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# Top Real Estate Agents in Houston, Texas

> Find top real estate agents in Houston, Texas. Median home price: $320K. Connect with the best local agents today.

**Agents Ranked:** 10 | **State:** Texas

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## Top 10 Agents

### #1 James Krueger
- **Brokerage:** Corcoran Prestige Realty
- **Total Sales:** 3743
- **Avg Rating:** N/A
- **Years Experience:** 19
- **Listings:** 49

### #2 Alfonso Parodi
- **Brokerage:** Pak Home Realty  | "Hablo Español" (Formally Parodi Real Estate Firm )
- **Total Sales:** 5430
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 22
- **Listings:** 27

### #3 Camelot Realty Group
- **Brokerage:** Camelot Realty Group
- **Total Sales:** 1588
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 29
- **Listings:** 61

### #4 Shahin Naghavi
- **Brokerage:** Madison Fine Properties
- **Total Sales:** 994
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 20
- **Listings:** 11

### #5 Monica Foster
- **Brokerage:** Monica Foster Team - eXp Realty
- **Total Sales:** 4268
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 22
- **Listings:** 67

### #6 Trinh Nguyen
- **Brokerage:** The Realty TX
- **Total Sales:** 1025
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 13
- **Listings:** 10

### #7 Erin McKie
- **Brokerage:** Corcoran Prestige Realty
- **Total Sales:** 267
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 1

### #8 Christy Buck Team
- **Brokerage:** Christy Buck Team, Infinity Real Estate Group
- **Total Sales:** 2923
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 28
- **Listings:** 35

### #9 Mark Dimas
- **Brokerage:** Realty of America
- **Total Sales:** 3720
- **Avg Rating:** 4.9
- **Years Experience:** 24
- **Listings:** 142

### #10 Creston Inderrieden
- **Brokerage:** Realty of America, LLC
- **Total Sales:** 753
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 20
- **Listings:** 11

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## Frequently Asked Questions — Houston Real Estate

### What is the average home price in Houston, Texas?

The median home price in Houston is $320,000. 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 Houston?

Homes in Houston spend an average of 43 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 Houston, Texas?

Look for agents with verified sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in Houston's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in Houston 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 Houston?

In Texas, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in Houston 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 Houston?

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 Houston?

Ask about their recent sales in Houston 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.

### How does Houston's lack of zoning affect the real estate market?

Houston is the largest US city without traditional zoning, which means commercial, industrial, and residential uses can legally coexist in close proximity, creating unusually eclectic neighborhoods where a bungalow might sit next to a strip mall. This lack of zoning also enables rapid teardown-and-rebuild cycles in desirable inner-loop neighborhoods, fueling a constant supply of new construction townhomes that keeps prices from escalating as dramatically as zoned cities.

### Which Houston neighborhoods are seeing the strongest price appreciation?

The Heights, Montrose, and East River along Buffalo Bayou have led inner-loop appreciation as buyers pay premiums for walkability, dining, and proximity to downtown. Outer-loop master-planned communities like Bridgeland, Sienna, and Harvest Green are absorbing the largest volume of family buyers seeking top-rated suburban schools in Fort Bend ISD and Katy ISD.

### How significant is flood risk in Houston's buying decisions?

Hurricane Harvey's unprecedented flooding of over 150,000 structures made flood zone designation and flood history arguably the single most important due diligence item for Houston buyers, superseding school districts and commute in many cases. Buyers should always pull the flood history (including Harvey), check FEMA zone designation, and budget for flood insurance before making an offer.

### What price point separates inner-loop and outer-loop Houston?

Inner-loop Houston — roughly inside Beltway 8 — typically starts around $450,000 for attached townhomes and exceeds $700,000 for detached single-family homes in neighborhoods like River Oaks adjacent and Midtown. The outer suburbs in Katy, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands offer 2,500-plus square foot homes in the $350,000-$500,000 range with top-tier school districts.

### How does the energy sector influence Houston luxury real estate?

The concentration of oil, gas, and petrochemical executives in West Houston's Energy Corridor and Memorial area supports a deep luxury segment, with River Oaks and Tanglewood regularly trading homes above $3 million. Energy price cycles have historically correlated with luxury market softness, though diversification into healthcare and technology has reduced Houston's single-sector dependence.

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*Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/tx/houston*