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Updated June 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 Houston, Texas close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.
We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 13,455 real estate agents in Houston, TX to identify the best of the best. These are the top selling realtors in Houston based on local experience, sales history, and overall results.
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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 Houston — 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.
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Houston, TX top real estate agents (June 2026 rankings)
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Highly rated
Top 1% localBuyer 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 primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 219 transactions over the past 12 months — 395 in the past two years. Jimmy Simien's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.
Works with: 24% sellers, 76% buyers
Total recent sales: 395
Local ranking by total sales: #1
State ranking by total sales: #2
Median days on market: 64 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
License #: 0496553 (TX)
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Highly rated
Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Manufactured homes
Christy Buck is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 141 transactions over the past 12 months — 295 in the past two years. Christy Buck's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 54% sellers, 46% buyers
Total recent sales: 295
Local ranking by total sales: #7
State ranking by total sales: #18
Median days on market: 48 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0479838 (TX)
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Highly rated
Top 1% local
Pricing strategy
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Condos
Townhouses
Multi-family homes
Vacant land
Deborah Bly is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 99 transactions over the past 12 months — 279 in the past two years. Deborah Bly's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 35% sellers, 65% buyers
Total recent sales: 279
Local ranking by total sales: #10
State ranking by total sales: #23
Median days on market: 48 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
License #: 0383205 (TX)
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Top 1% local
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 primarily active in Houston, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 88 transactions over the past 12 months — 339 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: 339
Local ranking by total sales: #5
State ranking by total sales: #15
Median days on market: 58 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
License #: 0587783 (TX)
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Top 1% local
Listing specialist
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Manufactured homes
Angeline Clark is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 219 transactions over the past 12 months — 340 in the past two years. Angeline Clark's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.
Works with: 84% sellers, 16% buyers
Total recent sales: 340
Local ranking by total sales: #4
State ranking by total sales: #14
Median days on market: 96 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0680616 (TX)
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Highly rated
Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Condos
Townhouses
Manufactured homes
Vacant land
Evan Ballew is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 133 transactions over the past 12 months — 257 in the past two years. Evan Ballew's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 37% sellers, 63% buyers
Total recent sales: 257
Local ranking by total sales: #11
State ranking by total sales: #26
Median days on market: 54 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0659086 (TX)
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Top Local Pro
Tai Dinh
Keller Williams Signature
Local sales*
221
Price range*
$50K - $1M
Typical price*
$306,500
Highlights
About
Top 1% localFast sales
Offer strategy
Negotiation expert
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Tai Dinh is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 123 transactions over the past 12 months — 221 in the past two years. Tai Dinh's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 36% sellers, 64% buyers
Total recent sales: 221
Local ranking by total sales: #15
State ranking by total sales: #43
Median days on market: 43 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0656818 (TX)
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Top 1% local
Listing specialist
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Condos
Joe Rothchild is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 116 transactions over the past 12 months — 358 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: 358
Local ranking by total sales: #2
State ranking by total sales: #12
Median days on market: 104 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 97%
License #: 0303477 (TX)
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Top 1% local
Pricing strategy
Negotiation expert
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Condos
Townhouses
Vacant land
Multi-family homes
Manufactured homes
Scott Laird is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 120 transactions over the past 12 months — 229 in the past two years. Scott Laird's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.
Works with: 69% sellers, 31% buyers
Total recent sales: 229
Local ranking by total sales: #14
State ranking by total sales: #38
Median days on market: 54 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
License #: 0621260 (TX)
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Jill Smith
EXP Realty
Local sales*
204
Price range*
$102K - $1.8M
Typical price*
$399,950
Highlights
About
Highly rated
Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Manufactured homes
Vacant land
Jill Smith is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 115 transactions over the past 12 months — 204 in the past two years. Jill Smith's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.
Works with: 57% sellers, 43% buyers
Total recent sales: 204
Local ranking by total sales: #20
State ranking by total sales: #56
Median days on market: 57 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0595168 (TX)
Office address: Houston, TX 77095, USA
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Elio Alanis
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
Local sales*
301
Price range*
$56K - $1.3M
Typical price*
$272,490
Highlights
About
Top 1% localBuyer specialist
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Multi-family homes
Manufactured homes
Vacant land
Townhouses
Condos
Elio Alanis is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They primarily work with buyers and have closed at least 139 transactions over the past 12 months — 301 in the past two years. Elio Alanis's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 18% sellers, 82% buyers
Total recent sales: 301
Local ranking by total sales: #6
State ranking by total sales: #17
Median days on market: 59 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
License #: 0734188 (TX)
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Michele Harmon
RE/MAX Universal
Recent sales*
199
Local sales*
196
Price range*
$167K - $2.9M
Typical price*
$390,000
Highlights
About
Highly rated
Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Condos
Townhouses
Michele Harmon is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 117 transactions over the past 12 months — 199 in the past two years. Michele Harmon's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.
Works with: 38% sellers, 62% buyers
Total recent sales: 199
Local ranking by total sales: #25
State ranking by total sales: #60
Median days on market: 49 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0618000 (TX)
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Thalina Garcia
Nan & Company Properties - Corporate Office (Heights)
Top 1% local
Listing specialist
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
Senior living
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Thalina Garcia is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 104 transactions over the past 12 months — 345 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: 345
Local ranking by total sales: #3
State ranking by total sales: #13
Median days on market: 99 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98.5%
License #: 0641210 (TX)
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Lisseth Larios
The Larios Home Group
Local sales*
197
Price range*
$95K - $2.1M
Typical price*
$283,450
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Manufactured homes
Townhouses
Multi-family homes
Vacant land
Lisseth Larios is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 93 transactions over the past 12 months — 197 in the past two years. Lisseth Larios's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 40% sellers, 60% buyers
Total recent sales: 197
Local ranking by total sales: #22
State ranking by total sales: #62
Median days on market: 101 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
License #: 0726573 (TX)
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Alex Rezende
AroundTown Properties Inc
Local sales*
130
Price range*
$120K - $990K
Typical price*
$334,000
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Alex Rezende is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 66 transactions over the past 12 months — 130 in the past two years. Alex Rezende's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 52% sellers, 48% buyers
Total recent sales: 130
Local ranking by total sales: #57
State ranking by total sales: #133
Median days on market: 63 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
License #: 0586214 (TX)
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Meaghan Arceneaux
Mega Realty
Local sales*
164
Price range*
$62K - $1.2M
Typical price*
$293,700
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Manufactured homes
Vacant land
Meaghan Arceneaux is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 93 transactions over the past 12 months — 164 in the past two years. Meaghan Arceneaux's experience includes first-time homebuyers, sales involving HOAs, and VA loans and military buyers.
Works with: 45% sellers, 55% buyers
Total recent sales: 164
Local ranking by total sales: #34
State ranking by total sales: #84
Median days on market: 76 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
License #: 0645193 (TX)
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Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Multi-family homes
Mark A Dimas is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 3 transactions over the past 12 months — 163 in the past two years. Mark A Dimas's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.
Works with: 54% sellers, 46% buyers
Total recent sales: 163
Local ranking by total sales: #38
State ranking by total sales: #85
Median days on market: 60 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
License #: 0488488 (TX)
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Jay Thomas
eXp Realty
Local sales*
83
Price range*
$145K - $875K
Typical price*
$319,900
Highlights
About
Highly rated
Top 1% local
20+ years experience
Repeat clients
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Multi-family homes
Condos
Jay Thomas is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. Jay Thomas has worked in real estate for over 20 years. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 45 transactions over the past 12 months — 83 in the past two years. Jay Thomas's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Est. years experience: 20
Works with: 54% sellers, 46% buyers
Total recent sales: 83
Local ranking by total sales: #171
State ranking by total sales: #376
Median days on market: 96 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0550416 (TX)
Office address: 12 Greenway Plaza, Houston, TX 77027, USA
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Top Local Pro
Jamie Terry
Priority One Real Estate
Local sales*
141
Price range*
$64K - $1.3M
Typical price*
$370,000
Highlights
About
Highly rated
Top 1% local
Pricing strategyFast sales
Negotiation expert
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Vacant land
Jamie Terry is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 65 transactions over the past 12 months — 141 in the past two years. Jamie Terry's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 55% sellers, 45% buyers
Total recent sales: 141
Local ranking by total sales: #51
State ranking by total sales: #118
Median days on market: 43 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
License #: 0567722 (TX)
Office address: League City, TX 77573, USA
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Top Local Pro
Norman Frenk
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Bay Area
Recent sales*
136
Local sales*
133
Price range*
$80K - $1.7M
Typical price*
$339,950
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Pricing strategy
Negotiation expert
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Commercial properties
Norman Frenk is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 73 transactions over the past 12 months — 136 in the past two years. Norman Frenk's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 57% sellers, 43% buyers
Total recent sales: 136
Local ranking by total sales: #55
State ranking by total sales: #126
Median days on market: 51 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
License #: 0429195 (TX)
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Lance Loken
Keller Williams Platinum
Recent sales*
360
Local sales*
283
Price range*
$21K - $2.7M
Typical price*
$331,225
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
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 primarily active in Houston, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 141 transactions over the past 12 months — 360 in the past two years. Lance Loken's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.
Works with: 93% sellers, 7% buyers
Total recent sales: 360
Local ranking by total sales: #9
State ranking by total sales: #11
Median days on market: 69 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
License #: 0608840 (TX)
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Brenda Quiroga
RE/MAX Integrity
Local sales*
11
Price range*
$245K - $775K
Typical price*
$324,900
Highlights
About
20+ years experience
Repeat clients
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Brenda Quiroga is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. Brenda Quiroga has worked in real estate for over 35 years. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 3 transactions over the past 12 months — 11 in the past two years. Brenda Quiroga's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Est. years experience: 35
Works with: 55% sellers, 45% buyers
Total recent sales: 11
Local ranking by total sales: #6,601
State ranking by total sales: #17,684
Median days on market: 51 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 97%
License #: 0426890 (TX)
Office address: Spring, TX 77382, USA
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Lizz Sansone
The Agency Houston Sugar Land
Local sales*
213
Price range*
$145K - $3.2M
Typical price*
$494,000
Highlights
About
Highly rated
Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Lizz Sansone is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 105 transactions over the past 12 months — 213 in the past two years. Lizz Sansone's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.
Works with: 44% sellers, 56% buyers
Total recent sales: 213
Local ranking by total sales: #18
State ranking by total sales: #50
Median days on market: 49 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0560588 (TX)
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Steven Kinne
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Local sales*
140
Price range*
$35K - $1.9M
Typical price*
$389,500
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Multi-family homes
Condos
Townhouses
Vacant land
Steven Kinne is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 63 transactions over the past 12 months — 140 in the past two years. Steven Kinne's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.
Works with: 54% sellers, 46% buyers
Total recent sales: 140
Local ranking by total sales: #52
State ranking by total sales: #119
Median days on market: 48 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0522012 (TX)
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Dann Fleming
JLA Realty
Recent sales*
84
Local sales*
83
Price range*
$122K - $1.3M
Typical price*
$333,750
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Condos
Multi-family homes
Manufactured homes
Dann Fleming is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 45 transactions over the past 12 months — 84 in the past two years. Dann Fleming's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 51% sellers, 49% buyers
Total recent sales: 84
Local ranking by total sales: #170
State ranking by total sales: #363
Median days on market: 59 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0663324 (TX)
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Dionne Randle
MOD Realty LLC
Local sales*
46
Price range*
$90K - $1.2M
Typical price*
$326,950
Highlights
About
Highly rated
Top 5% local
20+ years experience
Repeat clients
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Multi-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Dionne Randle is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. Dionne Randle has worked in real estate for over 24 years. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 25 transactions over the past 12 months — 46 in the past two years. Dionne Randle's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Est. years experience: 24
Works with: 57% sellers, 43% buyers
Total recent sales: 46
Local ranking by total sales: #669
State ranking by total sales: #1,546
Median days on market: 68 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0500926 (TX)
Office address: Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098, USA
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Top Local Pro
Hai Huynh
Keller Williams Signature
Local sales*
100
Price range*
$156K - $810K
Typical price*
$283,250
Highlights
About
Top 1% localFast sales
Negotiation expert
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Multi-family homes
Hai Huynh is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 51 transactions over the past 12 months — 100 in the past two years. Hai Huynh's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 50% sellers, 50% buyers
Total recent sales: 100
Local ranking by total sales: #101
State ranking by total sales: #234
Median days on market: 46 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0623970 (TX)
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Lanita Koppe
Coldwell Banker Ultimate
Local sales*
56
Price range*
$65K - $705K
Typical price*
$306,500
Highlights
About
Top 5% local
20+ years experience
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Manufactured homes
Lanita Koppe is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. Lanita Koppe has worked in real estate for over 20 years. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 30 transactions over the past 12 months — 56 in the past two years. Lanita Koppe's experience includes first-time homebuyers, sales involving HOAs, and VA loans and military buyers.
Est. years experience: 20
Works with: 55% sellers, 45% buyers
Total recent sales: 56
Local ranking by total sales: #420
State ranking by total sales: #942
Median days on market: 70 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0565030 (TX)
Office address: Richwood, TX 77566, USA
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Matthew Guzman
RE/MAX Universal
Recent sales*
199
Local sales*
196
Price range*
$95K - $1.3M
Typical price*
$342,000
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Listing specialist
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Manufactured homes
Vacant land
Townhouses
Multi-family homes
Matthew Guzman is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 64 transactions over the past 12 months — 199 in the past two years. Matthew Guzman's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 81% sellers, 19% buyers
Total recent sales: 199
Local ranking by total sales: #24
State ranking by total sales: #59
Median days on market: 58 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0641134 (TX)
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Nimesh Patel
RE/MAX Fine Properties
Recent sales*
289
Local sales*
285
Price range*
$210K - $2.7M
Typical price*
$420,000
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Listing specialist
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Multi-family homes
Condos
Nimesh Patel is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 107 transactions over the past 12 months — 289 in the past two years. Nimesh Patel's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.
Works with: 89% sellers, 11% buyers
Total recent sales: 289
Local ranking by total sales: #8
State ranking by total sales: #20
Median days on market: 93 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 96%
License #: 0495899 (TX)
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Top Local Pro
Jamie Bechtold
eXp Realty LLC
Recent sales*
150
Local sales*
149
Price range*
$35K - $1.5M
Typical price*
$340,000
Highlights
About
Highly rated
Top 1% local
Pricing strategy
Negotiation expertBuyer specialist
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Manufactured homes
Townhouses
Condos
Jamie Bechtold is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 82 transactions over the past 12 months — 150 in the past two years. Jamie Bechtold's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 30% sellers, 70% buyers
Total recent sales: 150
Local ranking by total sales: #49
State ranking by total sales: #101
Median days on market: 57 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
License #: 0662693 (TX)
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Ryan Jockers
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Champions
Local sales*
130
Price range*
$65K - $3.5M
Typical price*
$415,000
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Condos
Townhouses
Vacant land
Ryan Jockers is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 69 transactions over the past 12 months — 130 in the past two years. Ryan Jockers's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.
Works with: 57% sellers, 43% buyers
Total recent sales: 130
Local ranking by total sales: #58
State ranking by total sales: #135
Median days on market: 50 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0669948 (TX)
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Luke Volz
eXp Realty, LLC
Local sales*
80
Price range*
$108K - $892K
Typical price*
$322,000
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Manufactured homes
Luke Volz is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 36 transactions over the past 12 months — 80 in the past two years. Luke Volz's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.
Works with: 48% sellers, 53% buyers
Total recent sales: 80
Local ranking by total sales: #191
State ranking by total sales: #415
Median days on market: 48 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 97%
License #: 0656050 (TX)
Office address: Spring, TX 77380, USA
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Alicia Grifaldo
eXp Realty LLC
Local sales*
72
Price range*
$90K - $1.9M
Typical price*
$318,500
Highlights
About
Top 5% localFast sales
Repeat clients
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Alicia Grifaldo is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 30 transactions over the past 12 months — 72 in the past two years. Alicia Grifaldo's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 51% sellers, 49% buyers
Total recent sales: 72
Local ranking by total sales: #227
State ranking by total sales: #515
Median days on market: 44 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 97%
License #: 0722606 (TX)
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Top Local Pro
Claudia Oakley
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Local sales*
74
Price range*
$130K - $2.5M
Typical price*
$326,200
Highlights
About
Top 5% local
Pricing strategy
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Condos
Townhouses
Manufactured homes
Claudia Oakley is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 37 transactions over the past 12 months — 74 in the past two years. Claudia Oakley's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 53% sellers, 47% buyers
Total recent sales: 74
Local ranking by total sales: #215
State ranking by total sales: #490
Median days on market: 48 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
License #: 0679455 (TX)
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Tiffani Reynolds
Keller Williams Signature Realty
Recent sales*
50
Local sales*
49
Price range*
$50K - $1M
Typical price*
$322,000
Highlights
About
Top 5% local
5+ years experience
Repeat clients
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Manufactured homes
Vacant land
Tiffani Reynolds is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. Tiffani Reynolds has worked in real estate for over 9 years. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 29 transactions over the past 12 months — 50 in the past two years. Tiffani Reynolds's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Est. years experience: 9
Works with: 54% sellers, 46% buyers
Total recent sales: 50
Local ranking by total sales: #601
State ranking by total sales: #1,308
Median days on market: 48 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
License #: 0675142 (TX)
Office address: Katy, TX 77450, USA
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Top Local Pro
Grecia Berrios
Realty Of America, LLC
Recent sales*
155
Local sales*
154
Price range*
$60K - $1.4M
Typical price*
$270,000
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Pricing strategy
Negotiation expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Multi-family homes
Condos
Grecia Berrios is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 81 transactions over the past 12 months — 155 in the past two years. Grecia Berrios's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 36% sellers, 64% buyers
Total recent sales: 155
Local ranking by total sales: #46
State ranking by total sales: #97
Median days on market: 54 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
License #: 0682920 (TX)
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Kelly Swartz
JLA Realty
Local sales*
73
Price range*
$121K - $740K
Typical price*
$344,000
Highlights
About
Top 5% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Manufactured homes
Kelly Swartz is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 53 transactions over the past 12 months — 73 in the past two years. Kelly Swartz's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 48% sellers, 52% buyers
Total recent sales: 73
Local ranking by total sales: #225
State ranking by total sales: #511
Median days on market: 69 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
License #: 0786311 (TX)
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Top Local Pro
May Pham
eXp Realty LLC
Local sales*
96
Price range*
$49K - $1.7M
Typical price*
$339,500
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Offer strategy
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
May Pham is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 53 transactions over the past 12 months — 96 in the past two years. May Pham's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 40% sellers, 60% buyers
Total recent sales: 96
Local ranking by total sales: #111
State ranking by total sales: #260
Median days on market: 51 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0712807 (TX)
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Top Local Pro
Blake Baker
eXp Realty, LLC
Local sales*
59
Price range*
$103K - $1.7M
Typical price*
$342,000
Highlights
About
Top 5% localFast sales
Offer strategy
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Manufactured homes
Condos
Blake Baker is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 33 transactions over the past 12 months — 59 in the past two years. Blake Baker's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 51% sellers, 49% buyers
Total recent sales: 59
Local ranking by total sales: #365
State ranking by total sales: #815
Median days on market: 46 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98.5%
License #: 0679641 (TX)
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Top Local Pro
Deborah Bly
eXp Realty, LLC
Local sales*
145
Price range*
$57K - $2.3M
Typical price*
$335,000
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Negotiation expertBuyer specialist
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Multi-family homes
Manufactured homes
Deborah Bly is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 144 transactions over the past 12 months — 145 in the past two years. Deborah Bly's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 28% sellers, 72% buyers
Total recent sales: 145
Local ranking by total sales: #50
State ranking by total sales: #112
Median days on market: 57 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
License #: 0383205 (TX)
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Deb Ambrosi
Ambrosi Realty, Inc
Recent sales*
95
Local sales*
94
Price range*
$114K - $1.3M
Typical price*
$372,000
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Senior living
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Multi-family homes
Deb Ambrosi is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 52 transactions over the past 12 months — 95 in the past two years. Deb Ambrosi's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 54% sellers, 46% buyers
Total recent sales: 95
Local ranking by total sales: #121
State ranking by total sales: #267
Median days on market: 69 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
License #: 0641661 (TX)
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Kevin King
RE/MAX ONE - Premier
Local sales*
80
Price range*
$155K - $1.8M
Typical price*
$332,765
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Condos
Townhouses
Kevin King is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 44 transactions over the past 12 months — 80 in the past two years. Kevin King's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Works with: 58% sellers, 43% buyers
Total recent sales: 80
Local ranking by total sales: #189
State ranking by total sales: #413
Median days on market: 62 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
License #: 0613852 (TX)
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Lisa Clary
Coldwell Banker Realty - Baytown
Local sales*
86
Price range*
$100K - $915K
Typical price*
$315,000
Highlights
About
Highly rated
Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Manufactured homes
Commercial properties
Lisa Clary is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 38 transactions over the past 12 months — 86 in the past two years. Lisa Clary's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.
Works with: 45% sellers, 55% buyers
Total recent sales: 86
Local ranking by total sales: #159
State ranking by total sales: #348
Median days on market: 60 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
License #: 0573219 (TX)
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Top Local Pro
Lauren Ashley
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - The Woodlands
Local sales*
131
Price range*
$165K - $1.5M
Typical price*
$381,990
Highlights
About
Top 1% local
Pricing strategyFast sales
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Lauren Ashley is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 63 transactions over the past 12 months — 131 in the past two years. Lauren Ashley's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.
Works with: 64% sellers, 36% buyers
Total recent sales: 131
Local ranking by total sales: #56
State ranking by total sales: #131
Median days on market: 47 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
License #: 0699403 (TX)
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Laura Cooper
eXp Realty LLC
Local sales*
72
Price range*
$75K - $665K
Typical price*
$311,000
Highlights
About
Top 5% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Manufactured homes
Vacant land
Laura Cooper is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 29 transactions over the past 12 months — 72 in the past two years. Laura Cooper's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.
Works with: 49% sellers, 51% buyers
Total recent sales: 72
Local ranking by total sales: #229
State ranking by total sales: #523
Median days on market: 62 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
License #: 0675418 (TX)
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Carrie Rinaca
Keller Williams Signature
Local sales*
14
Price range*
$245K - $665K
Typical price*
$383,500
Highlights
About
Fast sales
20+ years experience
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Carrie Rinaca is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. Carrie Rinaca has worked in real estate for over 30 years. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 9 transactions over the past 12 months — 14 in the past two years. Carrie Rinaca's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and properties in senior communities.
Est. years experience: 30
Works with: 57% sellers, 43% buyers
Total recent sales: 14
Local ranking by total sales: #5,104
State ranking by total sales: #13,323
Median days on market: 40 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 98.5%
License #: 0544112 (TX)
Office address: Katy, TX 77450, USA
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Top Local Pro
Semyon Sharetskiy
NB Elite Realty
Local sales*
58
Price range*
$247K - $585K
Typical price*
$342,990
Highlights
About
Top 5% local
Pricing strategyFast sales
Negotiation expert
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
Single-family homes
Semyon Sharetskiy is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 51 transactions over the past 12 months — 58 in the past two years. Semyon Sharetskiy is experienced with sales involving HOAs.
Works with: 52% sellers, 48% buyers
Total recent sales: 58
Local ranking by total sales: #387
State ranking by total sales: #868
Median days on market: 38 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
License #: 0651069 (TX)
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Saher Said
Compass RE
Local sales*
26
Price range*
$131K - $1.1M
Typical price*
$334,275
Highlights
About
10+ years experience
Repeat clients
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Saher Said is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. Saher Said has worked in real estate for over 13 years. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 12 transactions over the past 12 months — 26 in the past two years. Saher Said's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Est. years experience: 13
Works with: 54% sellers, 46% buyers
Total recent sales: 26
Local ranking by total sales: #2,165
State ranking by total sales: #5,303
Median days on market: 71 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
License #: 0625937 (TX)
Office address: Houston, TX 77027, USA
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Michelle Moreno
Next Trend Realty, LLC
Local sales*
30
Price range*
$91K - $1.9M
Typical price*
$327,950
Highlights
About
Pricing strategy
5+ years experience
Repeat clients
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Michelle Moreno is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Houston, TX. Michelle Moreno has worked in real estate for over 8 years. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 14 transactions over the past 12 months — 30 in the past two years. Michelle Moreno's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.
Est. years experience: 8
Works with: 50% sellers, 50% buyers
Total recent sales: 30
Local ranking by total sales: #1,645
State ranking by total sales: #3,977
Median days on market: 52 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
License #: 0743419 (TX)
Office address: Houston, TX 77062, USA
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What to know about top real estate agents in Houston, TX
Top Houston real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Houston.
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 Houston 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 Houston is 61 days)
Buyers
Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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
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.
Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.92% and 2.98%, 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 Houston.
The questions you ask during an agent interview can tell you a lot about who you're hiring. Patrick Stuckwish, a Greater Houston real estate agent, offers this advice: "When choosing a real estate agent in Houston, 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, not someone relying on outdated numbers. Second is strategy over salesmanship: a good agent should clearly explain their pricing, timing, negotiation, and backup plan. Third is communication and accountability — most real estate stress comes from not knowing what's going on." When interviewing agents, ask how they're seeing the Houston market behave right now, what their plan is if the home doesn't sell, and how often you'll hear from them.
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 Houston-area alternatives:
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.
Houston, Texas is currently a buyer's market, due to fewer active homebuyers and more homes available for sale.
The market has an average of 6.3 months of supply, meaning it would take about that long for all available homes to sell if no new listings were added. There were 45,392 homes for sale in Houston in the last month. Sellers added 2,757 new listings, and 1,512 home sales closed in that time.
On average, properties spend 61 days on the market, and it takes 51 days for a home to go under contract.
Homes in Houston, Texas are selling for less on average compared to the previous month. Fewer sellers reduced their listing price this month compared to last month.
3,212 homes dropped in price this month. That's around 7% of all homes on the market, compared to the 9.24% of listings that lowered prices the month before.
The median home in Houston, Texas ultimately sells for $334,990 – 1.97% less than its original list price.
In February 2026, we asked Patrick Stuckwish, a Greater Houston real estate agent, for their thoughts on the local real estate market. They said, "Over the past year, the Houston real estate market has been fairly slow compared to what we saw a few years ago. Inventory built up in several parts of the city, and the market became much more selective. Mortgage rates have [recently] dipped back below 6%, which has brought some buyers back who had been waiting things out. Looking ahead over the next 12 months, I expect Houston to remain in a fairly balanced market — well-priced, well-marketed homes [will] continue to sell. Sellers who take pricing and marketing seriously will do fine; those who don't will likely sit longer." For buyers and sellers alike, a stabilizing market means decisions can be made with more confidence and less urgency-driven pressure.
How we research and evaluate top realtors in Houston
Data sources
Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 23,169,000 data points for 13,455 real estate agents across Houston, Texas.
Any customer ratings and reviews surfaced on this page are powered by Zillow Group via the Zillow Bridge API. Average ratings, review counts, and individual reviews are sourced directly from Zillow's verified review platform and refreshed regularly. Some reviews may be for team members associated with the agent.
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 Houston.
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.
