--- canonical: https://www.top10reagents.com/tx/corpus-christi --- # Top Real Estate Agents in Corpus Christi, Texas > Find top real estate agents in Corpus Christi, Texas. Median home price: $235K. Connect with the best local agents today. **Agents Ranked:** 10 | **State:** Texas --- ## Top 10 Agents ### #1 Kamran Zarghouni - **Brokerage:** KM Premier Real Estate - **Total Sales:** 1956 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 22 - **Listings:** 84 ### #2 Chris Duff - **Brokerage:** Beach Real Estate Group - **Total Sales:** 910 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 22 - **Listings:** 14 ### #3 Alex Garcia - **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Coastal Bend - **Total Sales:** 684 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 16 - **Listings:** 9 ### #4 Debbie Cook - **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Professionals - **Total Sales:** 325 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** N/A - **Listings:** 3 ### #5 Jacqueline O'Neill - **Brokerage:** Jaci O Group/ Corpus Christi Realty Group (Jeremy De La Garza, BROKER) - **Total Sales:** 390 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 25 - **Listings:** 3 ### #6 Kamran Zarghouni - **Brokerage:** KM Premier Real Estate - **Total Sales:** 153 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 22 - **Listings:** 11 ### #7 Debra Casso - **Brokerage:** KM Premier Real Estate - **Total Sales:** 297 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 26 - **Listings:** 2 ### #8 Gino Montalvo - **Brokerage:** Mirabal Montalvo & Associates - **Total Sales:** 1380 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 13 - **Listings:** 55 ### #9 Karabe Baltazar - **Brokerage:** The KB Team & Associates - **Total Sales:** 666 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 10 - **Listings:** 22 ### #10 James Sandoval - **Brokerage:** Prime Real Estate - **Total Sales:** 139 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 6 - **Listings:** 17 --- ## Frequently Asked Questions — Corpus Christi Real Estate ### What is the average home price in Corpus Christi, Texas? The median home price in Corpus Christi is $235,000. Prices vary by neighborhood and property type — a local real estate agent can give you a current comparative market analysis for the specific area and home size you're targeting. ### How long does it take to sell a home in Corpus Christi? Homes in Corpus Christi spend an average of 26 days on the market. Well-priced, well-presented homes in desirable neighborhoods often sell faster, while properties that need work or are priced above market may take longer. ### How do I find the best real estate agent in Corpus Christi, Texas? Look for agents with verified sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in Corpus Christi's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in Corpus Christi based on verified sales volume, client ratings, and market expertise — all agents listed here meet a minimum 4.5-star rating threshold. ### Do I need a buyer's agent to purchase a home in Corpus Christi? In Texas, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in Corpus Christi will have access to off-market listings, negotiate on your behalf, and guide you through inspection, financing, and closing — at no direct cost to you (seller typically covers commissions). ### How much does a real estate agent cost in Corpus Christi? In Texas, total agent commission is typically 4–6% of the sale price, split between the buyer's and seller's agents. Since the NAR settlement in 2024, commission structures have become more flexible — ask any listed agent for a clear breakdown of their fees before signing. ### What questions should I ask a real estate agent in Corpus Christi? Ask about their recent sales in Corpus Christi specifically, how many transactions they've closed in the last 12 months, how they'll market your home (or source listings for buyers), their communication style, and whether they work solo or with a team. A strong local agent will have direct answers for all of these. ### What makes Corpus Christi's real estate market unique in Texas? Corpus Christi is the largest coastal city on the Texas Gulf Coast and offers a genuine beachfront-market dynamic unusual for Texas, with Padre Island and North Beach providing direct ocean access that no other major Texas metro can match. The city's economy is anchored by the Port of Corpus Christi (one of the largest in the US by tonnage), Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, and a growing petrochemical and LNG export industry along the La Quinta Channel. These industrial employers create steady, well-paying blue-collar demand alongside a professional buyer market that keeps absorption healthy. ### Which neighborhoods in Corpus Christi are most popular with homebuyers? Southside Corpus Christi, particularly the areas around Saratoga Boulevard and Airline Road, is the city's most in-demand residential corridor for families and professionals due to its newer construction, top-rated schools, and proximity to major retail. King Ranch Estates, The Crossing at Saratoga, and Cimarron are popular master-planned communities on the south side. For buyers seeking water views or beach access, the Flour Bluff and Padre Island areas offer waterfront and bayfront properties at a wide range of price points. ### How does the military presence at NAS Corpus Christi affect the local housing market? Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and Naval Station Ingleside are major employers with a rotating population of military personnel who create consistent demand for both rentals and entry-level owner-occupied homes. The VA loan market is particularly active in Corpus Christi, and sellers in the $200,000 to $350,000 range should expect a meaningful share of VA-financed offers. Military relocation cycles also create a steady stream of both buyers and sellers, which helps keep inventory from becoming too scarce or too abundant. ### What should buyers know about hurricane and coastal risk in Corpus Christi? Corpus Christi sits on the Gulf Coast and is directly in the hurricane belt, with the most recent significant strike being Hurricane Harvey in 2017, which caused widespread flooding and wind damage. Flood and windstorm insurance from the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) is typically required by lenders for coastal properties and can add $3,000 to $10,000 or more annually to carrying costs depending on location and construction type. Buyers should factor insurance costs into their affordability calculations early, as they can be the deciding factor in whether a coastal property pencils out financially. --- *Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/tx/corpus-christi*