L Weeks
RE/MAX DFW Associates323 local sales - See all real estate agents in Dallas, TX »
Top real estate agents in Houston, TX
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Deborah Bly
eXp Realty, LLC367 local sales -
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Christy Buck
Infinity Real Estate Group316 local sales -
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Mark A Dimas
Mark Dimas Properties310 local sales -
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Michael Afshari
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston341 local sales -
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Jimmy Simien
Simien Properties311 local sales -
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Scott Laird
Keller Williams Realty The Woodlands281 local sales -
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Adam S Olsen
eXp Realty, LLC285 local sales -
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Evan Ballew
Top Guns Realty on Lake Conroe239 local sales - See all real estate agents in Houston, TX »
Top real estate agents in San Antonio, TX
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Melissa Stagers
M. Stagers Realty Partners275 local sales -
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Kristen Schramme
Keller Williams Legacy328 local sales -
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Isabel Rodriguez
Resi Realty, LLC32 local sales -
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Sandra Rangel
Real Broker, LLC74 local sales -
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Danny Charbel
Keller Williams City-View85 local sales -
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Levi Rodgers
Levi Rodgers Real Estate Group131 local sales -
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Bill Schlip
Vista View Realty61 local sales -
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Leslie Gutierrez
1st Choice Realty Group16 local sales - See all real estate agents in San Antonio, TX »
Top real estate agents in Austin, TX
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Adelina Rotar
Keller Williams Realty250 local sales -
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Autumn Lapaglia
Legacy Austin Realty362 local sales -
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Tanya Kerr
KWLS - T. Kerr Property Group194 local sales -
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Ross Speed
Compass RE Texas, LLC135 local sales -
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Chris Watters
Watters International Realty279 local sales -
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Scott D Stout
Keller Williams Realty Lone St65 local sales -
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Lauren Schauer
Magnolia Realty Round Rock90 local sales -
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Brendan Sanford
Keller Williams Realty84 local sales - See all real estate agents in Austin, TX »
Top real estate agents in El Paso, TX
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Pat T Sanchez
Tri-State Ventures Realty, LLC370 local sales -
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Brian J Burds
eXp Realty LLC230 local sales -
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Susan Flores
Keller Williams Realty112 local sales -
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Rustom Adil Marciano
RE/MAX Associates302 local sales -
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Juan M Saenz
KASA Realty Group38 local sales -
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Dale Lofgren
Revolve Realty, LLC82 local sales -
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Jackie Stevens
REAL Broker LLC78 local sales -
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Argelia Bearden
Dream Work Realty148 local sales - See all real estate agents in El Paso, TX »
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 60 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Pay a one-time fee to list your home on the MLS.
- You'll handle pricing, showings, and negotiation yourself — best for experienced sellers.
- 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 73,451,800 data points for 98,634 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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