Find the perfect Houston real estate agent
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
Home to NASA, Houston, TX is the 4th largest city in America. There are 4,944,000 people in Houston and only 8,176 homes for sale. You need to act fast to snatch up that brick colonial in University Place. HomeLight uses transaction data to find top real estate agents out of the 26,200. Top agents get homes off the market 1.5x faster and save buyers $21,737 more.
We're so happy we used HomeLight! After browsing websites and not finding the right agent, we went to HomeLight. It was easy to find the best agent and the house sold the first week of listing.
Alvaro A
Texas
The top 3% of Houston real estate agents sell 1.8x more properties than average. While the average home sits on the market for 70 days, top agents move properties in 39. Top sellers agents can make you $13,513 more on average on your brick mansion. Save $21,737 on an Upper Kirby apartment with a top buyer’s agent.
If you need to upgrade for a growing family, top real estate agents sell for 101.8% of the list price while average seller’s agents sell for 97.2%. That means $13,608 more towards square footage.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
Looking to snag a place in Neartown near all the great eats? The average Houston real estate agent can get you that home for 93.6% of the list price, while top agents can snag it for 86.2%. Translated into dollars, that’s $21,682 for top of the line cooking tools and dinners at your favorite five star restaurants.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
RE/MAX Professional Group
Houston Listings Sold
100
Average Over Asking
$4.1k
Average Days on Market
77
Re/Max Fine Properties
Houston Listings Sold
110
Average Days on Market
64
Average Over Asking
$4.1k
Mark Dimas Properties
Houston Listings Sold
450
Average Over Asking
$6.8k
Average Days on Market
70
Realm Real Estate Professionals
Houston Listings Sold
30
Average Days on Market
63
Average Over Asking
$6.8k
Keller Williams Realty Northeast
Houston Listings Sold
85
Average Over Asking
$9.6k
Average Days on Market
82
RE/MAX Integrity
Houston Listings Sold
240
Average Over Asking
$4.1k
Average Days on Market
78
Bayou City Company LLC
Houston Listings Sold
22
Average Over Asking
$9.6k
Average Days on Market
82
| Active Agents | 2,861 |
| Time on Market | 105 |
| Avg. Sale Price | $475,668 |
Top rated Zagat status food lines Westheimer Road. Go mediterranean at Aladdin or grab a brew at The Hay Merchant. Neartown is a top neighborhood for millennials for its eats and views of downtown skyscrapers. The central location just off of downtown, green space of Eleanor Tinsley Park, and the Buffalo Bayou Hike and Bike Trail add to Neartown’s draw.
| Active Agents | 1,325 |
| Time on Market | 102 |
| Avg. Sale Price | $786,418 |
Rice University sits on the east edge of University Place. Art is incredible in this neighborhood: The James Turrell Skyspace “Twilight Epiphany” and Museum of Fine Arts Houston share real estate with the university and University Place’s residential streets. This upscale area has gorgeous houses perfect for families.
| Active Agents | 3,803 |
| Time on Market | 89 |
| Avg. Sale Price | $244,196 |
Kingwood’s main demographic is married people in their late 30s. The massive area divides into “villages” which are basically sub neighborhood pockets. Kingwood is far North of the city center and measures a whopping 14,000 acres. The San Jacinto River runs throughout the area. Deer Ridge Park, River Grove Park, and The Clubs of Kingwood create green space. This is a prime place for families.
The HomeLight website was easy to navigate and the agent matching was excellent. I would recommend HomeLight to anyone wanting to sell a home in Austin or nearby areas. It made selling a house easy!
Debbie P
I tried HomeLight because of their data-driven approach to identify successful agents. I chose an agent they recommended, who helped me negotiate a great price and settle on a home 2000 miles away.
Warren B
I tell everyone about HomeLight. It's free! They connected me with agents who brought tons of useful info to our first meeting. The one I chose sold my home fast and for more than the asking price.
JM H.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Houston?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Houston housing market but we generally recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.
How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Houston?
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your house, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Houston?
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Houston?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Houston work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Houston neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Houston neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Houston neighborhoods or give one of our trained agent concierges a call at (888) 998-1909
What are the most important questions to ask when interviewing Houston neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Houston real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Houston real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Houston to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Houston real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Houston real estate agents work for HomeLight?
No. All of the real estate agents you see on HomeLight.com are unaffiliated with us. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. That's how we keep our recommendations objective.
What factors does HomeLight consider when evaluating real estate agents in Houston?
We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in.
