Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Gonzales, LA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.39%
in Gonzales, LA
$80.3M
All-Time Sales
$80K - $990K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.78%
in Gonzales, LA
$130.3M
All-Time Sales
$60K - $9.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.17%
in Gonzales, LA
$49.3M
All-Time Sales
$30K - $760K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(598)
Juli Jenkins
Keller Williams Realty First Choice
20 Years of experience
145+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.56%
in Gonzales, LA
$191.4M
All-Time Sales
$30K - $1.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$19.2M
All-Time Sales
$30K - $690K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(141)
Jessica Huber
Keller Williams Realty First Choice
11 Years of experience
104+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.69%
in Gonzales, LA
$6M
All-Time Sales
$10K - $830K
Price Range
Top Agent(107)
Tim Houk
Keller Williams Realty - Red Stick
20 Years of experience
70+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.47%
in Gonzales, LA
$140.6M
All-Time Sales
$80K - $4.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$13M
All-Time Sales
$40K - $450K
Price Range
48
Sold in Gonzales, LA
Top AgentTop 6.64%
in Gonzales, LA
$259.9M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.2%
in Gonzales, LA
$11.4M
All-Time Sales
$60K - $450K
Price Range
Top Agent$67.8M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $2.1M
Price Range
32
Sold in Gonzales, LA
Top Agent$137.5M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $820K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.33%
in Gonzales, LA
$16.5M
All-Time Sales
$20K - $590K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 11.33%
in Gonzales, LA
$6.7M
All-Time Sales
$10K - $310K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 11.72%
in Gonzales, LA
$1M
All-Time Sales
20
Sold in Gonzales, LA
Top AgentTop 13.28%
in Gonzales, LA
$18.1M
All-Time Sales
$30K - $630K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 14.06%
in Gonzales, LA
$13.3M
All-Time Sales
$40K - $350K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 16.41%
in Gonzales, LA
$13.5M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $470K
Price Range
Top Agent(3)
Shelley Simmons
Elevate Real Estate Services, LLC
23 Years of experience
29+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 16.8%
in Gonzales, LA
$59.7M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $890K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 18.36%
in Gonzales, LA
$13.1M
All-Time Sales
$30K - $350K
Price Range
Top Agent$32.1M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $1.2M
Price Range
6
Sold in Gonzales, LA
Top AgentTop 19.14%
in Gonzales, LA
$19.7M
All-Time Sales
$20K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 19.14%
in Gonzales, LA
$24.9M
All-Time Sales
$50K - $660K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$34.6M
All-Time Sales
$50K - $750K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$23.9M
All-Time Sales
$40K - $970K
Price Range
5
Sold in Gonzales, LA
Gonzales Housing Market Trends
Homes in Gonzales take a median 48 days to sell, go for 98.99% of asking, prices are up 11.5% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.1 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$313,922
median sale price
How fast they sell
48 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.1 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Gonzales.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Gonzales agents whose results fit it.
Gonzales agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 31 days, the Gonzales market in 48
median sale price in Gonzales
Do Top Gonzales Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Gonzales sell in a median of 31 days, compared with the Gonzales market median of 48 days on market.
About 17 days faster (35% quicker than the Gonzales market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Gonzales agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Gonzales market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Gonzales?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Gonzales sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in August. To hit that window, plan to list around June.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
August
Best month to sell
47 days
Typical time on market
98.9%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Gonzales, LA sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.
What These Numbers Mean for Gonzales Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Gonzales market where pricing power and buyer caution are in tension. The median sale price sits at $313,922, a +11.5% move over the past year, yet several indicators point to buyers regaining room to negotiate. With 3.1 months of supply and only 12.3% of homes selling above list, the fever-pitch bidding of recent years has cooled. The clearest signal is that 33.9% of active listings have taken a price cut, which tells a buyer that many sellers started too high and are correcting.
The sale-to-list ratio of 98.99% shows final prices still land close to asking, so disciplined offers matter more than lowball tactics. Homes are measuring 48 on market, a -3 days change in market time, and just 22.5% go under contract within two weeks. For a buyer, that combination means leverage grows on listings that have sat past the median, especially any showing a price drop. For a seller, it argues for pricing at or slightly below comparable sales from the start, because the 90 new listings entering monthly compete directly against 67 active homes.
Monthly activity of 22 closed sales and 67 pending contracts confirms steady demand rather than a stall. Reading these signals correctly separates a strong outcome from a mediocre one, and Gonzales has 256 licensed agents whose track records vary widely. The analysis below is built to help you identify who consistently delivers.
What Gonzales Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Gonzales goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.
| Median home price | $313,922 |
| Down payment (20%) | $62,784 |
| Loan amount | $251,138 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,294 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.28% mortgage rate (as of October 1, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $313,922 median home price with 20% down at 7.28% (as of October 1, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Gonzales MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Gonzales Realtor
Name recognition and yard-sign frequency say little about whether an agent can actually price a home correctly or hold firm in negotiation. The measured record is what matters, particularly in a market where 33.9% of listings have already cut price and only 12.3% clear above asking. In that environment, an agent who understands submarket pricing across zip codes 70737 and 70707 protects your position whether you are buying or selling. Among the 256 licensed agents working Gonzales, EffectiveAgents has ranked 59 based on verified transaction history and outcomes. The top-ranked agent, Beth Alford at Remax Properties, has closed 764 transactions with $80.3M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that translates directly into reading when a 98.99% sale-to-list ratio leaves room to push and when it does not. Negotiation skill compounds over a career like that. When reviewing any agent, look past the star count and read for patterns: consistency across many reviews, as with Beth Alford's 38, signals reliable execution rather than a few standout deals.
How We Rank Gonzales Real Estate Agents
Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Gonzales market today.
Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.
256
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: August 2026
Gonzales Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Gonzales, LA?
The top-ranked agent in Gonzales, LA is currently Beth Alford at Remax Properties, with 764 career transactions and $80.3M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank agents on advertising or self-reported claims. Rankings come from analyzing verified transaction records, closing outcomes, and client review patterns across the 256 licensed agents serving the area. Of those, 59 meet the performance threshold to be ranked. The best fit depends on your price point and timeline, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Gonzales real estate agents ranked?
Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.
How many real estate agents are in Gonzales?
Our data covers 256 real estate agents serving the Gonzales area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Gonzales market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Gonzales mean for sellers?
Gonzales's median sale price is $313,922 as of August 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.
How long does it take to sell a house in Gonzales?
The median home in Gonzales takes 48 to sell, reflecting a -3 days change in market time compared with last year. Your actual timeline depends heavily on pricing accuracy, since 33.9% of current listings have required a price cut and only 22.5% go under contract within two weeks. Condition, location within zip codes 70737 or 70707, and staging also shape speed. Homes priced in line with recent comparable sales tend to move faster and closer to the 98.99% sale-to-list ratio, while overpriced listings sit and often correct later.
Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?
No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.
Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?
No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.
What commission do Gonzales realtors charge?
Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.
Should I use a local Gonzales agent or a national brand?
The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Gonzales neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.
What questions should I ask a Gonzales realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Gonzales in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.
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