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Updated April 1, 2026

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 37,985 real estate agents in Texas to identify the best of the best. These are the top selling realtors 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
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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.

10 best real estate agents in Texas by total recent sales (April 2026 rankings)

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  • Gino Montalvo

    Mirabal Montalvo & Associates
    Corpus Christi, TX
    Recent sales*
    399
    Price range*
    $50K - $839K
    Typical price*
    $300,890
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    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes Condos Manufactured homes

    Gino Montalvo is a real estate agent who is active in Corpus Christi, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 238 transactions over the past 12 months — 399 in the past two years. Gino Montalvo's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 93% sellers, 7% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 399
    • State ranking by total sales: #1
    • State ranking by total sales: #1
    • Median days on market: 108 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0628582 (TX)

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  • Joe Rothchild

    Keller Williams Signature
    Houston, TX
    Recent sales*
    391
    Price range*
    $127K - $2.8M
    Typical price*
    $318,656
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    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos

    Joe Rothchild is a real estate agent who is active in Houston, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 152 transactions over the past 12 months — 391 in the past two years. Joe Rothchild's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 99% sellers, 1% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 391
    • State ranking by total sales: #2
    • State ranking by total sales: #2
    • Median days on market: 98 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 97%
    • License #: 0303477 (TX)

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  • Lance Loken

    Keller Williams Platinum
    Houston, TX
    Recent sales*
    390
    Price range*
    $21K - $2.7M
    Typical price*
    $325,000
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    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Manufactured homes Multi-family homes Vacant land

    Lance Loken is a real estate agent who is active in Houston, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 170 transactions over the past 12 months — 390 in the past two years. Lance Loken's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 92% sellers, 8% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 390
    • State ranking by total sales: #3
    • State ranking by total sales: #3
    • Median days on market: 69 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 0608840 (TX)

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  • Jimmy Simien

    Simien Properties
    Houston, TX
    Recent sales*
    378
    Price range*
    $70K - $2M
    Typical price*
    $330,000
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    Buyer specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Manufactured homes Multi-family homes

    Jimmy Simien is a real estate agent who is active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 215 transactions over the past 12 months — 378 in the past two years. Jimmy Simien's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 25% sellers, 75% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 378
    • State ranking by total sales: #4
    • State ranking by total sales: #4
    • Median days on market: 63 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 0496553 (TX)

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  • Thalina Garcia

    Nan & Company Properties - Corporate Office (Heights)
    Houston, TX
    Recent sales*
    378
    Price range*
    $219K - $1.4M
    Typical price*
    $362,444
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    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience 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 127 transactions over the past 12 months — 378 in the past two years. Thalina Garcia's experience includes sales involving HOAs, properties in senior communities, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 96% sellers, 4% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 378
    • State ranking by total sales: #5
    • State ranking by total sales: #5
    • Median days on market: 97 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
    • License #: 0641210 (TX)

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  • Desmond Graham

    The Graham Team
    Killeen, TX
    Recent sales*
    369
    Price range*
    $41K - $1.7M
    Typical price*
    $314,700
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    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Investor-friendly Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes Townhouses Vacant land

    Desmond Graham is a real estate agent who is active in Killeen, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 176 transactions over the past 12 months — 369 in the past two years. Desmond Graham's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 92% sellers, 8% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 369
    • State ranking by total sales: #7
    • State ranking by total sales: #7
    • Median days on market: 90 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0611431 (TX)

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  • Justin Dickey

    CB&A, Realtors
    Houston, TX
    Recent sales*
    365
    Price range*
    $220K - $828K
    Typical price*
    $299,990
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    Pricing strategy Negotiation expert Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Manufactured homes

    Justin Dickey is a real estate agent who is active in Houston, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 109 transactions over the past 12 months — 365 in the past two years. Justin Dickey's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 81% sellers, 19% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 365
    • State ranking by total sales: #8
    • State ranking by total sales: #8
    • Median days on market: 53 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0587783 (TX)

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  • Penny Gail Watson

    Entera Realty LLC
    Houston, TX
    Recent sales*
    365
    Price range*
    $101K - $537K
    Typical price*
    $234,911
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    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes Townhouses Commercial properties

    Penny Gail Watson is a real estate agent who is active in Houston, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 247 transactions over the past 12 months — 365 in the past two years. Penny Gail Watson's experience includes sales involving HOAs and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 99% sellers, 1% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 365
    • State ranking by total sales: #9
    • State ranking by total sales: #9
    • Median days on market: 108 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0438005 (TX)

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  • Teri A Walter

    Key Trek-CC
    Dallas, TX
    Recent sales*
    363
    Price range*
    $129K - $833K
    Typical price*
    $419,150
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    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos

    Teri A Walter is a real estate agent who is active in Dallas, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 138 transactions over the past 12 months — 363 in the past two years. Teri A Walter's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 83% sellers, 17% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 363
    • State ranking by total sales: #10
    • State ranking by total sales: #10
    • Median days on market: 153 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0411020 (TX)

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  • Russell L Rhodes

    Berkshire HathawayHS PenFed TX
    Dallas, TX
    Recent sales*
    359
    Price range*
    $55K - $2.8M
    Typical price*
    $490,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Negotiation expert 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 124 transactions over the past 12 months — 359 in the past two years. Russell L Rhodes's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 51% sellers, 49% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 359
    • State ranking by total sales: #11
    • State ranking by total sales: #11
    • Median days on market: 67 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0484034 (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 11 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 70 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 5.88%, while the national average is (5.7%).

  • Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.93% and 2.95%, 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.

A strong agent interview comes down to asking the right questions. Patrick Stuckwish, a Greater Houston real estate agent, puts it this way: "When choosing a real estate agent in [Texas], three things matter most. First is market awareness — not just market knowledge. You want an agent who's active in the market and feeling shifts in real time. Second is strategy over salesmanship: a good agent should clearly explain their pricing, timing, negotiation, and backup plan. Third is communication and accountability. When interviewing agents, ask how they're seeing the local market behave right now, what their plan is if the home doesn't sell, and how often you'll hear from them."

Mikaela Camacho, a Dallas-Fort Worth real estate agent, builds on this: "[Look for] hyper-local expertise — DFW is not one market. [Ask:] How is my specific neighborhood performing right now? Can you give an example of a deal that almost fell apart and how you saved it?" An agent who welcomes these questions and answers them thoroughly is usually someone worth working with.

If you’re both selling a home and purchasing a new one, using the same agent can simplify the process. But you’ll need to find an agent with a successful track record as both a listing agent and a buyer’s agent. While some real estate agents do both, some of the best real estate professionals specialize in either representing buyers or listing properties

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.

Texas is currently a buyer's market, due to fewer active homebuyers and more homes available for sale.

  • The market has an average of 6.8 months of supply, meaning it would take about that long for all available homes to sell if no new listings were added. There were 148,266 homes for sale in TX in the last month. Sellers added 10,409 new listings, and 4,122 home sales closed in that time.
  • On average, properties spend 70 days on the market, and it takes 45 days for a home to go under contract.

Homes in Texas are selling for the same amount on average compared to the previous month. More sellers reduced their listing price this month compared to last month.

  • 11,603 homes dropped in price this month. That's around 8% of all homes on the market, compared to the 6.74% of listings that lowered prices the month before.
  • The median home in Texas ultimately sells for $340,000 – 1.57% less than its original list price.

In February 2026, we asked real estate agents across Texas about conditions in the local housing market. Patrick Stuckwish, a Greater Houston real estate agent, said, "Over the past year, the Houston real estate market has been fairly slow. Inventory built up in several parts of the city and the market became much more selective. Mortgage rates have [recently] dipped back below 6%, bringing some buyers back. Looking ahead, I expect [Texas] to remain in a fairly balanced market — well-priced, well-marketed homes will sell; those that aren't will sit."

Mikaela Camacho, a Dallas-Fort Worth real estate agent, added, "DFW has shifted from a hyper-competitive seller's market into a more tempered, balanced environment. Growth is still expected — but at a slower, sustainable pace supported by continued population inflows, job creation, and measured buyer activity." In a balanced market like this, strategy matters. Buyers who are prepared and patient can find opportunity, while sellers who price realistically and market well will still get results.

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How we research and evaluate top realtors 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 59,915,500 data points for 37,985 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 and make it easier to compare real estate agents in Texas.

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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